*This position is contingent on the receipt of donor funding.

About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:
As Deputy Chief of Party – Watershed & Landscape Management you will work as part of a large project team, providing technical oversight and leadership of the Watershed, Landscape and Natural Resource Management activities of the Resilient Landscapes South project (Projet Paysages Résilients - PPR). This project will be funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for implementation in southern Haiti. Your management and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming. As a senior leader you will work closely with the CoP to proactively manage security and mitigate security and operational risks.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the technical components of the watershed, landscape and natural resource management activities of the Resilient Landscapes South project.
• Serve as a technical point of contact to USAID, as well as to public, private and non-government stakeholders, when requested by the CoP.
• Support the CoP to manage the NRM and watershed technical aspects of the project, to meet the donor’s expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget management.
• Support the CoP to ensure coordination between key project staff and CRS/Haiti’s operations departments.
• Ensure CRS program quality standards are adhered to, including CRS’ Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of staffing plans and participate in the recruitment process of project staff.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise project staff under the DCoP’s supervision, including managing team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports.
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and recommend trainings and technical assistance.
• Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans.
• Promote, uphold and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Help ensure compliance with USAID requirements, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration and reporting to USAID.
• Maintain relationships with key staff of consortium partner organizations in regard to the DCoP’s area of responsibility.

Basic Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a relevant technical area, such as Natural Resource Management, Watershed Management, Agroforestry, or Landscape Management.
• 5 years’ relevant management and technical experience.
• 3 years’ experience managing large portfolios of donor funds. Knowledge and experience in budget management.

Required Languages – Professional working proficiency of French and English. Conversational Haitian Creole strongly preferred.

Travel – Position is based in Southern Haiti, with the expectation of 40% travel in-country.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Strong relationship management abilities, including the ability to relate to people at all levels, internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications
• Recognized technical experience and qualifications in Natural Resource Management, Watershed Management, Agroforestry, and Landscape Management.
• Demonstrated experience of successful project management, including management of complex, multi-year projects.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a promoting a safe learning environment.
• Experience working with community-based organizations, local government engagements, and the private sector, as well as experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships preferred.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities : Technical program staff to be determined

Key Working Relationships:
Internal: CoP – Resilient Landscapes, DCoP Community & Stakeholder Engagement, Head of Programs, Head of Operations, Country Representative
External: USAID/Washington, USAID/Haiti, partner organizations, Haiti Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Les dossiers de candidature doivent contenir une lettre de motivation, un CV détaillé et des copies de diplômes.

2023-04-30