Director of Programmes

CR352

Our Client is an international, child-centred development organisation without religious, political or government affiliation

The Program Director leads the organisation in Haiti’s overall Program, including the response to the Haiti earthquake of January 2010. He/she is the line manager for the Senior Program Managers and Senior Advisors for programs and interventions for children, young people and communities. He/she ensures that all aspects of the Program are designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated in line with the organisation's rights based Child Centered Community Development approach, approved Country strategy and with best practices in the various sectors. He/she is a member of the Country Management Team.

•        On-going analysis of the situation of communities, especially children, young people and women in Haiti, especially in the organisation's main operational areas.

•        Planning and monitoring Program activities, and ensuring evaluation

•        Line management, supervision and mentoring of Senior Program Managers and Advisors.

•        Overall supervision of relationships with partners

•        Oversight of Program budgets and expenditures

•        Preparing modifications, adjustments and innovations in overall programming in response to evolving needs and opportunities

•        Liaison, negotiation and building of alliances and partnerships with governmental bodies, other agencies and civil society organizations

•        Ensuring preparation of periodic and progress reports on a timely basis for Plan itself, for Haitian authorities and for coordinating bodies

•        Ensuring integration of all the organisation in Haiti’s programs.

•        Ensuring development of the skills and experience of Program staff and of key partner staff, including in financial and administrative procedures

•        Ensuring close cooperation between Program staff and colleagues from Grants and Finance for development of grants proposals, production of grants reports and compliance with grant agreement and contract requirements.

•        Ensuring close cooperation between Program and Operations staff, especially with community development staff at PU level.

•        Ensuring close cooperation between Program and Communications and Advocacy colleagues

$75,000 - $80.000 plus generous benefits

Haiti

Leadership
•        Ensures team members understand the program strategy and their roles within it
•        Consults widely and promotes active involvement of relevant stakeholders
•        Effectively manages change and advises others on the implications of change
•        Challenges poor performance and inappropriate behaviour

Strategic Thinking
•        Places the Program strategy in the context of the organisation's overall strategy
•        Contributes effectively on issues outside own area of expertise

Interpersonal Sensitivity
•        Handles difficult cases in a calm, firm and fair manner
•        Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the traditions and practices of other cultures

Communications and Influencing
        Communicates in a clear, articulate way in both speech and writing, in English and French and/or Creole
        Presents clear, coherent arguments backed up by facts and relevant information
        Listens to others and takes their views into account
        Demonstrate strong representational and advocacy skills.

Coaching and mentoring
        Delegates effectively
        Identifies high potential staff and provides opportunities for them to develop
        Spends time coaching, reviewing performance and agreeing clear goals
        Provides technical advice and coaching to colleagues in other units/departments/thematic areas

Problem Solving and Analysis
        Copes effectively with ambiguity and/or new situations
        Uses wide range of sources of data to inform decision making
        Makes decisions at a speed appropriate to the issue

Technical Skills and Knowledge
        Keeps up to date with development trends and national policies
        Ensures Senior Managers and Advisors keep up to date with and apply current professional global and national ‘best practices’

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

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