Project Manager on Cashew-Coffee Value Chains and Landscapes - Maputo / Nampula Mozambique

Project background

Green Value for Growth (GV4G) is a five-year (60-month) Action funded by the European Union and the Kingdom of the Netherlands under the Global Gateway initiative. It aims to accelerate Mozambique’s transition towards greener, climate-resilient and inclusive development by transforming the soy, cashew and coffee value chains along the Beira and Nacala corridors

Within the consortium, Nitidæ is the technical lead for the cashew value chain and is responsible in particular for:

1. supporting production through action research to drive the agroecological transition of cashew;
2. strengthening the structuring of producer organisations;
3. landscape governance on Mount Namuli to integrate the development of sustainable agroforestry coffee production;
4. spatial analysis and deforestation monitoring (supported by Nitidæ’s N’Lab);
5. and support for policy dialogue on the cashew sector.

Role of the position

The Project Manager is responsible for the operational implementation, coordination, and planning of the activities and for achieving their results. He/She ensures the quality and consistency of contributions to the technical and financial reporting and that environmental and social requirements are mainstreamed across activities. He/She is Nitidæ’s point of contact with consortium partners, authorities and private-sector value chain actors, and contributes to capitalising on lessons learned.

The position reports to Nitidæ’s Country Representative for Mozambique. He/She works closely with field teams, support services based in Maputo, thematic experts at headquarters and the managers of other cashew- and coffee-related projects. He/She will supervise a large team of more than 20 people, including field staff, with close support from several key positions within the team.

Candidate profile

1. Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in agronomy, agricultural economics, forestry, environment/biodiversity or rural development
2. Experience: At least 5 years’ experience managing rural development or value chain projects, preferably in Africa
3. Technical skills: Good knowledge of tropical agricultural value chains (ideally cashew and/or coffee), agroecology and agroforestry, landscape and integrated conservation approaches
4. Know-how: Strong coordination, organisational and prioritisation skills; ability to facilitate meetings and workshops; institutional dialogue and collaboration with public bodies and the private sector
5. Languages: Fluent Portuguese and English required; French is a plus
6. Personal qualities: Autonomy, rigour, analytical skills, pragmatism and results orientation. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and remotely; a sense of humour is appreciated
7. Asset: Knowledge of Mozambique, particularly Zambézia, Manica and Nampula, is a plus

Please see the full job offer here for complete description of responsabilities and required skills

Why join us?

1. Lead a large-scale project: you will coordinate an ambitious project with strong development prospects for the cashew and coffee value chains in Mozambique
2. Draw on recognised expertise: you will work with a team with in-depth and diverse expertise. In France, the team has international expertise in cashew and coffee. In Mozambique, the team has been working on the cashew value chain for many years
3. Make a difference on the ground: you will contribute in concrete terms to reconciling rural development, producer incomes and biodiversity conservation.

What Nitidæ offers

• Duty station: based in Maputo or Nampula, with frequent travel to Zambézia, Nampula, Manica and Maputo
• Eligibility: the position is open to qualified Mozambican nationals and to foreign candidates who already hold a work permit for Mozambique. A valid work permit is an advantage
• Contract type: one-year renewable fixed-term contract, under Mozambican or French law depending on the profile:

1. Mozambican candidates: contract under Mozambican law, salary according to Nitidæ’s local salary scale, health coverage under the applicable local scheme.
2. Foreign candidates: expatriate contract under French law, salary according to Nitidæ’s expatriate salary scale (SYNTEC collective agreement, Cadre status), international health and repatriation coverage.

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@nitidae.org with the subject line "Application – PM GV4G Mozambique – [SURNAME, First name]"

Application deadline: 16th November 2026