World Vision is a humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 45,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.
Here’s where you come in:
As Project Manager – OVC (Orphans and Vulnerable Children) you will have overall responsibility for the management of all project activities and staff and for reporting to the prime grantee. You will serve as representative of the project and will be responsible for the activities and all personnel under this grant. You shall have a keen understanding of the unique political dynamics and will work carefully and collaboratively to support the various relevant political entities in the target districts in the provinces of Zambezia and Gaza, Mozambique. You should also embrace the shared vision for the project and effectively manage available financial and human resources to make that vision a reality.
Requirements include:
- A Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related degree is required.
- At least 10 years of experience with health and HIV programmes in a developing country, preferably in Africa.
- At least 5 years of experience managing large projects requirements. Experience in managing inter-agency consortiums preferred.
- Experience in managing or working on PEPFAR funded projects is strongly preferred.
- Written and oral fluency in English is a requirement. Ability to communicate in Portuguese is an advantage and willingness and ability to learn Portuguese is a requirement.
- Position is based in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, with approximately 30% travel to the field (Gaza and Zambezia provinces) required.
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World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
