Technical Adviser Sustainable Livelihoods Tempo Inteiro

terre des hommes schweiz (tdhs) supports the empowerment of young people in Africa, Latin America and Switzerland. Joining forces with them, we fight poverty, violence and discrimination and advocate for the rights of children and youth as well as fair North-South relations. Our core competences lie in participatory and solution-focused work with young people. In Mozambique, we are working, mainly, in the field of Sustainable Livelihoods (SLH) focusing on agroecology, blue economy and Vocational Education and Training (VET). Our country portfolio in Mozambique has currently 6 partner organizations in Zambezia, Manica, Sofala and Maputo, respectively.

Starting from 1st of September 2025, or upon agreement, we seek to employ a Technical Advisor in Sustainable Livelihoods for Mozambique, based in our office in Maputo.

Technical Adviser Sustainable Livelihoods (TA) 100%

We are looking for a team player, dynamic and youth oriented equipped with empathy, knowledge and youth training methods. The Technical Adviser is part of our African programme team and will be based in the country office in Maputo. She/he reports directly to the National Coordinator (NC) based in Maputo and will be working in coordination with our Team in Zimbabwe.

Your Responsibilities

• To support local project partners in designing and assess activities and trainings in sustainable livelihoods in and outside Mozambique. Youth participation, methodological diversity and Psychosocial Support approaches will be decisive here.
• To implement and further develop the Regional Strategy of tdhs in Mozambique around SLH with an emphasis on agroecology, green/blue economies and VET. Experience in gender-transformative work and/or M&E systems is a plus.
• To help partner organizations strengthen and further develop training manuals, tools and methods around SLH with a special focus on youth as a primary target group.
• To strengthen and help develop partner networks as well as to create opportunities for experience sharing (Communities of Practice).
• To help develop and support implementation of advocacy strategies on SLH in Mozambique and beyond in Southern Africa
• To work closely with national coordinator in Maputo, the African team in Harare and the SLH team in Switzerland.

Your Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a holder of a degree in Social Sciences, Ecological Agriculture or an equivalent level of education from a recognized institution.
• At least 5 years technical work experience for a reputable non-governmental organization in: 1) agroecological production, local markets and sustainable food systems, and/or 2) VET-programmes, job-integration and income-generation.
• Must have an affinity for youth work, youth realities, youth friendly methods and environments.
• Experience in designing, planning, implementing trainings around sustainable livelihoods.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Portuguese skills.
• Experience and interest in working with local, national and international partners and knowledge of the national NGO networks in and outside Mozambique.
• Willingness to travel several times per year within and outside Mozambique.

We provide a full-time employment, attractive working conditions with a well-equipped office and well-established country programme as well as a reliable institutional setting. A motivated team and close cooperation with other offices, high flexibility, training opportunities and an appropriate salary.

How to Apply

Please, submit your application in English by email to emprego.mz@terredeshommes.ch until the 3rd of August 2025 (no linked in applications will be considered). Applications must include a letter of motivation, a comprehensive CV and copies of all relevant certificates. Only pdf and word document formats are accepted.

*Interviews shall take place on the 20th and 21st of August 2025 (first round) in Maputo, with the second round for successful candidates planned for 27th of August 2025 in Maputo.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.