Caritas Czech Republic is the Czech largest non-governmental organization operating in the area of health, education and social care. Since 1999, CCR has been engaged in foreign humanitarian and development aid; it also has become a member of Caritas Internationalis network. Caritas Internationalis is an organization which is recognized and acknowledged not only within the framework of the United Nations but also of the European Commission.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the project development and smooth implementation of the restoration of community livelihoods (Community Development) and re-establishment of Small and Medium Scale Enterprise (SME) sector, micro-credit, to strengthen local capacity to engage in rehabilitation efforts and improve household economic security.

• Bachelors’ degree or 3-5 years work experience in the field of agriculture, community development, and/or micro credits
• At least 3 years of working experience with international NGO sector in Haiti
• Knowledge of DRR advantage
• Proven management experience, organizational and planning skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – ability to coordinate activities with local NGOs, officials and other program stakeholders
• Good computer skills (Internet, MS Office – Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Fluent in French, Creole and good knowledge of English
• Valid driving license
• Agreement and compliance with Caritas values, and mission security rules and procedures
• Availability for 7 months initially (with possibility of long term contract)

1. Ensure Development & Implementation of projects

1.1. Prepare and update work plans, and submit these to the Superior for approval and ensure implementation is consistent with provisions of the project document
1.2. Coordination and monitoring of field activities including technical assistance and grants disbursement to SMEs and livelihoods initiatives
1.3. Provide technical input into the development of grants projects and sub-contracting guidelines and procedures
1.4. Assess credit needs of SMEs and identify suitable credit providers including micro-finance institutions and develop micro-credit strategies as necessary
1.5. Liaising, consulting and networking with relevant national and regional partners and stakeholders
1.6. Ensure that all agreements with designated project implementing partners are prepared, negotiated and signed
1.7. Act as a principal representative of the project during meetings with external partners
1.8. Ensure timely mobilization and deployment of project personnel, subcontracts, training and equipment inputs
1.9. Assist Project Manager in guiding the implementation of projects and follow-up methods
1.10. Ensure the follow up of Terms of Reference for consultants and contractors in cooperation with CCRs implementation team
1.11. Elaborate and execute of an effective Information Transfer and copying Mechanism to Mission office
1.12. Assist in designing and carrying out assessments of Small and Medium Scale Enterprise and local livelihoods
1.13. Assist in designing strategies and models for the re-establishment of local livelihoods and grass-roots/family-based businesses to promote local economic recovery and normalize people’s lives through
1.14. Assist in designing, creating and implementing participatory processes mapping critical examples of the existing and pre-existing viable economic livelihood opportunities - conduct research and review of feasibility and viability of these opportunities (e.g. condition of existing assets, current competitive advantages, resources needed to re-establish previously viable economic activities, and new opportunities)
1.15. Maintain effective communication and working relationships with all relevant stakeholders
1.16. Contribute to strategic program planning and monitoring.
1.17. Promoting actively the Caritas principles and the project components in all relevant media if necessary
1.18. Assist the project with the development of the agenda for meetings, prepares all technical background documentation in consultation with other partners
1.19. Support to organize field trips, visits, meetings and special workshops with Caritas Partner organisations and international guests for donors or media, according to prior briefing by the Superior, including the necessary preparatory communication work with the participants
1.20. Any other tasks requested by the Superior

2. Administrative work

2.1. Drafting and archiving office correspondence and documents, maintaining records and files
2.2. Reporting preparation and logistical planning of various events as meetings, trainings, workshops, etc.
2.3. Prepare schedules and monitoring reports, reviews and evaluation reports weekly/monthly planning & regular reports on ongoing project activities
2.4. Any other written outputs requested by the Superior
2.5. Computer work using Computer applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
2.6. Correspondence and minutes in French and English

- good English skills
- regular field visits to Gonaives, Gros Morne and Leogane

CV, application letter, sample of documents (academic or professional) elaborated in English/French and a minimum of three references

Jitka Horáková [jitka.horakova@charita.cz]
copy to roland.huerlimann@caritas.cz

2011-01-16