Program Director At GOAL

About Us

GOAL is an international humanitarian agency established in 1977 and currently operational in 13 countries world-wide. GOAL has an annual budget of approximately €130m and is supported by a range of donors including the Irish Government, UK Government, USAID and the European Union.

GOAL has been operating in Haiti since the country was devastated by a major earthquake in January 2010. GOAL is transitioning to a much longer-term programming approach linking relief and recovery to development through an integrated community-led development programme approach. GOAL Haiti has developed a strong focus on urban development and building of resilience within urban communities. The EU has recently launched an urban development programme under the 11th FED: URBAYITI. This program aims at improving resilience, infrastructures and services of three communes in Haiti.

The Position

Overall the PD is responsible for the development of the programme and the quality of programme delivery. Experience in delivering quality programming, on time and on budget are key requirements of a successful applicant. Integrating service delivery between all programming sectors of Humanitarian Leadership, Resilience Capacity Building, Urban DRR and Development of Resilient Market Systems is central to the role of the PD programmes. The PD has responsibility for line-managing each of the sector leaders as well as the Grants manager and M&E Manager. The PD has responsibility for ensuring that GOALs approach in resilience, systems thinking, behaviour change, and inclusion are appropriately embedded in programme design and implementation. From GOALs operational base in Port au Prince, the position will support GOALs programming in Haiti and where relevant support GOALs programming in the LAC region.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Proposal Writing & Reporting:

• Oversee proposal development from a programme perspective with assistance from the Grants Manager.
• Assist the CD, Grants Manager, PSO and Programme Leads in all aspects of GOAL Haiti reporting activities to Head Office (HO), Regional Director and donors.
• Oversee the production and submission of interim and final donor reports and monitor programme progress.
• Input into these documents will originate from the programme teams and will include contributions made by the Financial Controller (FC) and CD.

Programme Delivery:

• Ensuring that programmes are well designed, delivered on time and on budget, are appropriately monitored and evaluated, deliver as expected to our target communities and are appropriately reported to donors and other stakeholders.
• Providing leadership in the design and delivery of GOAL Haiti programmes
• Understanding the needs, challenges and priorities of the current programme as well as understanding the next steps for the programme at a community level are key responsibilities.
• Being responsible for the quality of programme delivery and output and ensuring that GOAL is delivering to our communities of operation in an integrated and unified way. This will involve ensuring regular and appropriate forums for information exchange across and between programme sectors, and effective grant and programme planning and management.
• Supporting the development of in country expertise in each sector and supporting a national staff capacity building agenda are important parts of the role.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Overseeing donor and internal reporting
• Supporting the development of appropriate M&E and programme management tools and systems
• Developing internal mechanisms for institutional learning and memory
• Improving the quality of services provided, through support, supervision of key staff, analysis and dissemination of M&E data and lessons learnt, and review of GOAL and other best practice guidelines

Financial Management and Accountability:

• Assisting with the financial management of programme budgets with the assistance of the FC/ACD-S
• Carrying out detailed reviews of monthly management accounts and donor status reports with the FC/ACD-S.
• Supporting Programme Leads (budget holders) to complete regular budget reviews and forecasts and have the information required for accurate budget management and planning.
• Assisting where required with in-country donor financial audits.

Human Resources:

• Direct line management of Programme Leads and Grants Manager and overall responsible for management of GOAL’s programme staff, working with Line Managers and HR to ensure that all staff have relevant objectives, job description and that performance reviews take place.

Security/Safety:

Working with the CD and Security Focal Point to ensure the safety and security of all GOAL field staff at all times

Representation:

• Delegating for the CD in liaison with Government partners, regional and local authorities; donors; local agencies etc. at all levels of project implementation as required

Media/PR:

Supporting the CD in the development of publicity materials, including project and programme brochures, case studies and press releases.

Requirements

• Relevant third level qualification
• Minimum of 7 years management experience in humanitarian assistance/development programmes, at least 2 years of which must be at senior management level
• Experience of managing large teams of people
• Experience of liaising with donors, partners and other agencies, contractors, suppliers, and government officials
• Strong writing skills and ability to write quality donor proposals and reports
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
• Budgetary control and financial management skills.
• Fluent English, French, Creole, and Spanish is a plus

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.