The Program Manager directly oversees the strategic approach development, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of the program. S/he ensures the appropriate coordination and integration of activities across programs, as well as an integrated multisectoral approach to development interventions, including promoting gender equity. S/he coordinates outside evaluations, technical and strategic planning, project design, and implementation. S/he is directly responsible for the effective implementation in concert with partners who will be co-implementing various sub projects within the overall program portfolio. S/he will adhere to CRS, Government of Haiti and international standards in value chains enhancement. S/he is expected to professionally represent CRS/Haiti and sustain the agency’s reputation for high quality programming.
S/he may serve as representative to donors and be responsible for quality and timely reporting. S/he coordinates technical and strategic planning, project design, implementation and monitoring.

A. Management

1. Directly supervise two staff members, providing coaching, promoting professional development and conducting performance appraisals.
2. Ensures timely liquidation of project advances with partners, reviews monthly Budget Comparison Reports to verify accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of expenditures in coordination with the CRS finance department.
3. Ensures timely and responsive reporting to donors and conformity with donor standards and technical parameters.
4. Contribute to the development and the implementation of initiatives to strengthen staff’s and partner’s capacity in agro-enterprise, administrative and financial management, and timely reporting.
5. Cooperates with the Internal Audit Department in the preparation of audit reviews, and in responding to audit findings pertaining to the program sector.
B. Strategic Planning

1. In coordination with Senior Management and Programming staff contributes to the design and execution of the Livelihood Strategy for CRS/Haiti.
2. Works closely with and other unit managers toward program integration with Emergency Response, Health, Education and Livelihood sectors.
3. Contributes to the value chain program development process, participating in technical discussions for the development of specific programming in the area of production, post harvest technology, and marketing.
4. Contributes to proposals to respond to new opportunities in the coffee and mango value chains
C. Project Implementation

1. Supervise daily project activities and project staff to ensure program consistency and direction, coordinated implementation of program plans, and collaboration among partners.
2. Provide technical and management support to program components implemented through partners, ensuring transparency, program accountability and quality, and the achievement of expected results.
3. Participate in the program analysis and reflections with staff and partners to evaluate program methodologies and performance; disseminate lessons learned.
4. Periodically monitors progress against project objectives and indicators, ensuring timely and appropriate data collection, and that the interventions are on track and meeting their objectives. Provide recommendations and/or support for corrective action as necessary.
5. Reviews and edits progress and financial reports prepared by staff and partners, ensuring quality, accuracy, timely liquidation of advances and appropriate use of resources.
6. Manages project budgets to ensure projects are implemented within budget and on-time.

1. University degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agribusiness, or related field
2. At least four years of project management experience in an international organization
3. Excellent organizational, team leadership, and communication skills
4. Excellent written and spoken French, English and Haitian Creole. Speaking and writing skills Spanish is a plus.
5. Sensitivity and respect for CRS’ Catholic identity and partnership principles
6. Ability and willingness to work and travel in remote areas
7. Ability and willingness to work beyond “regular” work hours when needed for project purposes
8. Technical experience in value chain analysis, tree propagation, integrated pest management, soil and water conservation.
9. Experience in financial management and attention to detail in presenting quantitative and qualitative information
10. Computer literate: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Database Management, Internet, Google Earth, Google Mapping, Easy Acreage, and GIS tools.

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae with a cover letter, and copy of certificates with the mention of FSEM-PMCM-0411

2011-05-04