Chief of Party - Haiti

Job Purpose:

• The Chief of Party (COP) under the leadership of the Country Director will guide the implementation of the strategic vision and leadership for all climate change mitigation programming in Haiti. S/he is to ensure the delivery of quality programs, maintaining/expanding donor and government relations, budget management, security and operations management, and developing a motivated and professional team.


• The COP will serve as direct programmatic and technical lead in oversight of CORE’s Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation portfolio in Haiti. This position will be responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, management and evaluation of CORE’s programs focused on improving climate resiliency and climate change adaptation/mitigation in Haiti.


• Reporting to the Country Director, the COP will work closely with, and receive support from headquarters senior management, as well as programs, operations, and communications staff.

Resposnibilities:

• Strategy and Management
• Under the leadership of the Country Director, the COP will work closely with the VP of Partnerships & Programs, Senior Director of International Programs and HQ programs team, manage annual review and implementation of Haiti’s Strategy Action Plan (SAP) and ensure Haiti’s SAP is[AL1]  socialized and institutionalized within the country program;
• Engage effectively with team members in Haiti, and the US on CORE’s broader organizational strategy initiatives.
• Ensure that local structures and systems follow CORE standards and that they support program delivery and promote management coordination and efficiency throughout the country program;
• Support the leadership of a cohesive and effective local management team, promoting collegiality and professionalism among peers and conduct regular senior management team meetings and communicate decisions to CORE Haiti local staff.
• Coordinate effectively and communicate regularly with CORE’s offices in PaP and the southern departments.
 
Program Quality & Development
• Support program developed according to CORE’s program quality standards;
• Support the implementation and oversight of well managed assessment, design, and proposal development processes, prioritizing beneficiary engagement in design and ensuring gender equity issues are highlighted;
• Promote a team approach and positive learning environment utilizing country wide resources in program design and operations.
• Commit to improving CORE Haiti’s ability to effectively collect, analyze, and utilize program measurement data to achieve our organizational mission and goals.


Key Partner & Donor Relations, and Organizational Representation
• Strengthen program and support staff’s understanding of partnership principles, partner relationship management and mentoring and develop CORE as a partner of choice for major local and international donors;
• Maintain and expand participation with local government, local stakeholders and relevant policy and coordinating bodies;
• Work with partners to ensure that program activities are reported upon in a timely, accurate and well-presented manner, in compliance with CORE and/or donor requirements;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders in Haiti - including community leaders, NGOs, and government ministries/authorities.
 
Budget Management
• Provide timely and effective oversight of the financial position of the country program including identification and implementation of required changes to match funding levels;
• Maintain effective and coordinated budget monitoring processes for grant funds and discretionary funds as assigned by the Country Director; 


Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
• Under the direction of the Country Director ensure that robust design, monitoring, evaluation and learning, and quality assurance and control (QAC) systems are in place with support from the Compliance Team, are adhered to and used as a decision-making tool, encouraging consistency and best practice across programs;
• Ensure that clear systems of accountability are in place to protect the beneficiaries and provide them with a feedback mechanism on the program of direct supervision;
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to staff on M&E best practices.


Resource Mobilization:
• Develop a clear funding/resources mobilization strategy.
• Maintaining and expanding the country donor and financial portfolio based on the needs.
• Pursue new sources of donor funding and maintain adequate donor funding levels to sustain identified program and support activities,
• Leadership in proposal design and development, ensuring timely submission and providing inputs when applicable.
• Remaining aware of donor funding intention.
• Establish country partnerships to allow for collective organizations efforts through consortia.


Representation:
• Represent the organization and liaise with local and national authorities, UN, NGO, and donor agencies, to promote the organization’s programs, facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency and accountability to all stakeholders.
• Establish and update contact details of potential Donors in-country.
• Participate in Donor meetings and communicate relevant information to HQ.
• Work with key Partnerships & Development team o develop and maintain optimum financial and programmatic relationship
• Ensure maximum visibility of the CORE amongst the NGO community.


Security and Operations Management
• In coordination with the Security Manager, ensure that the security management plan for the southern departments is updated and ensure the consistent monitoring and analysis of the security environment.
• In coordination with Operations, Security, and Global People and Culture ensure strict adherence to and oversight of CORE safeguarding policies and mechanisms.

Qualifications:

• University degree in related field or equivalent international program management and development experience at senior level; MA Preferred.  
• Degree, education or certifications in natural resource management, environmental sciences, environmental policy/planning, etc. is preferred.  Experience using GIS for spatial analysis and tools used for carbon accounting is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience; 4 within environmental science, sustainability or similar field;
• Previous experience working in Haiti;
• Experience and knowledge in Climate Change adaptation/mitigation program design and implementation;
• Demonstrate expertise in ecological themes including ecosystems, biodiversity, etc.
• Experience of working with local stakeholders - demonstrated ability to collaborate with peer agencies, local government and community leaders to work effectively towards a common and agreed-upon results;
• Experience managing development programs in areas affected by conflict and insecurity;
• Demonstrable experience in capacity building and training of partners (civil society, public and/or private sectors);
• Demonstrate experience with projects that demonstrate sustainability, flexibility and adaptability.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to work in a highly volatile environment and make rapid decisions;
• Proven abilities in all aspects of project design and implementation;
• Strong understanding of major donor requirements and compliance issues;
• Strong management skills with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues;
• Fluent written and oral communication in French and English is critical and required. Haitian Creole preferred.