Background

Johanniter started its activities in Mozambique in 2019 and has expanded its program in Mozambique from short to medium term across Sofala, Manica and Cabo Delgado provinces. We are implementing projects to support the population affected by conflicts and climate related shocks in Mozambique. The projects focus on Health, Nutrition, WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods including crosscutting themes like DRR and peacebuilding. Projects are implemented with local partners and through self-implementation. Funds are secured through the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), USAID, Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH), ECHO and as well as a variety of other donor agencies.

OCHA/MHF Project Summary:

This OCHA/MHF funded humanitarian project aims to deliver life-saving, multi-sector assistance to conflict-affected and displaced populations in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, focusing on restoring access to primary healthcare while integrating nutrition, food security and livelihoods and protection support. The project is implemented by a consortium led by Johanniter International Assistance, combining complementary expertise in health, nutrition, food security and protection response to reach 45,000 vulnerable people in hard-to-access areas.

In a Nutshell

You will:

serve as the focal point for consortium and oversee all aspects of consortium management and governance, ensuring quality implementation, compliance with OCHA/MHF rules, effective coordination among partners, and alignment with consortium objectives
facilitate communication, oversee joint planning, implementation and reporting to maximize the impact of consortium-funded project
You will do:

Strategy and Vision

actively support the values of Johanniter and shape our work accordingly
contribute to the development and implementation of the global strategy of Johanniter International Assistance
Leadership

actively live the Johanniter’s leadership principles by fostering trust, embracing diversity, communicating openly, supporting wellbeing, and taking responsibility to contribute to a positive, inclusive, and adaptable work environment
this is reflected in the day-to-day activities in line with the Code of Conduct and related policies to achieve our goals
Coordination and governance

lead structured coordination among consortium members including Johanniter, co-lead agencies and implementing partners
serve as primary consortium representative to donor and other local and international stakeholders, responsible for addressing all project matters
serve as the primary liaison among consortium partners, facilitating communication and alignment with project objectives, conflict resolution and constructive engangement
establish and coordinate technical working groups (steering committee, project management, technical, advocacy, MEAL)
organize and chair consortium meetings, document decisions, and track action points
maintain clear and responsive communication with the donor and partners regarding project updates, challenges, and opportunities
provide support to the development and roll-out of project communication strategies, including compliance with donor’s branding and marking requirements
organize and coordinate OCHA/MHF donor visits, ensuring visibility and clear communications
develop a Consortium Engagement Strategy and report progress to the Steering Committee
Programme Management & Implementation

oversee implementation of consortium activities in line with approved proposals and workplans
monitor progress against objectives, indicators, and targets; ensure timely delivery of outputs
identify implementation challenges and risks; propose and follow up on corrective actions
conduct regular field monitoring visits to verify progress and quality
Supports in coordinating partner planning and delivering the project in full compliance with OCHA/MHF regulations and internal procedures
track project indicators, activities, and budget, flag deviations and recommend corrective actions
ensure lessons learned are shared and applied across partners
support technical and operational staff in understanding donor reporting and compliance requirements
Coordinates internal and external reporting processes, ensuring high-quality narrative and financial submissions
Monitoring and Evaluation

facilitate and oversee sub-award life cycles, from vetting and agreement development to monitoring and close-out.
Support in coordinating partner program, finance, and compliance monitoring, providing guidance to address any issues
Support in drafting and reviewing sub-agreements in coordination with Country Director, HQ compliance, JUH internal departments, and partners
maintain comprehensive electronic and physical files for all partnership activities
Support in monitoring overall consortium budget utilization, burn rates, and forecasts
Support in ensuring efficient, transparent, and compliant use of funds , flag discrepancies or risks
coordinate with finance teams to support budget revisions and financial planning
Representation, Communication, Liaison, and Networking

represent the Consortium Partners at the regular coordination/Cluster meetings
establish regular mechanisms for exchange of information between the Consortium partners
motivate Consortium Partners to participate in events (coordination meetings, working groups, training, workshop, assessments, etc.)
contribute to the production of documents (strategies, work plans, advocacy briefs, and bulletins) with appropriate view and technical input from Consortium Partners
ensure the accountability and transparency of the Consortium Partners decision and work on the OCHA/MHF project.
Capacity Building

strengthen coordination mechanisms and build partner capacity in grant management
provide technical support to consortium members on donor compliance and reporting
Safeguarding

integrates safeguarding considerations into grant and partnership management by ensuring safeguarding commitments are reflected in grant agreements and partner documentation, monitoring partner adherence to Code of Conduct and PSEAH requirements, and flagging safeguarding risks through appropriate in-ternal channels
Gender

ensure consortium activities, partner work plans, logframes, and reporting reflect Johanniter’s Gender Minimum Standards by applying current gender analyses, tracking SADD and gender indicators, budgeting required gender-responsive actions, assessing gender-related risks, and promoting do-no-harm messaging
What you bring:

Profession/Qualification

university degree in Medicine, Public Health, Humanitarian Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, International Law, or related field
Experience

minimum 5 years’ experience leading multi-partner projects in humanitarian settings
strong Program Management and Coordination skills and experience
strong knowledge of project planning, management cycles, and donor compliance requirements (especially OCHA Pool Fund and ECHO but also GFFO and BMZ)
excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to lead meetings with multiple stakeholders
knowledge of protection programming or experience in protection/refugee contexts preferred
excellent facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills
fluency in English required; Portuguese language skills are an asset
demonstrated experience and skills in project management cycle
knowledge of national and international guidelines including SPHERE and CHS is an advantage
excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills
good working experience in Mozambique especially in the field of Consortium Coordination
Desirable

strong organizational and documentation skills, capable of managing multiple competing deliverables
excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
experience coordinating across finance, MEAL, and communications departments
proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
fundraising abilities and understanding of various donors requirements
ability to use Logical Framework Approach as a tool in project/programme design and follow-up
significant understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts
significant political and cultural awareness and experience of working in setting where insecurity is a major issue
awareness of gender issues
proven communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
flexible, high-pressure environment; may involve remote and insecure areas

If this is what you are looking for, please submit your application via email (cover letter, CV, reference contacts of 3 former supervisors, job certificates), stating your earliest start date and please indicate “Consortium Coordinator Mozambique” in the subject line of your e-mail.