Haiti Deputy Chief of Party, LEAD

Organization Profile Created in 1962 through a unique agreement between the Organization of American States (OAS) and the private sector; the Pan American Development Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization 501 (c)(3) that creates public-private partnerships to assist the least advantaged people in Latin America and the Caribbean. PADF engages community-based groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), municipal governments, and the private sector in the process of implementing appropriate solutions for sustainable development. Through these partnerships, we seek to achieve excellence and lasting programmatic impacts in creating economic opportunities, promoting social investments, strengthening communities and civil society, and responding to natural disasters.

Program Background Through the LEAD program, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) is in the process of implementing a four-year initiative focused on developing Haitian SME (small and medium-scale enterprises) capabilities in being able to build wealth, create jobs, grow and contribute to the geographically more diversified and balanced socio-economic development in three distinct trade corridors of the country.

The three corridors include St. Marc and Cap Haitian and Port-au-Prince. LEAD has two major goals to accomplish over its four-year timeline. The first is to create jobs and improve social infrastructure in the three development corridors through sustainable business and social enterprise development, by partnering mostly U.S.-based investors with Haitian SMEs. The second is to develop and test innovative mechanisms to increase the development impact of remittances in Haiti.

The strategy for achieving these goals is to leverage financial and human investment for the strengthening and creating wealth and jobs in productive sectors through SMEs in the country; and to leverage community investment and Diaspora remittances for development purposes. A key programmatic element of LEAD is the engagement of potential investors and Haitian Diaspora interests groups in investment opportunities in Haiti, as well as encouraging philanthropic opportunities, and improving the development impact of their remittance dollars

Position Summary The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) supports the LEAD Chief of Party (COP) in the strategic direction and overall supervision and successful implementation of the program. He/she will serve as the day-to-day manager of the program; liaise and consult with USAID as delegated by the COP; ensure sound administrative practices with regards to record keeping, compliance with USAID regulations, communications, budget management, etc.;

Job Location and Period of Employment Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. One year renewable

Qualifications Education: A Master’s degree in International Development, International Business Administration or Enterprise Management, or a related field is required;

Years and type of practical experience required: Minimum of ten years and experience in international development. Experience as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party or NGO Program Manager preferred. Previous experience in working in microenterprise. Demonstrated capacity to successfully manage program teams in a developing country context. Regional work experience in Latin America and the Caribbean and prior project management experience on USAID funded projects highly desired.

Language proficiency required: Strong oral and writing skills in French and business-level oral and written capacity in English.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks •Reporting directly to the COP and working closely with the Haiti Country Director will assist with the review of strategic and technical direction of the LEAD project in Haiti. •Ensure successful implementation of programs by supporting the COP through the overall leadership, management, education and technical expertise in implementing a high-quality, results-oriented program to achieve the goals and objectives of the LEAD Program. •Assist with the overall management of project implementation, including financial management assistance, guidance in the development of work plans and strategies, input into program monitoring and evaluation, assistance in ensuring compliance with all USAID rules and regulations, and staff supervision and development. •Coordinate the writing and compilation of reports, and human interest/impact stories. •Work closely with the COP to maintain active communication with the USAID Mission regarding strategies, challenges, performance plans, and indicators for success. •Ensure timely and high quality products as required by the work plan and deliverables expected by USAID. •Ensure the timely implementation of all program activities, and work closely with the Program Officer and other technical staff to provide technical guidance and support to the program. •Assist the COP in coordination and execution of deliverables to USAID under this project, and support coordination efforts with local partners, PADF HQ, government offices and others. •If appropriate, directly supervise LEAD staff as agreed with the COP. Work with and support field staff in the review of activities. Monitor performance as well as donor and beneficiary satisfaction through field visits, or assessment by other means. •Assist staff in ensuring compliance with USAID regulations. •Assist COP with operational matters, as needed, including financial oversight, analyze budgets, and provide recommendations to COP and country director on budget expenditures. •Other duties as assigned.

How to apply:

Applicants should apply online or send CV, cover letter and copies of diplomas and certificates to the following address: PADF Human Resources Office P.O. Box 15574 Pétion Ville ou PADF/Haïti Blvd 15 octobre, JBE’S Plaza, Rte de Tabarre hrm@padf.org

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.