Avis d’appel d’offres : Heifer International recherche un
Spécialiste de l’engagement du secteur privé (H/F).

 

 

 

 

 

Activity Summary:

Heifer International is a partnering with Land O’Lakes Venture37 to oversee the USAID/Haiti Programme d’Appui à la Rentabilisation de l’Elevage (PARE) which will begin in January 2023. The project aims to advance livestock production (cattle, poultry, goats, sheep, eggs, and dairy) market systems and to diversify incomes to increase the resilience of communities in two Resilience Focus Zones (RFZ) – one is in the southern region (South Department) and the other in parts of the north (North, Northeast and Plateau Central Departments). The project will address key opportunities and constraints to increase livestock productivity, facilitate private sector engagement, and manage environmental and natural resource considerations. The Livestock Activity will build upon lessons learned from past USAID and other donor funded activities and will coordinate closely with existing and planned USAID and other development partner programs and will align with the Government of Haiti’s priorities.

Preferred Requirements:

  1. An advanced degree (e.g. Master’s) in agribusiness, animal science, international development, economics, business management, agricultural or rural development or other relevant field.
  2. 8 years of demonstrated senior technical experience on agricultural development programs with a focus on resilience and livestock in Haiti or the Caribbean.
  3. Advanced oral and written English.
  4. Experience working in difficult and uncertain environments in developing countries.
  5. Experience in a relevant technical area such as market systems development and strengthening, climate smart agriculture, value chain development, gender, and youth issues. Previous experience working in Haiti a plus.

Most Critical Proficiencies:

  1. Knowledge and experience of USAID rules and regulations including FAR and AIDAR clauses and relevant other US government rules and regulations; knowledge of other international development agencies is a plus.
  2. Ability to work in uncertain environments and maintain agility.
  3. Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

  1. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment. Must be flexible and able to improvise to handle a variety of situations.
  2. Ability to effectively supervise, delegate, mentor, and train individuals and teams using participatory methodologies. Strong facilitation skills preferred.
  3. Ability to build and maintain relationships remotely and work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders with limited opportunity for personal interaction.
  4. Strong interpersonal skills in a changing environment, with the ability to challenge the status quo courageously and tactfully, and effectively influence improvement.
  5. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
  6. Constant sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.
  7. Constant face-to-face and digital communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
  8. Ability to accommodate flexible business hours across time zones.
  9. Ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestically as needed; adequate physical condition necessary for travel to project sites in remote areas.

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