Description

• World Education, a division of JSI Research and Training Institute (JSI/WE) is dedicated to improving people’s lives around the world through greater health, education, and socioeconomic equity for individuals and communities, to providing an environment where people of passion can pursue this cause. JSI/WE is seeking a Training Specialist for the National Youth Institute’s (INJ) upcoming Eu Sou Capaz Project. This regional initiative – to be implemented in Mozambique jointly with the Ministry of Labor, Gender, and Social Action (MTGAS) and the INJ – aims to increase girls’ and women’s educational attainment and earning, and to strengthen institutional capacity to implement gender equality policies. This position is contingent upon an award from the INJ
• The Team Lead is a consultancy position based in Maputo. They are responsible for strategic and managerial oversight, project quality, and team leadership. The Team Lead oversees project coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The Team Lead will be the official representative of World Education for this project in Mozambique. As such, they will build and maintain excellent communications and professional relationships with relevant stakeholders, especially government counterparts

Duties

• Provide leadership, management, and strategic direction towards the achievement of project goals, objectives, and targets
• Oversee program implementation, providing the strategic direction, technical vision, and approach
• Provide technical assistance to MTGAS and INJ counterparts
• Manage and directly supervise the project team, including the Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, Community Engagement Specialist, and Training Specialist
• Represent the project with the INJ, MTGAS, and other key stakeholders and ensure that the project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations
• Ensure compliance with the terms of the award as well as JSI/WE and World Bank policies, rules, and regulations
• Lead project planning, facilitate performance management, and oversee the preparation of routine and ad-hoc performance reports as well as technical deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with JSI and USAID policies, rules, and regulations, as well as the country’s legal and regulatory frameworks, and ensure open and transparent communication with HQ and the National Program Manager
• Ensure quality and timeliness of work and completion of all activities within budget
• Oversees the development of appropriate planning, monitoring, management and control systems to ensure informed decision-making and implementation of project activities
• Oversee the monitoring of project activities and ensure that lessons learned are integrated into ongoing activities
• Ensure that results are in line with objectives
• Take corrective action if necessary
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time

Requisites

• Master’s degree in anthropology, sociology, psychology, economics, pedagogy, public health, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in leading, designing, and implementing programs focused on youth and/or girls’ empowerment, community engagement, education or related areas, preferably in Mozambique
• Deep knowledge of the institutional, social, and cultural reality of Mozambique
• Demonstrated managerial and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with team members, clients, and other cooperating agencies
• Big picture thinker with strong team-building and organizational skills preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including written and spoken English fluency (native or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Portuguese is preferred
• Prior work history with World Bank-funded projects is a plus

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: emprego.co.mz
• Why Join World Education?
• World Education offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of others. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Interested and eligible candidates should submit a letter of interest and motivation, and a Curriculum Vitae in English, by 5:00 PM on 13 May 2025
• Only pre-qualified candidates following the application procedure will be contacted for interviews. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date and time
• World Education is an equal opportunity employer, committed to affirmative action and workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and workers, regardless of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, disability, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or military status (veterans with special disability or veteran status) in any employment decisions