The European Commission’s Directorate General for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (DG ECHO) is in charge of the European solidarity with people in need all around the world and aims to better coordination and disaster response inside and outside Europe. DG ECHO is based on the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. Every decision ECHO takes must be in accordance with these four principles which are at the heart of the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid.

The incumbent serves as Program Assistant in ECHO Office based in Port-au-Prince and carries out activities to contribute to the delivery of an effective humanitarian response.
• The job holder contributes to assessments, monitoring and evaluations of projects and proposals.
• S/he analyses and prepares reports on the humanitarian situation in the country/region, including any political, economic and security events relevant to the analysis of the humanitarian situation in the country/region.
• Critically studies and comments upon partner´s reports and field operations and reports to line manager.
• Assesses and advises accordingly on the operational capacity of implementing partners.
• Accompanies or leads on field visits, as requested and may act as an interpreter if necessary.
• Assists the office in the event of an emergency response.
• Provides back-stopping and surge support capacity in case of need.

Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience linked to humanitarian aid and/or development issues at national or international level in supporting program/ project operations, including 2 years of experience with an NGO´s, donor or national/ international organization.
Experience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and /or deep knowledge of the Haitian Disaster Risk Management National System will be considered an advantage.
Relevant experience in working in close coordination with national institutions will be an advantage.
Good understanding of Humanitarian Aid principles, policies and Standards.
Good knowledge of international NGOs, UN Aid principles, policies and Standards will be considered an advantage.

Languages: Excellent command of English and French (oral and written).
Knowledge of Creole will be considered an advantage.

Applicants must be Haitian nationals or residents holding a valid working permit and must be aware that the first contract will be for one year, with the option to be renewed for the same period. Contracts will be ruled under the Haitian labour legislation.