Desired start date: 01/12/2024
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location : Port-au-Prince, Haiti
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association that, for over 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs: drinking, eating, shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI implements through its interventions expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and the promotion of hygiene, but also in the essential field of food security and livelihoods. Present in over 20 countries, SI teams, 3,000 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, a few volunteers, etc. – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
The mission
During 2023, Solidarités International strengthened its presence in the ZMPP with operational coordination in Port-au-Prince.
A project is being implemented with the financial support of the Interministerial Committee for Food Aid (CIAA) within the Metropolitan Zone of Port-au-Prince (ZMPP) in order to contribute to strengthening food security in the difficult neighborhoods of Jalousie (commune of Pétion-Ville) despite the growing insecurity through the use of electronic coupons with monetary value. Faced with the alarming deterioration of food security and increased insecurity in recent months, SI continues to favor the use of the Red Rose system in order to cover the urgent food needs of households, which aims to contribute to combating food and nutritional insecurity in vulnerable households and more specifically Pregnant and Lactating Women (FEFA) and malnourished children or those at risk of malnutrition in the Metropolitan Zone of Port-au-Prince (ZMPP).
The SI team has been mobilized since 2023 for a WASH response (water supply, waste management, latrine construction, awareness raising and distribution of hygiene kits) on 6 sites for displaced people in the municipalities of Port-au-Prince and Delmas via funding from UNICEF and the CDCS. SI also obtained funding from IOM to carry out CCCM on these 6 IDP sites. As part of the CDCS project, SI also rehabilitated WASH infrastructure in 3 schools in the city of PaP.
Since 2022, our teams have responded to the resurgence of the cholera epidemic. Starting in October, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL, in collaboration with the Haitian authorities, followed the national strategy to combat cholera with a dual “coup de poing” (control) and “shield” (prevention) approach.
February 2024, Solidarités International submitted an ECHO project with its local partner ORRAH for an emergency intervention in Protection and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) to meet the critical humanitarian needs of displaced populations and Host Communities (HC), resulting from the violence of Organized Criminal Groups (OCGs) and their increasing control over the country. Within the ZMPP, the action will propose an integrated and multi-sectoral approach on 9 IDP sites and their respective HCs, with the aim of reducing i) protection risks, including Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and ii) health risks of the spread of waterborne diseases.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
The Grant Manager plays a central role within the mission in terms of accountability and compliance to donors. He/she ensures the monitoring of donors’ contractual procedures and obligations. He/she facilitates and supervises the development of project documents (proposals, change requests, reports). He/she also contributes to the development of the mission’s funding strategy.
SPECIFIC ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
Young team and general lack of knowledge of grant processes / Large reporting volume in consideration of donors (UNICEF in particular) / Continuation of representation efforts / Accumulated delays in financial and narrative reports / Underfunded crisis / Teams not trained in writing proposals.
PRIORITIES FOR THE FIRST 2-3 MONTHS
- Project proposals and reporting : Coordination of writing HIP 2025, BHA 2025, AMC 2025, UNICEF 2025, CDCS 2025, establishment of a potential RRM consortium
- Donor engagement: meeting with the various donor focal points / update Appendix 5.
- Audit : coordination with external HQ audit focal point regarding potential upcoming audits/spotchecks.
- Partnerships : discussion involvement with DP and coordinators on the partnership strategy/action points for the mission + local partner monitoring
IF YOU WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
A salaried position: Depending on experience, from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 basic salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s home country and the duty station.
Breaks: During the mission, a system of alternating between work and leave is set up at a rate of 7 working days every three months (with USD 850 allocated by Solidarités International). In addition to these break periods, there is one additional day of rest per month worked.
Social and medical coverage: Expatriates benefit from insurance that reimburses all health costs (including medical and surgical costs, dental and ophthalmological care, repatriation) and a welfare system that includes war risks. The costs of essential vaccinations and anti-malarial treatment are reimbursed.
LIVING CONDITIONS:
Guest House Conditions:
Internet and telephone network
The position is based in Port au Prince, the accommodation offered is in a Guest house in individual rooms located in a secure compound located 1km from the office. The standard is very good (swimming pools, tennis court, room with private bathroom).
Restaurants, a supermarket, shops cover all needs.
The office is also decent, well located in a quiet residential area, currently being developed.
SECURITY :
Haiti is categorized as Level 4. Security is quite volatile/degraded in Port-au-Prince due to the presence of gangs but does not prevent the conduct of activities. The mission’s security rules are strict (curfew at 8 p.m.), restrictions on exits and movements
REQUIRED DIPLOMA / EXPERIENCE
- Higher degree (Master 2 or equivalent) in a field related to project management.
- 3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
- Previous experience in an equivalent position would be an asset.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Writing project proposals and donor reports
- Knowledge of humanitarian donors and their specificities
- Training capabilities
TRANSVERSE SKILLS
- Good communication
- Good analytical skills
- Proactivity and autonomy
- Solution-focused
LANGUAGES
- French
- English
