Country Director in Mozambique

SOCODEVI is a Canadian network of cooperative and mutual enterprises that shares its technical expertise and know-how with partners in developing countries.

Location

Maputo, Mozambique

Duration

2-year contract (renewable)

Mandate

You will assume a leadership role in the program of Mozambique, ensuring that daily operations align with and embody SOCODEVI’s mission, objectives, and strategic orientations. Reporting to the Director of International Programming, you will manage staff, oversee projects and program development, ensuring compliance with national laws and donor regulations. While maintaining communication with the Canadian headquarters, you will provide reports on activities, conduct appropriate financial controls, and represent the organization at official meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual work plans and budgets, and all required reports.
• Manage work plans and human, material, and financial resources efficiently to achieve results.
• Manage human resources.
• Develop relationships and manage interfaces with government institutions, donors, international institutions, NGOs, and various projects in Mozambique and the sub-region contributing to achieving results.
• Apply SOCODEVI standards, procedures, and strategies.
• Coordinate missions of resource persons, member institutions, and/or consultants (Canadian and national).
• Develop policies and operation manuals related to the project’s funding to partners and establish the necessary control and monitoring mechanisms for managing these funds.
• Ensure security management for all SOCODEVI activities in Mozambique.
• Develop objectives and provide leadership in business development in Mozambique.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in project management, administration, cooperative development, economics, environment, or any other relevant field.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years of project management/direction and 5 years of on-the-ground experience in Africa.
• Experience in Mozambique (an asset).
• Demonstrated skills in project and program management, especially projects funded by Global Affairs Canada.
• Experience in rural development, agriculture, environment, organizational development, cooperative management, and skills transfer.
• Experience and demonstrated ability in representation and business development and partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English, as well as functional knowledge of Portuguese and French.
• Availability for frequent travel in the region.

Employment conditions

• Start date: As soon as possible.
• International or in-country travel: 25%.
• Accompanied position: Possibility of being accompanied (spouse and children).

We offer competitive compensation, a full range of benefits, and a great work team! As with all of our positions, we encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, visible and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. Your motivation and related experiences can make all the difference!

Interested candidates should send their application by email to: recrutement@socodevi.org. Due to the large number of applications received, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.