Chief of Party at Creative Associates International

Job Description:

Creative seeks for its proposal a Chief of Party for an upcoming USAID project in Haiti.

In line with post-earthquake strategies of the Government of Haiti and the U.S. Government, the objective of Production Plus is to increase agricultural incomes and exports in Haiti’s Northern Corridor. Two specific results will be achieved: 1) an increase in incomes for at least 40,000 rural households and 2) a doubling of export value for cocoa produced by supported farms. Production Plus will build the capacity of at least five Haitian organizations so that they are certified to receive USAID funding after two to three years.

Reporting & Supervision

The Chief of Party will report to the Director of Livelihoods Practice Area. S/he will supervise at least seven staff plus short-term technical staff, non-key long-term personnel, and subcontractors.

Job Qualifications:

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the Haiti Production Plus Program implemented in Haiti’s Northern Corridor.
• Supervises all aspects of technical and administrative project activities.
• Represents the project in-country.
• Coordinates program activities at the highest levels among a diverse group of local stakeholders and beneficiaries, government ministries and officials, and USAID personnel
• Supervises partnering organizations and sub-grantees.
• Ensures timely project implementation, monitoring of activities, and management of project staff and subsidiaries.
• Accountable for project financials.
• Reports to USAID and to Creative home office.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in International Development or related field
• 15 years of relevant experience in International Development
• Experience managing a project of similar size and breadth
• Experience with USAID project management or similar work for other donors
• Spoken and written fluency in English and French; working ability in Haitian Creole
• Demonstrated understanding of the Haitian context
• Proven record of achieving development impacts in a similar context
• Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national and local government, donors, community-based organizations, think tanks and universities, and the private sector
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to manage high-level relationships and motivate subordinates

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Previous experience working in Haiti