Country Representative Mozambique Full-Time

Working Context

WeWorld has been working in Mozambique since 2000 in the field of education, food security and economic development, climate change resilience and DRR. Its interventions are currently benefiting the provinces of Maputo, Zambezia, Manica, Cabo Delgado, Nampula and Tete, with a focus on humanitarian aid action in Northern provinces. WeWorld intervened to assist the populations affected by Idai and Kenneth cyclones (2019) and in response to COVID-19 pandemic (2020) and is committed to strengthen social cohesion and peacebuilding in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces (since 2022). At present, our main donors in the country are the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), EU, UNICEF, WFP, and the Swiss Cooperation.

Purpose of the Role

The Country Representative is based in the country for which he/she is the legal representative and head of mission of the organization. He/she reports to the Head of Regional Unit.

Main Tasks and Responsabilities

Representation, External Relations and Accountability

• Legally represents WeWorld in the relevant country vis-à-vis the country government and authorities.
• Represents WeWorld and is responsible for relations with donors, local and international partners, and all relevant stakeholders.
• Participates in events including public events and speeches on behalf of WeWorld.
• Is responsible in-country for the dissemination, implementation, compliance and monitoring of the application of WeWorld Policies.
• Is the safeguarding focal point in-country for relevant stakeholders both internal and external.
• Is responsible for and promoter of on-site dissemination and training, compliance with and monitoring the application of WeWorld Code of Ethics and Conduct and all internal policies.
• Is responsible for the analysis and assessment of risks present in the country.
• Is responsible for the security of the organization’s people and assets in the country whose management he/she monitors in line with WeWorld policy and reports periodically to Headquarters.
• Is responsible for establishing and adhering to WeWorld Security and Evacuation Plan and updating it periodically in consultation with the Security Advisor.
• Is responsible for disseminating the Security and Evacuation Plan and providing security training.
• Is responsible for adopting, updating and monitoring the implementation of the Local Operations Manual.

Strategy, partnerships and resource mobilization

• Is responsible for the formulation and periodic review of WeWorld in-country strategy and ensures its consistency with the organization’s regional and global strategy.
• Builds and strengthens strategic partnerships in the country through active participation in networks and coordination mechanisms, promotion of new networks and partnerships.
• Develops and enhances in-country strategic programmatic partnerships.
• Examines the risks and opportunities presented by WeWorld strategic positioning in the country and prepares appropriate responses.
• Contributes to the drafting of project proposals of its area of reference where required.
• Strengthens relationships with institutional donors.
• Identifies and develops funding opportunities with new donors present locally.

Local Office(s) Management, Human Resources and Volunteers/Trainees

• Is responsible for all human resources, expatriate and local, employed in the country.
• Proposes and updates the most effective organizational chart, roles, and functions.
• Is responsible for the volunteers and interns in the country and defines the needs.
• Ensures that the selection of staff at the local office is done in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner.
• Analyzes and evaluates the competencies of staff at the local office and prepares training and improvement plans.
• Reports training needs and capacity building needs of local office staff and supports in finding and/or processing training opportunities.

Program Management

• Ensures that projects implemented in-country are in line and consistent with the organization’s country and regional strategy, have high quality standards, and achieve their objectives.
• Is ultimately responsible for the local office’s program monitoring system, and ultimately responsible for the quality of project reporting and its compliance.
• Reports periodically to the Head of Regional Unit on the progress of the organization’s programs in the country and the operation of the local office.

Administration and Controlling

• Develops the country’s annual budget proposal and submits it to the Head of Regional Unit.
• Plans and monitors the approved annual budget.
• Is ultimately responsible for the proper use of WeWorld funds in the country and promotes a culture of proper and efficient financial management, quality, transparency, and credibility.
• Ensures compliance in the management of the local office and projects implemented.

Communication, policy and advocacy

• Is responsible for WeWorld external communication in the country and its adherence to the organization’s relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Ensures proper visibility of donors in line with donor regulations and rules on the subject.
• Disseminates the guidelines for external communication and the use of WeWorld logo to staff.
• Proposes external communication and advocacy activities in the country.
• Coordinates and supervises the production of content for external communication affecting the country on its own initiative and/or at the request of WeWorld Communication Department.
• Contributes to sector policy development where required and ensures the implementation of global and/or regional policies and approaches developed by WeWorld.
• Collaborates to ensure that projects/programs feed into the organization’s advocacy initiatives.
• Is responsible for the implementation advocacy actions and their alignment with the organization’s overall advocacy strategy.

Knowledge Management, Policy and Innovation

• Contributes to the development and introduction of innovation.
• Contributes to the dissemination and sharing of good practices and lessons learned at the local level, as well as thematic policy.
• Contributes to the planning, implementation and organization of strategic capacity building of staff, partners and stakeholders.
• Sets priorities, in consultation with the Head of Regional Unit and IPR Manager, for targeted investments in growth and innovation at the local level.
• The duties and responsibilities set forth above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform additional duties.

Job Specifications

Essential Requirements

Qualifications and Knowledge

• An advanced university degree or equivalent in the field of Social or Political Science, Development Studies, International relations, Project Management, Human rights.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Fluent in Portuguese both written and verbal.
• Fluent in English both written and verbal.

Professional experience

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience in related fields.
• Working experience with international NGOs in management of international cooperation projects funded by institutional and private donors.
• Proven experience in Project Cycle Management.
• Sound project development and proposal writing experience.
• Experience in Security Management.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong flexibility and capacity to adapt behavior to the needs of the situation.
• Capacity to work autonomously and in problems prevention/resolution.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks while fostering quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to identify, initiate and maintain good relationships with partner organizations, donors and national authorities including building professional relationships with senior decision-makers and influencers/leaders.
• Good communication, negotiation skills and sensitivity in dealing with local institutions on critical issues
• Cultural, gender, religion, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Strong commitment to the Mission of WeWorld, genuine interest for international cooperation development topics.

Desirable requirements

• Experience in Cash and Voucher programs and/or EiE and/or Child Protection and/or WASH and/or DRR.
• Fluent in Italian both written and oral.
• Previous work experience in the area or in similar contexts.

What We Offer

Type of contract: a first 6 (six) month collaboration contract subject to verification of the achievement of specific objectives (these objectives will be agreed upon arrival on assignment); a second collaboration contract of 6 (six) months renewable.

Economic conditions: to be defined according to WeWorld Expatriates Compensation Policy: Base Salary (seniority/role held) + Contributions (role complex and hardship based on place of work; housing; children’s allowances).

Annual leave: 2,5 days/month (working days)

Flight ticket: one return flight every 12 months of contract

Health insurance: covered