About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:
You will provide technical analysis and support in the area of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP), Environmental Status Report (ESR), and Climate Risk Management (CRM) screening for the Ayiti Pi Djanm project, funded by USAID/BHA. In line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practice to technical staff, and Country Program (CP) staff to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable, you will work closely with key stakeholders and the diffusion of key information and

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
• Research and analyze technical information from a variety of sources for technical problems to support the Ayiti Pi Djanm team in achieving technical excellence in environmental impact compliance;
• Provide technical backstopping during the implementation of Ayiti Pi Djanm project, supporting and advising in addressing a variety of environmental issues at all the stages of the implementation of the project. Review project and activity plans, design, cost, and bid documents to ensure environmental factors and mitigation measures are integrated, and project documents and environmental documents are in harmony
• Support the development of program/project documents and tools, as well as technical guidance, training materials, monitoring tools and quality improvement and assessment guidelines.
• Lead in the development process of environmental safeguards guidelines and environmental mitigation measures to be used by Ayiti Pi Djanm staff and partners in the plan and implementation process of the project activities.
• Undertake quarterly environmental monitoring and evaluation of project activities against environmental regulations and standards. Lead on developing and delivering a series of spot checks to ensure that proposed mitigation measures are properly implemented in line with the guidelines and unforeseen environmental and human health impacts are minimized. Prepare report ( quarterly, field monitoring) on the safeguard risks with appropriate actions to be taken and ensure that timely actions are taken;
• Coordinate and/or perform various activities in support of program/project design and implementation, including but not limited to needs assessment, strategic planning, program design and proposal writing, monitoring and evaluation, and technological solutions.
• Contribute to the learning agenda by researching and analyzing information, conducting literature reviews, mappings or information gathering from various internal and external sources on assigned topics. Coordinate maintenance of virtual resource and documentation databases.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s in international development, in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Planning and Management, Natural Resources management, Environmental Health and Environmental Engineering or related field.

• Minimum of two to three years of relevant work experience with an international NGO, with at least one year of field-based programming experience, including a focus on environmental safeguarding.

• Additional experience may substitute for some education.

• General knowledge of technical principles and concepts of environmental impact studies and compliance monitoring.

• Knowledge of program design requirements and regulations of major donors.

• Knowledge of project design and proposal development.

• Knowledge of latest technological tools that have the potential to be applied in Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Resource Management, etc.

• Strong English writing skills.



Required Languages – Kreyol, French, working knowledge of English



Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 40%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Good relationship management skills with ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking capacity and skills
• Good writing skills
• Strong data collection and research skills and ability to interpret and analyze data
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Preferred Qualifications
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, knowledge-sharing networks

Interested candidates are requested to send their complete file (cover letter, cv, copy of diplomas) with the mention of the position “ Environmental Compliance Technical Associate II ” to haiti.recruitment@crs.org.

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: None

Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Ayiti Pi Djanm COP, M&E Lead, Strategic Learning Advisor, Ayiti Pi Djanm Sector Leads
External: Local government officials, Local/international NGO offices, and UN agencies operating in the project area.

***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