Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities

Qualifications and Skills

Core Responsibilities 

• Provides overall technical leadership, management oversight and strategic direction for the activity.
• Serves as the primary liaison with USAID/Mozambique, other key US Government organizations, regional organizations, private sector institutions, senior local government officials and counterparts, and the donor community.
• Supervises the activity’s senior technical team to ensure a focus on core results, achievements of annual work plan and targets, and timely/effective implementation of activities to achieve the activity’s objectives.
• Supervises the project’s operations leadership, responsible for day-to-day activity operations including finance, accounting, procurement, grants management, recruiting and HR functions in compliance with USAID, US Government, and Abt Global policy and regulations.
• Monitors the progress and pace of the activity’s implementation, assuring that the full potential of the activity is realized through the promotion of high-quality work and internal control.
• Responsible for ensuring activity deliverables and reporting, such as annual and quarterly reports, meet high quality standards set by USAID and Abt Global.
• Oversees achievement of the project’s communications strategy, with project staff and consultants leading development of communications products including public relations campaigns, targeted campaigns for the private sector, and the development of success stories.

What We Value

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of conservation, international development, management, or other related field.
• At least 10 years of experience managing conservation, forestry, biodiversity, sustainable landscapes, or climate programs, ideally in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience managing grants and local subcontracts under Donor-funded programs
• Substantial experience leading complex USAID or other donor-funded projects, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Substantial experience working with the private sector in support of development activities.
• Strong ability to engage with and foster collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in written/spoken English and Portuguese.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply and work authorization is required.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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