Project Manager for Mozambique Local Adaptation Project

About the role

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Mozambique Local Adaptation Project (MOZ LAP). The role provides strategic leadership and overall management of the Project Management Unit, ensuring effective implementation of climate‑resilient livelihood interventions across priority districts.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Project Management Unit (PMU).
• Ensure implementation of all project components in line with the approved Project Document, Annual Work Plans, GEF requirements and UNDP policies.
• Oversee climate adaptation measures, institutional capacity building, participatory planning, and integration of climate‑resilient strategies into sub‑national planning and budgeting.
• Manage project monitoring, evaluation, knowledge management, safeguards, communication, learning and adaptive management.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries (MAAP) and other stakeholders to deliver adaptation measures identified in Local Adaptation Plans.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in managing large‑scale development projects, preferably in climate change, environment or sustainable development.
• Strong knowledge of UNDP, GEF and international development frameworks and procedures.
• Proven ability to work with government ministries, NGOs, donors and local communities.
• Excellent leadership, coordination and communication skills.
• Commitment to UNDP’s standards of integrity, gender equality and zero‑tolerance policies.