Position: Country Representative Mozambique

Location: Maputo, with frequent travels to the field

Application deadline: 26/02/2026

Starting date: March 2026

Family duty station: YES

R&R: NO

 

Working context 

WeWorld has been active in Mozambique since 2000, supporting communities facing the combined pressures of armed conflict in the north and escalating climate‑related disasters. The organization works closely with local authorities and civil society to strengthen education, child protection, gender equality, livelihoods and climate resilience. Its presence spans Maputo, Pemba, Mocímboa da Praia and Tete, with programmes designed around long‑term development and emergency response. In education, it promotes access to quality schooling for vulnerable children, including psychosocial support and peace‑oriented methodologies. It also supports small producers and community livelihoods while reinforcing disaster preparedness at community and institutional levels.

The context in northern Mozambique remains extremely fragile. In Cabo Delgado and parts of Nampula, non‑state armed groups continue to carry out attacks resulting in widespread displacement, destruction of homes and public infrastructure, abductions, forced recruitment and severe human rights violations. By 2025, violence had intensified, pushing hundreds of thousands into displacement and leaving nearly two million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Children, in particular, face recruitment by armed groups, lost access to schooling and increased exposure to protection risks. Humanitarian access is frequently hindered by insecurity, further worsening the living conditions of affected populations.

At the same time, Mozambique is among the world’s most climate‑vulnerable countries. Recurrent cyclones, floods and prolonged droughts, such as those linked to El Niño, have devastated infrastructure, reduced harvests and displaced thousands. Events like Cyclone Dikeledi and consecutive years of poor agricultural production have deepened food insecurity, especially in central and southern regions where many households have exhausted their coping capacities. Rising prices of essential goods and water scarcity further strain vulnerable populations. Climate shocks often overlap with conflict dynamics: displaced families become more exposed to violence, while insecurity limits the implementation of climate resilience and recovery initiatives. In this complex scenario, WeWorld’s integrated approach, combining education, protection, livelihoods support, peacebuilding and climate resilience plays a vital role in helping communities withstand and recover from the intersecting challenges of northern insurgency and accelerating climate change.

 

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 requested by the Line Manager.

Provide a proper handover before the end of the assignment.

 

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

 

How to apply:

Please send Cover Letter and CV at: https://weworld.intervieweb.it/jobs/country-representative-mozambique-686362/it/

 

The recruitment process may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found. Due to the large number of applications, we apologise in advance and will only respond to those profiles deemed suitable for the role.