· An undergraduate degree (e.g. BA/BS) in project management, environmental sciences, agriculture sciences, international development, economics, business management, rural development, or another relevant field.

· A minimum of 10 years of relevant senior management experience in managing agricultural or environmental development programs with a focus on biodiversity in Haiti. Experience working in Southern Haiti is a plus.

· Proven leadership skills building and managing cooperative, high-level relationships and motivating diverse teams, in remote management and in complex environments.

· Experience and/or technical knowledge in designing and managing development projects and activities, particularly related to the environment.

· Experience with implementing activities in resilience programs in direct support of project beneficiaries and rural communities.

· Proven capacity to collaborate across projects, be flexible, and creative and successfully lead an intercultural team in development and post-conflict contexts.

· Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.

· Excellent interpersonal and written and oral presentation skills.

· Fluency or proficiency in oral and written French and Haitian Creole.

· Fluency in English is a plus.

· Knowledge and experience of GEF rules, regulations, and reporting.

· Experience of working with other international development and financing agencies

· 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.

· Ability to effectively supervise, delegate, mentor, and train individuals and teams using participatory methodologies. Strong facilitation skills preferred.

· Ability to build and maintain relationships with community members, local authorities, and beneficiaries.

· Strong interpersonal skills in a changing environment, with the ability to effectively influence others positively.

· Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

· Constant visit to the fields and working at a computer for extended periods of time.

· Constant face-to-face and digital communication with colleagues and stakeholders.

· Ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestically as needed; adequate physical condition necessary for travel to project sites in remote areas.

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.