Youth and Livelihoods Project Manager – RFSA At Catholic Relief Services

Job Summary:
You will provide leadership, technical analysis, and support to Ayiti Pi Djanm staff in all areas related to youth livelihoods and activities, in line with the Youth Engagement Strategy and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Program Quality Principles and Standards, USAID guidelines, and industry best practices, to advance the delivery of quality programs to vulnerable people. Working closely with technical experts, your skills and knowledge will help determine the effectiveness, adaptability, and innovation of Ayiti Pi Djanm/RFSA project interventions.

Job Responsibilities:
• Ensure coordination of all activities aimed at youth engagement.
• Manage the strategy, system and tools for youth livelihood activities, with a focus on knowledge acquisition, management, documentation and dissemination.
• Provide technical solutions to the Ayiti Pi Djanm project for strategic planning and how best to apply program design and implementation standards, best practices, partnership principles, tools, as well as monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability to ensure high-quality implementation.
• Lead the adjustment and implementation of the livelihood, youth and social dynamics engagement strategy while ensuring the consideration of gender-transformative approaches adapted to youth and the project context.
•Contribute to capacity building, mentoring and coaching of project staff and partners by contributing to the development of learning and training strategies and programmes that ensure the integration and empowerment of youth and women.
•Lead the review and adaptation of curricula for all training related to entrepreneurship, risk management, practical skills and leadership development.
•Contribute to the inclusion of vulnerable groups such as youth, persons with disabilities and women in all RFSA project activities, including those implemented by partners.

•Review the project’s monthly, quarterly, and annual report and ensure it captures disaggregated data and learning on livelihoods, youth, and social dynamics. Monitor changes in gender and youth dynamics over time, including unintended outcomes.
•Assist the project team in ensuring that CRS and partners meet USAID/BHA requirements on gender, youth, and social dynamics.
•Lead the collection, analysis, and use of information from a wide range of sources, including reports, discussion papers, and case studies, and successfully integrate gender and youth, social dynamics, and dissemination of project-related learning.

Education, Experience and Abilities Required
Education and Experience
– Degree in Business Management, Social Sciences, Development Sciences or other related fields;
– Minimum of three to four years of relevant professional experience in an international NGO, with at least two years of experience as a Project Manager;
– General knowledge of technical principles and concepts of entrepreneurship and practical skills;
– Skills and experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability desired;
– Experience working with partners in the application of participatory methods aimed at community involvement;
– At least two (2) years of experience working in the youth sector;
– Experience in designing and delivering training sessions;
– Must be able to work independently and be able to represent CRS;
– Knowledge of the requirements and regulations of major donors;
– Proficiency in MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), online conferencing applications and knowledge sharing networks.

Personal Skills
-Strong critical thinking and creative problem solving skills with the ability to make sound judgments.
-Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
-Good written and oral communication skills and the ability to write reports.
-Proactive, resourceful, solution and results oriented

Foreign Language Required/Desired: French and Creole (English is an asset)
Travel Required: The position is based in Port-au-Prince or Fort Liberté with frequent travel to other project sites in the South and Northeast. Field travel expected up to 70%.
Key Working Relationships:
Supervision: Two (2) Senior Youth Engagement Officers Internal: Project Director, Strategic Learning Advisor, Senior Resilience and Sustainability Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability Manager, Private Sector Engagement Manager, Senior Resilience Officers, Resilience Officers, and GBV and Protection Project Officer. External
: Public and private partners, government agencies and local authorities, project participants and community leaders.

Agency-Wide Competencies (for all CRS employees):
Agency competencies clarify the behaviors and attitudes expected of all staff. When demonstrated, they create a stimulating work environment, help staff members perform at their best, and enable CRS to achieve its organizational goals.
• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for own actions.
• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values ​​aligned with CRS’s Guiding Principles and Mission. Is seen as honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Demonstrates consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in cross-cultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learning – Seeks out experiences that can change perspective or provide opportunities to learn new things.
Organizational Leadership Competencies:
•Leads Change – Continuously seeks ways to improve the organization through a culture of agility, openness and innovation.
•Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and improve team and organizational performance.
•Strategic Awareness – Understands the role in transforming, communicating and implementing the organization’s team strategy and priorities.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, work, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
Qualifications acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS gives priority to candidates who are citizens/permanent residents of the countries in which we have offices.
Equal Opportunity Employer
“By applying for this position, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all individuals with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. Furthermore, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be requested to assess my behaviors related to safeguarding in the previous questions.”