{"id":34181,"date":"2026-11-10T15:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/?p=34181"},"modified":"2026-11-10T15:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:32:15","slug":"vaga-senior-manager-coffee-value-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/vaga-senior-manager-coffee-value-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaga – Senior Manager \u2013 Coffee Value Chain\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

SENIOR MANAGER \u2013 COFFEE VALUE CHAIN <\/span>Green Value for Growth (GV4G) | Chimoio, Mozambique\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Programme and role context\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GV4G is a five-year European Union Global Gateway initiative supporting Mozambique to develop a\u00a0 greener, more competitive and climate-resilient agribusiness sector. Coffee is one of the programme\u2019s\u00a0 strategic value chains alongside soy and cashew. It represents a unique opportunity to establish a\u00a0 commercially viable, agroforestry-based (specialty) coffee sector. Through investments in production\u00a0 systems, agroforestry, quality, traceability, enterprise development and market linkages, GV4G aims to\u00a0 lay the foundations for sustainable sector growth and long-term competitiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Resilience BV is a Dutch business specialising in agriculture, water and private sector development\u00a0 on the African continent. It has contributed to Mozambique\u2019s agricultural development since 2008 by\u00a0 delivering (digital) extension services, catalysing farmer-led (irrigation) development, entrepreneurship\u00a0 programs, suporting international businesses, academic research and consultancies. Resilience\u2019s\u00a0 Mozambican headquarters are based in Chimoio, the green heart of Mozambique. For more information\u00a0 about Resilience, visit <\/span>www.resiliencebvcom<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a consortium partner in GV4G, Resilience leads the development of the coffee value chain and is\u00a0 looking for a\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Senior Manager \u2013 Coffee Value Chain\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

who will provide strategic, technical and operational leadership for GV4G\u2019s coffee portfolio.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Given the early stage of development of the coffee sector in Mozambique, the role places particular\u00a0 emphasis on establishing commercially viable agroforestry-based production systems and strengthening\u00a0 the technical, institutional and commercial foundations required for future sector growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Job summary\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Senior Manager is accountable for the achievement of coffee-related programme objectives namely\u00a0 scaling the existing coffee value chain in Mozambique. The role sets and implements strategic direction;\u00a0 determines which interventions are prioritised, in what sequence, for which actors and with what intended\u00a0 results; aligns delivery across geographies and partner institutions; and has the authority to demand\u00a0 timely, quality contributions from relevant toolkit functions (see below). The position represents GV4G\u2019s\u00a0 coffee and agroforestry portfolio and therefore builds strong relationships with national and international\u00a0 government, donor, private-sector, producer, research and industry stakeholders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GV4G\u2019s organization is set up as a matrix-organization, where three senior managers will manage the\u00a0 development of the specific value chains. To support them on overarching themes such as local business\u00a0 development, building private sector partnerships, unlocking finance, digitalization and addressing\u00a0 enabling environmental issues, the program will lean on so-called Toolkits. Each aforementioned theme\u00a0 will be led by a Toolkit Lead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Primary functions and responsibilities (in order of importance) <\/span>Coffee strategy and sector development\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Lead the development and implementation of the GV4G coffee strategy across Manica\/Chimanimani\u00a0 and Namuli\/Guru\u00e9, translating programme objectives into priorities, targets, sequenced workplans\u00a0 and investment decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Guide the development of a nascent specialty coffee sector, including production systems, nurseries\u00a0 and planting material, farmer advisory models, aggregation and sourcing arrangements, post-harvest\u00a0 systems, quality assurance and sector institutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Position the coffee portfolio around commercially viable specialty Arabica* opportunities, for\u00a0 international market development.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

* Subject to review during the inception phase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Agroforestry and technical quality\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Lead the design, testing and scaling of commercially viable coffee agroforestry systems, including\u00a0 shade-tree design, restoration-linked production models, farmer adoption pathways, climate\u00a0 resilience, biodiversity considerations and agroforestry economics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Ensure technical quality across agronomy, nurseries, extension, harvesting, fermentation, drying,\u00a0 milling, grading and cupping, mobilising specialist expertise where required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Coordinate technical alignment with SATAF program and other relevant research, landscape,\u00a0 traceability and agroforestry partners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Strategic, operational and team leadership\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Maintain one coherent coffee strategy across implementation partners and geographies, resolving\u00a0 strategic differences and escalating unresolved operational or resource constraints through the\u00a0 agreed programme-governance mechanism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Operationalise the coffee portfolio including allocation of staff time, technical support and programme\u00a0 resources within approved plans and budgets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Lead coffee-dedicated staff; approve workplans, targets and performance expectations; monitor\u00a0 delivery and risks and learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Request and coordinate enterprise-development, enabling-environment, digital, investment and\u00a0 partnership toolkits where related to the coffee and agroforestry value chain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coordination, representation and commercial development\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Build and maintain strategic relationships with government, AMOCAF\u00c9, producers, processors,\u00a0 research bodies, development partners and other relevant sector actors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Represent GV4G\u2019s coffee portfolio in sector platforms, technical working groups, donor and\u00a0 government meetings, and selected buyer and investor engagements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Required qualifications and experience\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Master\u2019s degree in Agronomy, Agroforestry, Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management,\u00a0 Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development or a closely related field. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience in coffee, agroforestry, agricultural value-chain\u00a0 development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Minimum 7 years in senior management positions with responsibility for strategy, budgets, staff,\u00a0 partnerships and delivery of complex programmes or portfolios.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Demonstrated experience developing at least one nascent or emerging agroforestry grown coffee\u00a0 value chain, origin or production area, from early technical and institutional foundations toward\u00a0 commercial viability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Demonstrated experience setting sector or portfolio strategy, making prioritisation decisions and\u00a0 coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, toolkit functions and partner institutions across multiple\u00a0 geographies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>Full professional proficiency in English, Portuguese is strongly recommended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you do not meet every requirement listed, but you believe you are an excellent candidate for this\u00a0 role, we encourage you to apply. We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ethnicity,\u00a0 nationality, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, genetic information, marital\u00a0 status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What we offer\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Resilience, you make a real impact. You will help build a green, climate-resilient coffee sector in\u00a0 Mozambique that improves farmer livelihoods, restores landscapes and opens doors to international\u00a0 markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We offer:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>A pioneering role with real strategic ownership in shaping a new specialty coffee origin <\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>An experienced team, active in Mozambican agriculture since 2008\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>A broad network spanning government, the EU, research institutions, buyers and investors <\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>An entrepreneurial culture where initiative is welcomed\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>A base in Chimoio, Mozambique, with regular travel within the Beira and Nacala Corridors, and Maputo <\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa <\/span>A competitive remuneration in line with your experience\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to make a difference? Apply now by sending your CV and a cover letter to: <\/span>HR@resiliencebv.com<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 and refer to <\/span>\u2018Vacancy Senior Manager \u2013 Coffee Value Chain\u2019<\/span><\/i>. If you have any questions about the position,\u00a0 feel free to reach out via the same email address. Please note that an assessment may be included as part\u00a0 of the recruitment procedure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The application deadline is December 10th, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: <\/i><\/b>This position is contingent upon signature of the programme contract, donor approval and final\u00a0 programme mobilisation.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Senior Manager \u2013 Coffee Value Chain | Green Value for Growth (GV4G) | Chimoio, Mozambique 3\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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