CRS/Haiti has been developing Integrated Watershed Management program in the south of Haiti in collaboration with Caritas partners, the Government of Haiti, and Community Based Organizations. The role of the Watershed Program Manager is to oversee program implementation and ensure high standards of management quality, administrative and financial transparency, and program and project performance. S/he will also coordinate efficient and effective teamwork within CRS/Haiti, with local implementing partners and the Government of Haiti. S/he ensures a technically sound approach that engages and builds capacities among local staff and partners to meet planned objectives, while also achieving high standards of program quality. The Program Manager will oversee projects in the sector of Watershed Management. .

Primary Responsibilities:

The Watershed Program Manager will be responsible for managing CRS/Haiti’s Watershed programming activities in several Departments of southern Haiti, ensuring the achievement of project objectives, coordination of interventions with Caritas and the government and non governmental actors. S/he will adhere to CRS and international standards in Integrated Watershed Management. S/he is expected to professionally represent CRS/Haiti and sustain the agency’s reputation for high quality programming.
S/he may serve as representative to donors and be responsible for quality and timely reporting. S/he coordinates technical and strategic planning, project design, implementation and monitoring.

Specific Responsibilities:

A. Management

1. Directly supervise several staff members, providing coaching, promoting professional development and conducting performance appraisals.
2. Ensures timely liquidation of project advances with partners, reviews monthly Budget Comparison reports to verify accuracy, timeless and appropriateness of expenditures.
3. Ensures timely and responsive reporting to donors and conformity with donor standards and technical perimeters.
4. Contribute to the development and the implementation of mechanisms and initiatives to strengthen staff’s and partner’s capacity in watershed management, administrative and financial management, and timely reporting.
5. Cooperates with the Internal Audit Department in the preparation of audit reviews, and in responding to audit findings pertaining to the program sector.

B. Strategic Planning

1. In coordination with Senior Management and Programming staff contributes to the design and execution of the Watershed Management Strategy for CRS/Haiti.
2. Works closely with and other unit managers toward program integration with Emergency Response and livelihood sectors.
3. Contributes to the Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) development process, participating in technical discussions for the development of specific programming in Natural Resources Management and Disaster Mitigation.
4. Prepares proposals to respond to new opportunities in the sectors of watershed management and/or value chain development programs.
5. Cultivates and maintains good relationships with donors and responds to donor needs for information and in-time reporting.

C. Project Implementation

1. Supervise daily project activities and project staff to ensure program consistency and direction, coordinated implementation of program plans, and collaboration among partners.
2. Provide technical and management support to program implemented through local Caritas offices and other partners, ensuring transparency, program accountability and quality, and the achievement of expected results.
3. Participate in the program analysis and reflections with staff and partners to evaluate program methodologies and performance; disseminate lesson learned.
4. Periodically monitors progress against project objectives and indicators, ensuring timely and appropriate data collection, and that the interventions are on track and meeting their objectives. Provide recommendations and/or support for corrective action as necessary.
5. Reviews and edits progress and financial reports prepared by staff and partners, ensuring quality, accuracy, timely liquidation of advances and judicious use of resources.
6. Submit timely and accurate reports to CRS and Donors, in accordance with reporting schedule.
7. Establishes and maintains relationships with potential donors and partners. Researches and identifies potential funding opportunities for the watershed management sector and develops proposals for external funding by public and private donor.
8. Manages project budgets to ensure projects are implanted within budget and on-time. Conducts reporting to donors that meet requirements stated in project agreements.

1. University degree in Natural Resources Management-related field
2. At least two years of project management experience in an international organization
3. Excellent organizational, team leadership, and communication skills
4. Excellent written and spoken French, English and Haitian Creole. Capacity to speak and write in Spanish is a plus
5. Sensitivity and respect for CRS’ Catholic identity and partnership principles
6. Ability and willingness to work and travel in remote and insecure areas
7. Ability and willingness to work beyond “regular” work hours when needed for project purposes
8. Technical experience in watershed management, value chain analysis and development, disaster response, and emergency mitigation.
9. Experience in financial management and attention to detail in presenting quantitative and qualitative information
10. Computer literate: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Database Management, Internet, and GIS.

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae with a cover letter, and copy of certificates in a sealed envelope with the mention of FS-WPM-0610, before June 30th, 2010

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