National Consultant – Technical Assistance for the Implementation of ProSAS & Case Management in Nampula, Niassa & Cabo Delgado Provinces

The consultant will provide technical assistance for the implementation of ProSAS and Case Management in the provinces of Nampula, Niassa, and Cabo Delgado. The role involves capacity building, coordination with government counterparts, and supporting digital information management systems to strengthen social protection and child protection programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for the implementation of ProSAS and Case Management in Nampula, Niassa, and Cabo Delgado provinces.
• Support capacity building and technical assistance to government counterparts and development partners.
• Coordinate with government ministries and institutions responsible for social protection and social welfare.
• Conduct field monitoring, supervision, and programme implementation activities.
• Collect and analyze data using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Develop technical reports, operational guidance, funding requests, workplans, and programme documentation.
• Support digital information management systems such as Case Management Information Systems.
• Manage budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource planning related to the programme.
• Facilitate coordination and partnership management with Government, UN agencies, and development partners.
• Ensure quality results delivery under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, International Relations and Development Studies.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in Social Policy, Social Protection, Child Protection, Case Management, or related social service programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and technical support of cash-plus interventions, child-sensitive social protection programmes, Case Management, or integrated social services.
• Proven experience working with the Government of Mozambique, particularly with relevant ministries and institutions responsible for social protection and social welfare.
• Strong experience in capacity building, technical assistance, and coordination with government counterparts and development partners.
• Demonstrated experience in field monitoring, supervision, programme implementation, and data collection and analysis using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Experience in developing technical reports, operational guidance, funding requests, workplans, and programme documentation.
• Experience supporting digital information management systems (e.g., Case Management Information Systems or similar platforms) is an asset.
• Previous professional experience with UNICEF, UN agencies, or other international development organizations is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken) is required.
• Strong knowledge of Social Policy, Social Protection, Child Grant, Case Management, and ProSAS.
• Proficiency in Power BI, KoBoToolbox, Excel, and other data analysis, visualization, and dashboard management tools.
• Strong skills in data management, monitoring, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource planning.
• Excellent coordination and partnership management skills with Government, UN agencies, and development partners.
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality results under tight deadlines.
• Previous experience with UNICEF or UN programmes is desirable.
• Experience supporting Government-led Social Protection and Child Protection programmes in Mozambique is desirable.
• Familiarity with CMIS, digital case management systems, and results-based management approaches is desirable.

Skills

• Social Policy
• Social Protection Policies
• Child Protection
• Case Management
• Cash-plus Interventions
• Capacity Building
• Technical Assistance
• Programme Implementation
• Field Monitoring
• Data Collection
• Qualitative Methods
• Quantitative Methods
• Technical Report Preparation
• Operational Guidance
• Workplan Development
• Digital Information Management Systems
• Case management systems
• Power BI
• KoboToolbox
• Excel
• Data Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Dashboard Management
• Data Management
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Evidence-Based Decision Making
• Budgeting
• Financial Forecasting
• Resource Planning
• Coordination with Governments
• Partnership Management
• Result-Based Management

Languages

English, Portuguese