Country Director Mozambique (m/f)

Description

• WWF is a leading voice for nature active in 100 countries. In Mozambique, the Country Director will contribute to the programme's growth, lead the vision, strategic planning, and institutional development of the WWF Mozambique Office. The Country Director will also build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at a country and regional level. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced team player who motivates and empowers their team to deliver at the highest level
• WWF Mozambique is looking for a dynamic and committed Country Director who will contribute to the growth of its programmes. Reporting to the Regional Director Africa, the Country Director will lead the vision, strategic planning and institutional development of the WWF Mozambique Office
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Type of contract: Permanent/full-time
• Reference: WWF-CD-MOZ
• Website Link client: https://africa.panda.org/

Duties

• Lead the vision, strategic planning and institutional development of the WWF Mozambique Office
• Be accountable for the management of WWF Mozambique Office and ensure it is run effectively and efficiently in all key programme areas: Conservation Programme, Finance and Administration, Human Resources, Partnership Development, Communications, Fundraising and Monitoring & Evaluation
• Provide effective leadership and line management for all members of the senior management team
• Provide thought leadership on critical issues at a national level and manage key partnerships, including the government, private sector and civil society, to ensure that optimal communication and mutually beneficial relationships are established and maintained
• Promote the vision and objectives of the WWF Mozambique Strategic Plan to external and stakeholders, and participate in strategic partnership and fundraising approaches with them
• Develop and take leadership of the process to become a strong office within the WWF International network
• Provide effective leadership and guide the line management to relevant transboundary or multi-country programmes

Requisites

• At least ten years professional experience in a leadership role, 3-5 years of which should be in Mozambique, with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Minimum: Master's degree in an environmental/conservation field. Additional academic degrees and training in business management, international relations/ development, or other related fields would be an asset
• Proven track record in successfully developing, leading, and managing large-scale programmes and/or institutions in the field of conservation, natural resource management, international development, and/or other related areas
• A proven leader with a track record in leading and managing Conservation Programmes in Mozambique, including transboundary conservation programmes
• Sound knowledge and understanding of conservation priorities and programmes in Southeastern Africa and Mozambique in particular
• Superior verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese; other national languages are an added advantage. Strong interpersonal and communication skill
• Experience in leading and fostering external engagement, strategic partnerships, policy and influencing with the public, private sector and with funding agencies
• Entrepreneurial leadership skills with demonstrable successes in mobilizing funding and technical resources for national and sub-regional conservation programmes
• Empowering leadership style in developing strong senior management and operations teams to enhance programme delivery, quality assurance, and operational efficiency and risk management
• A track record of building organizational talent by nurturing performance culture and encouraging empowerment and delegation

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• To apply for this role, please prepare your CV (in English) and a motivation letter (one page) that summarises how your profile aligns with the key requirements, skills and abilities of this role. Both files should be submitted in .doc(x) or .rtf format via this form: http://mis.tl/cv . After submitting your application, you will receive an automated confirmation