About ADPP 

ADPP Mozambique is a Mozambican non-governmental association established in 1982 working in the areas of quality education, health and well-being, sustainable agriculture & environment and humanitarian actions. At the core of ADPP’s mission is promoting the social and economic development of the most vulnerable people in society with special attention to children, women, and girls. All ADPP’s programs use a holistic and inclusive approach that puts people at the centre of their development. Thus, the focus of the majority of ADPP’s work is at the grassroots level, working among the people, for the people, and with the people.

For more than 44 years, ADPP Mozambique has built a strong presence and reputation throughout the country, implementing projects ranging from community-based initiatives to large-scale national programmes within its core areas of intervention.

For more information about ADPP’s work and programs, check the ADPP website and Facebook and read our latest Annual report.

 About the role:

ADPP Mozambique is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional with a strong drive for identification of opportunities, negotiation, and development of strategic partnership and projects aligned with ADPP's institutional priorities and long-term development vision.

The successful candidate will combine strong strategic networking and negotiation skills with extensive experience in project design and proposal development. 

The role requires a deep understanding of Mozambique's development landscape, government structures, national investment priorities, and the opportunities and challenges facing the country's economic and social development.

Particular knowledge of sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, climate resilience, biodiversity and community development is essential, as these sectors represent key pathways for inclusive economic growth and improved livelihoods for Mozambique's rural and urban populations.

The candidate should possess solid knowledge of national and international development financing, including bilateral and multilateral cooperation, development banks, private sector, global climate finance mechanisms, philanthropic foundations, and other emerging funding opportunities supporting sustainable development and climate adaptation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strategically positioning ADPP among development partners and funding institutions, opening doors to new opportunities and translating these into concrete projects and partnerships.

 The duties of the Resource Mobilization Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Identify and pursue new funding and partnership opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with government institutions, donors, development banks, foundations, private sector actors, and international partners.
• Represent ADPP in strategic negotiations and partnership discussions.
• Position ADPP competitively within national and international development agendas.
• Contribute to the design and structuring of high-quality development projects.
• Contribute to prepare concept notes, technical proposals, business plans, and support the process to prepare competitive funding applications by collaborating with other team members.
• Contribute to the develop logical frameworks, theories of change, impact pathways, and monitoring indicators.
• Contribute to the development of realistic budgets, implementation plans and timelines.
• Ensure alignment between project objectives, ADPP's strategic priorities, and donor requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Project Management, International Development, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 10 years of proven experience in fundraising, partnership development, and grant proposal writing. 
• Strong understanding of Mozambique's development context, government structures and policy environment.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with Government (both at national, provincial and district level), bilateral donors, multilateral agencies, development banks, climate funds, international foundations, and private sector.
• Experience in project design, logical framework development, budgeting, and results-based management.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to both lead and collaborate effectively within diverse teams — including involving field staff with project knowledge, and when needed consulting with experts, and other professionals in proposal development.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Portuguese is a must;

Location:

Maputo Province, Machava

Start date:

Immediately

Interested candidates should send their CVs, together with a letter of interest, to the following email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 10 July 2026, stating the position they are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Notice to Candidates

• The ADPP Mozambique recruitment process is completely free of charge. We do not charge any fees, nor do we authorise third parties to request payments on behalf of the organisation.
• ADPP Mozambique has a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, fraud and bribery. If you are asked to make any payment or offer any benefit in connection with this vacancy, please report it immediately via the organisation’s official channels:
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.