fisheries programs officer

Job Details

Reporting to the Fisheries Livelihoods Coordinator, the Fisheries Programs Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day field facilitation, supervision and oversight of fisheries livelihood restoration activities implemented under the Resettlement Plan; monitoring and verifying field activities carried out by Implementation Partners (IPs); ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, including scope of work, reporting and Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements; verifying and certifying the distribution of fishing kits and other in-kind benefits to affected households; facilitating community engagement, mobilization and participation in fisheries livelihood programs; acting as the daily focal point between the Project, IPs, affected fishers and host communities; and reporting progress to ensure timely, high-quality and compliant implementation; covers activities related to fisheries development, post-harvest fisheries, installation and monitoring of Fish Aggregation Devices (FADs), seaweed development, sea cucumber culture, fisheries infrastructure consultation and construction, fisheries co-management, monitoring and data collection; participate in meetings with Government entities, communities and households, and perform any other tasks requested by the Fisheries Livelihoods Coordinator.

Requirements

• University degree in Fisheries Development, Oceanography, Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Rural Development, Coastal Management, Environmental Studies or related fields;
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in community engagement and livelihood restoration and development programs;
• Experience in managing and monitoring Implementation Partners in the field;
• Ability to assess, prioritize and respond to urgent situations in a timely manner;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with communities, government authorities, IPs and NGOs/CSOs;
• Fluent oral and written knowledge of English and Portuguese required;
• Ability to communicate in Kiswahili, Kimaconde, Emakwe, Kimwane, Makua or Makue will be an advantage;
• Possession of a valid driving license will be an advantage
• Mozambican nationality

Contact Information

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CANDIDATE DEADLINE: February 8th of 2026.