Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities

Qualifications and Skills

Job Description – Manager of the Young Africa Agri-Tech Centre, Dondo with Project Management Skills

• Implement the Mission, Goals, and Objectives of YAAT and Young Africa Mozambique;
• Take overall responsibility for the operations of the Young Africa Agri-Tech Training Centre: programmes, organisation, budgetary control, and financial supervision;
• Prepare and implement the policies of YAAT and Young Africa Mozambique;
• Develop project proposals and reports for donors;
• Prepare and submit reports to the Director of Young Africa Mozambique;
• Collaborate with Young Africa International and other Young Africa centres across Africa;
• Coordinate the implementation of all programmes at YAAT;
• Prepare narrative reports for donors and the Director;
• Report the progress of YAAT activities and Projects to the Director of Young Africa Mozambique;
• Support the Programme Officer in strictly following the plans;
• Work with the Financial Manager to control the financial budgets of the Projects;
• Plan and organise capacity-building programmes for YAAT staff in specific areas;
• Develop fundraising projects for YAAT in coordination with the Director of Young Africa Mozambique;
• Maintain public relations with ministries, embassies, local authorities, industries, and networks of national and international NGOs;
• Increase project income and enhance the self-sustainability of the centre;
• Guide the farm manager in planting various crops across more than 50 hectares annually;
• Ensure the maintenance of field equipment (tractors, ploughs, harrows, etc.);
• In the acquisition of equipment, follow the procurement requirements set by the donor and form an evaluation team;
• Assist in improving the control of institutional assets and inventories;
• Promote greater proactivity, ensuring timely responses to emails and adherence to deadlines;
• Support the finance team in improving the cash control system (all income to a single cash entry point and ensuring returns on investment);
• Monitor the franchisees in their businesses, creating a positive work environment;
• Discuss and master the job descriptions of all YAAT employees;
• Support staff in strictly adhering to their plans;
• Promote performance evaluations for staff and assign goals;
• Manage existing human resources and make new hires if necessary, with support from the Financial Manager;
• Cooperate with the Fiscal Council to achieve the Organisation’s objectives;
• Other tasks assigned by superiors or tasks deemed essential for the centre and work.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management or related fields;
• 5 to 7 years of experience working in similar positions, with experience in project development and tangible examples of completed projects;
• Ability to work independently and within a team;
• Higher education in Agro-Livestock is an advantage;
• Certification in Category A driving licence is an advantage;
• Minimum light vehicle driving licence;
• Reside in the City of Dondo or Beira District;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficient in Portuguese and English;
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email).

Interested candidates should send a detailed and updated CV, a job application letter referencing the vacancy applied for, references from recent employers, photocopies of certificates, ID, NUIT, and INSS number to: Mozvacancies@youngafrica.org by 15th September 2024.