Country: Haiti
Closing date: 25 Sep 2019
The European Commission’s Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) is in charge of the European solidarity with people in need all around the world and aims to better coordination and disaster response inside and outside Europe. DG ECHO is based on the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. Every decision ECHO takes must be in accordance with these four principles which are at the heart of the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid.
ECHO Country Office (CO) for Haiti and based in Port-au-Prince, is looking for a
Programme Officer.
Minimum requirements:
Education: A relevant second level university degree or equivalent professional experience
Knowledge and Experience:
Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience at national or international level in managing programmes/ project operations, including at least 2 years of experience with an NGO, donor or national/ international organisation, and preferably with experience in DRR and Food Security could be an asset.
Good understanding of Humanitarian Aid principles, policies and Standards
Good knowledge of international NGOs, UN Aid agencies and Red Cross Movement
Good knowledge of the EU humanitarian aid system
Excellent drafting skills
Excellent command of Office Software package (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet explorer, Outlook)
Information Management skills will be an asset.
Languages: Excellent command of English and French (oral and written). Creole will be a strong asset.
Job description: The incumbent serves as Programme Officer in ECHO Country Office based in Port-au-Prince and carries out activities to contribute to the delivery of an effective humanitarian response in Haiti.
The job holder conducts assessments; develop strategies and represents ECHO when appropriate. The programme officer may be asked to run an office and supervise staff in the absence of a TA or, when in a CO be in charge of local overview tasks.
S/he prepares reports on the humanitarian situation in Haiti including any political, economic and security events relevant to the analysis of the humanitarian situation in the country/region.
Additional information:
This position is open to nationals and other residents of Haiti with valid work and residence permits.
DG ECHO applies a policy of equal opportunities. Our recruitment policy is based on respect for diversity, maintaining the gender balance, as well as the balance between professional and private life, and support for training and developments opportunities.
As a reference, the base salary offered to a person with 5-year experience (the minimum required for the post) is HTG 208.340.00 and it could be higher based on the years of relevant professional work experience supported by a work certificate from previous employers.
Furthermore the base salary, the employee will receive disability/retirement allowance, a 13th salary, as well as medical coverage.
Applicants must be aware that the first contract will be for one year, with the option to be renewed for the same period. Contracts will be ruled under the Haitian labour legislation.
How to apply:
This position is open to nationals and other residents of Haiti with valid work and residence permits.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and their Curriculum Vitae in English (Europass CV Template only which can be found at http://www.europass.cedefop.europa.eu) as well as all the related documentation (diplomas, working attestations) to the e-mail address:
ECHO-Administration.Managua@echofield.eu with the subject "**ECHO-VACANCY Programme Officer PAP**". Applications must be received no later than September 25th, 2019.
Immediate Availability is Required
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any kind of influence in the qualification of the request will disqualify the candidate