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MENTOR is the leading organisation dedicated to the control of malaria and other vector-borne diseases in complex, vulnerable settings.\n\nMENTOR delivers large scale disease control interventions working with communities affected by emergencies such as conflict and natural disasters and at higher risk of diseases. We also support the technical and operational capacity of local and international partners to incorporate medium- and long-term disease control systems into their operations and country strategy.\n\nPosition Title: Programme Director\n\nLocation: Cabo Delgado\n\nReporting to: HQ Programme Manager\n\nDuration: 10-month contract\n\nClosing date of applications: 17 November 2026\n\nStart date: Immediate\n\nRequirements for the role\n\nDiploma: Project Management, International Development or a related field.\n\nMinimum of five years’ experience managing field-level humanitarian and health/vector-borne disease control programmes.\n\nFluent in both Portuguese and English (written and spoken).\n\nFamiliar with NGO operational environments, donor regulations and standard procedures.\n\nSolid experience working in complex, high-risk security contexts (preferably in northern Mozambique/Cabo Delgado).\n\nProven experience in field team management, programme coordination, operational logistics, and field financial monitoring.\n\nStrong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure.\n\nExcellent operational communication skills.\n\nOverall job purpose\n\nMENTOR seeks an experienced and highly motivated professional with a strong interest in vector-borne disease control to lead and develop some of its country programmes, partnering with a strong headquarters team.\n\nThe successful candidate will be trained in our systems and approaches to lead one of our in-country programmes.\n\nThe Programme Director (PD) is based in Cabo Delgado and responsible for the overall operational leadership, technical execution, and field coordination of MENTOR’s activities in the province. Working under the direct supervision of the HQ Programme Manager, the PD oversees field teams, programme logistics, operational security, and local financial/administrative compliance to ensure programme objectives are met efficiently and safely.\n\nThe PD will lead in-country organisational representation and is responsible for the management of all fundraising financial and grant management, human resources management, technical programme support and logistics support.\n\nThe PD will coordinate the different programmes to ensure consistent levels of high-quality delivery, accountability and transparency across them all.\n\nTask and responsibilities\n\nSecurity management\n\nIn close collaboration with the HQ Programme Manager and HQ Security Officer, the Programme Director is responsible and accountable for operational security management across Cabo Delgado bases and field operations:\n\nMaintain solid local networks and regular information collection and analysis regarding the security situation in Cabo Delgado.\n\nDirectly manage the implementation and regular updating of local security plans and guidelines for all MENTOR bases in the province.\n\nEnsure route assessments are completed, reviewed and approved within 72 hours prior to any team movement.\n\nDeliver comprehensive security briefings to all incoming team members, consultants and visitors arriving in Cabo Delgado.\n\nEnsure strict compliance with all general security rules, communication protocols, and security-related technology by all field team members.\n\nLiaise with local security actors and humanitarian security mechanisms in Cabo Delgado (for example, INSO, UNDSS, local focal points).\n\nEnsure that security-related logistical support (vehicles, communication gear, hibernation kits, base physical security) is fully operational.\n\nReport all security alerts, incidents and developments immediately to the HQ. Programme Manager and Security Officer, submitting detailed incident reports as required.\n\nProgramme implementation and coordination\n\nLead the day-to-day coordination and delivery of MENTOR’s vector-borne disease control, health and WASH activities in Cabo Delgado.\n\nOversee the operational planning and delivery of field interventions, including WASH support, Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), health facility support, and IEC/BCC community campaigns.\n\nSupervise and support project managers, officers and technical field staff to ensure activities follow agreed work plans, donor targets and technical standards.\n\nEnsure effective data collection, monitoring and field reporting systems are maintained for project monitoring and evaluation.\n\nCompile, review and draft high-quality monthly, quarterly and interim narrative field reports for submission to the HQ Programme Manager.\n\nField financial and administrative oversight\n\nIn collaboration with the country finance team and HQ Grants Manager, ensure financial integrity and compliance at the field level:\n\nOversee local cash management, cash advances and field expenditure security in accordance with MENTOR standard operating procedures.\n\nMonitor local project burn rates and budget lines against planned field activities.\n\nReview and approve field financial documentation, local procurement requests, payroll, and monthly cash requests before submission to HQ.\n\nEnsure full compliance with national labour laws, local regulations and tax requirements applicable to operations in Cabo Delgado.\n\nHuman Resources management and team leadership\n\nProvide line management, leadership and supervision to the field coordination team in Cabo Delgado.\n\nLead the recruitment, onboarding and management of national staff in compliance with Mozambican labour legislation.\n\nOrganise and conduct regular briefing and debriefing sessions for field personnel and incoming consultants.\n\nCarry out regular performance evaluations for directly supervised staff and ensure team managers complete reviews for their teams.\n\nBuild a harmonious, collaborative and professional working environment through weekly team planning meetings.\n\nEnforce strict adherence to MENTOR’s Code of Conduct, PSEA and Safeguarding policies across all operational bases in Cabo Delgado, reporting any policy violations immediately to HQ.\n\nField logistics and operations support\n\nIn close collaboration with the Field Logistics team:\n\nOversee local procurement processes to ensure transparency, timely delivery and alignment with donor guidelines.\n\nEnsure effective stock management of medical supplies, vector control equipment, tools and assets at Cabo Delgado warehouses.\n\nMonitor fleet management, vehicle maintenance and driver safety protocols for all field movements.\n\nEnsure maintenance and proper usage of all field communication systems (VHF, HF, satellite phones, internet).\n\nOperational communication and coordination\n\nInternal: Maintain constant and transparent communication with the HQ Programme Manager, holding regular update meetings and submitting field SITREPs.\n\nExternal (Local/Provincial Level): Represent MENTOR in local humanitarian cluster meetings (Health, WASH, Shelter/NFI), operational working groups, and technical field coordination forums within Cabo Delgado.\n\nMaintain positive working relationships with local health authorities (DPS/SDSMAS), district government officials, and community leaders in project implementation areas.\n\nOther responsibilities\n\nUndertake any other operational duties as assigned by the HQ Programme Manager.\n\nThe MENTOR Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the organisation. 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