Organizational Profile:
Zanmi Lasante (ZL) is a Haitian organization based in Santo, Port au Prince and is a recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Zanmi Lasante (ZL) is looking for a Consultant Writer – Illustrated Final Program Report

General Responsibilities:
The final program report of the Border Health Project funded by USAID and implemented by Zanmi Lasante is an important publication to showcase the programmatic operations and significant achievements of the project to the stakeholders particularly USAID and the MSPP. The reports should be published in English and used for advocacy purposes and to provide information and visibility on project activities throughout the 2015-2016 period at the Border in Belladeres. ZL Executive will also use the reports for interactions with partners for opportunities in the region, including the MSPP, donors and civil society representatives Haiti.
The Report will highlight demonstrable results and how these may have impacted the lives of beneficiaries and strengthen the hospital care delivery system. Special emphasis will be placed on illustrating USAID’s added value and specific contribution to the success of project activities and the overall support provided by Zanmi Lasante in the region, including the organization’s work with USAID. The results and impact should reflect project activities, both completed and/or ongoing.
The consultancy entails in-depth research and writing, and a commitment to deadlines. The Consultant will work closely with the relevant project technical staff, in particular, project manager, technical director and hospital leadership to gather relevant information for the Final project Report.

Under the supervision and overall guidance of the Technical Director and in close collaboration with the project Manager and the ZL PMO Lead, the Consultant will perform the following tasks:

1) Research, write and edit a 20-30 page text – including charts and graphs, as needed – for the Final Report as per a “working” editorial and production schedule. The report has to be ready by the end of May 2017.

2) The Consultant will draft an outline based on research, consultations within the project technical and management staff as well as with relevant external stakeholders to ensure that the content accurately reflects and includes the major results achieved by the BHA project in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and their alignment with Zanmi Lasante activities and USAID focus at the Border Dominican
3) After the draft text is reviewed by the relevant project team, Devo and PMO, the consultant will incorporate revisions related to content, design and/or language.

4) The consultant will work closely with the Devo team and the M&E team to develop ideas for graphics and charts that creatively convey key messages/data in the report, as well as write captions for the photos in the publication.

5) The consultant will also proof read the texts and reports, as they are laid out by the M&E team

• Masters’ Degree in Public Health, fluent French and English Languages, Communications, or Creative Writing with at least five (5) years’ experience.
• Strong research and excellent writing skills in English and french
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Experience in producing corporate products;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to changes to text/layout as part of the review and feedback process;
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate and work with diverse people;
• Participate effectively in team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others;
• Focus on impact and results for the client.

Resumes, cover letter, diplomas and other relevant papers

Only selected candidates will be contacted by telephone for interview at Zanmi Lasante’s Office, Santo 18A.