2 Vacancies for District Officers - Nampula

Open positions: 2 vacancies for District Officers in Nampula province, with placement in the districts of Eráti and Memba, with one vacancy for each district. This role is suited to professionals with experience in community projects and field work, capable of coordinating with local authorities, communities, and partners to ensure consistent, organized implementation that is close to district realities.

Where the role creates impact

The District Officer will play a central role in implementing the project at the local level, ensuring that planned activities move forward according to work plans, defined deadlines, and the concrete needs of beneficiary communities. It is a position for someone who knows how to combine coordination, field presence, and rigorous follow-up of actions.

• Coordinate and implement project activities in the assigned district;

• Represent the project before local authorities, communities, and partners;

• Support community mobilization and strengthen beneficiary participation;

• Ensure compliance with work plans and established schedules;

• Collect data, monitor activities, and prepare periodic reports;

• Ensure the integration of gender, social inclusion, and safeguards in project actions;

• Provide support to the technical and logistics team in the field.

Profile best aligned with the vacancy

The organization is seeking candidates with higher education and practical experience in implementing projects with communities, especially in rural contexts. Knowledge of the placement district may be an important advantage, as it helps with understanding the local context and engaging with different stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Rural Development, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, Communication and Language Sciences, Project Management, or related fields;

• At least 3 years of experience in implementing community projects;

• Experience working with rural communities;

• Knowledge of the local context of Eráti or Memba will be an advantage;

• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills in field work;

• Sense of responsibility, initiative, and ability to work well in a team;

• Availability to reside in the assigned district.

Required documents

To apply, interested candidates should prepare simple and objective documentation, with updated information that is easy to verify.

• Updated CV;

• Motivation letter;

• Academic certificates;

• Professional references.

How to apply

Applications must be sent by email to [email protected], with a copy to [email protected]. Before submitting, it is worth reviewing your CV and motivation letter to highlight experience in community projects, work with rural populations, local coordination, and report writing, which are directly linked to the day-to-day responsibilities of the role.

The opportunity is on-site, under a district placement arrangement, and may suit professionals seeking a role with direct impact on communities and concrete responsibility in the local implementation of projects in Nampula.