Country: Haiti
Closing date: 11 Apr 2018
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. 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. It started beginning of 2017 with a total project duration of 48 months, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
GRC is currently seeking for an experienced Project Manager Food Security
Duration: 1 May 2018 - 31 December 2019
Location: Arcahaie, Haiti
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Manage the BMZ funded project in close cooperation with the Haitian Red Cross as national counterpart and implementing partner
- 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 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 midterms 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
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Oral and written fluency in French and English, German would be a strong asset
- Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural environments
- Readiness to work in remote areas
- Readiness to go on assignment without partner – this is a non-family post
- Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process 'working abroad under specific climate and health conditions'
- Valid Driving Licence
What we offer you:
You will be part of a highly motivated professional and multicultural team. We offer you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC, an expatriation allowance during your mission as well as the accommodation. In addition to a full insurance package GRC is covering a home flight within a 12-months period of assignment. Medical check-ups and Psychosocial Support Service are included in your assignment and last but not least a comprehensive training package as well as briefings prior, during and after your mission will complete your employment.
How to apply:
Kindly submit your application by using the GRC online application system DRK HR Net until 11 April 2018.
Please indicate Ref. No. 2018-031 with your application.
Further information on our recruiting procedure can be found on our homepage.