Country Manager, Mozambique

Salary: USD 50,000 – USD 60,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Start Date: As soon as possible**

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Maputo, Mozambique with travel within Mozambique to FFI project sites, and travel within the region and to the UK as required

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is seeking a highly experienced conservation professional to fulfil the role of Country Manager, Mozambique, assuming responsibility for the registration and development of the FFI Mozambique programme. You will join FFI at an exciting time, moving the Mozambique work from a partner support role historically managed from the team in the Cambridge, UK office to fully establishing FFI’s presence in Mozambique.

The successful candidate will have experience in providing technical input into the design, development, implementation and evaluation of biodiversity and conservation projects within Mozambique. They will also demonstrate a strong proven track record in operational, project, grant and financial management at a similar level and be skilled in providing strategic advice.

Strong leadership and people management skills are essential to the role to build and lead a professional team that delivers effectively against project aims, objectives and timelines. The role also requires a skilled and credible communicator, who is confident in developing and managing relationships at senior level with partner organisations and relevant stakeholders, including donors, funders and government.

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The closing date for applications is Sunday, 27 March 2022.