*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF MOZAMBIQUE, AND THIS IS AN SB-5 POSITION, NOT SB-4*

Job Setting:

The (1) National Programme Coordinator will be based in Tete, Tete Province. He/she will work under the overall guidance of the Representative, Assistant Representative and direct supervision of the SRH Team Leader, under the technical coordination of the national programme officer in charge of My Choice Programme, based in Maputo. A close and effective collaboration and coordination with the programme team, specifically Youth based in Maputo is also expected as well as with implementing partners.

The Programme Coordinator is expected to employ a collaborative approach to ensure that the different components are integrated, and that inputs from as wide a cross section as possible are incorporated to facilitate successful implementation of the programme, in particular ensure the alignment of the annual work plans with different partners, with national policies and plans and timely submission of financial and narrative reports.

He/she will be responsible for providing critical and substantial input into programme implementation and overall management and supervision of the programme. He/she will manage and supervise the programme Staff in Tete, which comprises an M&E Officer, a Finance Associate and a Driver.

Job Purpose:

The Programme Coordinator, in collaboration with Government counterparts, and other implementing partners oversees and coordinates the implementation of the My Choice programme and of its components, in line with national priorities and according to UNFPA policies and procedures. 

Education:

• Master’s degree in public health, social development and/or other related social science field.

Knowledge and Experience

• Ten years of professional experience preferably in managing programs/projects in the public or private sector in developing countries
• Experience in working with government institutions, bilateral and multilateral organizations and civil society.
• Experience working in sexual and reproductive health, preferably adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
• Previous experience working with the UN is an asset. Previous experience working with youth associations and young people is an asset.
• Proven knowledge of project management, RBM and human rights based approach.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office applications).

Language skills: 

• Fluency in Portuguese and in English, spoken and written.