MENTOR seeks an experienced and highly motivated professional with a strong interest in vector-borne disease control to lead and develop some of its country programmes, partnering with a strong headquarters team.
The successful candidate will be trained in our systems and approaches to lead one of our in-country programmes.
The Programme Director (PD) is based in Cabo Delgado and responsible for the overall operational leadership, technical execution, and field coordination of MENTOR’s activities in the province. Working under the direct supervision of the HQ Programme Manager, the PD oversees field teams, programme logistics, operational security, and local financial/administrative compliance to ensure programme objectives are met efficiently and safely.
The PD will lead in-country organisational representation and is responsible for the management of all fundraising financial and grant management, human resources management, technical programme support and logistics support.
The PD will coordinate the different programmes to ensure consistent levels of high-quality delivery, accountability and transparency across them all.
Requirements for the role
- Diploma: Project Management, International Development or a related field.
- Minimum of five years’ experience managing field-level humanitarian and health/vector-borne disease control programmes.
- Fluent in both Portuguese and English (written and spoken).
- Familiar with NGO operational environments, donor regulations and standard procedures.
- Solid experience working in complex, high-risk security contexts (preferably in northern Mozambique/Cabo Delgado).
- Proven experience in field team management, programme coordination, operational logistics, and field financial monitoring.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Excellent operational communication skills.
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