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Maputo, Mozambique

-Lead the vision, strategic planning and institutional development of the WWF Mozambique Office-Responsible for the management of WWF Mozambique Office, ensuring it is run effectively and efficiently in all key functional areas: Conservation, 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 with the government, private sector and civil society, ensuring that optimal communication and mutually beneficial relationships are established and maintained-Promote the vision and objectives of the WWF Mozambique Country Strategy (2020-30) to external stakeholders, and lead in strategic partnership and fundraising with them-Provide effective leadership and guide the line management to relevant transboundary or multi-country programmes

Maputo, Mozambique

Leads and ensures that the WWF Mozambique Country Office is managed effectively and efficiently in all key areas – Conservation, Finance and Administration, People & Culture, Organizational Development, Partnership Development, and Communications – achieving WWF Mozambique vision and excellent Key Performance Indicators. Ensures the development and implementation of the conservation strategy thatcontributes effectively to WWF Global goals and targets. Promotes the vision and objectives of WWF Mozambique Strategic Plan to external and WWF stakeholders, and participates in strategic partnership-building / fundraising approaches to them. Ensures that WWF Mozambique legal and reporting requirements are met, and adhere to WWF policies, procedures, and standards.

Maputo, Mozambique

i) Lead the implementation and management of the WWF Mozambique Country Strategic Plan (CSP) ensuring its on-going alignment with national priorities and with the Global Programme Framework and Global Goals and ensuring strong delivery on and achievement of the WWF Mozambique Conservation key performance indicators (KPIs)ii) Supervise WWF Mozambique conservation staff, providing guidance, technical input and assistance as required, in accordance with WWF policies, procedures and standards.iii) Provide advice and technical support to the Country Director, and collaborate with the Leaders of regional initiatives and other WWF offices/teams, as appropriateiv) Promote the vision and objectives of the WWF Mozambique Country Strategic Plan to external and WWF stakeholders and participate in strategic partnership building/fundraising approaches in coordination with the Country Director as appropriate;v) Provide guidance to technical teams to ensure high quality technical reporting, and ensures that the Country office reports on all Monitoring Tools, namely the APMS/SPM, Dashboard, C2G, Technical Reports and others are delivered on time and with due quality.vi) Provide guidance and input to technical teams on fundraising activities including the development of fundraising proposals and concept notes.

Lilongwe, Malawi

i) Management of USAID Malawi activities for the Global Climate Change Initiative and Enhanced Capacity for Low Emissions Development Strategy including development, design, solicitation, awards, implementation, evaluation and closure of programs there under such as climate change adaptation and mitigation and REDD+ readiness for Malawiii) Fulfilling roles of a contracting/assistance officer representative including: technical directions; receiving, inspecting and verifying completed service delivery; administering financial management including development and management of budgets, analyzing pipelines and ensuring timely obligations and efficient use of resources; monitoring contracts/grants/cooperative agreements and facilitating achievement of results by implementing partners within framework of assistance instrumentsiii) Facilitating integration of climate change in USAID Malawi programs and Country Development Cooperation Strategyiv) Provision of advice to Mission staff and management, USAID implementing partners, Government of Malawi counterparts, other Development/Donor Partners etc. on climate change issuesv) Assisting Government of Malawi with capacity building program related to climate change and low emissions development strategiesvi) Fostering collaboration between USAID global climate change initiative and broader climate change efforts supported by Government of Malawi and other Donors partnersvii) Contributing to research, analysis and assessments to support current and future programs within USAID Malawi

Lilongwe, Malawi

Head of programs for the DfID, Norwegian & Irish Governments funded Christian Aid-led £10 Million ECRP consortium program with responsibilities including:i) Lead effective programme delivery for the climate change adaptation program called Enhancing Community Resilience Programme (ECRP) being implemented by a consortium of CARE, Action Aid led by Christian Aid and funded by DFID, Irish Aid and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairsii) Ensure highest standard of programmatic quality amongst 3 consortium members and 11 implementing partnersiii) Lead and manage technical support partners on the program large within the approved service level agreements/contractsiv) Manage a team of technical specialists on various program intervention areasv) Ensure a strong link between ECRP programme and advocacy and provide representation for programme at country/regional levelsvi) Engage with effective liaison and networking with all relevant actors with relation to the programme and the contract between the donor and Christian Aidvii) Responsible for programmatic quality assurance across the consortiumviii) Coordinate and represent the programme to a wide variety of stakeholders and ensure development & maintenance of relationships ix) Oversee the programme areas of the ECRP budget and work planx) Responsible for providing technical and programmatic inputs to the ECRP M&E framework and log framexi) Ensure funds used for designated purposes and ensure effective compliance and financial management of the programme

Blantyre, Malawi

Technical Specialist on community-managed micro finance for the USAID funded CRS-led US$80 Million WALA consortium program with responsibilities including: Facilitate capacity building of partners in village savings and loans (VSL) and income generating activities selection planning and management to improve project quality and effectiveness Supervise and mentor partner staff under the VSL component including appraising performances Manage the VSL component of WALA program including development of the strategy, implementation tools, documenting lessons learnt/best practices, and reporting Monitor overall implementation and progress of VSL in the WALA program to ensure that it is in line with the approved implementation and budget schedules Lead the VSL technical working group including chairing meetings and organizing cross learning visits with partners, reviewing program approach, strategy and output and recommendations for further improvements yearly Assist in all CRS programs that have VSL components including training staff, appraising performances, and ensuring that projects are in line with CRS policies and VSL program quality standards Ensure timely (quarterly & annual) reporting by CRS partners and achievement of annual and program targets in VSL Conduct regular field monitoring visits, ensuring that all involved partners receive field monitoring visits at least once per quarter Support the DCoP and Procurement Manager in the preparation and amendment of contracts related to microfinance programming & retaining copies of contracts, implementation plans, budgets and contractor reports for review at any time

Lilongwe, Malawi

Program Manager for CRS on the US$70 Million USAID funded food security I-LIFE program with responsibilities including: Provided leadership and guidance for the smooth implementation of I-LIFE Program activities by CRS’ local partner Ensured that the use of I-LIFE resources is in line with regulations and plans Monitored overall implementation and progress of the I-LIFE to ensure that it is in line with the approved implementation and budget schedules Managed I-LIFE program budget, equipment and other resources Ensured CRS Partner facilitate the development of projects in line with CRS policies and program quality standards Prepared update reports for management on financial and activity progress Set program performance standards in consultation with Deputy Head of Programming Tracked funding level and spending of I-LIFE resources by CRS and local partner Ensured timely reporting and liquidations by CRS partner & liaise with other I-LIFE consortium members on matters related to I-LIFE & WALA Reviewed project proposals submitted for funding from development counterparts so as to maintain high quality standards of programming Provided technical support and input to Chikwawa Diocese in establishing systems, policies & processes to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the WALA program

Blantyre, Malawi

Program Manager for CRS under the Joint Emergency Food Aid Program (JEFAP) funded by UN World Food Program. Key responsibilities included: Planned, implemented & monitored Joint Emergency Food Aid Program (JEFAP) III activities with CRS partners Ensured synergy between emergency & development activities of CRS/Malawi livelihood & food security staff Ensured CRS partners create annual & monthly work plans & budgets of emergency activities Monitored use of emergency resources Provided technical assistance to CRS partners to improve program quality Identified training needs for CRS partners to enhance quality management Fostered linkages between CRS, other stakeholders & NGOs involved in JEFAP III emergency, preparedness & food security programs including the Government of Malawi, United Nations’ World Food Program.

Mchinji, Malawi

Provided economic planning and development advice and assistance to local Government authorities in two Districts of Mchinji & Dowa in Central Malawi including: Advised the district authorities/assemblies on economic planning & development Consolidated the districts’ development planning systems Assisted in updating the districts’ social economic profiles & conducting district situation analyses Assisted the assemblies in developing & operationalizing project business plans for development initiatives Assisted the assemblies in the development & coordination of the planning and implementation of activities in district development plan (DDP) Assisted the assemblies in monitoring & evaluation of projects implemented under the district development plan  Established working relationships between all sectoral departments of the assemblies especially with respect to the implementation & monitoring & evaluation of projects in the District Development Plans

Master Of Science (Msc), Environmental Science

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Earth Sciences