Haiti: Program Coordinator (International Post)

Organization: IsraAID
Country: Haiti
Closing date: 10 Nov 2014

IsraAID Program Coordinator (International Post)

Contract term: One year (possible 2 years)

Starting date:December 2014

Place: Port-au-Prince, Haiti

IsraAID is looking for an international program coordinator to manage the organization’s projects in Port-au-Prince.

This position is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on experience in non-profit program coordination and management and lead innovative grass-roots activities in the field. The ideal candidate will combine experience in administration and coordination of humanitarian aid programs and thematic experience in the area of gender based violence (GBV).

About the program:

IsraAID's program in Haiti started in 2010. IsraAID arrived in Haiti 4 days after the devastating January 2010 earthquake, and initial efforts focused on relief and emergency aid. Since then, IsraAID's goal has been to facilitate and empower local communities and organizations. The current projects include a psycho-social training program for local organizations who work with survivors of GBV (Gender Based Violence).

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinating the implementation of IsraAID/Tevel’s Haiti projects, mainly: psycho-social training project in Port-au-Prince.
2. Maintaining regular contact with the partner organizations in Haiti as well as the psycho-social professional coordinator in Israel, ability to develop new partnerships and conduct needs assessments.
3. Mentor and accompany partner organizations in their local service provision and organizational efficiency.
4. Maintain regular communication with the head office in Israel, as well as existing and potential donors.
5. Manage the logistics, finances, and general administration of the program, including but not limited to: building work plans, organizing workshops, accompanying IsraAID’s trainers in the field, book-keeping, reporting, documentation, organizing workshops and attending high-level meetings.

Requirements:

1. Experience in project management/program coordination for development and humanitarian agencies.
2. Must have project experience relating to Gender-Based Violence and/or gender.
3. Experience in grant writing/ book keeping/administration.
4. Must be able to work independently, must be a flexible and resourceful individual.
5. Computer literate, advanced knowledge of excel.
6. Native English speaker, French is a significant advantage.
7. One-year commitment.

Conditions:

1. Relocation to Haiti, and living in Port-au-Prince; non-family duty post.
2. IsraAID/Tevel will cover all living expenses including: flights (every 3 months), accommodation, transportation and food in Haiti.
3. The position is a paid one for a period of 1 year, with the first 3 months as a trial.

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to info@israaid.org

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

How to apply:

To apply to this position, or for more information, please contact info@israaid.org