Project Manager – Mozambique

Aim of the position

The main role of the Project Manager is to provide overall project management with technical expertise to all activities relating to the implementation of the project “Sustainable Agriculture and Land Management”. The Project Manager has the key responsibility of coordinating and ensuring the successful implementation and targets’ achievements of the project.
1. Contributing to the overall donor’s decarbonization targets through the generation of carbon credits by virtue of the utilization of SALM method. All credits generated will be registered and certified according to the highest standards provided by Verra, one of the most important international registries operating in the voluntary carbon market, such as VCS (Verified Carbon Standard) and SD Vista (Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard).
2. Promote local development through the reduction of deforestation and forest degradation avoiding carbon emissions with preserving and protecting biodiversity in Mozambique.

Starting Date: 05/01/2026

**Period:**2 years at least

Language: Portuguese

Reporting to:

• Directly report to the Country Program Director (1st Supervisor) and to the Country Representative (2nd Supervisor)
• Functionally report to donor/thematic focal point/s for each specific sector (i.e. for this specific project to the Nature Based Carbon Offsetting Programme Coordinator) and donor/partner
• Annual goals setting and performance appraisal will be managed by 1st Supervisor with the contribution of the relevant FP (i.e. Nature Based Carbon Offsetting Programme Coordinator)

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Supervise and have the final responsibility for the implementation of all the project activities in accordance with the projected/approved proposal, budget, financial planning and time schedule in concert with Nature Based Carbon Offsetting Programme Coordinator
• Be responsible for the achievement of all project targets and key performance indicators
• Contribute to the recruitment, orientation and training of the projects’ staff
• Coordinate projects staff, strengthen their capacity, autonomy and sense of responsibility; and contribute to their further professional development
• Coordinate all registration and monitoring activities on the field according to the selected international standard (e.g. VERRA) and to project/donor/partner requirements in concert with the Nature Based Carbon Offsetting Programme Coordinator
• Be responsible for the application of AVSI logistic and administrative procedures for the assigned projects portfolio in concert with Operations Manager, Country Representative and, for any specific donor’s requirements, with Nature Based Carbon Offsetting Programme Coordinator and Donor focal point
• Ensure quality and sustainability of project(s) results through strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (continuous improvement)
• Promote nexuses and synergies with other national and international projects, programs, interventions
• Elaborate narrative reports as per donor and/or the selected international standard (e.g. VERRA) procedures and proactively support the preparation of financial reports including the collection and verification of the relevant project documentation
• Elaborate any other reports as required by AVSI, local authorities and/or donor and/or the selected international standard (e.g. VERRA)
• Maintain and develop proactive relationships with partners, local authorities and with all stakeholders involved
• Periodically interact with HQs focal points for coordinating and sharing new strategies, innovations, lessons learnt, criticalities, trainings, workshops etc.
• Share within AVSI worldwide network the most significant experiences and lessons learnt together with the thematic focal point
• Represent AVSI in relevant sectorial (energy and environment) coordination structures (i.e. Clusters and Working groups) and other Meetings at provincial/national level
• Identify new funding proposals also with other donors and program
• Carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
• Support and supervision of the implementation and application of AVSI policies (PSEAH, code of conduct, Whistle-blowing, among others)

Essential Requirements

• Master’s degree in agricultural science, environmental science, economics, or related fields
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated relevant professional experience in the sustainable land management, agriculture, forest and agroforestry management or related fields, business development, of which at least 5 as project manager
• At least 5 years of work in tropical and sub-tropical area
• Knowledge of carbon markets, policy and finance is an asset
• Knowledge of Portuguese and English language
• Knowledge of GIS (QGIS and ArcGIS)
• Experience in Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) or a community-centered process that empowers local people

Other required skills and experiences:

• Previous experience in Mozambique will be considered an advantage
• Capacity to lead a disperse and multisectoral team of high level specialists
• Ability to articulate and coordinate effectively with the government, local and international NGOs, and other actors
• Computer skills: Excellent knowledge of the main Office IT tools, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint Teams and Outlook

***Gross salary: 50.000-60.000 USD per year***
***References required for the last 5 years of work***