Project Manager - Nutrition - Port-au-Prince- Haiti

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization driven by the belief that a better world is possible. In times of disaster, in dire conditions, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to implement bold solutions - helping people overcome adversity and build stronger communities. THE PROJECT/DEPARTMENT Mercy Corps helps communities develop their own ideas to solve Haiti's toughest problems by using innovative approaches providing Haitians with new social and economic opportunities and make their country more secure, productive. Established in January 2010, Mercy Corps Haiti has offices in Port-au-Prince, Miragoane and Jeremie and more than 80 employees delivering food security, agriculture, protection, peacebuilding, financial inclusion, natural resource management, disaster risk reduction/preparedness, WASH, Nutrition and humanitarian response programs. Mercy Corps takes a progressive approach to development that leads communities and entrepreneurs from helping sustainable livelihoods to building resilience. Mercy Corps is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Nutrition Project Manager for the anticipated project entitled “Programme Intégré de Lutte contre la Malnutrition aigüe et de Renforcement de la Résilience Nutritionnelle”, a position based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. THE POSITION/ROLE The Nutrition Project Manager will provide overall leadership, management, and strategic vision to the implementation of the Nutrition Project. She/he will oversee the delivery of the project outcomes using participatory approaches at all stages of the project including planning, coordinating, organizing, quality and delivery and monitoring and results measurement and learning in the Ouest, Nord-Est and Sud departments of Haiti. S/he will manage the project staff, resources, and partnerships to ensure that the Project meets its milestones on time, with high quality and within budget. The Nutrition Project Manager will also represent the Project externally, through participating in Nutrition and coordination and learning events. She/he leads the Nutrition Project Management Team, who will support in defining and achieving the Project strategy. The Nutrition Project Manager will ensure accountability of the Projects to the Project participants, donors, stakeholders including government, timely reporting, feedback, etc. She/he will ensure that the Project is on time, on scope, and on budget at all-times. She/he will report to the Mercy Corps Haiti Director of Programs (DOP). The Project Manager will also closely work with other Mercy Corps key departmental leads. The role requires excellent project management knowledge and skills in nutrition. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy, vision and planning