Program Director for Disability Policy Project (Haiti) - BlueLaw International LLP, Alexandria, VA

BlueLaw International LLP specializes in the integrated provision of transitional development services: full spectrum subject-matter expertise and support services applicable to democracy and governance, government and security sector reform, legal consulting, post-conflict transformation, rule of law, anti-corruption, and institutional capacity-building programs. For more information, visit our website at http://www.bluelawinternational.com.

BlueLaw International LLP (www.bluelawinternational.com) is currently seeking Haitian nationals for a long-term position as a Program Director supporting USAID's Rehabilitation and Reintegration for Persons with Disabilities program. The Program Director will be leading an effort which will provide technical assistance to the Government of Haiti's (GoH) Ministries of Health and Social Affairs to help develop clear guidelines, standards, accreditation, and monitoring procedures to promote greater inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of reconstruction and development. Specifically, the Program Director will be implementing capacity building activities that address strengthening central and departmental structures of the Ministries listed above.

Minimum qualifications are as follows:

• Master's Degree in Social Sciences or areas directly related to providing services to persons with disabilities
• At least seven years of experience implementing and managing donor-funded projects in developing countries
• At least five years of experience in advocacy and/or service provision for persons with disabilities preferred
• Demonstrated experience in leadership roles, promoting strategic planning, and careful budget management
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English and French are required; addition of Creole preferred
• Qualified candidates living with a physical disability are strongly encouraged to apply

If interested, please send cover letter and resume in Word format to [email protected] or [email protected]. Include career background, skills, education, language skills, and nationality, as well as a summary paragraph of relevant experiences.