Position: Field Officer

(Infectious Disease Outbreak Preparedness and Response Project in Nacala District, Nampula Province)

Location of Work:  Based on Nacala Office, Nampula Province

Contract Duration: Starting as soon as possible, until 31st of January 2027.

     (*Three (3) months’ probation period in accordance with Mozambique Labour Law)

Direct Supervisor for the Project: Project Officer

Organization Information and Objective

Peace Winds Japan (Peace Winds) is a Japanese non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to the support of people in distress, and threatened by conflict, poverty, or other turmoil. With its headquarters in Japan, currently Peace Winds is operational in many parts of the world.

https://peace-winds.org/en/about.html

Since 2019, Peace Winds has been working in Mozambique, providing emergency support, water supply system rehabilitation, health center rehabilitation and livelihood support.

Peace Winds is currently starting a new project. The objective of this project is to expand access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and health services for cholera-affected populations in Nampula Province. It focuses on infrastructure rehabilitation, hygiene kit distribution, and strengthening cholera preparedness and response systems at the community level. 

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Community Mobilization & Supervision: Leading the recruitment, training, and daily supervision of community-based activists (volunteers) to ensure high-quality outreach.
  • WMC Support & Sustainability: Assisting in the training of Water Management Committees (WMCs) and conducting regular follow-up to ensure facilities are well-maintained.
  • Health Referral Management: Ensuring that health concerns identified at the community level are effectively referred to appropriate health services, Health Committee, activists, or APEs.
  • Staff Support: Assisting international staff in designing and implementing the project, providing local insights and facilitating field-level coordination.
  • Accountability: Promoting transparency by explaining project objectives and feedback mechanisms to community members and leaders.

Tasks in Details:

  • Daily Field Management: Facilitating and monitoring the project on the ground on daily basis with organizing the Project Team and report to his/her supervisor.
  • Activist Supervision: Conducting weekly reviews of checklists recorded by activists to track progress and identify challenges.
  • Recruitment & Training: Participating in interviews for selecting 10 activists and facilitating their three-day training on hygiene, PSEA, and communication.
  • Monitoring Visits: Conducting regular household visits and interviews with WMC members to assess maintenance practices and fee collection records.
  • Community Sessions: Organizing and facilitating community awareness sessions for market vendors, transport workers, and local leaders.
  • Data Collection: Supporting the collection of field data for monitoring reports and end-line surveys.
  • General Support: Carrying out any required tasks and support in consultation with his/her supervisor (Catch-all clause).

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Required:

  • Education: Completion of Grade 12 (High School) is mandatory. Technical certificate in saúde pública or community development is a strong advantage.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of proven field experience in WASH-related projects (e.g., promoção da hygiene, prevenção da cólera). Prior experience in working with international NGOs or community-based organizations. Prior experience in implementing projects funded by Japanese donors (e.g., Japan Platform, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan) is a strong advantage.
  • Languages: Fluent in oral and written Portuguese and English. Fluency in local languages of Nampula is an advantage
  • Technical Skills: Practical knowledge of water point maintenance and basic sanitation infrastructure. Ability to conduct community training and facilitate meetings.
  • IT Skills: Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail)
  • Compliance: Willingness to adhere to Peace Winds Japan’s rules, including PSEA policies. Honest, patient, responsible and in good physical condition to meet the job demands
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills to work with local partners and international staff.

Working Hours

  • Standard working hours: according to the regulations of PWJ.
  • A reasonable degree of flexibility is expected when and where required.

How to Apply:

Applicants must send Curriculum Vitae (CV) and 2 references including the contacts of former employers by email to mozambique.pwj@gmail.com. The email subject must be: [Application] Field Officer – [Your Full Name].

All application documents must be submitted in English. Applications in other languages will not be considered.

The deadline of application is at 17:00, 20th of August, 2026.

After the evaluation of CV, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Selected applicants will be responsible for your own travel expenses to Nacala.