The primary purpose of the Country Director role is to lead all aspects of TechnoServe’s operations in Haiti to achieve sustainable economic development, including: strategically select areas of work, partnerships and methodologies that most effectively contribute to TechnoServe’s mission and vision; ensure excellence of implementation through quality management and evidence-based decision-making; develop, inspire and enable a team of Haitian and international professionals to deliver high quality results; and manage human resources, finance and back office functions to optimize cost-effectiveness.

The duties and responsibilities of this position have been broadly grouped into four main functions; these include operational, financial, personnel and legal.

Impact

Developing, presenting and implementing the annual goals and objectives of the program to be approved by the Regional Director and the President.
Responsible for developing the strategic vision and direction and its execution. The CD is to ensure that all program decisions are in sync with TechnoServe’s strategic plan.
Responsible for overseeing effective and efficient management of the client business portfolio; portfolio implementation, monitoring and evaluation, quality control, cost-effectiveness and day-to-day oversight.
Responsible for new business development (securing sufficient funding for the country program); developing funding proposals; cultivating and maintaining TechnoServe in-country partner and donor relationships with USAID and other US government agencies; local government, bilateral and multilateral development/donor organizations; foundations and relevant local NGOs; private sector associations and corporations.
Responsible for developing, maintaining and utilizing the network of local TechnoServe friends and members in Haiti.
People

Responsible for implementing and evaluating an on-going professional development (training) program for staff.
Responsible for ensuring mid-year and year-end performance evaluations are conducted with all staff.
Responsible for recommending and implementing all salary increases for his/her staff on an annual basis based upon performance evaluations.
Has authority to hire and fire personnel staff following the corporate “one over one” policy (refer to the Management Guidelines).
Has authority to hire independent consultants following the proper process that requires approval from the Directors of Finance and Human Resources in the U.S. offices.
Management

Responsible for understanding, implementing, and managing the program’s budget. The CD is to be knowledgeable of all funding sources and is to ensure the review and timely submission of all reporting requirements (internal and external).
Responsible for overall management of relations with financial institutions. With the prior approval from the Director of Finance, the CD has the authority to open and close bank accounts.
Responsible for review and must provide formal concurrence of all financial information, monthly reports, business plans, etc. on a timely basis in accordance with the corporate calendar (monthly office financial reports, internal management memos, salary increases, core indicators, etc.)
The Country Director (CD) is the legal representative of TechnoServe, Inc. in Haiti
The CD is responsible for ensuring that TechnoServe is properly registered in-country, that TechnoServe has tax-exempt status where possible and that TechnoServe is in compliance with all local laws (labor, taxes, registration, etc.)
Has authority of Power of Attorney to execute all necessary documents in order to conduct day-to-day business operations, with exception of relationships with financial institutions.
In accordance with the policies outlined in the TechnoServe Managerial Guidelines, the CD executes agreements with local government, bilateral and multilateral institutions, client groups, etc. All engagements are to be shared with the Regional Director even if the Regional Director is not required to sign the agreement.
The CD represents TechnoServe in all legal matters at the country program level. Any legal actions (potential or active) are to be reported immediately to the Regional Director
Responsible for ensuring the proper acquisition, management and eventual disposition of all TechnoServe operational assets within the country program (vehicles, computers, furniture, etc.)
Communicating internally and externally with local employees, home office and division, in particular keeping the Regional Director abreast of all key issues, potential opportunities and risks as well as key decisions affecting the on-going TechnoServe presence in Haiti
External Relations

Liaising with the media, public, local government and its agencies, as well as other NGO’s to ensure TNS’s image is preserved.
Communicating with bilateral and multilateral agencies and developing relationships that seek to promote TNS’s mission and objectives.

An Advanced degree in Business Administration/Management or a related field
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in business development/management, proposal writing, fund raising, business plan design/execution, program design/management and a good working knowledge in economic development;
A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a developing country, preferably in a Francophone country;
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-disciplinary, and challenging field operations in developing countries;
Demonstrated skills in problem solving, consensus building, and coordination of diverse stakeholders and partners;
Experience with promoting entrepreneurship;
Strong interpersonal/people management skills and excellent oral and written communication skills a must;
Strong private sector experience and entrepreneurial skills;
Strong financial analysis and management skills;
Inspiring leader and networker;
Fluent reading, writing, speaking and computer literacy skills in English and French.