The mission of the IHRC is to seek the coordinated, effective and efficient planning and implementation of priorities, plans and projects in support of Haiti’s recovery and development in the wake of the January, 12th 2010 earthquake.

Under the direction of the Board, the Executive Director is responsible for the management and strategy of the IHRC, for communication of IHRC’s goals, programs and progress, for the protection of IHRC’s financial assets, and in general for IHRC’s consistent achievement of its mission. The Executive Director is also responsible for ensuring compliance with Board directives and applicable statutory, regulatory and donor requirements.
The Executive Director will report to the co-Chairs of the IHRC. The Board of the IHRC is
composed of the IHRC’s two co-Chairs, and a representative sample of the Haitian and of
international donor communities.

The Executive Director will be a compelling, and strategic leader with a reputation for holding the highest ethical standards. She or he will have demonstrated the ability, in at least one previous role, to work effectively at the intersections of politics, public finance, economic development, and strategic management in a high-pressure and high-visibility context. She or he will be an informed leader with focus, determination, and flexibility, and with the demonstrated ability to convene and build coalitions for effective action and to encourage others to do the same.

The Executive Director will be an enabler and facilitator who will have the ability to work with a strong, engaged Board and a diverse set of domestic and international stakeholders. She or he will be committed to straightforward, fact-based, and transparent dealings, and will have
demonstrated dependability and successful follow-through and execution under challenging professional circumstances.

Successful candidates will have strong organizational, administrative, and financial management skills. The Executive Director will be comfortable in a hands-on role—doing as well as directing—and will be willing to do the essential tasks required to meet the goals of IHRC.

Strong written and oral communication skills in both French and English are critical to ensure effectiveness in presenting IHRC and its mission to its affiliates, various government agencies, and the public. The Executive Director will have experience working in senior positions at development institutions and/or leading international companies, and be equally adept at developing relationships with civil society, the private sector and human rights groups as with heads of state and foreign ministers engaged in the project of Haiti’s recovery.

The Executive Director should possess in-depth knowledge of the complex issues currently facing Haiti. He/she should have solid executive management experience and a clear track record of delivering challenging and substantial projects. He/she will have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience. The successful candidate may come from any sector (public,
non-profit/NGO or private) and may be of any nationality or background, though preference
will be given to candidates with hands-on experience working in a senior role in Haiti, as will be significant exposure to reconstruction and economic development challenges in other low-
income countries.
The successful candidate should also have specific knowledge of the donors. Leadership experience in highly efficient and structured organizations, such as the military, is an advantage. He/she will be fluent in French and English, with a strong preference for Creole.

The successful candidate will have experience that demonstrates the ability to facilitate, de-
bottleneck, approve, evaluate and monitor complex projects, and also to manage complex
stakeholder environments towards effective, collaborative action. Proven success in general
management, financial management, and strategic planning is required.

A university degree in government, business, financial management, political science or related areas is required.

This unique position will require long hours, frequent evening and weekend availability, and the ability to maintain focus and composure in a fast-paced, demanding, and challenging
working environment. The successful candidate should be willing to commit to an 18 month contract, which may be extended for a further 18 months in the event that the IHRC’s mandate is extended.

The Executive Director will be expected to live in Haiti and must be able to travel from Haiti to attend donor meetings, conferences, and other events as required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. He/she must commit to maintaining a consistent and public presence in Haiti during her or his tenure in the position.

Appropriate compensation plus benefit package will be offered.

Motivation Letter and resume

2011-05-13