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Country Director Haiti (f/m) 100% based in Port-au-prince  

Site

Haiti, Centre, Port-au-prince

Sector:

Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

Role:

Other

Date of last update: 04/06/2022

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Company presentation

Helvetas is a civil-society organization committed to bringing about real change through cooperative partnership with people in developing countries. We are looking for motivated coworkers who want to take part in our efforts to effect change.

At Helvetas we practice an open organizational culture in a multicultural working environment in which coworkers can actively participate and celebrate successful missions together. We offer attractive continuing education and advanced training options so our coworkers can learn and develop both personally and in their professional capacity. We espouse a socially responsible and family-friendly personnel policy with maternity and paternity leave exceeding the statutory minimum, flexible working hours and various health promotion options.

Job description

As per July 2022 or upon agreement we are looking for a Country Director Haiti (f/m) 100% based in Port-au-prince.

Helvetas has been active in Haiti for more than 40 years. Currently, the portfolio comprises of twelve projects contributing to the economic and social development of the country. The current programme strategy (2021–2024) focuses on adaptation to climate change, environmental governance and economic development. Helvetas aims at strengthening the capacities of local actors and counts both government institutions and civil society organisations as its valued partners. Gender, social equity and conflict sensitive implementation approaches coupled with a focus on policy dialogue contribute to sustainable development.

MAIN TASKS

As Country Director for Haiti, you ensure that the country programme is implemented efficiently and effectively within the frame of the Helvetas organisational policies and the country strategy for Haiti. You ensure that the organizational working principles are applied, and the country programme strategy is implemented. You further build and foster the network and relationships with central and local governments, strategic donor partners and non-governmental development partners. Active engagement in acquisition endeavours, to diversify and further consolidate a sound project portfolio of Helvetas in Haiti, is a crucial part of your function. You conduct regular project supervision visits to the operational areas and systematically explore and develop opportunities to strengthen the relevance and impact of the Helvetas support to local communities and implementing partners. The duty station is Port-au-Prince, with regular travels in the region.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

For this challenging position, you present an academic degree (MA, MSC or equivalent) in Social or Natural Science, Economic or Development Studies or in a similar domain. You have at least 5 years of experience in a senior management position in development cooperation and at least 10 years of experience in development cooperation overall, preferably some in Haiti or generally in fragile contexts. You bring along excellent leadership qualities as well as valuable experience in coaching and developing individuals and teams in intercultural contexts.

Sound knowledge and experience in project cycle and financial management including outcome-based M&E systems, in strategic and budgeting processes, a track record in networking and policy dialogue with government as well as external support agencies and in successful acquisition of projects and mandates are mandatory. In addition, you are sensitized to issues of gender and social justice and to conflict-sensitive programme management.

Excellent communication competences are a must. Moreover, you are a strong networker and your conceptual, intercultural, and visionary competencies are outstanding.

You are fluent in French (including excellent writing skills) and English. Any other language (Creole, German) is an asset.

You are ready to live and work in a fragile context in relation to safety and security.

WE OFFER YOU

An international contract of two years, with possibility of extension. Attractive working conditions and a satisfactory and challenging job in a multicultural team.

We look forward to receiving your application including motivation letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas via our online recruiting portal.

For additional information, please visit our website www.helvetas.org or www.helvetas.org/fr/haiti.

More details

Macro-area: Latin America and the Caribbean

Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years

Type of organisation: NGOs

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