Programme Director - Vector-Borne Disease Control, Cabo Delgado

About the role

The MENTOR Initiative, a humanitarian organisation focused on malaria and other vector-borne diseases in complex settings, is looking for a Programme Director for its country programme in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The post is a 10-month contract, reporting to the HQ Programme Manager, and covers operational leadership, technical execution and field coordination of MENTOR's activities in the province. The successful candidate will be trained in MENTOR's systems and approaches.

Key responsibilities

• Operational security management: maintain local security networks, update local security plans, approve route assessments 72 hours before movement, give security briefings, liaise with local security actors and report incidents to HQ.
• Lead day-to-day delivery of vector-borne disease control, health and WASH activities, including IRS, health facility support and community campaigns, and supervise project managers and field staff.
• Maintain data collection, monitoring and reporting systems, and write monthly, quarterly and interim field reports for HQ.
• Field financial oversight: oversee cash management and advances, monitor burn rates, review and approve procurement requests, payroll and cash requests, and ensure compliance with national labour laws and tax requirements.
• Human resources: line management of the field team, recruitment and onboarding of national staff, performance evaluations, and enforcement of the Code of Conduct, PSEA and Safeguarding policies.
• Logistics: oversee procurement, stock management of medical supplies and vector control equipment, fleet maintenance and communication systems.
• Represent MENTOR in local humanitarian cluster meetings and work with local health authorities and community leaders.

Required profile

• Diploma in Project Management, International Development or a related field.
• At least five years' experience managing field-level humanitarian and health/vector-borne disease control programmes.
• Fluent in written and spoken Portuguese and English.
• Familiarity with NGO operational environments, donor regulations and standard procedures.
• Solid experience in complex, high-risk security contexts, preferably in northern Mozambique/Cabo Delgado.
• Experience in field team management, programme coordination, operational logistics and field financial monitoring.

Applications are made through the MENTOR Initiative's preferred channel (LinkedIn) or by sending a CV, letter of motivation and three referees by email. The closing date is 17 November 2026 and the start date is immediate.