Program Officer, Haitian Community Programs

Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

The Program Officer, Haitian Community Programs is responsible for implementation of projects supporting for US-based Haitians, primarily those who are ORR eligible (pending alternative funding). The projects comprise a mental wellbeing project coordinating activities and stakeholders both internal and external to CWS to implement a series of Haitian Kreyol language virtual spaces in coordination with a service provider based in Port-au-Prince. The program officer will provide logistical and coordination support to the project which is led by a steering committee of interdepartmental CWS and partner organization staff. The purpose of the role is to coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including CWS offices, internal CWS HQ staff and external partners such as Haitian community ECBOs and project topical experts to ensure smooth implementation of projects. The position will also manage relevant procurement processes, data tracking and reporting, as well as support referrals management of potential clients needing ongoing services. The position also has responsibilities related to protocol and resource development, research, data analysis and training. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of/experience working with Haitian entrants in the US and must fluently speak Haitian Kreyol to communicate with community members and partners. An important prerequisite for this position is the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a collegial manner and to work independently to complete assignments.

This is a grant funded position through Sept. 29, 2026 through the Preferred Communities Supplemental programs. Continuation of the position past September 2026 is contingent upon availability of funding.

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This position is a remote role with in-person responsibilities. Employees wishing to maintain a remote work arrangement must be able to fulfil the following conditions: