Heifer International is an International Non-Governmental, Non-profit Organization which has been working in Haiti in the field of agriculture and breeding for more than twenty (20) years. Through its various projects, it aims to ensure a better living condition for Haitian families. Heifer International’s mission is to fight poverty and hunger through sustainable community development. As part of the implementation of the Vetiver Forward project, in the southern department, whose goal is to improve the vetiver value chain by strengthening the capacity of six vetiver cooperatives, Heifer international Haiti wishes to recruit a business and innovation specialist.

The business and Innovation consultant of Heifer international Haiti main functions are:
• Provide intellectual and strategic leadership on innovation issues in the region;
• Provide technical guidance in service line development and delivery;
• Support program portfolio management and communications; and
• Contribute substantively to the wider business and innovation community of practice, including with Heifer international, bilateral partners, and external experts

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
a) Bachelor's Degree in Business Development, Marketing, international trade, innovation or similar.
b) A minimum of 5 years of experience working on business and innovation in either the public or private sector, non-governmental sector, corporate), with increasing level of responsibility
c) Previous experience as a Business Development and innovation Specialist in a related industry.
d) Solid knowledge of software (Microsoft Office).
e) Fluent in French, Creole and English, Spanish is considered an asset spoken and written
f) Knowledge of design thinking models and facilitation approaches and ability to apply in business

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
a) Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) preferred.
b) Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge about market trends and competitor behavior.
c) Proficiency in integrated business management and innovation
d) Experience with business technologies preferred ( SPSS, STATA, Power BI);
e) Advanced knowledge of business development, marketing strategies, and innovation
f) Experience in identifying profitable business opportunities for cooperatives and women, preferably in the vetiver value chain
g) Ability to maintain strong client relationships and establish industry partnerships.
h) Competency in negotiating and closing business deals.
i) Ability to advise on possible joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.
j) Experience in applying innovation methodologies, including design thinking
k) Familiarity with a broad range of innovation approaches and methodologies, including but not limited to alternative finance, behavioral insights, and data innovation
l) Success in this role will require the candidate to empathize with prospect’s/Cooperative needs, actively engage and listen in an exploratory dialogue to understand their worldview and determine whether the change they are seeking to make is a good fit for our innovation services and value proposition.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
a) Ability to work under pressure, perform multiple tasks and manage consistently competing priorities, comfortable in rapidly changing environment.
b) Ability to effectively mentor and train individuals and teams using participatory methodologies. Strong facilitation skills preferred.
c) Ability to work with delicate personnel situations and to maintain confidentiality.
d) Ability to maintain close relationships and work with team members from a distance and with limited opportunity for personal interaction.
e) Constant sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.
f) Constant face-to-face, electronic and telephone communication with colleagues at different levels of the organization and the general public.
g) Ability to prepare documents and other materials in a well-designed and attractive format, with attention to detail
h) Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours.
i) Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
j) Adequate physical condition necessary to travel to project sites in rural areas

Resume (cv),
Motivation letter
Diploma
Certificates

Only qualified candidates will be called for interview.

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of disability.