North Area Manager

Duties

Area coordination

• Overall Responsible for the proper functioning of the Dabo Delgado base and offices
• Coordinate the workflow, provide quality control and support the Project Focal Points and Project Managers, in coordination with Head of Programme and the Country Representative:
• Supervise the Project Managers and the team in the monthly programming of activities
• Support the Project Managers and the project teamin organising the weekly coordination meetings, analysing the needs and requirements of the Areas in terms of coordination
• Organise weekly planning meetings and facilitate interdepartmental coordination (programme, logistics, administration and finance)
• Supervise fleet management, procurement processes and other logistics tasks in straight coordination with the logistics team on base and in Maputo, ensuring proper implementation of WW procedures and rules.
• Supervisethe team on basein the correct physical and digital archiving of the project’s technical documentation (sources of verification) for aa relevant documents (finance, programme, administration, logistics)
• In direct collaboration with the Responsible in Administration and Logistics on base and in Maputo, ensure the verification and correct physical and digital archiving of the project’s administrative and procurement documentation (accounting and administrative documents), etc.
• Assist preparation, supervision, coordination and submission of the reports to the donors under the responsibility of the PM and in straight collaboration with the Head of Programme
• Represent WeWorld at sectorial and coordination meetings, in ogvernment and donor meetings when required
• Actively participate in clusters (or supervise the active participation of other colleagues)
• Manage the operation of the Cabo Delgado base, respecting the organisation’s regulations and policies

Project management, reporting and quality control

• Supervision and management of the work plans for the projects and bases in Cabo Delgado, along with the support of the Project Managers and relevant team members to ensure the correct implementation of the activities
• Supervise overall project budgets under the responsibilities of the PM in accordance with the donors’ and WeWorld guidelines, supporting the project coordinators in budget structuring when necessary
• Monitoring of correct execution of activities and compliance with the monthly programme, directly ensure the correct physical and digital archiving of the project’s technical documentation (sources of verification)

Main tasks and responsibilities: Human resources

• Ensure that project staff comply with WeWorld’s rules and regulations and abide by WeWorld’s values and code of ethics
• Management of the flow of information between project coordinators through the organisation of regular meetings
• Lead and motivate the project team by building a collaborative working environment
• Ensuring a proactive attitude and contribution to the identification of the employees’ training

Monitoring and supervision

• Contribute to the implementation of the MEAL strategy and tools for projects in the Areas
• Monitor project progress and progress indicators together with the M/E Officer through regular field visits, data collection and meetings with officials and project team members
• Support PMs in planning and monitoring the execution of activities and the achievement of the expected results
• Implement and supervise the project coordinators’ MEAL plans

Security

• Under the technical lead of the Security aDvisor and in straight coordination with the Country Representative, ensure to the implementation of the security plan in the Area North
• Monitor and ensure team’s compliance with the organisation’s safety manual and SOPs
• Any other tasks requested by the country, for the effective and quality implementation of WeWorld’s strategy and projects in Mozambique, in accordance with the needs of the mission

Requisites

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in social or political sciences, development studies, international relations, project management, human rights
• Strong management skills and good knowledge of the policies and procedures of major international donors (EU, AICS, UN, etc.)
• Good knowledge of MSOffice
• Fluency in written and spoken Portuguese
• Professional experience:
• At least ten (10) years of professional experience in international cooperation for development
• Proven experience in managing development projects funded by institutional donors in the humanitarian work in conflict zones
• Experience in managing teams, also remotely
• Experience in managing operations, either on country level or of sub offices
• Good knowledge of procurement and logistics processes and how to effectively supervise these and avoid fraud
• Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to act as WW representative on province level together with the PMs
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options, think and plan strategically
• High degree of flexibility and ability to adapt behaviour to the needs of the situation
• Ability to work independently and prevent/resolve problems
• Proven organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while promoting quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with colleagues
• Good communication and negotiation skills and sensitivity in dealing with local institutions on critical issues Cultural, gender, religious and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Strong commitment to the mission of WeWorld, genuine interest in international cooperation development issues
• Desirable Requirements:
• Experience in Cabo Delgado
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• The NGO WW-GVC hereby invites eligible individual candidates to submit their applications by sending the following documents:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae including at least two contactable references. References must be official email addresses