Concern Worldwide will be implementing a new 5-year Irish Aid Funded Programme (IAPF) focusing on urban programming. Concern Worldwide has been implementing innovative urban programmes which tackle issues relating to social and economic improvement in impoverished urban areas. Previous urban programmes have included Peacebuilding 2009-2012, Return to Neighbourhood Programs and Grande Ravine Community Integration and Restructuring. The key focus of the IAPF programme will be to build on lessons learnt and support in the establishment of resilient communities through conflict management, community participation and building capacity of communities to respond to their own reality. In addition, the creation of livelihood opportunities, innovations into waste management, promoting equality between men and women and strengthening governance and social cohesion at the local level will be central tenets of the programme.
To lead on the implementation of technical components of the IAPF programme in compliance with donor and Concern programme quality standards whilst ensuring programme outcomes in relation to Local Governance and Social cohesion are being delivered.
To ensure activities are implemented in line with the timeframe of the programme implementation plan.

1. Planning and implementation – 20 %
• Work in collaboration with the IAPF Urban Programme Manager to directly oversee and manage all local governance and social cohesion programme components and to ensure programme goals are met and reported on a regular basis
• Understand all programme documents ( logical framework, programme annual plan, budget) and develop
weekly and monthly programme activity plans in line with the overall programme plan
• Liaise with the other managers and project officers to ensure programme activities are integrated in a timely manner and support mutual objectives
• Monitor the implementation of project activities on a weekly/monthly basis, and in close collaboration with the M&E Manager support programme reviews and learning processes
• Support the M&E Manger in developing monitoring and evaluation tools

2. Community links/liaison – 20%
• Support the mapping of stakeholder groups/individuals and identify local dynamics which contribute to good governance and social cohesion.
• Communicate and liaise with Community Representatives/Community Liaison and formal structures, i.e. mayor’s office, MARNDR, Chambre des Commerces et de l’Industrie, etc.
• Establish a link between communities and formal structures in order to reinforce the dialogue and communication at local level

3. Lead on the implementation of specific IAPF programme components – Local Governance & Social Cohesion development – 35%
• Undertake conflict analyses with the community in order to have a better understanding of the causes directly related to conflict in Cité Soleil
• Create a space to improve community dialogue and local commitment
• Develop and hold training and small projects on social cohesion and community well-being
• Encourage the formation of communities representative
• Support the capacity building assessment of local governments and any subsequent implementation plan

4. Resource Management: Programme Management Support – 10%
• Drafting and submission of purchase requests to Logistics
• Monitoring disbursement requests to Finance
• Plan logistics needs (transportation, equipment, input purchases, etc.) in collaboration with the programme manager, in accordance with Concern’s internal guidelines
• Ensure the proper management of the tools and equipment used by the project
• Respect the administrative and logistical procedures of Concern and the donor
5. Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation of the Project – 10%
• Work collaboratively with the M&E Manager in developing the monitoring and evaluation tools or metrics
• Support the involvement of programme participants in research, programme activities and monitoring & evaluation
• Participate in the collection of baseline data for the project; plan and conduct field surveys
• Supervise activities to monitor and evaluate activities, achievements and impact
• Propose formats for tracking data collection, collect and analyze regularly the information gathered
• Produce monthly reports on the implementation and monitoring of programme activities
• Provide monthly visits to the community to report on the impact of the project in terms of local governance and social cohesion
• Conduct any other tasks in relation to capturing and reporting data linked to the planned programme activities

6. Core Humanitarian Standards – 5%
• Support the IAPF Urban Programme Manager with the implementation of a complaints and response mechanism (CRM)
• Communicate programme activities to project stakeholders
• Report any violations of Concern policies to the Programme Manager
Reports to IAPF Protection/GBV Manager
Manages Line management responsibilities: 1 Waste Management/DRR Field agent at the beginning of the programme but this may evolve according to the needs of the program
Links with Other managers and project officers of the IAPF programme, Programme Administration Assistant, technical staff from other agencies and the local government
Key relations Other programme staff, beneficiaries, local CBOs, community stakeholders

1. Qualifications and experience
• Graduate degree in Political sciences, International development, ,relevant social science discipline

2. Technical Competencies and Experience
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an NGO or similar organisation
• At least 2 years of community development work experience
• Experience in project implementation with partners
• Experience working with local authorities
• Professional experience in documentation and dissemination of lessons learnt and best practices
• Communication and writing skills in French and Creole written and spoken. English is an asset (Most of the project documents are in English)
• Proficiency in planning, monitoring and evaluation techniques
• Excellent report writing capacity

3. Personal Suitability
• Sense of initiative, responsibility, tact, sensitivity, integrity, ability to influence others
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team
• Rigorous planning and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal and community skills
• Good communication skills for problem solving, analysis and synthesis

- Lettre de motivation ( 1 page seulement)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copie des diplômes
- Copie de la Carte d’Identification Nationale (CIN)

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.
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Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Seuls les candidats sélectionnés seront contactés pour les premiers entretiens qui auront lieu le 3 février 2017.