Country Representative, Haiti

We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated professional to lead the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) interventions in Haiti, and manage the operations of the Haiti Office.  

THE DEPARTMENT 

The Projects Department provides technical and programmatic direction to project management in Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs). It oversees the identification, appraisal, and supervision of all capital and TA projects and sector loans in the Bank’s portfolio. In addition, the Department is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the status of the Bank’s loan portfolio; for the preparation of sector analyses and policy papers, as well as delivery of capacity development training in Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) in the areas of project development, project management and macroeconomic management; and for provision of assistance to micro- and small-scale enterprises. 

THE HAITI OFFICE 

The Haiti Country Office (HCO) was established to deepen CDB’s efforts to contribute to meaningfully transform and sustain the Haitian economy, and also to seek to assist with Haiti’s further integration into the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). With the field presence, aid is better adapted to the local situation and its effectiveness improved. Local representation provides an improved opportunity of identifying and designing projects, building/strengthening of partnerships, and giving legitimacy to policy dialogue activities. HCO has enabled improved design/implementation of projects and the development of closer contacts with the Government of Haiti (GOH), donors and other in-country stakeholders. 

KEY ROLE 

The Country Representative, Haiti (CRH), reporting to the Director, Projects, acts as CDB’s official representative in Haiti and provides the primary operational interface between CDB and Haiti on the ground, to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of CDB’s operations in Haiti. The CR advises and guides the design and execution of programs focusing on poverty reduction, natural disaster recovery and the strengthening of public institutions. Given the current challenges faced by Haiti, the CRH plays a vital role within the international community highlighting the needs of Haiti and marshalling support and resources. 

The responsibilities of the CRH include:

·       Championing the vison, mission and strategy of the Office and ensuring achievement of its objectives.

·       Identifying business development and client engagement opportunities and leading program planning and execution of the strategy for Haiti.

·       Building the Bank’s reputation and visibility of its mission and collaborative relationships across the domestic and international communities to promote program coordination and delivery.

·       Establishing, monitoring and reporting on strategic initiatives, in alignment with the Bank’s results framework, to appropriately capture the impact and efficiency of country programming.

·       Remaining vigilant regarding national and regional issues that may impact the country program and partners.

·       Leading a team including the setting of objectives, managing performance, and supporting professional development. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

The successful candidate must have:

·       An advanced degree in any of the social science disciplines, natural sciences, engineering, business or other relevant disciplines.

·       Senior level experience in national, regional or international organisations.

·       Experience in managing country programs focusing on poverty reduction, development aid, and related initiatives.

·       A proven track record of project cycle management and of facilitating timely delivery of lending and technical assistance operations or equivalent activities in a development finance institution.

·       Knowledge of the socio-economic challenges faced in Haiti.

COMPETENCIES 

Function Specific Competencies 

The CRH should be able to:

·       Engage effectively to develop and deepen partnerships with external stakeholders, including government officials, multilateral, and bilateral donors, media and other stakeholders.

·       Manage budgets and administrative systems for operating an office.

·       Lead and substantially contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around the work of the Bank and its operations in Haiti.

·       Communicate effectively in French and English.

·       Understand and respond to the challenges of working in a fragile state.