{"id":23212,"date":"2025-07-21T09:25:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T09:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/?p=23212"},"modified":"2025-07-21T09:25:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T09:25:46","slug":"vaga-country-representative-iucn-mozambique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/vaga-country-representative-iucn-mozambique\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaga – Country Representative, IUCN Mozambique"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BACKGROUND:<\/p>\n

The IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) operates in twenty-four countries in the Horn of Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. The ESARO region is extremely rich in biodiversity with high number of endemic species and the largest remaining populations of iconic wildlife left on the continent. ESARO\u2019s Programme focuses on biodiversity conservation through a diverse portfolio of projects and programmatic initiatives ranging from activities at the level of individual protected areas to shaping regional policy on biodiversity conservation. ESARO defines and delivers on its programmatic priorities in collaboration with IUCN members, commissions and other strategic partners. In Mozambique, IUCN began its activities in 1993 and established the country office in 1998. Since then, IUCN\u00b4s country representation in Mozambique has been developing various projects and activities in partnership with other institutions and donor agencies.<\/p>\n

IUCN is currently implementing a suite of separate but mutually coordinated projects in Mozambique including: i) Moz Water funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands ii) Local Areas of Empowerment Project (LEAP) in Cabo Delgado province; Save our Mangroves Now 2 (SOMn2) and iv) Biodiversity for Development project (BIODEV) at the national level. Three new projects are currently under design and development. These are: SUSTAIN phase two; Community based adaptation (CBA) scale up and a Green Climate Fund activity.<\/p>\n

GENERAL SCOPE:<\/p>\n

The Country Representative, IUCN Mozambique is responsible for developing and coordinating the implementation of IUCN\u2019s programmes at national level in Mozambique in line with the overall IUCN ESARO Strategic Plan and Programming guidelines. To this effect, the Country Representative, IUCN Mozambique leads in conducting a country level analysis to develop Mozambique context specific areas of programming. The Country Representative, IUCN Mozambique identifies, networks and build alliances with like-minded organizations at country level. S\/he provides technical and methodological support to the Mozambique Country programme initially in relation to the implementation of all projects being responsible for overall coordination to meet the strategic goals defined, carrying overall responsibility for the delivery of the Programme in accordance to approved work plans and budgets. S\/he ensures the smooth running of the Country Programme and its financial & grant management as well as the Programme\u2019s sustainability. S\/he is responsible for overall financial and human resources management of the Country Programme. S\/he actively leads in the development of the Mozambique country strategy in line with the IUCN strategy. S\/he represents IUCN in Mozambique, interact within external partners, including government, media and other stakeholders.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

JOB DESCRIPTION<\/div>\n
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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n

Roles & Responsibilities of the Country Representative, IUCN Mozambique:<\/p>\n

Programme Coordination;
\nUnder the guidance of the Regional Director, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) and the Regional Programme Coordinator, the Country Representative will be responsible for cultivating and enhancing institutional relationships and building the investment cases for IUCN with key development partners, which prioritize and coordinate resource mobilization and programme development across the region in alignment with the IUCN ESARO\u2019s strategic priorities; working closely with the Regional Programme Coordinator, Regional Thematic Heads, other Heads of Country Offices, and relevant Global Programmes of IUCN.<\/p>\n

Programme Management;
\nOversight in the implementation of key projects including: (i) lead the planning and implementation of project; (ii) facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables; (iii) define project tasks and resource requirements; (iv) develop full scale project plans; (v) assemble and coordinate project staff; (vi) manage project budget and resource allocation; (vii) plan and schedule project timelines; (viii) track project deliverables using appropriate tools and (ix) constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders;
\nOversee and manage the timely implementation of funded projects in the portfolio in accordance with the project documents;
\nDevelop and administer annual work plans, budgets, internal agreements, contracts and progress reports as required by collaborating partners and donors, and be accountable for portfolio-related expenditures in accordance with IUCN procurement procedures;
\nEnsure that field-based activities are efficiently and effectively implemented in accordance with agreed project plans, with the full participation of all project stakeholders.<\/p>\n

Technical Oversight and support to the Country programme;
\nLead in the development and implementation of the Mozambique Country Programme strategy, providing sound methodological and technical support, as per the organisational thematic alignment and programming approach
\nCoordinate the Country Programme annual planning and budgeting as per organisational guidelines;
\nProvide oversight to all finance and administrative services in the Programme;
\nPromote a participatory approach in programming work and create space in the structure for staff participation and involvement in decision making;
\nOversee and coordinate the programme portfolio to ensure the highest level of project quality and accountability, while fostering continuity through building local capacity and developing innovative programme intervention;
\nCoordinate the production of timely quality programme reports in line with IUCN and donor requirements.<\/p>\n

Strategic Leadership and management;
\nOversee adequate implementation of the performance management system including performance objectives and planning, review, appraisal and staff development;
\nOrganise regular meetings with the management team and all staff for the purpose of exchanging information, coordination and learning;
\nEnsure that the country management team is effective, mutually supporting and sufficiently involved in decision making;<\/p>\n

Representation and developing strategic partnerships;
\nRepresent IUCN in Mozambique and be responsible for the management of host country relations and IUCN interests in dealing with government, international and local organisations, networks and media in the Country Programme;
\nRepresent IUCN in strategic meetings, conferences, forums and other public events and contribute towards consolidating and raising the profile of IUCN;
\nDevelop and strengthen relationships with local organisations, donors and networks and establish national and regional strategic relations and alliances with partners and civil society working in common cause with IUCN objectives;
\nPromote IUCN’s organizational identity and capacity to all stakeholders and partners in Mozambique and ensure IUCN remains relevant to the needs of the country;
\nNetworking among IUCN programmes and members and other organizations on programme development matters;
\nFacilitate donor visits, donor meetings, round table discussions and evaluations as necessary;
\nBe aware of all donors\u2019 conditionality in the Country Programme and monitor adherence to donors\u2019 conditionality.
\nManage relationships for ensuring a close collaboration among IUCN constituents under the One Programme Approach, and integrating secretariat, members and commissions into convergent efforts towards programme implementation;<\/p>\n

Portfolio Development and Resources Mobilization;
\nDevelop networks and partnerships with national\/regional\/international institutions in Mozambique and spearhead donor collaboration, fund raising and project development within the country;
\nKeep abreast of the trends within the donor environment in the Country and Internationally;
\nUndertake diversified local and international fundraising initiatives to strengthen programme funding and sustainability;
\nCoordinate the production of good quality funding proposals and respond to calls for proposals;
\nProvide technical inputs to ensure that IUCN projects and initiatives are designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated in accordance with IUCN standards, that project delivery is underpinned with adequate quality assurance and that all projects clearly align with and contribute to IUCN\u2019s regional programmatic results;
\nNetworking for the submission of proposals (donors, ministries and other relevant funding sources);
\nProvide vision, strategic focus and operational guidance as necessary for the further development and implementation of IUCN Programme at both country and regional levels;<\/p>\n

Organizational Management and Leadership;
\nResponsible for the overall and strategic leadership and management of the office operations and its resources.
\nOverarching responsibility for the financial viability and sustainability of the Office, the risk management, and a shared responsibility for the management of the human resources that comprise of Programme and Project Officers, Finance and Administration as well as Support staff \u2013 all of whom have functional reporting lines that support the Country Representative.
\nManaging both individual performance as well as ensuring that all individuals across the different departments work together as a team and that IUCN policies and procedures are adhered to in the day-to-day running of the office and management of all assets.<\/p>\n

Other responsibilities;
\nTake primary responsibility for overall management of safety and security for the office operations and its resources.
\nPerform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

REQUIREMENTS<\/div>\n
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<\/td>\n\u2022 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:<\/p>\n

Education;
\nMaster\u2019s Degree in related relevant discipline, such as marine ecology, marine natural resource management, environmental science \/ management.
\nStrong technical background in natural resources management, climate change and policy engagement.
\nWork Experience;
\nAt least 15+ years of proven experience in development partner-funded projects and development organization particularly in the field of fundraising and\/or resource mobilization and at least 8+ years of proven managerial experience;
\nExtensive experience in marine and costal conservation preferably in the Western Indian Ocean region, in a senior management position on a major conservation programme; Extensive proven experience in all phases of programme development and project implementation and management is essential, including, planning, execution, monitoring, and technical and financial reporting;
\nExtensive experience in project design and management and demonstrated fundraising capacity through bilateral or multilateral donors;
\nDemonstrated experience and achievements in organizational, financial and personnel management, and in decision-making.<\/p>\n

Language requirements:
\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese.<\/p>\n

Core Competencies;
\nTransparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
\nInclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
\nProfessionalism: Promote the organization\u2019s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
\nAccountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.<\/p>\n

Functional Competencies:
\nA high level of computer literacy including the use of standard office software packages
\nA positive and proactive attitude: Ability to balance “analysis” with “doing” while setting high standards for self and committing to organisational goals;
\nProven ability to effectively delegate, empower and motivate staff and others.
\nDemonstrated ability to both plan and act, keeping the staff focused on priorities.
\nProven experience in maintaining and nurturing expert networks with demonstrated ability to handle politically and culturally sensitive issues.
\nExperience in identifying key issues in a complex situation, and consulting, gathering, and analyzing relevant information before proposing and implementing decisive actions or recommendations.
\nExcellent interpersonal skills to support building networks and partnerships;
\nMust be a strong team player with proven diplomacy skills and ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams displaying sensitivity and respect for diversity;
\nDemonstrated ability to work under pressure managing competing demands and complex situations and deliver satisfactory and timely results;
\nWilling to travel frequently within the region.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

APPLICATIONS<\/div>\n
Link: https:\/\/hrms.iucn.org\/iresy\/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=11408&lang=en<\/a><\/div>\n
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Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the “Apply” button<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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