Project Manager Food Security (m/f), Arcahaie/Haiti

The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects internationally on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement.

In close cooperation with the Haitian Red Cross (HRC) and other partners in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the GRC has been conducting project measures in various regions in Haiti since 2004. The project is using an integrated approach and is jointly implemented with the Haitian Red Cross (HRC). It aims to increase agricultural productivity and diversification of livelihoods among the population of three communal sections of Arcahaie to make the population more resilient in regard to food security. The project is based on community-based activities and the sensitization on climate change and its effects on agricultural production.

GRC is currently seeking for an experienced Project Manager Food Security:

Place of assignment: Arcahaie, Haiti

Duration of contract: one year starting as soon as possible with the possibility of extension (48 months project)

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Manage the BMZ funded project in close cooperation with the Haitian Red Cross as national counterpart and implementing partner
• Conduct baseline studies on food security, livelihoods, market chains to obtain specific knowledge on locally adapted best practices and options
• Coordinate, liaise and maintain a close working relationship with major stakeholders in the region
• Oversight of project management and quality, and ensuring efficient quality management systems
• Safeguard the regular collection and analysis of field data for statistical and program control purpose and oversee regular monitoring of program results and activities through the establishment of a proper M&E system
• Ensuring accurate project budgeting, financial management and expenditure tracking according to GRC and donor (BMZ) requirements
• Ensure quality, timely narrative and financial reporting in compliance with GRC and donor (BMZ) policies and regulations
• Supervision, mentoring and capacity building of project team
• Drawing on lessons learnt to develop best practice and oversight of the Continuous Learning Process and Best practices including reflection and planning through team meetings and stakeholder workshops
• Contributing to the maintenance of strong team spirit and positive workplace environment

Required Skills:

• At least 5 years working experience in Project Management of international development-oriented projects
• Profound working experience in the field of Food Security
• Experience in implementing and managing donor funded projects (knowledge of BMZ requirements will be a strong asset)
• Experience in conducting Baseline studies and with the Household Economy Approach (HEA) / Sustainable Livelihoods Approach (SLA)
• Experience in participatory methods and community development
• Strong project management skills, particularly PCM, reporting and monitoring
• Profound knowledge and proven experience in M&E, developing tools and plans, and leading mid-terms and annual reviews and planning workshops/activities
• Experience in cooperating with local organizations, /capacity building among communities and partners (preferably in the region)
• Assertive, with high intercultural sensitivity
• Knowledge of Red Cross / Red Crescent principles and willingness to adhere to them
• Excellent computer skills
• Readiness to work in remote areas
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles
• Readiness to go on assignment without partner- No family post
• Oral and written fluency in French and English, German would be a strong asset
• Ability to work effectively in multi cultural environments
• Excellent physical and mental health with the ability to complete a thorough medical screening process

GRC offers you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC as well as an expatriation allowance during your mission. Depending on the post specific situation we either provide you with an accommodation or a personal allowance to cover your accommodation. In addition to a full insurance package (health insurance for residence abroad, private accident insurance, private liability insurance, luggage insurance) GRC is as well covering a home flight withing a 12-month period of assignment and medical check ups before and after your mission. Before your assignment you will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings prior as well as during and after your mission.

Kindly apply by submitting your application by using the GRC online application system DRK HR net (https://drkhrnet.drk.de)until 28^th February 2016.

Please indicate Ref. No. 2015- 260 with your application.

Further information on our recruiting procedure can be found on our homepage www.drk.de/ueber-uns/stellenboerse/drk-international-vacancies.html

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz
-Generalsekretariat-
Team Personalmanagement
Carstennstr. 58
12205 Berlin
Germany

E-Mail: only using the GRC online application system DRK HR net