Reconstruction Coordinator

CR357

Our Client is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor.

The overall goal of the programme is to provide emergency support to families affected by the earthquake in Haiti. The objectives of the programme are to increase access to water and sanitation facilities, to provide safe shelter and non-food items for displaced families and to increase the purchasing power of the affected population through Cash-for-work activities.

General Description of the Role:

The Reconstruction Coordinator is responsible for guiding the strategy and overall delivery of the engineering programs in Haiti. Heading a team of 8 internationals and up to 50 national staff, the Reconstruction Coordinator is responsible for strategic planning, financial management, and the quality and timely delivery of a $12 million project which spans Shelter, WASH and Cash for Work.

1. Lead the strategic planning and development of the overall programme
2. Manage and support a large international and local engineering team on a day-to-day basis.
3. Coordinate the development and implementation of plans, budgets and schedules of each stream of the project team – Shelter, WASH, Community and Cash for Work.
4. Manage project finances, monitor and analyse spend and projections on a monthly basis.
5. Guide and coach managers as they design, review and document objectives, approaches, programme activities, selection criteria and community participation.
6. Ensure that beneficiary needs and priorities remain primary focus in the development and implementation of a large and complex project providing shelter to 12,000 people
7. Ensure the impact of the program is effectively monitored, assessed and reported to guarantee continuous improvement on program deliverables
8. Develop the capacity of the team through ongoing coaching and regular performance reviews; ensuring professional development systems are implemented throughout the programme team.
9. Act as focal point for all donor visits, meetings and in-country collaboration
11. Build relationships with other organisations, in particular those operational in our sectoral and geographical areas.
10. Document and provide analyses and reports as required
12. Carry out other tasks as requested by and agreed with the ACD programmes and/or Country Director.

25,000 - 35,000 Euros per annum depending on experience

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

The role demands outstanding people and project managerial skills, a creative approach to problem solving and a resourceful and adaptable mindset.
• Third Level qualification in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction Studies.
• Minimum four years experience of managing infrastructure and construction projects with NGOs in emergency contexts.
• Project management experience and experience in managing teams.
• Experience with multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teams and programmes.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent French desirable
• Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian ethics.

To apply, please send in an updated CV and covering letter to: applications@skillsforcauses.com

Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis