National Project Director - Haiti

Desjardins Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a project manager to oversee activities in Haiti. This role involves coordinating a team, managing financial aspects, and ensuring project implementation aligns with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management and a strong understanding of international development challenges, especially regarding support for women entrepreneurs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project coordination and team management.
• Experience in the international development sector or financial industry in Haiti.
• Ability to communicate in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Manage project activities and team coordination in Haiti.
• Support financial management and ensure project goals are met.
• Develop strategies and maintain relationships with institutional partners.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Team engagement

Education

Undergraduate degree in business administration or related field

Graduate degree (asset)

Job description

Reporting to the program lead at the head office (Quebec), you play a key role in managing the activities and interventions undertaken in Haiti as well as managing the human resources, administrative and financial aspects of the on-the-ground portion of the project.

The proposed challenge

• Carry out and coordinate the necessary steps and activities to get the project up and running (logistical, administrative, financial and operational aspects).

• Recruit, guide and mobilize the members of the project team and ensure there is synergy between their activities.

• Ensure results are achieved and activities are completed as defined in the implementation and work plans.

• Implement performance metrics and ensure they are kept up-to-date so the project’s results and targets can be systematically and objectively monitored.

• Support financial management and budget follow-up of the project.

• Support the program lead with developing strategies, annual work plans and interventions to ensure results are met and risks are monitored.

• Help identify, plan and fulfill technical services provided by Canadian advisors and national consultants.

• Actively participate in efforts to identify and develop business opportunities in Haiti.

• Help prepare project status reports.

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with institutional partners and various stakeholders.

Contract position | 24 months with possibility of prolongation

Starting date: Upon signature of the contribution agreement with Global affairs Canada | April 2022

Location: Haiti | port-au-Prince and other areas to be determined

Do you fit this description?

• You hold an undergraduate degree in business administration, project management or other related field. Your graduate degree is an asset.

• You live in and are legally authorized to work in Haiti.

• You have at least 8 years of experience in coordinating projects and managing a multidisciplinary team. Experience in the international development sector and/or financial industry in Haiti is a must.

• Your understanding of the challenges related to developing and deploying support services for women entrepreneurs and integrating cross-cutting issues is a strong asset.

• You are an excellent communicator, and possess outstanding interpersonal skills and an exceptional ability to influence and negotiate.

• You have a reputation for knowing how to manage deliverables, engage your teams, meet deadlines and think strategically.

• You are comfortable working with ambiguity and in a variety of cultural and organizational environments.

• You can write and communicate in English and French.

Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Unposting Date