INTERNATIONAL NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION IS SEEKING

ONE (1) DEPUTY FIELD DIRECTOR -- DIR-DFD-0610
PERMANENT POSITION
BASED IN PORT-AU-PRINCE

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Deputy Field Manager for Port-au-Prince has responsibility for overseeing program quality and implementation in the Organization’s Port-au-Prince Sub-Office. She/he ensures that programs in the field site are carried out effectively and timely; ensures effective coordination between sectors and with sectoral leadership in the Port-au-Prince Country Office; and fills in for the Field Director when she/he is away from post.


SPECIFICS TASKS :
• Oversees SC’s program implementation in Port-au-Prince according to plan and budget, with an immediate focus on supporting communities in leaving camps and transitioning to long-term development programs.
• Supervises Sectoral Program Managers based in Port-au-Prince, providing programmatic and managerial guidance and support, and ensuring effective communication and coordination between programs, including ensuring Sectoral integration where appropriate.
• Ensures effective coherence of program team by holding regular meetings and implementing regular training, support and evaluation of staff.
• Grant and Donor Management – Ensures that donor reports and proposals are completed in a timely manner, and that donor and other field visits are facilitated appropriately from a program perspective.
• Maintains effective linkages between field and country office Sectoral Offices, and with local implementing technical partners.
• Strengthen and develop relationships with relevant local and national authorities and other partners and work to ensure SC accountability to local communities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelors Degree in a related field and at least 3-5 years comparable related experience.
2. Min. 5 years progressive non-profit work experience with int’l humanitarian assistance programs.
3. Min. 3 yrs. overseas work experience in the same / similar role with SC or another reputable International NGO.
4. Excellent communication skills (both oral and verbal).
5. Able to live and work in a challenging environment.
6. Fluent in French or Haitian Creole strongly preferred.
7. Supervisory experience.
8. Highly organized.

The Organization is free of discriminatory policies and encourages female candidates.

Interested parties will please send their complete information (C.V. diplomas, certificates, cover letter and letters of reference) before July 16, 2010 as follows:

Only the selected candidates will be contacted.

2010-07-16