Program Manager-WCS Mozambique

Qualification Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in conservation programs and/or large-scale project management, ideally in Africa or Mozambique.
• Master's Level education in relevant fields such as International Relations, Development, Political Sciences or a similar field.
• Proven ability to lead teams, set objectives, motivate staff, and deliver results on time.
• Skilled at building consensus and maintaining strong relationships with conservation partners, donors and other stakeholders.
• Experience in proposal development, managing multi-donor portfolio, and preparing high-quality performance/technical reports.
• Experience in project management, government and non-government contracting and grant making, government and legislative relations, and grant management.
• Excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills in English and Portuguese;
• Knowledge or demonstrated interest in current trends in conservation and natural resource conservation in Africa and Mozambique.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), experience with project management tools such as Asana, and experience working collaboratively online.
• Strong ability to manage and improve a cloud-based database, ensuring donor documentation is current, filing systems are standardised, and data is integrated with tools such as KoboToolbox and Power BI for accurate reporting.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, able to prioritise multiple tasks; flexible, optimistic, self-motivated and committed to excellence.
• Experience working effectively in multi-cultural environments and engaging respectfully with local communities.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organisation complies with all employment and labour laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share the same values. The organisation provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organisation does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, colour, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS-sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

The organisation complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.

How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications, skills, and experience should apply through the application tab by September 20th, 2025. 

Please send a detailed application/cover letter and a detailed CV. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
 
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Opportunity Type

Full-Time

Salary Range

Competitive salary commensurate with experience