Build Change (www.buildchange.org) is an award-winning, international non-profit social enterprise that specializes in post-earthquake reconstruction. Build Change has extensive experience working in Banda Aceh and Sumatra, Indonesia and Sichuan, China. In Haiti, Build Change provides hands-on technical assistance and training directly to homeowners and builders during the rebuilding process to enable them to build safe homes that will withstand any future earthquake.

• Provide a full range of logistical, administrative, and community mobilizing support to the construction training teams providing training courses in greater Port au Prince.
• Liaise directly with the Construction Team Leaders and Construction Trainers in carrying out training support activities.
• Liaise with the finance and logistics to ensure the timely procurement of training materials and equipment so that training courses are implemented on schedule.
• Coordinate with the technical teams to determine the planning and scheduling of training courses in the Build Change calendar.
• Coordinate the community mobilization and identification of participants (homeowners and builders) in the training programs.
• Assist program management in outreach efforts to local and international organizations to identify and secure new working partnerships and projects in Haiti.
• Ensure that project implementation proceeds with the full support of municipal authorities, partner agencies, government departments and community residents.
• Maintain partner organizations/actors updated with the progress of training courses and address any issues that may arise.
• Supervise the Program Assistant in carrying out data collection/ management, preparation of reports and other project support activities. Mentor the Program Assistant to foster the development of their skills for professional and personal development.
• Represent Build change at meetings and events with international agencies, government agencies and community groups.
• Ensure that the project is implemented in an ethical, consultative, participatory manner with all participants.

• University degree. Preference for graduates in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business, or Planning.
• At least 3 years experience in program implementation.
• Fluency in French and Creole. English language is a plus.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise reports.
• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to make clear public presentations.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete tasks on a deadline.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Proficiency with internet and Microsoft Office.
• An understanding of humanitarian principles and development ethics.

Submit a cover letter and resume in English via email to: buildchangejobs@gmail.com with “Activity Coordinator” in the subject line.

2010-12-16