Local Finance Lead for an Investment, Jobs and Income Activity in Haiti
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Haiti
Description
Posted on:
November 8, 2024
Papyrus S.A. is a private majority woman owned firm that prides itself on its lasting results- based approach focused on connecting local and international aspirations by managing people, funds, and partnerships. Papyrus unlocks the power of partnership for greater equity, unity of purpose and lasting change guided resolutely by its values as described below.
The Local Finance Lead (FL) position reports directly to the Chief of Party (COP) and will work to ensure that the program aligns with Papyrus’ values of Consultation, Humility, Optimism, Trustworthiness and Impact to deliver on the firm’s and the client’s objectives. The FL is a Senior Role and must uphold the highest standards of shared responsibility, setting the corporate tone, ensuring accountability, representing Papyrus headquarters and the program team, and actively embracing and living up to Papyrus’s principles and values.
Papyrus is currently bidding on a multi-year initiative and seeks an experienced FL who is an agile, strategic and tactical professional able to work in a continually changing environment. The position is full-time and is based in Haiti, with internal travel.
The Local Finance Lead will be based in Haiti and will possess significant experience in mobilizing finance (in Haiti and internationally) and demonstrated ability to structure and oversee the finance provider and transaction advisor/business services provider networks proposed.
Responsibilities
The FL is responsible for the technical performance of the Investment, Jobs and Income (IJI) Activity. S/he will be the face of the activity to the financial institutions, SMSEs, and the various service providers, transaction advisors, with whom the activity will interact. The FL coordinates with the COP and the various financial actors’ points of contact. The FL provides guidance to her/his technical staff and ensures the responsiveness and quality of all technical IJI work. The successful FL candidate will be a seasoned expert in mobilizing financial instruments and mechanisms, have or be able to quickly develop the trust of the sector actors and be thoroughly familiar with and sensitive to local norms and mores.
Program Oversight
• Lead, Manage and Hold Accountable a team of several midlevel project employees and consultants.
• Oversee staff and specialized consultants
• Uphold and ensure the highest level of adherence to the Papyrus core values and foundational principles by all members of the technical team.
• Oversee and manage systems for activity oversight and monitoring of activities, outputs, and progress towards goals.
• Manage program quality and impact and help to ensure a team approach to programming and cross-cutting impact themes. Ensure reporting staff are on track to meet their goals and deliver consistent, high-quality services, and have identified objectives that are tracked and ready for reporting.
• Develop and lead risk mitigation strategies to include reputational, safety, programmatic, and implementation concerns.
Synergies and Continuous Improvement Oversight
• Develop systems for knowledge management and workflow purposes and ensure all direct reports are trained and onboard in their use and implementation.
• Be aware of synergies, create/capture them and work closely with the COP to develop new business opportunities from the interactions among promising actors and activities.
Attributes
• Unwavering team player with highly effective consultation skills and a dedication to sharing knowledge and continuous learning.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a growing organization.
Qualifications
• Minimum of an accounting/financial management degree and five years of experience in a similar senior level position with comparable responsibilities.
• Experienced financial expert professional, with extensive experience working with a wide range of financial organizations and small to medium businesses operating in Haiti or similar environments.
• Embraces, embodies, and clearly exhibits Papyrus’ values as stated below.
• Effective leader in growth settings with strong visioning, strategic planning, and analytical skills, with a can-do approach.
• Fluency in French required; English a strong plus. Fluency in Creole as well is preferred.
Interested candidates should send their cover letter, references, and CV to: application@papyrushaiti.com. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject. The deadline for submission is 30 November 2024.
About Papyrus
Who we are: Papyrus is a majority woman-owned management company headquartered in Haiti. With about 80 employees working with partners in nine countries in the Caribbean and Africa, Papyrus S.A. specializes in Institutional Capacity Development, Development Project Management, Consortium Management and Partnerships, and Fund Management Services.
What we do: We connect local and international aspirations by managing people, funds, and partnerships.
Why we do what we do: To unlock the power of partnership for greater justice, unity of purpose and lasting change.
Our team shares these core values:
Consultation. We harness the power of our team and partners by collectively seeking solutions with courtesy and complete honesty. We are detached from our own views and understand that unity of purpose is more important than being right.
Humility. We engage in self-reflection, active listening and seek feedback. We refrain from self- righteousness, criticism, and gossip, and are happy when our partners and colleagues succeed. We are all human and know that no nationality is inherently better than another.
Optimism. We are positive in our attitude and words, realistic in our planning, and undeterred in the pursuit of our objectives. We have faith in ourselves, our team, and our partners and capitalize on obstacles to uncover opportunities.
Trustworthiness. We are reliable, on time, disciplined, and deliver on our commitments. We always tell the truth, and are ethical in our lives, dealings, and actions. We hold ourselves, our colleagues and our partners to the same standards.
Impact. We know that partnership is key to scaling our impact. We invest time and energy in viable initiatives and embrace change and new approaches to deliver impact. We share knowledge and information broadly so everyone can advance.
Papyrus S.A. maintains a work environment that fosters creativity, initiative, and open communication among staff in a non-bureaucratic setting. There is a premium placed on those who assume leadership, quickly overcome problems, facilitate partnership and project achievements. Papyrus provides a stimulating work environment and competitive compensation.
