Career Opportunities – High Atlas Foundation

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Job title:	Finance and Coordinator
Reports to:	Deputy Chief of Party
Start date:	ASAP
Working hours:	40 hours/week
Location:	Marrakech, Morocco

Description

The Finance and Compliance Manager shall primarily work on the USAID Religious and Ethnic Minorities Activity (Dakira), which is implemented by the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) and its partners in Morocco. Dakira collaboratively develops and pioneers a unique intercultural approach to the participatory and educational preservation of Morocco’s identity heritage. It is implemented in five key locations of renowned significance to both Jewish and Christian heritage in Morocco, inclusive of former and current residents of all faiths and backgrounds. The program aims to engage local communities in Morocco to capture, preserve, and transmit their collective memories in order for them to take ownership in the vitalization of their own histories, identities, and futures.

The Finance and Compliance Manager works closely with the Deputy Chief of Party and other Dakira program staff to ensure the smooth operation and effective implementation of the program. They directly supervise and manage the financial activities related to program implementation throughout Morocco.

In this role, the Finance and Compliance Manager will:

Support the program teams, sub-recipients, and partners in adhering to HAF organizational policies and to ensure compliance with donor financial and administrative regulations, including activities and communication to build capacity of financial and administrative management throughout the entirety of the program, as well as respond to issues in a timely manner;
Meet financial reporting requirements and liaise with donor contacts to ensure satisfactory management of funds;
Research, analyze, and implement improvements to financial and administrative procedures;
Collect and organize monthly financial activity data to meet HAF and donor financial reporting requirements;
Maintain documentation of administrative and programmatic activities per donor regulations including internal and external communications across and among sub-recipients and donors, key personnel changes;
Comply with all policies, procedures and requirements listed in the HAF Employee Handbook.

Candidate Profile

At least 3 years of experience in financial management, preferably in working with U.S. government grants and/or cooperative agreements, USAID experience preferred;
Familiarity with USG regulations regarding allowable costs, procurement processes, and reporting requirements;
Excellent oral and written communication and facilitation skills;
Experience in a managerial position;
Knowledge of common workplace softwares (i.e., Microsoft Suite, Google Suite), particularly Excel and Google Sheets;
High working proficiency in English and Arabic required; French language skills a plus; proficiency in Tamazight and/or Tachelhit languages preferred;
Experience and interest working in cultural heritage preservation is an asset.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to heritage@highatlasfoundation.org no later than February 18, 2022 at 12pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis leading up to the deadline, and HAF reserves the right to proceed with hiring prior to the stated application deadline; therefore, timely applications are encouraged. Immediate availability to start is highly preferred.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]

Job title:	GIS Digital Specialist
Reports to:	Chief of Party, USAID Religious and Ethnic Minorities Activity (REMA)
Start date:	ASAP
Length:	3 months
Location:	Flexible with work visits to Marrakech

Description

The GIS Digital Specialist shall primarily work on the USAID Religious and Ethnic Minorities Activity (REMA), which is implemented by the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) and its partners in Morocco. REMA collaboratively develops and pioneers a unique intercultural approach to the participatory and educational preservation of Morocco’s identity heritage. It is implemented in five key locations of renowned significance to both Jewish and Christian heritage in Morocco, inclusive of former and current residents of all faiths and backgrounds. The program aims to engage local communities in Morocco to capture, preserve, and transmit their collective memories in order for them to take ownership in the vitalization of their own histories, identities, and futures.

The GIS Digital Specialist works closely with the Director of Advocacy & Engagement, Field Coordinators and other REMA program staff for the archiving and mapping of data, photos, videos, stories, and publications. The Digital Specialist should be specialized in historical archiving in order to apply geospatial methods using geographic monitoring and evaluation. They ensure that the GIS tools, whether purchased or publicly available, analyze and produce geographic data that is permissible for submission and use by USAID and other U.S. agencies.

In this role, the GIS Digital Specialist will be responsible for:

Managing and coordinating Activity Location Data between Field Coordinators and sub-grantees in Morocco for the collection and submission of Activity Location Data and Location of Intended Beneficiaries (according to USAID requirements);
Ensure the timely collection, analysis and production of program mapping and archiving of program activities and outputs, anticipating and troubleshooting challenges and mitigating and responding to identified risks;
Maintain regular communication with Field Coordinators, providing specific data collection and mapping methods and tools when needed, ensuring the standards of both geographic detail and activity location data collection are met;
Develop, monitor and synthesize activity location data submission method and frequency, which must be submitted twice annually as part of the 2nd Annual Quarterly Performance (January 2022) and the Annual Report (July 2022);
Maintain ongoing data collection and activities report during each quarter;
Proactively identify and formulate creative ways to archive and map photos, videos, materials, stories and publications to be included in a repository at the National Archives of Morocco;
Add at least 500+ unique files digitized in a virtual space and accessible to people across Morocco and the globe;
Comply with all policies, procedures and requirements listed in the HAF Employee Handbook.

Candidate Profile

At least 3 years of experience with Geographic Data Analysis and processing, mapping, archiving and presenting geographic data files, images/video, materials, stories, publications;
High working proficiency in English required; proficiency in Arabic and/or French preferred;
Proven ability to work with with programming languages in various Mapping and Archiving softwares (i.e., ArcGIS, QGS, etc.);
Knowledge of common workplace softwares (i.e., Microsoft Suite, Google Suite);
Comfortable working remotely and traveling frequently, potentially in rural areas throughout Morocco;
Proven experience and interest working with cultural heritage, restoration, or other research projects;
Experience in a managerial position;
Excellent oral and written communication and facilitation skills.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to heritage@highatlasfoundation.org no later than January 20, 2022.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]Position Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Supervised by: President of Operations

Work Hours: 40 hours

Location: Marrakech, Morocco

Basic Function of Position

Founded in 2000 by former U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers, the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) works to establish development projects in Morocco that local communities design and manage. A U.S. 501c3 nonprofit association and a Moroccan civil association, HAF uses a participatory approach that includes beneficiaries as active partners in every step of the development process, from prioritizing goals to project implementation and management to monitoring and evaluation. Key to this approach is the facilitation of community planning meetings where beneficiaries together determine the types of projects they want to undertake and create action plans, which are most often in the areas of fruit tree agriculture, clean drinking water, and women’s and girls’ income-generating cooperatives.

HAF has experienced exponential growth over the past two years and continues to grow, with the organization poised to increase its number of employees to nearly 100, up from 23 in 2019. HAF’s team is currently implementing programs across the development spectrum with financing and in partnership with Moroccan governmental agencies, U.S. donors such as USAID, the U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Forestry Service, and key private sector partners. As of January 2022, HAF will begin the implementation of its newest program with financing from the European Union in Morocco.

HAF announces the opening of the position of Chief Operating Officer, who will be a member of the senior management team responsible for achieving the strategic goals of the Foundation. The COO resides in Marrakech and has responsibilities in the critical areas of finance, operations, and development. The COO supervises HAF’s program staff toward effective and efficient implementation of programs, identifying and facilitating cross-programmatic cooperation for enhanced outcomes. The role will initially focus primarily on the advancement of internal organizational development, as the COO will be the primary responsible person for centralizing administrative and human resources functions. They will also play a key role in the organization’s fundraising and communications efforts.

Specifically, the COO supports the President in:

Planning and managing annual budgets;
Conducting annual planning processes to update the strategic plan and budget in a collaborative process with the HAF staff;
Developing and implementing human resources policies and plans; overseeing HAF contracts, agreements and MOUs;
Supervising and coordinating the professional development of program staff, building on their abilities, education and experience;
Developing organizational capacity for succession planning and to scale-up with Moroccan and international partners;
Identifying and developing grant opportunities, and overseeing grants management;
Managing efforts with key external stakeholders and contributors;
Supporting and promoting the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility/Investment;
Coordinating events strategic planning and with partners, contributors and associations;
Developing and overseeing participatory education/training of private and public, local to national groups and individuals, and HAF development projects;
Assessing the performance of HAF projects and programs;
Developing and maintaining a team-oriented work environment; and

Summary of responsibilities

Financial Management

Plans and manages annual budget; ensures that the allocation of resources aligns with available funding and supports the strategic and operational priorities of the foundation
Interprets financial results for the board and nonfinancial staff
Monitors expenditures against budgets and funding obligations
Oversees providers for legal, accounting, healthcare, and other services required to support operations and financial reporting
Oversees grant budgeting, compliance and reporting with Program Directors
Ensures compliance with tax regulations
Conducts annual audit and 990 preparation

Administration

Conducts annual planning process to update the strategic plan and budget in a collaborative process with the HAF staff
Establishes operational calendar to plan for and manage critical projects and deadlines
Develops and strengthens operational practices and procedures
Manages contracting, negotiation and invoicing

Human Resources and Organizational Development

Oversees the development and implementation of human resources policies and protocols that are commensurate with modern best practices and are compliant with U.S. and Moroccan law
Identifies and monitors resource needs
Manages recruitment and personnel contracts
Develops an equitable and effective system for performance management;
Identifies and coordinates opportunities for the professional development of staff
Implements plans for organizational development and capacity building
Cultivates a team-oriented work environment

Fundraising

Supports and promotes the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility/Corporate Social Investment in the Moroccan private sector and internationally, particularly as it relates to carbon offsetting through social programs
Identifies and develops grant opportunities, contributing to proposal development targeting public, private, and civil sectors, and supervising key staff members, interns, and volunteers in this process
Researches and co-develops approaches to strategically gaining financial support
Monitors and oversees follow up of fundraising opportunities

Communications and Events

Supports executive-level outreach with key stakeholders and contributors
Increases institutional awareness through strategic communications and messaging
Supports the planning and coordination of strategic events
Represents HAF at external events
Authors and contributes to articles related to HAF’s human development mission

Program Oversight

Supports and implements institutional partnership agreements and MOUs
Supports implementation of all programs
Collaborates with the HAF program and development-communications teams to identify program funding needs and align promotional materials and funding proposals
Contributes to participatory development projects, training, education, and materials

Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitors strategic plan progress, results, and opportunities
With the President, oversees program teams in assessing performance and impact
With development team, ensures that proposals for program funding reflect realistic and achievable results and objectives
Works with program teams to ensure compliance with HAF and donor policies
Conducts program evaluations as needed, considering close-outs requirements outlined in award contracts
Review reports to institutional donors and other stakeholders as needed

Requirements:

10-15 years of related international development experience reflecting progressive responsibility within the non-profit, private, or public sector
Experience working in a Moroccan context is required
Advanced degree in a related field, such as sustainable, international, or organizational development, nonprofit or business administration, finance, human resources management, or communications
Demonstrated ability to influence, advance, and support the strategic growth needs and visibility of an organization
Proven track record of supporting the capacity needs of a multicultural staff while ensuring 100% compliance with organizational and donor policies and procedures
Excellent interpersonal, written, and public speaking communication, including among staff, beneficiaries, and stakeholders at the local, national, and international levels
Spoken and written fluency in English, Arabic, and French are required

To apply, please send CV and cover letter to sanae@highatlasfoundation.org by January 17, 2022 with

“Application for HAF Chief Operating Officer” in the subject line.

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Job title:	Finance and Compliance Manager
Reports to:	Deputy Chief of Party
Start date:	ASAP
Working hours:	40 hours/week
Location:	Marrakech, Morocco

Description

The Finance and Compliance Manager shall primarily work on the USAID Religious and Ethnic Minorities Activity (REMA), which is implemented by the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) and its partners in Morocco. REMA collaboratively develops and pioneers a unique intercultural approach to the participatory and educational preservation of Morocco’s identity heritage. It is implemented in five key locations of renowned significance to both Jewish and Christian heritage in Morocco, inclusive of former and current residents of all faiths and backgrounds. The program aims to engage local communities in Morocco to capture, preserve, and transmit their collective memories in order for them to take ownership in the vitalization of their own histories, identities, and futures.

The Finance and Compliance Manager works closely with the Deputy Chief of Party and other REMA program staff to ensure the smooth operation and effective implementation of the program. They directly supervise and manage the financial activities related to program implementation throughout Morocco.

In this role, the Finance and Compliance Manager will:

Support the program teams, sub-recipients, and partners in adhering to HAF organizational policies and to ensure compliance with donor financial and administrative regulations, including activities and communication to build capacity of financial and administrative management throughout the entirety of the program, as well as respond to issues in a timely manner;
Meet financial reporting requirements and liaise with donor contacts to ensure satisfactory management of funds;
Research, analyze, and implement improvements to financial and administrative procedures;
Collect and organize monthly financial activity data to meet HAF and donor financial reporting requirements;
Maintain documentation of administrative and programmatic activities per donor regulations including internal and external communications across and among sub-recipients and donors, key personnel changes;
Comply with all policies, procedures and requirements listed in the HAF Employee Handbook.

Candidate Profile

At least 3 years of experience in financial management, preferably in working with U.S. government grants and/or cooperative agreements, USAID experience preferred;
Familiarity with USG regulations regarding allowable costs, procurement processes, and reporting requirements;
Excellent oral and written communication and facilitation skills;
Experience in a managerial position;
Knowledge of common workplace softwares (i.e., Microsoft Suite, Google Suite), particularly Excel and Google Sheets;
High working proficiency in English and Arabic required; French language skills a plus; proficiency in Tamazight and/or Tachelhit languages preferred;
Experience and interest working in cultural heritage preservation is an asset.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to heritage@highatlasfoundation.org no later than December 15, 2021 at 12pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis leading up to the deadline, and HAF reserves the right to proceed with hiring prior to the stated application deadline; therefore, timely applications are encouraged. Immediate availability to start is highly preferred.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]