The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is partnering with the Government of Haiti (GOH) to establish the Pilot Project for Sustainable Electricity Distribution (PPSELD) to provide modern electricity services to consumers in the Caracol Industrial Park (CIP) and the five communes, including Caracol, Trou du Nord, Sainte Suzanne, Terrier Rouge and Limonade. The PPSELD utility derives power generated by a 10MW diesel/HFO power plant located within the CIP compound from which power is distributed to CIP consumers as well as approximately 9,000 residential and small commercial consumers in the five communes. NRECA International has been contracted to manage the CIP power generation plant, to operate the medium and low voltage distribution system, and to oversee revenue collection and maintenance of all power generation and distribution facilities.

The PPSELD Haitian team is led by the General Manager whose principal responsibility is to provide leadership and to oversee the sustainable operation of the utility. The responsibilities for the general manager include leadership and supervision of local staff; review and interpretation of financial and commercial reporting; and oversight of all activities related to operation of the electric utility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The PPSELD General Manager shall be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide leadership to PPSELD employees.
• Oversee performance of PPSELD senior managers.
• Manage relationships with all local leaders in CIP and the six communes.
• Manage community interactions to promote customer understanding of rights and obligations as consumers of PPSELD services.
• Review, revise and oversee implementation of effective policies and procedures to support decision-making for all facets of PPSELD operations and management.
• Develop/review quality, efficiency and productivity improvement programs in all departments at PPSELD to provide reliable and affordable electric service.
• Meet on regular basis with managers to review PPSELD performance.
• Prepare reports and render testimony on PPSELD's behalf before regulatory agencies, public hearings and civil courts.
• Oversee all financial reporting, review all major obligations taken on behalf of PPSELD, and review all periodic financial reporting to USAID and other sponsors.
• Prepare and submit administrative, financial and technical reports to the NRECA’s Chief of Party or others as required.
• Review and approve operating, maintenance and capital budgets of PPSELD.
• Review and approve hiring, transfer, promotion, and discharge of employees.
• Oversee annual performance monitoring of PPSELD managers and the overall PPSELD annual performance evaluation process.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PPSELD Chief of Party as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
• Knowledge of electric power utilities including administration, commercial management, and operational issues.
• Understanding of contracting and procurement processes for a business with annual turnover of at least $2M USD.
• Knowledge and experience in principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Ability to plan, assign, direct, review and supervise the work of employees and provide proper instructions in a manner conducive to improve performance and keep high morale.
• Ability to review, prepare and present technical, financial and other complex reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to express and communicate, concepts and information, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability and thorough knowledge of speaking in public and leading community meetings.
• Ability to be in permanent contact with the population/clients/communities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess degree in Engineering, Financial Management or Business Administration.
• Experience managing a business with a minimum of $2M USD in annual turnover.
• Must have 10 years of experience in utility business in Haiti or similar environment. It is not mandatory but, it will be desirable at least 5 years of experience in electric utilities.
• Good working level skill in French, English, and Creole is required

1) A cover letter outlining relevant experience
2) Curriculum Vitae / Resume

This position is located in Caracol, Haiti.