Company providing essential goods and managing water resources projects in Haiti seeks Project Manager to ensure all contract requirements are met in terms of quality, quantity and deadlines. From start to finish of the project, he/she will ensure the liaison between the field staff and the office staff; coordinate with and monitor performance of external service providers; and serve as the technical point person for the project.

-Provide information to business development staff, and support on the ground research as needed, during the proposal development stage (for example, help determine resources needed for implementation, etc.);
-In collaboration with Project Lead, create a detailed workplan that identifies the different stages of the project, with a corresponding implementation calendar;
-Mitigate risks and find solutions to various challenges that may arise during implementation;
-Work with admin staff to identify resources needed (technical expertise, equipment, etc.) for implementation of project activities, and plan out procurement timeline;
-Facilitate recruitment of consultants and other service providers with competencies needed for efficient project execution
-Manage project staff in accordance with company’s policies and procedures;
-Coordinate as needed with manufacturers and suppliers abroad over technicalities of orders placed ;
-Supervise all field work in relation to delivery of goods; ensure work done meets quality standards set by management and in contract
-Manage project budget and funds
-Ensure follow ups with accounting and admin for timely payments of service providers
-Based on objectives determined at the conceptual stage of contract, work with Project Lead on determination of key performance indicators to be used for monitoring and evaluation
-Establish regular channels of communication for updating relevant stakeholders on project activities:
-Ensure proper visual and statistical documentation of project activities, and that both the client and the firm receive desired level of visibility under the different activities
-Manage and organize project files appropriately, ensuring they are complete and safely archived physically and electronically
-Striclty abide to firm’s and client’s confidentiality and ethics rules

-University degree in Civil Engineering
-Masters degree is a plus
-10 years or more of work experience, minimum of 5 years as an Engineer or Project Manager
-Experience in water resources projects (WASH sector) preferable
-Familiar with performance and reporting obligations of donor-funded projects
-Good sense of organization
-Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
-IT skills: mastery of MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel and Power Point), Autocad, MS Project or a similar software
-Solution-oriented, proactive and w/good ability to prioritize tasks
-Strong communication skills, including mastery of English and French

-Based in Port-au-Prince, with occasional travel outside of the capital region
-Able to work under pressure, during long hours, as needed

• CV in English
• a cover letter
• copies of diplomas and certificates
• at least two professional references

- Candidates for this position must send the documents listed below to the following address: hrstaffing.haiti@gmail.com no later than May 9th, 2021, with the subject "Project Manager"

This job description is not incorporated into the employment contract. It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be amended from time to time, in light of strategic developments and after discussion with the incumbent. Salary will be negotiated based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

2021-05-09