The Project Manager is responsible for providing strategic input in the business development process and will manage multiple client projects throughout the activity cycle (kickoff, startup, implementation, close-out). The Project Manager serves as the team leader tying in all aspects of the project: ensuring that the firm’s core values are adhered to, guiding technical team and trouble-shooting; liaising with accounting and administration to coordinate for procurement of resources needed; and collaborating closely with the Regional Administrator. The Project Manager ensures that the original workplan, vision and approach are being pursued and adapted to achieve project objectives.

Business Development
• Collaborate with business development team members, providing insight deemed valuable for the proposal development process (partner management, proposal conceptualizing and writing, personnel recruitment, budgeting, project management, etc.)
• Participate in RFP tracker meetings
• Signal new opportunities for program expansion within the strategic priorities of Ayiti Nexus
• Work with technical and office staff to identify long and short-term consultants for activities, or to expand the firm’s hiring database
• Schedule, convene and facilitate activity kick off and review meetings

Project Management
• Ensure liaison between Ayiti Nexus’ senior management, consultants and clients
• Work with the firm’s admin staff to identify resources needed for implementation of activity contracts, and plan out procurement timeline
• Collaborate with admin/HR staff on project staff recruitment efforts (reviewing resumes, taking part in interviews, etc.)
• Manage the consultant onboarding process to ensure new consultants are properly introduced to the various aspects of the firm’s culture and standards
• Ensure that templates and tools for project deliverables are developed and systematically used
• Ensure contract terms are respected and deliverables are submitted according to deadlines agreed upon with client
• Manage work charts and coordinate activity schedules
• Mitigate risks and find solutions to various challenges that may arise during implementation
• Lead activity tracker meetings and ensure they happen weekly
• Monitor and regularly report activity progress to senior management
• Work with lead consultants to collect project data throughout the project lifecycle; make sure data is analyzed and inserted into project documentation and communications
• Oversee the day-to-day operational aspects of specific projects and their scope
• Review consultants’ deliverables and ensure they meet quality standards set by management prior to submission
• Seek client satisfaction with Ayiti Nexus’ performance
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Ensure Ayiti Nexus and the client both receive appropriate levels of visibility under the different activities
• Perform other official duties as assigned

Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience managing projects, working in development or a related field
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken); Creole desirable
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (especially Word and Excel software)
• Experience with database management

Personal Aptitudes
• Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal constructively with stress over long hour periods
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work under limited supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proactive, stable and robust character
• Good team player
• Excellent communication skills, poise and a good sense of humor
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to adapt to difficult work environments.

The selected candidate shall work well as member of a dynamic team and contribute his/her skills effectively. He/she must demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity to the diversity of values, views, and approaches to Haiti issues. He/she shall conduct work with uncompromised integrity and loyalty as appropriate for the position, striving for excellence and also showing a desire to contribute to the firm’s mission.

The CV + a letter

• CV has to be no more than 2 pages
• The candidate must be available for immediate employment and must be living in Cap-Haitien
• If you don’t hear from us in less than a month, please understand that your application has not been successful