BHA Program Manager

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.S. and across the globe. We bring sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest problems – disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacement. The organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.

In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations, and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugees and other immigrant families. Today, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing, and transformation to the most vulnerable.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited, and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

The Program Manager will provide vision, leadership, and direction to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity of an upcoming USAID/BHA Project. He will provide overall strategic direction in the design, management, implementation, and overall quality assurance of the project. He will oversee a team of experts and support staff, prepare reports and annual operating plans, align project initiatives with in-country priorities, and ensure the program is compliant with USAID/BHA regulations. The position will be based in Haiti Port au Prince with frequent field travel to the program intervention area. The Program Manager will act as the primary point of contact with USAID/BHA Haiti with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating to the award contract. He/she is supposed to serve as a key liaison with USAID/BHA, government counterparts, and local partners.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure the programmatic and financial integrity of the Haiti Integrated Humanitarian Emergency Response (HIHER): Food Assistance, WASH, Agriculture, and Early Recovery and Market Systems (ERMS)
• Manage the project’s operational, financial, and administrative priorities; direct the planning and budgeting processes; design and oversee an annual project cycle in accordance with USAID/BHA’s annual planning cycles
  • Serve as technical lead in designing, implementing, and overseeing the aspects of the project
  • Ensure compliance with USAID/BHA operational policies and regulations and compliance with the project results and oversight of project activities to achieve the stated objectives
  • Ensure the development of a strong M&E system, and program monitoring tools and put in place efficient systems to ensure high-quality implementation.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with USAID, the Haitian Ministry of Agriculture, implementing partners, the UN organizations, private sector partners, and other key stakeholders in Haiti
  • Represent HIHER Program’s interests and present progress, achievements and lessons learned to key Haitian stakeholders including USAID and implementing partners in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations
  • Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, and synthesis of interventions
  • Develop strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and overall management of the program in line with USAID guidelines to achieve project objectives
  • Participate in relevant technical advisory, working groups with counterparts and partner institutions
  • Ensure day-to-day technical, schedule, and financial performance of the project in accordance with the scope of work and annual work plans
  • Collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
  • Oversee preparation and supervision of project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications
  • Give verbal or written presentations as requested by the client and/or USAID/BHA to varied audiences regarding the project’s progress
  • Lead the annual work planning process in close collaboration with USAID, the Project team, and project partners
  • Mentor, support, supervise, and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts to ensure rapid and sustainable results
  • Write and/or review technical components of materials and publications related to the integrated project and its development and oversee the preparation of periodic project reports to donors and other relevant stakeholders
  • Review all financial and logistical information periodically to ensure resources for project implementation are available and work with finance and project staff to develop and track project budgets and ensure the project is implemented in budget and on time
  • Work with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) staff to develop M&E frameworks and effectively track data and results and establish a culture of data for decision making
  • Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in, Rural Development Studies, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or relevant field is preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of professional work experience managing integrated agricultural & Economic Recovery development projects with demonstrated management experience in managing relevant and complex USAID and other donor-funded development programs, particularly in complex environments.
  • At least 7 years of demonstrated experience managing operational, project management, and administrative duties for U.S. Government-funded projects or similar internationally funded programs
  • Proven experience in managing complex Agriculture, Economic Development systems strengthening involving coordination with multiple program partners
  • Leadership skills in designing, implementing and monitoring and evaluation of donor-supported programs as well ability to manage programmatic and financial reporting requirements
  • Experience in hiring and supervising personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving program needs
  • Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID missions, host-country counterparts, and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, UN Bodies, the private sector, and other donors
  • In-depth knowledge of USAID projects, regulations, compliance, and reporting
  • Demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, organizational, team-building, and representational skills
  • Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure to perform
  • Fluency in English and French in reading/writing/speaking is required with excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical software
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required
  • Successful track record of leading USAID or other US Government-funded projects preferred
  • Demonstrated technical and management expertise in agricultural and/or Economic Development and resilience-strengthening projects, in Haiti, the Caribbean, or similar development contexts.
  • Proven leadership skills in building and managing programs, high-level relationships, and motivating diverse teams.
  • Proven ability to liaise with USAID and other donor clients, host country governments, and diverse sets of public and private sector stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across projects, be flexible, and creative, and successfully lead an intercultural team in complex development contexts.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in financial planning and management, human resources, procurement, and other management support areas/functions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity, and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
• Master’s degree or equivalent in, Rural Development Studies, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or relevant field is preferred
• Minimum 10 years of professional work experience managing integrated agricultural & Economic Recovery development projects with demonstrated management experience in managing relevant and complex USAID and other donor-funded development programs, particularly in complex environments.
• At least 7 years of demonstrated experience managing operational, project management, and administrative duties for U.S. Government-funded projects or similar internationally funded programs
• Proven experience in managing complex Agriculture, Economic Development systems strengthening involving coordination with multiple program partners

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations
• The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read application information.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General office setting
• Great lengths of time working on a computer, reading from a computer screen, entering information, standing at a copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in skype meetings may be required.
• Year-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending.
• Physical, emotional, and intellectual demands
• Equipment used: Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier.
• All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.

International Benefits

World Relief contributes to monthly premiums:
• Medical
• Dental

Additional Benefits:
• Paid Holidays
• Offer Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Maternity & Paternity Leave-Based on the country’s rules
• Paid Home Leave

World Relief pays 100% for eligible employees:
• Group Term Life (employee)
• Long Term – US Expats only
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•WR emergency evacuation insurance

World Relief – Retirement:
• 401K & Roth (US Expats Only)- WR matches up to 4%, then an additional quarter percent up to 10%
• 4% retirement plan match for all other employees

Travel Required

Yes. Up to 100% domestic and/or international travel required