Youth Team Leader (Education)

TL;DR

Youth Team Leader (Education): Implementing youth support programs in Mocímboa da Praia with an accent on staff management, field-level project delivery, and stakeholder engagement. Focus on operationalizing a Youth Hub, mentoring project beneficiaries, and ensuring compliance with organizational and donor quality standards.

Location: Must be based in Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique

Company

The hirify.global (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee, promoting a safe and inclusive working culture.

What you will do

• Oversee day-to-day implementation of youth program activities, including vocational and digital training.
• Manage and provide technical support to the youth staff team in the area office.
• Coordinate with the Youth PDM and Digital Officer to define and operate the Youth Hub model.
• Ensure project activities remain within budget and adhere to donor guidelines and NRC policies.
• Maintain feedback mechanisms and communicate directly with project beneficiaries.
• Collect and analyze data to contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, and future strategy development.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical and/or operational youth program management.
• Previous work experience in complex and volatile environments.
• Fluency in written and spoken Portuguese is mandatory.
• Knowledge of local languages spoken in Cabo Delgado, particularly in Mocímboa da Praia district.
• Proficiency in Office 365 tools and collaborative platforms like SharePoint or Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to work independently and proactively under tight deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• Contribution to a critical humanitarian mission supporting conflict-affected youth.
• Commitment to professional development and learning plans for staff.
• Engagement in a supportive and inclusive team environment focused on safety and empowerment.
• Direct impact on building community resilience through education and livelihood pathways.