Istituto Oikos (www.istituto-oikos.org), founded in Milan in 1996, operates in Europe and in developing countries to promote the responsible management of natural resources and spread more sustainable life models as tools for socio-economic development and to fight poverty. Istituto Oikos operates in Mozambique since 2012 with programs of conservation and natural resources management.
On April 25 of 2019, the north of Mozambique was hit by Kenneth, the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in this area, classified with strength 4 on a scale that reaches a maximum of 5. Strong winds with peaks up to 200 km and incessant rains have destroyed whole villages in the Quirimbas archipelago. To face the emergency of the cyclone Kenneth, Oikos has activated 3 emergency response programs in the Ibo district in the WASH, SHELTER and PUBLIC STRUCTURE RESTRUCTURING sectors, financed by institutional donors (IOM, UNICEF, GAIN) and private funds.
Position
The main duty of the selected expert is to set-up and implement on behalf of Oikos a dedicated unit for the planning, design and implementation of a humanitarian intervention program addressed to the residents of Cabo Delgado province, victim of the natural disasters that have recently hit the Region. To accomplish this work, in coordination with the International Cooperation Unit of Oikos HQ in Milan and with the staff in Mozambique, the expert will be in charge of establishing and maintaining contacts with the various Humanitarian Aid donors intervening in the area.
Considering the specific context of northern Mozambique, she/he will be also in charge of drawing up, in collaboration with Oikos technical staff, specific intervention plans on the consequences of climate change in the sectors of environment, biodiversity protection, education in emergency and disaster prevention.
In synergy with Oikos HQ, it will prepare the project proposals to be sent to the donors according to the objectives and strategic results established by the latter, also accompanying the implementation phase in coordination with the Oikos Staff in charge of the operational and administrative management.
Interested candidates should send their CV including the details of 3 people for professional references, and a letter of motivation (maximum 1 page) with authorization to process personal data pursuant to articles 13 and 14 of G.D.P.R. (General Data Protection Regulation EU Regulation 2016/679 Legislative Decree 196/2003) to selezione@istituto-oikos.org, indicating the Vacancy Notice n. EE/19/MZ in the subject line.
Deadline: 10 January 2020
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
This selection respects the principle of equal opportunities (Law 903/77).
Introduction An opportunity for an Workshop Manager I in Mozambique to manage the fleet maintenance programme, budget vehicle maintenance costs...
Apply For This JobMega Agricultural operations in Mozambique, close to Maputo require a Continuos Improvement or Quality Manager in 5 different Pack Houses...
Apply For This JobThe General Manager Feed Mill is responsible for overall Feed mill Business Unit and manages the financial, people and material...
Apply For This JobThe primary purpose of the role is to be responsible for the care and maintenance of all assets of New...
Apply For This JobOrganizational Context The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with...
Apply For This Job