Share Hope is a young USA-based not-for-profit Foundation with social goals, which owns a commercial/technical agent (Share Hope Inc.). Share Hope Inc. looks for markets in the USA and actively places production in Haiti.

Share Hope, therefore, combines three strategic approaches:
a) Produce and market products with more value added (ie. more complicated designs, different fabrics, etc.), so that the income of the factory can be increased, allowing for wage increases to be “absorbed” without bringing the factory into financial difficulties.
b) Promote the highest possible standards of corporate social responsibility in the factories in which we work, including decent working conditions, wages, safety in the workplace, environmental considerations such as reduction of pollution, etc.).
c) Mobilize funds from the profits of Share Hope Inc., from other “actors” in the market chain, and eventually from the consumer, to provide enhanced social services to the workers in Haiti’s apparel industry.

The Share Hope Program Coordinator, is part of the management of the Share Hope Team in Haiti and is based in Port au Prince. She/he reports to the Chief Executive Officer of Share Hope and oversees the development and implementation of a portfolio of projects falling under Strategic Approach (c) mentioned above. Currently, this portfolio includes one health project (130,000 US$/year since January 2014), and two projects under development (education; sanitation). It is envisaged that at maturity, each of these projects include a Project Manager and a small team, as needed.

The Share Hope Program Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of Share Hope's social development project portfolio in Haiti. She/he supervises the project managers and oversees the projects' technical implementation and administration, to ensure consistent and effective project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, as well as budget tracking. In close consultation with the Share Hope CEO and the Share Hope Board Chair, she/he develops and implements appropriate project management procedures. She/He remains appraised of the situation in Haiti and makes recommendations to the CEO in regard to project opportunities, risks and mitigation measures. She/he may be called upon to assist in establishing a Haiti based entity, which would eventually become the institutional basis for the above-mentioned projects.

Commitment to the purpose and values of Share Hope and a keen interest to contribute to the social and economic development of Haiti.

Master's Degree with emphasis in a relevant field or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience.
3-5 years of management experience in a developing country.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of an additional language such as French, Spanish or Creole is required. Willingness to take Creole lesson.
Advanced computer skills (incl. including MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint).
Creative self-starting abilities and strong problem solving skills.
Dependability, positive attitude and perseverance, including under pressure and in difficult circumstances. Kindness and sense of humor.
Demonstrated skill and experience in program development, management and administration, as well as budget development and financial reporting.
Experience in managing diverse teams and ability to forge mutually respectful and productive relationships with Haitian and foreign, public and private entities.
Ability to respond appropriately and with sensitivity to the cultural differences among institutions and people.
Readiness to travel within Haiti, including short stays in rudimentary lodging.
Willingness to work long hours or at times on weekends if needed.
Documentation and authorization to travel freely between the USA and Haiti.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional willing to contribute effort and creativity to the development and assume the oversight of a Program that could reach 500,000 US$ annually, within the framework of a rapidly growing organisation.

A two year contract (with 3 months probation) under Share Hope, USA with benefits commensurate with experience. Lodging and transport is provided in Haiti where the incumbent is expected to spend approximately eight weeks out of ten. A return ticket to Miami (cheapest fare) or the equivalent is provided every two months. Four weeks of paid annual leave to be taken at a time agreed with the supervisor.

Applications in English only, should be submitted including a résumé and a letter of motivation to jobs@sharehope.com.

Please include “Share Hope Program Coordinator” and your name in the subject line.

Please do not send your application earlier 1 February 2015. The above mentioned email will not be active prior to that date.

Starting date: As soon as possible