Field Assistant — Moma, Nampula — ACRE

About the role

ACRE — Aliança Comunitária para Resiliência e Gestão de Recursos Naturais — is a Mozambican non-profit organisation working on the ground with communities to conserve the environment and promote sustainable development. It is currently recruiting a Field Assistant, based in the district of Moma, Nampula province.

The role falls under the project "Enhancing Resilient Marine and Coastal Ecosystems through Community-Led Restoration under SWIOFC-NC PP2", framed within UNEP and the Nairobi Convention. The goal is to restore health to degraded marine and coastal ecosystems through community-led restoration. You will work alongside women, youth, fishers, community-based organisations and local leaders, reporting directly to the Project Coordinator.

This is an opportunity for anyone looking to work in the field, in a district with a coastal area and mangroves, and be part of an international initiative without leaving Mozambique.

What you will do day-to-day

• Prepare and execute field activity plans for the project;
• Mobilise and engage communities — community meetings, awareness sessions, consultations and participatory activities;
• Ensure active participation of women, youth and underrepresented groups, helping to overcome social, cultural or economic barriers;
• Support local partners (including SDAE, SDPI and others) in preparing and carrying out restoration activities for degraded coastal and marine habitats;
• Mobilise volunteers and community groups for restoration and monitoring campaigns;
• Record and document all field activities: attendance lists, photographic records, intervention areas, participants and results;
• Collect basic field data using project tools and support participatory ecosystem monitoring;
• Prepare simple reports on field activities and missions, and promptly report risks, difficulties or constraints;
• Support the logistics of training sessions and workshops on leadership and participation, paying special attention to the role of women and youth;
• Carry out other official tasks assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Work environment

This is a field-based role involving travel within the project implementation area. One day you will be at a community meeting; the next, you will be on the coast overseeing a restoration activity. You will interact with community leaders, district technicians, local associations, fishers and partner organisations. If you enjoy field work and engaging with people, you will fit right into the team.

What we are looking for

Above all, we are looking for someone who values community work and is a good listener. Someone who respects local customs and dynamics, capable of communicating with a community leader, a young woman from a local association and a government technician — with equal respect and clarity.

We also need an organised individual: someone who meets deadlines, keeps documentation in order, identifies field issues and proposes practical solutions with initiative and good judgement. Teamwork, transparency and commitment to the community are core values for this role. If you are already involved in community activities in your area, this is your chance to take the next step.

What you will gain

• Real-world experience in a UNEP project framed under the Nairobi Convention, focusing on marine and coastal ecosystems — a growing sector in Mozambique;
• Daily collaboration with a dedicated technical team and local partners, with direct supervision from the Project Coordinator;
• Skills in community mobilisation, ecosystem restoration, gender, youth and participation — highly sought after by NGOs;
• Direct contact with district technicians, SDAE, local associations and community leaders — a valuable network for your career in the environmental sector;

Transparency note: the official announcement does not disclose the salary amount. Applications are submitted via email (see below), and ACRE will only contact candidates shortlisted for interviews.

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How to apply

For this vacancy, applications are submitted by email directly to ACRE:

• Email: acre@acremoz.org.mz
• Subject: "Assistente de Campo — Moma"
• Documents: cover letter (expression of interest) + CV (in Portuguese)
• Deadline: 10 September 2026, by 16:00
• Location: Moma district, Nampula province (in-person field work)

1 vacancy available. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, within two weeks after applications close. ACRE encourages applications from women and is committed to equal opportunities.