Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children.



Vision: Our vision for Haiti: Joyful children, healthy families, thriving communities, and the resources to make it so.



Brief Organizational Summary: Hope for Haiti is an innovative and creative international development organization that has been working in Haiti for 32 years. The organization partners with private donors to create community-based sustainable change through a grassroots and strategic holistic approach. Hope for Haiti is an action-oriented and fast-paced organization that believes in partnership solutions to poverty alleviation. Hope for Haiti’s vision for the future is one of the strategic growth in creating healthy, sustainable communities. Hope for Haiti has a distinguished and well-established Board of Directors that provides the organization with strong governance, oversight, and strategic direction. Building upon the organization’s proven track record of success, Hope for Haiti stays true to its mission and founding principles while offering a dynamic and supportive work environment. For more information about Hope for Haiti, please visit www.hopeforhaiti.com.

Role Purpose:

The Infrastructure Contractor will lead Hope for Haiti’s Emergency Response infrastructure projects in Hope for Haiti’s partner communities including developing RFPs, project management, site visits to the field, and monitoring and evaluation. This will include working across program and operation departments, and The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Country Director (CD).

Major Responsibilities:

Coordinate the rebuild of primary and secondary schools by working with external construction firms;
Develop a home rebuild program using cash-for-work and local labor in multiple communities;
Coordinate the demolition and rebuild of HFH’s clinic and other partner clinics in the Sud as needed;
Coordinate the repairs and construction of latrines and sanitation blocks at schools.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE




3-5 years of experience working on infrastructure project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Good communicator with strong organizational, time management and analytical skills;
Excellent interpersonal, cultural and diplomatic skills;
Superior writing and editing skills.
Technical expertise in education, infrastructure, health and protection would be advantageous; and
Experience with reconstruction and rehabilitation
Experience in team management and leadership
Experience with community-based projects/activities
Experience working with vulnerable groups; able to demonstrate conflict-sensitivity, compassion, discretion
Skills in monitoring and evaluation would be beneficial.
Experience with multi-sectoral and integrated programming
Experience with early recovery /reconstruction projects is an asset.
Familiarity with the UN Cluster system and response coordination mechanisms.
Strong computer skills: must be competent in the use of Windows MS office, Endless OS, Google Suite, Asana, Bamboo and M&E tools like Salesforce and Taroworks.
Fluency in French or Haitian Creole and English, spoken and written, is required;

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT ALIGN WITH CORE VALUES

Resiliency

Ability to respond appropriately and sensitively to cultural differences as they arise among the organization’s service population.
Flexible, adaptable, patient and accepting of the fact that Hope for Haiti and its activities are constantly evolving in line with its resources and goals.
Ability to adapt to and make level-headed decisions in stressful situations.
The ability to traverse distances over 5 kilometers and elevate at least 30 lbs over the shoulders.
Empower

Ability to conduct and participate in staff meetings and strategic planning professionally and to represent Hope for Haiti’s mission to team members and colleagues
Accountable

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assigned tasks.
Personal commitment to the mission and vision of Hope for Haiti and a desire to help the most vulnerable population
Maintains the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information
Collaboration

Ability to effectively work with a team
Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict while preserving a team-oriented outlook


Hope

A shared belief that there is always a pathway to improvement despite the challenges that lie ahead.
Positive outlook and ability to work through difficult situations knowing that it’s possible to achieve desired outcomes.

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