Field Officer Vacancy (01) at Food for the Hungry

Food for the Hungry (FH Association) is seeking to recruit 1 Field Officer for Maringué, Sofala Province. FH is an international non-governmental organization working alongside communities facing extreme poverty, with programs in Agriculture, Health, Education, Gender, and Water. Its work is guided by Christian principles, high ethical standards, and a strong commitment to transparency, integrity, and service to the most vulnerable people.

Role overview

The Field Officer will play a central role in implementing and monitoring field activities, working closely with communities, local structures, and district health partners. The position requires the ability to mobilize people, support training processes, monitor activity delivery, and contribute to the quality of project data, with a particular focus on promoting malaria prevention measures.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of community dialogues moderated by previously trained facilitators.

• Conduct field supervision and training visits.

• Ensure the training of community health structures in the district whenever needed.

• Mobilize communities to adopt malaria prevention measures.

• Support data flow across the different components, in line with the project’s defined information standards.

• Ensure the quality of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

• Conduct joint supervision visits with district-level health partners, in line with the established plan.

• Monitor activities involving teachers, health facility heads, community dialogue facilitators, and community structures.

• Ensure compliance with fund utilization rules, in accordance with the sub-award agreement and internal procedures.

• Carry out small-scale procurements in coordination with the procurement department.

Desired profile

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a genuine Christian commitment to serving those most in need, and alignment with the Christian principles upheld by FH.

• Knowledge of social mobilization techniques for behavior change.

• Experience or skills in training health volunteers and teachers.

• Strong communication skills in local languages.

• Willingness to reside in the district.

• Understanding of how non-governmental organizations operate will be considered an advantage.

Safeguarding and application

FH applies a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. All staff are expected to act with honesty, respect, and accountability, safeguarding the integrity of the organization and the communities they serve.

Interested candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, and academic certificates to [email protected], using the subject line: “Application – Field Officer – Maringué”.