WORK CONTEXT/ BACKGROUND: In response to the impact of a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Haiti, GOAL, AVSI, and CESVI will implement a multi-sector response addressing the inflation-and violence-driven economic crisis, improving WASH practices and environmental sanitation conditions to control cholera spikes; and providing protection services to those affected by the recent upsurge in gang-related violence, as well as those at high-risk. CESVI will bring its small-business promotion expertise to bear in the Livelihoods Restoration component.
The project will prioritize existing small neighborhood enterprise owners with grant assistance to recapitalize their businesses, as well as slightly larger enterprises that have been similarly starved of working capital, the project will promote establishment of Village Savings and Loan Associations to generate micro-flows of capital in the most vulnerable neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince.

CESVI Haiti started its humanitarian operations in Haiti in 2009, programming is focused on food security, livelihood and economic empowerment, social protection, disaster risk reduction and emergency response. CESVI Haiti works in over 4 departments across the country. Community resilience is promoted throughout all programming. CESVI works in partnership with community partners; government partners and NGO partners.

SCOPE OF POSITION
The PE will provide technical support for the implementation of project activities mainly the Cash for Work (CFW) component. The PE will be responsible for the design of the CFW component along with other consortium partners. The PE will design and conduct a comprehensive site survey of designated implementation area of particular concern are the unhealthy conditions around market installations and low-lying areas of the neighborhoods where garbage tends to collect during the rainy season. The PE will work with community leaders and local residents to identify activities whose completion will contribute to breaking possible cholera transmission chains. More specifically, the LC’s responsibilities include:
• The planning and management of all CFW activities and promotion of healthy behaviors. Ensure the quality of implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of all CFW activities.
• Provide technical support, guidance and training for stakeholders and ensure compliance with procedures and sector specific guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
o Ensure that project activities are implemented on time and according to the approved project documentation
o Definition and implementation of project activities
o Conduct community vulnerability assessment in target communities to define gaps and to plan accordingly.
o Lead the identification and selection of project impact areas jointly with communities elders and local leaders/authority using agreed set of criteria.
o Conduct project monitoring according to expected outputs and outcomes, facilitate quality control to ensure that services provided meet the required standards.
o Support the development of technical training materials, project monitoring tools and written guidance as required.
o Drafting of technical reports and submission of documentation to the donor (through the HQ) ensuring the achievement of the expected results foreseen in the project document for the related period
o Contribute to efficient management of the office, project materials and equipment
o Facilitate data collection from savings groups and handle the information management to the monitoring officer and Project Manager.
o Liase with all project staff and supporting them in their tasks whenever possible

o Implementation of Code of Conduct

o Ensure compliance with Cesvi HR Policy and Code of Conduct within his/her area of responsibility;

o Implementation of Safeguarding policies –Adult at risk/Child Safeguarding/PSEA
o Ensuring compliance with Cesvi Safeguarding Policies and full implementation of Safeguarding measures within his/her area of responsibility throughout the projects activities;
o Local mapping on legal, social welfare and safeguarding/child protection arrangements and local pathways for referral;
o Preliminary assessment of potential safeguarding risks and periodical review;
o Development of project complaints and feedback mechanisms (PCFM) in accordance with Cesvi PCFM Guidelines
o Development of adequate tool for communicating with children/adults at risk and communities on safeguarding risks and safeguarding concerns reporting mechanisms
o Organization of adequate capacity building, training, mentoring and advice to project staff, partners, volunteers and other associates
o Local staff behavior appraisal with relation to ethical and relevant standards
- Security Management
o Guaranteeing the respect of Cesvi Security Plan and other rules and regulations on security, in close collaboration with the Security Manager/Security Advisor
o Participating actively in security coordination mechanisms present in the Country
o Guaranteeing the safekeeping of original project documents and always ready to be transported, in case a quick re-location/evacuation is ordered.

REPORTING LINE
The Project Engineer (PE) reports to the Project Manager.
The PE works in collaboration with the ERMS Specialist, the Livelihood Coordinators, Community Mobilizers and is a member of the CESVI Haiti Country office team.

o Development of Cesvi presence in the country
o Participation in sectorial clusters, sharing periodical update with HoM
o Support in analysis and needs assessments for new projects
o Contribute to Cesvi's strategy on the field

FOR THE INTERESTED CANDIDATES, PLEASE SEND A TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

ONly pre-selected candidates will be contacted for the rest of the process

SAFEGUARDING
CESVI has a zero tolerance approach to any harm or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult by any of its employees, relatives or partners.

CESVI's commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process, which includes meticulous verification of the applicant's work experience and submission of a certificate of good character, to ensure the protection of children and vulnerable people and to prevent abuse. Backup checks are part of the performance of the selection process.

2023-05-22