JOB OFFER – PROJECT MANAGER, “CASHEW-COFFEE VALUE CHAINS AND LANDSCAPES”

Organization: Nitidæ
Position: Project Manager – Cashew-Coffee Value Chains and Landscapes
Duty Station: Nampula or Maputo, Mozambique
Programme: Green Value for Growth (GV4G)

About Nitidæ

Nitidæ is an international organization based in Lyon, France, specializing in the design and implementation of sustainable rural development projects with strong biodiversity conservation components.

Operating mainly in Africa, Nitidæ pursues a dual objective: protecting the environment while supporting the socio-economic development of local communities and territories.

Its landscape approach examines the interactions between agricultural land use, natural resources, and social organization to promote sustainable development at the territorial level.

Nitidæ currently manages around 30 projects, mainly in Madagascar, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Ghana, Mozambique, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda, Cameroon, and Tanzania. Its team comprises approximately 250 staff members, including economists, engineers, agronomists, foresters, geographers, soil carbon specialists, and GIS and remote sensing experts.

Nitidæ in Mozambique

Nitidæ has been operating in Mozambique since 2013 and has established a strong presence in Zambézia Province, particularly around Gilé National Park and the Mount Namuli Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), where it supports sustainable agricultural value chains, notably cashew and coffee, through a landscape-based approach.

More recently, Nitidæ has expanded its activities to Nampula and Manica provinces, which are important production areas for cashew and coffee, respectively.

Its current projects include:

  • ACAMOZ II: Supporting the cashew and macadamia value chains, funded by the French Development Agency (AFD).

  • NAMULI: Supporting the establishment of a community conservation area, funded by LED and Linsi.

  • SATAF: Promoting agroecological practices in coffee and cashew value chains, funded by the European Union.

Nitidæ maintains strong relationships with the Mozambique Institute of Almonds (IAM, IP), the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries (MAAP), and stakeholders across the cashew and coffee value chains.

Project Background: Green Value for Growth (GV4G)

Green Value for Growth (GV4G) is a five-year, 60-month programme funded by the European Union and the Kingdom of the Netherlands under the Global Gateway initiative.

The programme aims to accelerate Mozambique’s transition towards greener, climate-resilient, and inclusive development by transforming soybean, cashew, and coffee value chains along the Beira and Nacala corridors.

By 2031, GV4G aims to:

  • Mobilize €27.7 million in public and private investment.

  • Support more than 2,500 businesses, cooperatives, and commercial farms.

  • Reach 38,000 smallholder farmers.

  • Sustain 8,000 jobs.

  • Promote sustainable land management practices across nearly 36,000 hectares.

The programme focuses on three main outcomes:

  1. Modernizing value chains and restoring sensitive landscapes.

  2. Strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs in nature-positive value chains, particularly women and young people.

  3. Improving the regulatory, financial, and digital environment for green investment, including traceability, compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and access to finance.

GV4G is implemented by a consortium comprising four partners: TechnoServe, the lead partner hosting the Programme Management Unit; Resilience; Nitidæ; and the Zambezi Valley Development Agency.

Within the consortium, Nitidæ leads the technical work on the cashew value chain, with responsibilities including:

  • Supporting production through action research to promote the agroecological transition of cashew.

  • Strengthening producer organizations.

  • Supporting landscape governance on Mount Namuli and the development of sustainable agroforestry coffee production.

  • Conducting spatial analysis and monitoring deforestation through Nitidæ’s N’Lab.

  • Supporting policy dialogue in the cashew sector.

Role of the Project Manager

The Project Manager will be responsible for the operational implementation of activities assigned to Nitidæ under the GV4G programme and for achieving the expected results.

The role involves coordinating project activities, managing Nitidæ teams across Nampula, Zambézia, and Manica provinces, and maintaining relationships with consortium partners.

The Project Manager will oversee work planning, budget monitoring, and deliverable production, ensuring the quality of Nitidæ’s contributions to the technical and financial reports consolidated by the Programme Management Unit.

The successful candidate will ensure that environmental and social considerations—including climate resilience, landscape conservation, and the inclusion of women and young people—are integrated throughout project activities.

The role also includes coordinating diagnostics, consultations, and implementation activities; acting as Nitidæ’s main contact with consortium partners, government authorities, and private-sector stakeholders; and documenting and sharing lessons learned.

The position reports to Nitidæ’s Country Representative in Mozambique.

The Project Manager will work closely with field teams, support services based in Maputo, thematic experts at headquarters—including N’Lab, value chain, and agroecology specialists—and managers of other cashew- and coffee-related projects.

The position will supervise a large team of more than 20 people, including field staff, with support from key team members.

Main Responsibilities

A. Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation

  • Plan activities under Nitidæ’s responsibility in consultation with the team and project partners, in line with the consortium’s annual work plans.

  • Lead the project start-up phase, including recruitment, baseline studies, and team establishment.

  • Lead Nitidæ’s technical strategy for the cashew value chain and coordinate its implementation in the field.

  • Organize training on agroecological practices for cashew- and coffee-based agroforestry systems.

  • Support producer networks and organizations, the development of joint agricultural product sales, and the preparation of marketing plans.

  • Work with value chain stakeholders to develop sustainable agricultural value chains.

  • Coordinate coffee and landscape activities in Namuli and Gurué, including:

    • Landscape governance within the Key Biodiversity Area.

    • Support for community natural resource management committees and land-use plans.

    • Support for producers and the coffee cooperative.

    • Co-design of agroforestry systems.

  • Coordinate with N’Lab on spatial analysis, remote sensing, LUCCIA scenarios, agricultural and deforestation trajectory studies, and deforestation monitoring in priority intervention landscapes.

  • Contribute to the consortium’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system, including data collection, data quality assurance, and monitoring of logical framework indicators.

  • Identify implementation challenges and propose appropriate adjustments.

  • Contribute to knowledge sharing, capitalization, and action research in coordination with the SATAF and ACAMOZ II projects.

  • Support the development of public policies for the cashew and coffee sectors through technical assistance to IAM, IP and MAAP.

B. Financial Management

  • Manage Nitidæ’s programme budget, including regular budget monitoring, financial forecasts, and annual budget preparation.

  • Oversee grants provided to producer organizations.

  • Ensure compliance with Nitidæ’s internal procedures, donor requirements—including those of the European Union and the Netherlands—and consortium rules.

  • Approve expenditure and ensure that supporting documentation complies with applicable requirements.

  • Coordinate budget revisions and amendment requests with the Head of Support Services and headquarters for submission to the consortium lead.

C. Technical and Financial Reporting

  • Prepare Nitidæ’s contributions to interim, annual, and final narrative and financial reports consolidated by the Programme Management Unit.

  • Ensure the quality and timely submission of project deliverables.

  • Coordinate contributions from technical, administrative, and financial teams.

  • Produce knowledge-sharing and capitalization materials, including technical factsheets, training materials, and policy position papers.

Main Responsibilities (Continued)

D. Team Management

  • Recruit, onboard, train, and appraise project team members.

  • Define individual action plans and lead team meetings, ensuring inclusive recruitment and gender balance.

  • Manage project human resources, including work schedules, leave, and performance appraisals, in collaboration with the support services team.

  • Manage project equipment and logistical resources in compliance with applicable security rules.

E. Consortium Coordination, Partnerships, and Representation

  • Represent Nitidæ in programme coordination bodies, including monthly technical leads forums, operational meetings, quarterly reviews, and annual planning workshops.

  • Contribute to programme steering and technical committees.

  • Work closely with TechnoServe, Resilience, and the Zambezi Valley Development Agency.

  • Support policy dialogue in the cashew sector, including the Cashew Master Plan, quality, and traceability, in collaboration with IAM and MAAP.

  • Maintain constructive relationships with national, provincial, and district authorities, protected area managers, research institutes, cooperatives, and private-sector value chain stakeholders.

  • Ensure effective information flow between field teams, Maputo, headquarters, and programme partners.

  • Build synergies with Nitidæ’s other projects in Mozambique.

  • Contribute to the development of new projects and donor relations, in collaboration with the Country Representative and headquarters.

Candidate Profile

Education

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Forestry, Environment and Biodiversity, or Rural Development.

Professional Experience

  • At least five years of experience managing rural development or value chain projects within an NGO, consultancy, international organization, or private-sector organization, preferably in Africa.

  • Experience with European Union-funded projects and consortium-based programmes is an advantage.

Technical Skills

  • Good knowledge of tropical agricultural value chains, ideally cashew and/or coffee.

  • Knowledge of agroecology, agroforestry, landscape approaches, and integrated conservation.

  • Experience in strengthening producer organizations and working with private-sector stakeholders.

  • Knowledge of traceability issues, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), is an advantage.

  • Understanding of gender equality, social inclusion, and community participation.

Coordination and Management Skills

  • Strong coordination, organizational, and prioritization skills.

  • Ability to facilitate meetings and workshops, including remote sessions and activities involving multiple partners and locations.

  • Experience in institutional dialogue and collaboration with public institutions and private-sector stakeholders.

  • Excellent writing skills and the ability to produce clear, well-structured deliverables.

Languages

  • Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.

  • French is an advantage.

Personal Qualities

  • Autonomy, rigour, and strong analytical skills.

  • Pragmatism and results orientation.

  • Ability to work in multicultural environments and remotely.

  • A good sense of humour is appreciated.

Additional Advantage

  • Knowledge of Mozambique, particularly Zambézia, Manica, and Nampula provinces.

Why Join Nitidæ?

  • Lead a large-scale project: Coordinate an ambitious programme with strong development prospects for Mozambique’s cashew and coffee value chains.

  • Benefit from recognized expertise: Work with a team offering diverse technical expertise, including international specialists in cashew and coffee based in France and experienced cashew value chain professionals in Mozambique.

  • Make a tangible difference: Contribute directly to reconciling rural development, improved producer incomes, and biodiversity conservation.

Employment Conditions

  • Duty station: Maputo or Nampula, Mozambique.

  • Travel requirements: Frequent travel to Zambézia, Nampula, Manica, and Maputo.

  • Eligibility: Open to qualified Mozambican nationals and foreign candidates. Foreign candidates must meet the applicable work-permit requirements for Mozambique.

  • Contract type: One-year renewable fixed-term contract, under Mozambican or French law, depending on the candidate’s profile.

For Mozambican candidates:

  • Employment contract under Mozambican law.

  • Salary according to Nitidæ’s local salary scale.

  • Health coverage under the applicable local scheme.

For foreign candidates:

  • Expatriate contract under French law.

  • Salary according to Nitidæ’s expatriate salary scale and the SYNTEC collective bargaining agreement, under Cadre status.

  • International health insurance and repatriation coverage.

10. How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).

  • Cover letter.

Email: jobs@nitidae.org

Mandatory email subject: Application – PM GV4G Mozambique – [SURNAME, First name]

Application deadline: 16 November 2026.

11. Selection Process

  • Only complete applications containing both a CV and cover letter will be considered.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

  • Candidates who do not receive a response within two weeks after the deadline should consider their applications unsuccessful.

  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.