In the wake of Haiti’s catastrophic earthquake, TechnoServe is partnering with The Coca-Cola Company on the Haiti Hope Project, whose objective is to create a sustainable Haitian mango industry and play a role in the island nation’s long-term recovery efforts. TechnoServe will help Haitian mango farmers grow their crops more efficiently, produce additional crops to boost their incomes and create businesses allowing them to access markets sustainably. One hundred percent of the profit from the Odwalla Haiti Hope Mango Lime-Aid will go to the project. The Coca-Cola Company has committed $3.5 million to the Haiti Hope Project. The Inter-American Development Bank's Multilateral Investment Fund has committed $3 million in funding. The efforts of TechnoServe, The Coca-Cola Company and other donors and partners will help Haitian communities rebuild and create a better future.

The Project Manager will be responsible for timely and effective implementation of the Project activities, i.e., project planning, overall implementation of the project, and delivery of results as per the project workplan and agreed-upon milestones, as well as management of relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure the project is implemented with sound managerial, technical, financial, human resources practices and that the processes and activities adhere to corporate policy, legal and contractual obligations and corporate and donor standards.
• Establish frameworks for decision-making, management and project execution, to be documented in a project charter and comprehensive workplan.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with program stakeholders, including donor liaisons, local partners , government ministries, private sector companies, industry associations, and civil society organizations.
• Ensure timely and efficient recruiting, training and on-boarding of project staff in conjunction with the Country Director and Deputy Project Manager. Effectively communicate project vision and execution to team.
• Finalize all contractual arrangements with local partners and contractors.
• Ensure relevant procurement takes place in a timely fashion and office operations are set up to support implementation.
• Produce consolidated financial and narrative reports for TechnoServe management and donors in conjunction with the M&E manager, Accountant and Deputy Project Manager, as required by the contract and requested on an ad hoc basis.
• Ensure farmer mobilization targets are achieved, and that farmer organization into Producer Business Groups (PBGs) is on track.
• Ensure quality of and reach of farmer technical training packages, including good environmental practices.
• Ensure the full integration of women into the project to maximize their participation in and benefit from project activities and outcomes.
• Ensure that partnerships with processors and exporters are effectively implemented.
• Establish and execute a strategy to provide access to capital to participating farmers and processors.

• Degree in business-related studies or Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business Management or a related field required.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Minimum of five years experience in business development and management, program design and planning.
• Field and technical experience with farmer co-operatives and/or agribusiness development in region is preferred.
• Horticultural expertise, especially in regard to fruit production, value chains and markets is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal/people management skills and excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in English, French and Creole.
• Strong private sector experience and entrepreneurial skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

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Only applications in English will be considered.

2010-07-15