Provincial Operations Manager (Volunteer)

The National Road Safety Observatory (OSR) launches a historic call to committed citizens, local leaders and agents of social change across the national territory. The institution is recruiting Provincial Operations Managers (Volunteers) — professionals with vision, sense of mission and leadership skills — to decisively reinforce the implementation of its programs and projects in the ten provinces of Mozambique.

This is no ordinary opportunity. This is an invitation to be part of a national structure dedicated to saving lives on Mozambican roads, actively contributing to the reduction of accidents, the promotion of road education and the construction of a culture of safe and responsible mobility in each community.

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About OSR and Its Mission

The National Road Safety Observatory is a reference institution in the production of knowledge, monitoring and intervention in the field of road safety in Mozambique. Its activities include scientific research, awareness campaigns, traffic safety education and coordination with public and private entities to formulate effective policies.

With a growing presence across the country, OSR recognizes that the transformation of Mozambican roads requires local agents — people rooted in their communities, with knowledge of the territory and the ability to mobilize human and institutional resources at the provincial level.

It is in this context that vacancies for Provincial Operations Manager arise: key figures who will represent, coordinate and expand the OSR mission in each provincial capital of the country.

Provinces with Open Vacancies

There are positions available in the following provinces, corresponding to their respective capital cities:

• Maputo Province
• Gaza — capital: Xai-Xai
• Province of Inhambane — capital: Inhambane
• Sofala — capital: Beira
• Manica — capital: Chimoio
• Tete Province — capital: Tete
• Zambézia — capital: Quelimane
• Niassa — capital: Lichinga
• Cabo Delgado — capital: Pemba

Only candidates who actually reside in the province for which they are applying will be considered. Proximity to the territory is a fundamental requirement for the effective exercise of this function.

The Role of the Provincial Operations Manager

The Provincial Operations Manager is the institutional face of the OSR in his province. It is who ensures that national programs gain local expression, that partnerships are built solidly and that communities are effectively reached by road safety initiatives.

This role requires a rare combination of skills: operational leadership, relational intelligence and unwavering civic commitment. The Provincial Manager is not a simple executor of tasks — he is a field strategist, capable of adapting national guidelines to the reality and specific needs of his region.

Main Responsibilities

Representation and Institutional Leadership

• Represent the OSR in an official and dignified manner before all entities and audiences in the province;
• Be the privileged interlocutor between the national headquarters and provincial actors;
• Guarantee the image and institutional values of the OSR in all contexts of action.

Program and Project Coordination

• Coordinate the implementation of provincial programs and projects defined by the OSR national directorate;
• Plan, execute and monitor activities in the field, ensuring compliance with schedules and goals;
• Ensure alignment between provincial actions and the institution's strategic objectives.

Mobilization of Volunteers and Partners

• Identify, recruit and coordinate local volunteers who support OSR initiatives in the province;
• Establish and nurture cooperative relationships with public institutions, private bodies and civil society organizations;
• Actively identify opportunities for partnership and mobilization of financial, material and human resources.

Awareness, Education and Road Campaigns

• Coordinate awareness and road education activities aimed at different audiences — schools, drivers, pedestrians, rural and urban communities;
• Promote and organize road safety campaigns, events and initiatives with measurable local impact;
• Support the dissemination of educational materials and the training of priority target audiences.

Data Collection, Reporting and Compliance

• Actively support the collection of statistical and qualitative data relevant to OSR research and monitoring;
• Prepare periodic provincial reports, with rigor, clarity and within defined deadlines;
• Ensure full compliance with OSR institutional standards, procedures and guidelines in all activities.

Areas of Activity and Impact

The selected Provincial Managers will actively participate in some of the most relevant OSR initiatives at national level. The work on the ground covers a broad and deeply significant spectrum of interventions:

• Road education projects — training and raising awareness among young people, drivers and communities about safe behavior on the roads;
• Applied research — collection and systematization of data on road accidents and risk factors in the province;
• Awareness campaigns — organization of public events, street actions and media initiatives to promote a culture of safety;
• Safe mobility initiatives — coordination with local authorities, security forces and transporters to improve circulation conditions.

Each of these areas represents a concrete opportunity to leave a lasting mark on your community and to develop professional skills that are highly valued in the market — project management, team leadership, institutional communication and stakeholder mobilization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The OSR seeks individuals who combine solid academic training with an exceptional human profile. Genuine motivation for public service and the cause of road safety is as important as technical qualifications.

Mandatory Requirements

• Mozambican nationality — essential condition for candidacy;
• Effective residence in the province for which you are applying — the candidate must already live and be integrated into the local community;
• High sense of ethics, responsibility and social commitment — non-negotiable values for anyone who represents an institution of public interest.

Preferred and Valued Requirements

• Completed higher education or ongoing university attendance — any area of training is considered, with the areas of management, social sciences, law, public health or engineering being valued;
• Previous experience in team coordination, project management or organized volunteering;
• Good leadership skills, verbal and written communication, and personal and collective organization;
• Computer knowledge from the user's perspective — mastery of tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital communication;
• Ease of institutional relationships — ability to interact with authorities, partners and communities with professionalism and diplomacy.

What You Will Gain From This Experience

Although this is a volunteer position, the return in terms of professional development, social capital and community impact is immense. Integrating the OSR as Provincial Manager is one of the most powerful ways to build a robust and differentiating curriculum in Mozambique.

• Direct experience in operational management of national programs;
• Access to a national network of professionals, researchers and institutional leaders;
• Development of leadership, negotiation, communication and crisis management skills;
• Participation in training, workshops and events organized by OSR;
• Institutional recognition and letter of recommendation at the end of the term;
• Direct contribution to reducing road accidents and safeguarding human lives in Mozambique.

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How to Prepare a Winning Application

A well-prepared application is the first sign that you are the right person for this role. The OSR values candidates who present themselves with clarity, organization and professionalism — and your application must reflect exactly these qualities.

Start by preparing an Updated, clear and well-structured CV. Use Inademy CV builder to create a professional CV in minutes, optimized for vacancies in the social and institutional sector in Mozambique.

Complement your application with a personalized application letter, explaining your motivation for the role and your connection to the province where you live. Don't know which format is best? Read the article Job Application Letter vs Cover Letter: Which One to Use in Mozambique to make the right decision. You can also use Inademy's application letter generator to write a convincing and professional letter.

Documents Required for Application

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) — updated and complete;
2. Identity Card (ID) — scanned copy;
3. Diplomas and Certificates — proof of academic training and other relevant qualifications.

Shipping Instructions

Send all documents by email to: [email protected]

In the Subject field of the email, you must indicate the following format:

"Provincial Operations Manager – [YOUR FULL NAME] – [PROVINCE NAME]"

Applications that do not respect this subject format may not be considered. Be rigorous with this detail — it demonstrates exactly the type of organization OSR looks for in its Provincial Managers.

Deadline and Location

Applications are open for all provincial capitals in Mozambique. The deadline for submission is July 30, 2026. Don't leave it to the last minute — applications sent on time convey seriousness and commitment.

This is an opportunity that transcends conventional volunteering. It's a platform for leadership, growth and real impact. Apply today and be part of the change on Mozambique's roads.