• supporting production through action research to drive the agroecological  transition of cashew;  
• strengthening the structuring of producer organisations;  
• landscape governance on Mount Namuli to integrate the development of  sustainable agroforestry coffee production;  
• spatial analysis and deforestation monitoring (supported by Nitidæ’s N’Lab);  • and support for policy dialogue on the cashew sector. 

Role of the Project Manager  The Project Manager is responsible for the operational implementation of the activities  entrusted to Nitidæ under the GV4G programme and for achieving their results. He/She  coordinates the activities, the Nitidæ teams spread across Nampula, Zambézia and  Manica provinces, and relations with consortium partners; oversees planning, budget  monitoring and the production of deliverables; and ensures the quality of Nitidæ’s  contributions to the technical and financial reporting consolidated by the Programme  Management Unit. He/She ensures that environmental and social requirements (climate resilience,  landscape conservation, gender and youth inclusion) are mainstreamed across activities,  and that diagnostics, consultations and implementation remain consistent. He/She is  Nitidæ’s point of contact with consortium partners, authorities and private-sector value  chain actors, and contributes to capitalising on lessons learned. The position reports to Nitidæ’s Country Representative for Mozambique. The Project  Manager works closely with field teams, the support services based in Maputo, thematic  experts at headquarters (N’Lab, value chains, agroecology) and the managers of other  cashew- and coffee-related projects. He/She will supervise a large team of more than 20  people, including field staff, with close support from several key positions within the team.Responsibilities  Planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation  – Plan the activities under Nitidæ’s responsibility with the team and in consultation with  partners, in line with the consortium’s annual work plans; lead the start-up phase  (recruitment, baseline studies, team set-up); – Lead Nitidæ’s technical strategy for the cashew value chain and coordinate its  implementation in the field: training in agroecological practices for cashew- and  coffee-based agroforestry systems, support to networks and organisations of  producers, structuring of joint sales of agricultural products and trading plans,  building a sustainable value chain with value chain actors; – Coordinate coffee and landscape activities in Namuli and Gurué: landscape  governance of the KBA (community natural resource management committees,  land-use plans), support to producers and the coffee cooperative, co-design of  agroforestry systems; – Liaise with the N’Lab for spatial analysis (remote sensing, LUCCIA scenarios, study of  agricultural and deforestation trajectories) and deforestation monitoring in priority  intervention landscapes; – Contribute to the consortium’s monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) system:  data collection and quality, monitoring of logframe indicators; identify  implementation issues and propose adjustments; – Contribute to capitalisation and action research (in connection with SATAF and  ACAMOZ II) and to the production of shareable knowledge; – Contribute to strengthening public policies for the cashew and coffee sectors  through the project’s technical support to IAM, IP and MAAP. Financial management  – Manage Nitidæ’s budget for the programme (regular budget monitoring, forecasts,  preparation of annual budgets), including grants to producer organisations; – Ensure compliance with Nitidæ’s procedures, donor rules (EU, Netherlands) and  consortium rules; approve expenditure and ensure supporting documents are  compliant; – Coordinate, with the Head of Support Services and headquarters, any budget  revisions and amendment requests to be submitted to the consortium lead. Technical and financial reporting  – Produce Nitidæ’s contributions to the narrative and financial reports (interim, annual,  final) consolidated by the Programme Management Unit; – Ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables; coordinate internal contributions  (technical, administrative, financial); – Produce capitalisation materials (technical sheets, training materials, position  papers).Team management  – Recruit, onboard, train and appraise project team members; define individual action  plans and lead team meetings, ensuring inclusive recruitment and gender balance; – Manage the project’s human resources (scheduling, leave, appraisals) in  collaboration with the support services; – Manage project equipment and logistics resources in compliance with applicable  security rules. Consortium coordination, partnerships and representation  – Represent Nitidæ in the programme’s coordination bodies (monthly technical leads  forum, operational meetings, quarterly reviews, annual planning workshop) and  contribute to the steering and technical committees; – Work in close coordination with TechnoServe, Resilience and the Zambezi Valley  Development Agency; support policy dialogue on the cashew sector (Cashew Master  Plan, quality, traceability) alongside IAM and MAAP; – Maintain constructive relationships with national, provincial and district authorities,  protected area managers, research institutes, cooperatives and value chain  companies; – Ensure smooth information flow between the field, Maputo, headquarters and  partners; build synergies with Nitidæ’s other projects in Mozambique; – Contribute, with the Country Representative and headquarters, to the development  of new projects and to donor relations. Candidate Profile  Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in agronomy, agricultural economics, forestry,  environment/biodiversity or rural development Experience: At least 5 years’ experience managing rural development or value chain  projects (NGO, consultancy, international organisation, private sector), preferably in  Africa; experience with EU-funded projects and consortium work is an asset Technical skills: Good knowledge of tropical agricultural value chains (ideally cashew  and/or coffee), agroecology and agroforestry, landscape and integrated conservation  approaches; experience in structuring producer organisations and working with the  private sector; knowledge of traceability issues (EUDR) is a plus; awareness of gender,  inclusion and community participation issues Know-how: Strong coordination, organisational and prioritisation skills; ability to facilitate  meetings and workshops, including remotely and in multi-partner, multi-site settings;  institutional dialogue and collaboration with public bodies and the private sector.  Excellent writing skills and ability to produce clear, well-structured deliverables Languages: Fluent Portuguese and English required; French is a plusPersonal qualities: Autonomy, rigour, analytical skills, pragmatism and results orientation.  Ability to work in a multicultural environment and remotely; a sense of humour is  appreciated.  Asset: Knowledge of Mozambique, particularly Zambézia, Manica and Nampula, is a  plus. Why join us?  

• Lead a large-scale project: you will coordinate an ambitious project with strong  development prospects for the cashew and coffee value chains in Mozambique.
•  Draw on recognised expertise: you will work with a team with in-depth and diverse  expertise.
• In France, the team has international expertise in cashew and coffee.
• In  Mozambique, the team has been working on the cashew value chain for many years.
•  Make a difference on the ground: you will contribute in concrete terms to reconciling  rural development, producer incomes and biodiversity conservation.

What Nitidæ offers  

• Duty station: based in Maputo or Nampula, with frequent travel to Zambézia,  Nampula, Manica and Maputo. 
• Eligibility: the position is open to qualified Mozambican nationals and to foreign  candidates who already hold a work permit for Mozambique. A valid work permit is  an advantage. 
• Contract type: one-year renewable fixed-term contract, under Mozambican or  French law depending on the profile: 

Mozambican candidates: contract under Mozambican law, salary according to  Nitidæ’s local salary scale, health coverage under the applicable local scheme.  Foreign candidates: expatriate contract under French law, salary according to  Nitidæ’s expatriate salary scale (SYNTEC collective agreement, Cadre status),  international health and repatriation coverage.   How to apply: Does this profile match yours? Ready to join us?  Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@nitidae.org, with the subject line:  Application – PM GV4G Mozambique – [SURNAME, First name]  Application deadline: 16thNovember 2026 Selection process  

• Only complete applications (CV and cover letter) will be considered. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. 
• If you have not received a response within two weeks of the deadline, please consider  that your application has not been successful. 
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before  the deadline.