Job Summary:
CRS is seeking a highly qualified Resilience Director for an upcoming Feed the Future Haiti Resilience and Agriculture Sector Advancement (HRASA) Activity. The program will focus on increasing individual, household, and community resilience through strengthened, well-functioning, and inclusive market systems. The primary goals will be to increase market system efficiency, increase private sector investment and engagement, and increase household and community ability to recover from shocks and stresses. The position is based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and the 5-year program is expected to start in 2021.

As Resilience Director, you will provide overall leadership of the household and community resilience component of the HRASA activity and be responsible to ensure the quality of programmatic implementation (including monitoring, evaluation and learning) and administrative elements of the project to serve the poor and vulnerable. You are responsible for ensuring that project results are achieved on time and on budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability, and that the budget is consumed as planned. As a senior leader, you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development, implementation and consolidation of the of the household and community resilience component of HRASA Activity. Provide oversight for all aspects of program quality, program management, representation, and human resources. Serve as the CRS lead in the consortium and on the HRASA Senior Management Team (SMT).
• Ensure strategic objectives and results are accomplished and meet technical quality standards through annual and quarterly activity planning and budget forecasts. Lead quarterly technical review of implementation plans.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching and mentoring. Strategically tailor development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee the development of staffing plans and recruitment process of senior staff
• Coordinate with M&E team to oversee the design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system, using appropriate forms, procedures, and tools for data collection and analysis as the basis for measuring, documenting and reporting outcomes.
• Manage and mitigate risk. Ensure compliance with USAID contract regulations, including finance and administration, and in reporting.
• Coordinate relationships with consortium partner organizations. Contribute to coordination of roles and activities of staff from consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high-quality training and technical assistance.

Basic Qualifications
• Masters degree in International Development, International Relations or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing large scale development grants or contracts, preferably focusing on livelihoods, agricultural development, resilience, market-based approaches to economic development, climate change, food security or other related sectors.
• Proven track record of successful USG funded program management, including management of multi-activity projects, complicated logistics and large budgets, as well as commodities.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience, including performance evaluation, coaching and mentoring.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Proven leadership and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
• Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated strength in relationship management
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners.

Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of CRS Partnership strategy and Partner management experience an advantage.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in budget management and project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Required Languages – English, French, Haitian Creole

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%.

All interested candidates must submit: Cover Letter, Resume, Diplomas with the mention "RESILIENCE DIRECTOR " in the subject line to haiti.recruitment@crs.org

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON DONOR FUNDING AND APPROVAL



Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities
Household and community resilience program staff (including 4-6 direct reports)

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer