Job Summary: 

You will provide technical advice, leadership, guidance, and support on Private Sector Engagement and partnership for the Haiti RFSA team in line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. You will be the focal point for strategic collaboration with private sector actors to create sustainable outcomes utilizing USAID commodities as a critical component of the RFSA design. As such, the PSE Lead plays a critical role in the management of receipt, utilization, and monitoring of the USAID commodities. The PSE Lead will contribute to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) efforts for related project components, including defining targets, analyzing and monitoring data, and contributing to the PSE Learning Agenda. Your technical knowledge, advice and guidance will contribute to the efficacy, adaptation and innovation of the RFSA Private Sector Engagement programming.

NOTE: This is can be onsite or possible as a remote position with regular travel to Haiti; CRS will only consider candidates who are based in countries where we have existing offices. CRS does not sponsor visas for remote employees.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure PSE components are integrated into updated strategy, approaches, budget, and Theory of Change following activity refinement and co-creation discussions;
• Manage private sector relationships across project sectors, including negotiations for commodity collaborations, private sector contributions and facilitating RFSA support;
• Oversee the effective co-creation, startup, and implementation of PSE-related activities across sectors;
• Coordinate with the operation team to ensure effective and timely management of Title II commodities from the call forward to the transfer to the private sector partners
• Ensure private sector partners receiving Title II commodities are in compliance with USAID reporting and management policies
• Coordinate with private sector partners to inform the design of voucher programs and program activities;
• Help define targets and implement data collection systems with private sector partners, and monitor progress towards development and business objectives to inform collaboration, learning, and adapting (SLA);
• Ensure timely reporting of PSE achievements quarterly, annually, and in the final reports, as appropriate;
• Contribute to CRS’ PSE Learning Agenda in collaboration with Washington University, CRS Strategic Learning Advisor, and CRS PSE team;
• Collaborate with SBC teams to ensure relevant messages are informed by private sector expertise and consistent across communications channels and activities;
• Investigate additional private sector partners, including enterprises, investors, business development service (BDS) providers, financial institutions, sector organizations, and other stakeholders, as program needs require;
• Provide training and technical solutions to COP and other RFSA sector leads, for strategic planning and how to best integrate private sector including standards, best practices, partnership principles, tools, and M&E, ensuring high-quality implementation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of agency-wide strategies, standards, tools, and best practices from the PSE Playbook that effectively engage partners.
• Liaise with the CRS Impact Investing team to request initial due diligence support when the need for BDS or investment capital emerges to ensure the most efficient application of grant and/or loan capital, or before referring to a third-party provider/investor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings.
• Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Required Languages – French and English fluency required. Haitian Creole is preferred.

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 25 % to program implementation areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities : none

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal RFAS COP, RFSA Sector leads, CRS Haiti SMT, Impact Investing & PSE teams

External  Private Sector Partners, Washington University, ACF, Caritas Haiti

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, economics, program management, or other field(s) related to Program Area required.
• Minimum of five years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of three years working for programming interventions in international development, with a focus on market-based solutions and/or private sector engagement.
• Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.
• Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in market-based solutions and/or private sector engagement. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Experience in business development, project design and proposal development including technical writing.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Proven experience in presenting, facilitating and coaching.
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in international development, with a focus on market-based solutions and/or private sector engagement; with at least two years international experience
• Familiarity with blended finance approaches for development.
• Experience leveraging smart subsidy mechanisms, such as vouchers, to ensure access to promote sustainable market development without blocking access for most vulnerable.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
• Experience with Oracle applications, and working knowledge of SharePoint

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

What we offer

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.  Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.  We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.  The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.

CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General Requirements

CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.  All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.

CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements