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Está comprobado que la fórmula para el éxito social y económico está, en gran parte, en cómo pasamos los primeros días de nuestras vidas. La diferencia puede ser abismal. El cerebro de un niño que ha logrado el pleno potencial de desarrollo puede ¨iluminar¨ como un foco de 200 watts mientras que uno que no lo logró solo alcanza los 25 watts, es decir, casi un 90% menos de oportunidades. Son diversos los factores que minan está capacidad de desarrollo. De acuerdo al Banco Mundial, una cuarta parte de los niños menores de cinco años en todo el mundo -es decir, 156 millones de niños según estimaciones de 2016- padecen desnutrición crónica. Un estudio realizado en Guatemala, demostró que los niños bien alimentados, sin retraso en el crecimiento, tuvieron más probabilidades de escapar de la pobreza cuando adultos y obtuvieron ingresos entre 5% y 50% superiores a los de sus pares que habían sufrido retraso en su desarrollo. Sin embargo, la desnutrición no es el único factor en la disminución de la capacidad de crecimiento del futuro éxito de un niño. La falta de cuidados, de cariño y la exposición a situaciones de estrés, que se ven sobre todo en niveles socioeconómicos bajos, pueden causar en los menores daños irreversibles para el resto de su vida. ¿Qué dicen los expertos? En una conferencia sobre los efectos de la adversidad en el cerebro de los niños, los especialistas destacaron estas cuatro razones clave de por qué hay que invertir en la primera infancia. 1. El desarrollo del cerebro empieza en el vientre El cerebro de un ser humano se empieza a desarrollar en la cuarta semana de embarazo, en base a la nutrición de la mamá y las situaciones que ella experimenta. Posteriormente, la individualidad de este nuevo ser se construirá en base a su herencia biológica y a sus experiencias personales. La capacidad de moldear nuestro cerebro responde a un término que los expertos denominan plasticidad. La plasticidad es mayor cuando se tiene menos de 5 años. Nuestros genes son una parte muy importante en la etapa de crecimiento, pero las experiencias, buenas o malas, hacen que los cerebros de cada individuo se desarrollen de manera diferente. Incluso en gemelos idénticos, los cerebros se desarrollan distinto acorde a sus experiencias de vida. Los cimientos de la arquitectura cerebral se establecen gracias a esas experiencias tempranas, las cuales se basan, principalmente, en el cuidado de los padres o de la persona a cargo del bebé. Si bien todas las experiencias y estímulos ayudan en el desarrollo, es muy diferente que un bebé escuche ruido en el ambiente a que sus padres le hablen constantemente, de forma apropiada a su edad. Lamentablemente, esta oportunidad es limitada. Durante los primeros 1,000 días se desarrolla hasta el 80% de nuestro cerebro y el de un bebé espera diversos estímulos para crecer. Cuando no los recibe, las conexiones que se deberían formar se alteran, y las neuronas no se comunican entre ellas con lo cual se inician los problemas de desarrollo con consecuencias irreversibles. Esto podría resultar en adultos con menor capacidad para regularse en situaciones de estrés y con mayor riesgo a tener problemas sociales y de comportamiento, con muestras de impaciencia, de poca conciencia social, falta de atención, hiperactividad, déficit en el coeficiente intelectual e incluso autismo. Diversas investigaciones han demostrado que, en casos extremos, la falta de nutrición e estimulación, mezclados con los genes de los padres, podrían cambiar incluso el metabolismo de una persona y su inmunidad a las enfermedades, entre otros cambios biológicos. 2. La estimulación temprana y el constante aprendizaje son claves para el crecimiento Un estudio sobre la infancia en Jamaica demostró que lactantes y niños de corta edad que se beneficiaron de actividades de estimulación temprana obtuvieron sueldos hasta un 25% más altos en la edad adulta, equivalentes a los de los adultos que crecieron en hogares de mayores ingresos. La interacción constante de los niños con los padres o personas a cargo, de forma motivadora, positiva y adecuada, crea oportunidades de aprendizaje muy importantes para la vida adulta. Los programas preescolares de alta calidad dirigidos a grupos en situación vulnerable pueden llegar a tener una tasa de rentabilidad de entre el 7% y 16% anual. Pero si bien estos programas agregan conocimientos cuando el niño ya asiste a la escuela, las actividades con los bebes son esenciales en la formación de futuros adultos exitosos que controlan sanamente sus emociones.

Abstract: A criação da Taxa de Longo Prazo (TLP) em substituição da Taxa de Juros de Longo Prazo (TJLP), por meio da Medida Provisória nº 777 atualmente em discussão no Congresso, pode ter impacto significativo sobreo desempenho econômi…

Washington, D.C., 4 de agosto de 2017 — El Banco Mundial (Banco Internacional de Reconstrucción y Fomento, BIRF) emitió bonos catastróficos que brindarán a México protección financiera por un monto de hasta US$360 millones ante pérdidas derivadas de terremotos y ciclones tropicales. México es uno de los países más vulnerables a los desastres naturales. Aproximadamente un tercio de su población habita en áreas expuestas a huracanes, tormentas, inundaciones, terremotos y erupciones volcánicas. En términos económicos, esto se traduce en que el 71 por ciento del PIB del país se encuentra expuesto a dos o más peligros naturales. Los bonos fueron emitidos en tres estructuras diferentes para proporcionar cobertura frente a tres tipos de desastres: sismos, huracanes en el Océano Pacífico y huracanes en el Océano Atlántico. En caso de ocurrir un desastre natural con derecho a cobertura, parte o todo el importe emitido de los bonos se pondrán a disposición del Fondo de Desastres Naturales (FONDEN). Los desembolsos se producirán cuando un temblor o huracán cumpla con los criterios paramétricos de ubicación y severidad estipulados en los términos y condiciones del bono. Los desembolsos serán enviados por el BIRF al FONDEN a través de la intermediación de Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft (Munich Re), empresa alemana de reaseguros, y Agroasemex, empresa mexicana de seguros de propiedad estatal. GC Securities, una división de MMC Securities LLC es el único agente de colocación para esta transacción. GC Securities y Munich Re actuaron como agentes estructuradores conjuntos. GC Securities y Munich Re Capital Markets GmbH, subsidiaria propiedad de Munich Re, actuaron como cogestores. Los bonos fueron emitidos bajo el programa de emisión “Capital en Riesgo” del BIRF, creado en 2014. Uno de los objetivos de este programa es el de transferir los riesgos relacionados a desastres naturales o pandemias de los países en desarrollo a los mercados de capitales. Los bonos emitidos bajo este programa ofrecen a los inversores un perfil de riesgo/retorno diferente a los bonos comunes del BIRF, dado que los inversores pueden llegar a perder parte o toda la inversión realizada. En 2006, México se convirtió en el primer Estado soberano en emitir bonos catastróficos. México, a través de un vehículo financiero, emitió bonos catastróficos adicionales en 2009 y 2012 a través del Programa MultiCat del Banco Mundial. El Programa MultiCat ayuda a los países a emitir bonos catastróficos como un seguro frente al riesgo representado por los desastres naturales. En el marco del Programa MultiCat, el Banco Mundial actúa como intermediario; asiste en la elaboración de la política de gestión de riesgos ante desastres; ofrece documentación disponible; apoya en la preparación del marco legal y operativo; y elige a los proveedores de servicios. Arunma Oteh, Vicepresidente y Tesorero del Banco Mundial, dijo: “Los bonos del Banco Mundial emitidos hoy no son únicamente una innovación financiera —también son un hito en nuestra alianza con México, y en nuestra búsqueda conjunta por prevenir el daño humano y financiero de los terremotos e inundaciones—. Estamos aprovechando el liderazgo mexicano en el desarrollo de mecanismos de seguros de riesgo ante desastres naturales, y el uso innovador que hace el Banco Mundial de instrumentos del sector privado para transferir riesgos a los mercados de capitales, para que juntos podamos brindar soluciones financieras innovadoras que ayuden a erradicar la pobreza y promover la prosperidad compartida”. Gerardo Corrochano, Director del Banco Mundial para México y Colombia, dijo: “La transacción de hoy marca un nuevo paso en la evolución de la relación entre México y el Banco Mundial en el área de riesgos catastróficos. México es uno de los gobiernos con más experiencia en la gestión de riesgos catastróficos. Un conocimiento profundo de los riesgos le permitió al gobierno mexicano acceder de manera exitosa a los mercados internacionales de reaseguros y capitales para transferir riesgos específicos. Desarrollar la capacidad de resistencia ante desastres es crucial, no solo para reducir los riesgos y el impacto de los peligros naturales, sino también para proteger a los más vulnerables”. Óscar Vela, Jefe de la Unidad de Seguros, Pensiones y Seguridad Social de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (SHCP), dijo: “En los últimos diez años, México elaboró y amplió una estrategia a largo plazo para la gestión de riesgos catastróficos. Esta política tiene el objetivo central de generar los mecanismos financieros capaces de mitigar y estabilizar el impacto de los desastres naturales sobre las cuentas fiscales. La emisión de bonos catastróficos —el resultado de una alianza entre instituciones clave del sector público y privado— renueva el sólido blindaje financiero del FONDEN, ayudando asimismo a fortalecer el conjunto de políticas macro-prudenciales utilizadas por la SHCP. El gobierno mexicano sigue comprometido con la promoción de políticas que transfieran el riesgo a los mercados de capitales para poder crear, de manera conjunta, mercados más profundos y mejores oportunidades de diversificación, promover una mejor gestión de la política fiscal y respaldar iniciativas socialmente responsables”. El Banco Mundial ha hecho uso de los mercados de capitales en beneficio de sus países miembros desde la emisión de su primer bono el 15 de julio de 1947. El Banco Mundial también es líder en el mercado de riesgos catastróficos: en los últimos diez años ha ejecutado aproximadamente $2.500 millones en transacciones de este tipo.   World Bank Catastrophe Bonds Investor Distribution Distribución Geográfica  Tipo de Inversor   Bonos Clase A       Asia Pacífico 8% Inversores especializados en Valores ligados a Seguros 78% Bermudas 23% Reaseguradoras 2% América del Norte 24% Gestoras de Activos 19% Europa Occidental 45%             Bonos Clase B       Asia Pacífico 9% Inversores especializados en Valores ligados a Seguros 69% Bermudas 16% Seguros de Vida 3% América del Norte 38% Reaseguradoras 4% Europa Occidental 37% Gestoras de Activos 24%         Bonos Clase C       Asia Pacífico 7% Inversores especializados en Valores ligados a Seguros 60% Bermudas 22% Seguros de Vida 1% América del Norte 25% Reaseguradoras 16% Europa Occidental 46% Gestoras de Activos 23% Términos y Condiciones de los Bonos Catastróficos emitidos por el Banco Mundial *   Tipo de Nota CAR 113 – Clase A CAR 114 – Clase B CAR 115 – Clase C Emisor Banco Internacional de Reconstrucción y Fomento Banco Internacional de Reconstrucción y Fomento Banco Internacional de Reconstrucción y Fomento Fecha de cierre 24 de julio de 2017 24 de julio de 2017 24 de julio de 2017 Importe USD 150 millones USD 100 millones USD 110 millones Fecha de emisión 4 de agosto de 2017 4 de agosto de 2017 4 de agosto de 2017         Fecha prevista de vencimiento 11 de agosto de 2020, sujeto a extensión y vencimiento anticipado forzoso 20 de diciembre de 2019, sujeto a extensión y vencimiento anticipado forzoso 20 de diciembre de 2019, sujeto a extensión y vencimiento anticipado forzoso Precio de emisión 100% 100% 100% Cupón (por año) USD Libor 6 meses+4,12% (sujeto a un tipo mínimo de interés igual al Margen de Riesgo)   USD Libor 6 meses +8,92% (sujeto a un tipo mínimo de interés igual al Margen de Riesgo)   USD Libor 6 meses +5,52% (sujeto a un tipo mínimo de interés igual al Margen de Riesgo) Margen de Riesgo 4,50% 9,30% 5,90% Eventos cubiertos Terremoto Tormenta referenciada en el Atlántico Tormenta referenciada en el Pacifico Importe a vencimiento   Las notas no serán pagadas en su totalidad en caso de evento Las notas no serán pagadas en su totalidad en caso de evento Las notas no serán pagadas en su totalidad en caso de evento   (*) Cualquier oferta de los bonos aquí descritos tendrá lugar únicamente en base a la documentación de oferta pertinente, incluyendo pero no limitándose al Prospecto, Prospecto Suplementario y Términos Finales preparados por el Banco Mundial o en representación del Banco Mundial. Cualquier decisión de invertir en estos bonos debería tomarse con base en la documentación de oferta pertinente en donde estén descritos los riesgos, gastos y restricciones de oferta pertinentes respecto a los bonos. En el caso de cualquier discrepancia entre la información aquí señalada y la información en la documentación de oferta pertinente, el contenido de la documentación de oferta pertinente prevalecerá. Acerca del Banco Mundial El Banco Mundial (Banco Internacional de Reconstrucción y Fomento, BIRF), calificado con Aaa/AAA (Moody’s/S&P), es una organización internacional creada en 1944 y miembro original del Grupo del Banco Mundial. Opera como una cooperativa de desarrollo global propiedad de 189 naciones. Proporciona servicios de financiamiento, conocimiento y coordinación a sus miembros para que puedan lograr un crecimiento equitativo y sostenible de sus economías nacionales y encontrar soluciones efectivas a problemas acuciantes de tipo económico y ambiental a nivel regional y global. El Banco Mundial tiene dos objetivos principales: erradicar la pobreza extrema y promover la prosperidad compartida. Busca lograr esto principalmente a través de préstamos, productos para la gestión de riesgos y conocimientos sobre disciplinas relacionadas al desarrollo para sus clientes prestatarios gubernamentales en países de ingreso medio y otros países de crédito similar, y coordinando respuestas a desafíos regionales y globales. Ha estado emitiendo bonos para el desarrollo sostenible durante 70 años en los mercados internacionales de capital para financiar actividades que tengan un impacto positivo. Para más información sobre estos bonos del Banco Mundial visite la página web del Tesoro del Banco Mundial: www.worldbank.org/debtsecurities  

Washington, DC, August 4, 2017 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or IBRD) issued catastrophe bonds that will provide Mexico with financial protection of up to $360 million against losses from earthquakes and tropical cyclones. Mexico is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to natural disasters. Nearly one third of its population lives in areas that are exposed to hurricanes, storms, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. In economic terms, this translates into 71 percent of the country’s GDP considered to be at risk from two or more natural hazards. The bonds were issued in three different structures to provide coverage against three types of disasters: earthquakes, Atlantic tropical cyclones, and Pacific tropical cyclones. If a natural disaster occurs that is eligible for coverage, some or all of the bond proceeds will be made available to the Mexican Fund for Natural Disasters, or FONDEN. Payouts will be triggered when the earthquake or tropical cyclone meet the parametric criteria for location and severity set forth in the bond terms.  The payouts will be passed on by IBRD to FONDEN through the intermediation of Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft (Munich Re), a German reinsurance company, and Agroasemex, S.A., a Mexican state-owned insurance company. GC Securities, a division of MMC Securities LLC is the sole book runner for the transaction.   GC Securities and Munich Re acted as joint structuring agents. GC Securities and Munich Re Capital Markets GmbH, a wholly owned affiliate of Munich Re, acted as joint managers. The bonds were issued under IBRD’s “capital at risk” notes program, created in 2014. One of the purposes of this program is to transfer risks related to natural disasters or pandemics from developing countries to the capital markets. Bonds issued under this program offer investors a different risk/return profile than regular IBRD bonds since investors may lose part or all of their investment. In 2006, Mexico became the first sovereign to issue catastrophe bonds. Mexico issued additional catastrophe bonds in 2009 and 2012 using the World Bank’s MultiCat Program. The MultiCat Program helps countries issue catastrophe bonds to insure themselves against the risk of natural disasters. In the framework of the MultiCat Program, the World Bank acts as arranger; assists in formulating disaster risk management policy; offers off-the-shelf documentation; supports preparation of legal and operational framework; and selects service providers. Arunma Oteh, the World Bank’s Vice President and Treasurer, said: “The World Bank bonds we have launched today are not only a financial innovation—but also a milestone in our partnership with Mexico, and in our joint pursuit of preventing the human and financial tolls of earthquakes and floods.  We are leveraging Mexico’s leadership in developing risk insurance mechanisms against natural disasters, and the World Bank’s innovative use of private-sector instruments to transfer risk to the capital markets, so that together we can deliver innovative financial solutions that help eradicate poverty and boost shared prosperity.” Gerardo Corrochano, the World Bank’s Country Director for Mexico and Colombia said: "Today’s transaction marks another step in the evolution of the relationship between Mexico and the World Bank in the area of catastrophe risk. Mexico is one of the most experienced governments in catastrophe risk management. An in depth understanding of the risks has allowed the Mexican government to successfully access international reinsurance and capital markets to transfer specific risks. Building disaster resilience is essential, not only for reducing the risks and impacts from natural hazards but for protecting the most vulnerable." Oscar Vela, Head of Insurance, Pensions and Social Security at Mexico’s Ministry of Finance, said: “Over the past 10 years, Mexico has built and expanded a long term strategy for catastrophic risk management. This policy has the key objective of creating financial mechanisms to mitigate and stabilize the impact of natural disasters on fiscal accounts. The issuance of the catastrophe bonds—the result of a partnership among key public and private sector institutions—renews the solid financial shield to FONDEN, and helps to further strengthen the set of macroprudential policies used by our Ministry of Finance. The Mexican government remains committed to promoting policies that transfer risk to the capital markets, so that we can jointly create deeper markets and better diversification opportunities, foster better fiscal policy management, and support socially responsible initiatives.” The World Bank has accessed the capital markets for its member countries since it issued its first bond on July 15, 1947. The World Bank is also a leader in the catastrophe risk market: in the past ten years it has executed approximately $2.5 billion in catastrophe risk transactions. World Bank Catastrophe Bonds Investor Distribution Geographic distribution Investor type Class A notes       Asia Pacific 8% Ded. ILS 78% Bermuda 23% Reinsurer 2% North America 24% Asset Manager 19% Western Europe 45%             Class B Notes       Asia Pacific 9% Ded. ILS 69% Bermuda 16% Life Insurer 3% North America 38% Reinsurer 4% Western Europe 37% Asset Manager 24%         Class C Notes       Asia Pacific 7% Ded. ILS 60% Bermuda 22% Life Insurer 1% North America 25% Reinsurer 16% Western Europe 46% Asset Manager 23% World Bank Catastrophe Bonds Summary Terms and Conditions*Type of Note CAR 113 – Class A CAR 114 – Class B CAR 115 – Class C Issuer International Bank for Reconstruction and Development International Bank for Reconstruction and Development International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Trade Date July 24, 2017 July 24, 2017 July 24, 2017 Issue Size USD 150 million USD 100 million USD 110 million Settlement Date August 4, 2017 August 4, 2017 August 4, 2017         Scheduled Maturity Date August 11, 2020, subject to extension and to early mandatory redemption December 20, 2019, subject to extension and to early mandatory redemption December 20, 2019, subject to extension and to early mandatory redemption Issue Price 100% 100% 100% Bond Coupon (per annum) 6-Month USD Libor+4.12% (subject to a minimum rate of interest equal to the Risk Margin)   6-Month USD Libor+8.92% (subject to a minimum rate of interest equal to the Risk Margin)   6-Month USD Libor+5.52% (subject to a minimum rate of interest equal to the Risk Margin)   Risk Margin 4.50% 9.30% 5.90% Covered Perils Earthquake Event Atlantic Named Storm Event Pacific Named Storm Event Redemption Amount The Notes will not be fully repaid if an event occurs The Notes will not be fully repaid if an event occurs The Notes will not be fully repaid if an event occurs   (*) Any offer of the bonds described herein will solely take place on the basis of the relevant offering documentation including but not limited to the Prospectus, Supplemental Prospectus and Final Terms prepared by the World Bank or on behalf of the World Bank.  Any decision to invest in the bonds should be taken on the basis of the relevant offering documentation in which the risks, expenses and relevant offering restrictions with regard to the bonds are described.  In the event of any discrepancy between the information set forth herein and the information in the relevant offering documentation, the contents of the relevant offering documentation shall prevail. ________________________________________________________________________________ About the World Bank The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD), rated Aaa/AAA (Moody’s/S&P), is an international organization created in 1944 and the original member of the World Bank Group. It operates as a global development cooperative owned by 189 nations. It provides its members with financing, expertise and coordination services so they can achieve equitable and sustainable economic growth in their national economies and find effective solutions to pressing regional and global economic and environmental problems. The World Bank has two main goals: to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity. It seeks to achieve them primarily by providing loans, risk management products, and expertise on development-related disciplines to its borrowing member government clients in middle-income countries and other creditworthy countries, and by coordinating responses to regional and global challenges. It has been issuing sustainable development bonds in the international capital markets for 70 years to fund its activities that achieve a positive impact. Information on World Bank bonds for investors is available on the World Bank Treasury website:  www.worldbank.org/debtsecurities     

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 24 Aug 2017

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position

The Human Resources Assistant is responsible to provide administrative, procedural and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in his/her office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, whilst promoting a client-based, quality and results orientated approach to the unit and ensuring compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities

1. Support in processing of entitlement and benefits

– In consultation with supervisor, analyze, research, verify, and compile data and information on cases that do not conform to UN or UNICEF’s HR Rules & Regulations, to support consistent and equitable application of decisions and implementation of agreed upon action.

– In consultation with supervisor, analyze, research and verify information for the purpose of responding to staff queries on areas related to benefits and entitlements.

– Processes entitlements and benefits for local staff in accordance with UNICEF rules and regulations, by ensuring all relevant forms are completed by staff and data is entered into VISION.

– Maintains and prepares all personnel-related records and files, ensuring all information on each staff member is up-to-date and accurate.

2. Support in recruitment and placement

– Drafts vacancy announcements for positions within his/her office for review by supervisor to help attract ideal candidates.

– Ensures timely and efficient screening of applications for minimum eligibility, taking into account qualifications, competencies, and post requirements.

– Analyze, research, verify, and compile data which facilitates preparation of workforce planning reports for supervisor to review against benchmarks i.e. Gender and geographical balance and other recruitment related key performance indicators.

– Liaises with candidates in the various stages of the recruitment process.

– Prepares formal acknowledgement, offer and regret letters.

– Records and maintains recruitment files, ensuring all necessary documentation has been prepared.

– Monitors life-cycle of recruitment process to update supervisor as necessary.

3. Support in learning and development

– In consultation with supervisor, researches and analyses data and information to help identify training needs within his/her country office for the development of learning plans and other targeted training interventions.

– In consultation with supervisor, researches, analyzes, verifies, and compiles information on external training courses available and educational institutions to help supervisor decide on learning programmes that address learning gaps in his/her country office.

– Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops and events by participating in exercises which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.

– Develops and processes contracts for institutions providing training and courses, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.

– Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops and events by preparing and organizing distribution of materials for participants, ensuring availability of training venues and required equipment and supplies, while providing logistical and secretarial support at workshops and events as necessary.

4. Support in organization design and job classification

– Participates in the review of GS positions specific JDs, ensuring effective application of ICSC methodology.

– Drafts and edits job descriptions to be submitted for classification for review by supervisor.

– Follows up and liaises with HQ and RO over status of requests to ensure timely completion.

– Compiles and analyses information and statistics related to posts and staff for reports on staffing trends.

– Prepares documents to be submitted for classification to RO and NYHQ, ensuring completeness of documentation

– Monitors life-cycle of all job classification requests to facilitate recruitment and organization planning.

5. Time Attendance

– Maintains and updates a system which monitors the absence of staff.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

– Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

– University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)in Human Resources orrelated areais an asset.

Experience

– Six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in human resources, administrative or clerical work experience required.

Language

– Fluency in Portuguese and English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication (II)

Working with People (II)

Drive for Results (II)

Functional Competencies

Analyzing (II)

Applying technical expertise (II)

Planning & Organizing (II)

Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

To view our competency framework, please click here.

In relation, please note that all candidates who wish to apply to this Vacancy Announcement are requested to prepare and submit their respected UNICEF applications in English language.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds, representing the diversity of Brazil, such as black and indigenous people, to apply to become a part of our organization. Candidates will be treated equally regardless of gender, sexual orientation, special needs, social and HIV/aids status. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=506429

Organization: Heartland Alliance
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 08 Sep 2017

Job Title: Project Manager, Expanding Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Protection for IDPs in Colombia

Reports To: Colombia Program Director

Location: Colombia

*Transform the lives of the most marginalized and vulnerable communities and be at the forefront of social change. Be a part of a dedicated team of human rights workers and make a lasting impact.**

Organizational Background:

Heartland Alliance International (HAI) is the global arm of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, a family of organizations that has been leading anti-poverty and social justice work in Chicago for more than 125 years. HAI’s offices in nearly a dozen countries implement programs on a range of global human rights issues, as well as the Chicago-based Marjorie Kovler Center for the Treatment of Survivors of Torture, which serves individuals from more than 50 countries. HAI has significant expertise in the fields of trauma-informed mental health care and access to justice for survivors of rights abuses. It is also an industry leader in access to high-quality and stigma-free health care. Across all of its programs, HAI promotes progressive, innovative approaches to human rights protections and gender equality.

In Colombia, HAI provides innovative, collaborative, and community-based mental health services, including individual and group psychosocial therapy, to underserved populations most affected by armed conflict and violence in the Pacific region of Colombia. HAI’s culturally-competent and locally-adapted programs allow people to heal, become empowered to access justice and social services, and ultimately lead change in their own communities. HAI in Colombia includes direct survivors of the conflict who provide services to vulnerable populations, including Afro-Colombians and indigenous communities. HAI partners with community leaders, local organizations, and institutions to provide effective, evidence-based and culturally- adapted mental health services, and continuously strengthen these programs to better support people in need. As Colombia builds the foundation for an enduring peace, communities that have been historically marginalized and most affected by decades of violence need sustained support. HAI is committed to addressing crucial humanitarian needs and protecting human rights for the most vulnerable and underserved populations in the country. HAI will support the construction of an inclusive and sustainable peace through community engagement, strategic partnerships, and a focus on concrete results at the territorial and national levels.

About the Project: “Improving Health and Building Resilience: MAS Colombia Mejorando el Acceso a la Salud y fortaleciendo la resiliencia: MAS Colombia”, is a two year project to increase access to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and protection for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and conflict victims, including by strengthening support from government authorities, and enabling communities to effectively and collaboratively advocate for their rights. This innovative project builds on HAI’s extensive experience providing integrated services for IDPs including for women and girls, Afro-Colombians and other particularly vulnerable communities. The project will expand existing coordination efforts among government, civil society organizations and communities impacted by forced displacement and create identification and referral networks to respond to the needs of IDPs.

(Please note that offer is contingent on availability of funding).

Overview

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management and Oversight:

• Guide the implementation of the program components and the methods of follow-up, with a focus on technical aspects and quality assurance through close monitoring and supervision.
• Ensure that the program components are implemented according to approved work plan to achieve program deliverables. Through strong planning, monitoring, and activity tracking, identify potential obstacles to programmatic success in a timely fashion, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage program components budget in close coordination with Finance and Program staff to ensure spending is executed as appropriate.
• Ensure the development and timely submission of program documents, including narrative reports, lessons learned, success stories, and beneficiary-related data.
• Manage contractual and programmatic aspects of relations with communities and implementing partners.
• Support regular evaluation of program components in terms of feasibility, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure that program documentation is prepared according to donor standards.
• Ensure technical oversight and field-monitoring of the program staff, notably to ensure quality control and adequate implementation of the planned tools and frameworks.
• Provide regular comprehensive program updates to supervisor as to program status, current and emerging issues.
• Draft narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up.
• Oversee the recruitment of field staff as well as personnel and documentation follow-up.

Technical:

• Design MHPSS programming in line with activities detailed in proposal and work plan.
• Capacity building:Develop and implement capacity building training relevant to the MHPSS program activities and provide supervision for national MHPSS staff.
• Provide technical advice to local partner on their project related psychosocial activities.
• Coordination: Participate in and contribute to MHPSS and GBV subclusters or working groups and actively work with and coordinate with other local and international agencies and organizations engaged in MHPSS programming and services
• Work in coordination with HQ MHPSS Technical Advisor to review MHPSS program design, trainings, materials, and other deliverables.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in mental health, social work, counseling or related field

Technical Skills:

• Master’s degree or higher in clinical social work, counseling or clinical psychology with a minimum of 3 years post-licensure experience
• At least two years of experience implementing MHPSS programming in development and/or humanitarian settings
• Demonstrated ability to train staff and implementing partners on MHPSS
• Experience with program design, development and management
• Experience working on protection issues including gender based violence (GBV) in emergencies preferred

Other Competencies:

• Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision
• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community

Language Skills:

• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills required
• Advanced proficiency in oral and written Spanish required

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems
• High proficiency in Excel, SPSS, or another statistical analysis software
• Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee may be required to remain on Organization premises during breaks and/or meal periods and may be required to stay on Organization premises until their replacement arrives.
• The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.

Heartland Alliance makes all hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, height, weight, or HIV infection, in accord with the Organization’s AIDS Policy Statement of September, 1987. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation should contact the Employee Services Office at +1 (312) 660-1431.

How to apply:

https://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=HEARTLANDALLIANCE&cws=1&rid=…

Organization: Abt Associates
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 07 Sep 2017

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Chief of Party for the upcoming five-year USAID-funded Civil Society and Media activity in Honduras. This activity will focus on strengthening social auditing and mobilizing youth groups to engage in oversight of the management of public funds/programs. The activity will also engage public policy departments of universities, think tanks, and private sector associations to conduct analysis, develop recommendations, and socialize these using social media. This will be a full-time position based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The Chief of Party is responsible for overseeing the implementation of project activities, management of project staff, and coordination with partner organizations. S/he will serve as the lead technical expert and also oversee project implementation activities. This may include, but is not limited to the following:

• Responsible for serving as primary contact to USAID for this activity and ensuring effective coordination of project activities with relevant ministries and agencies, civil society and private sector organizations, international donor institutions, various project stakeholders, and other USAID and U.S. government-funded initiatives.
• Manages the development of annual planning and timely, high quality implementation and monitoring of activities and deliverables
• Serves as lead technical advisor providing ongoing guidance and inputs to technical staff.
• Oversee the country office and supervise a multi-disciplinary team of experts
• Provides mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.
• Oversees all administrative, contracting, hiring, recruitment, financial, and logistical aspects of the program in compliance with Abt Associates policies and procedures.

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• Minimum of 10 years progressively responsible international development experience with a minimum of 8 years’ demonstrated experience managing international development projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing USAID-funded projects required. Experience managing or implementing large and complex programs involving various stakeholders strongly preferred.
• Proven technical expertise in anti-corruption, transparency, public administration and service delivery, institutional development, and civil society; related work experience in Honduras or Latin America is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required; fluency in Spanish and English required
• Demonstrated understanding of social, economic, legislative, environmental, and cultural context of Honduras. Experience living or working in Honduras strongly preferred
• University degree in public administration, international relations, economics, business administration, law or a related field. Advanced degree preferred

How to apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and an updated USAID Employee Biodata Data (EBD) form. Please send these documents to AbtHonduras@abtassoc.com.** Only finalist candidates will be contacted.

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 06 Sep 2017

Background/IRC Summary:

The IRCs Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) leads or oversees IRCs global emergency preparedness and response activities. The mission of the EPRU is to help meet the immediate survival needs and reduce suffering in conflict or disaster affected populations during the acute phase of an emergency. The EPRU also works in protracted emergencies, where the risk to life may be reduced but the population is still subjected to rights abuses and a lack of basic services.

The IRCs fulltime Emergency Response Team (ERT) is a standing team of specialized professionals ready to deploy to an emergency within 72 hours. The ERT is supplemented by personnel drawn from the IRCs Emergency Internal and External Rosters.

Job Overview/Summary:

External Emergency Roster Staff are deployed to support either existing country programs in their emergency response, or to initiate a new program in the crisis zone. The overall responsibility of the team is to rapidly and effectively design, develop and manage the IRC’s on-site humanitarian response to meet the immediate needs of the affected population. Response personnel are also responsible for supporting the transfer of responsibilities and knowledge to the long-term staff to ensure the continuity of IRC programming and operations.

The Emergency Safety and Security Coordinator (ESSC) will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of IRC’s Safety and Security Policies during emergency deployments. The Emergency Safety and Security Coordinator will work with the Deputy Director, Emergency Response, to ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are adapted to the specific context of each response, adequate and known to staff. The ESSC will conduct training on site for staff and others (external security providers) and facilitate development and implementation of appropriate security plans and Standard Operating Procedures. S/he will provide expert security advice to all levels of IRC staff working in the emergency response including security updates, travel advisories, and incident management. The position reports to the ERT Field Director responsible for each deployment/response, and to the Deputy Director, Response Management for non-field deployments. The position also reports to the Director International Safety and Security for all technical matters related to S&S.

Major Responsibilities:

Safety and Security Management Planning

• Conduct assessments of the risk environment and provide prioritized recommendations for context specific security management requirements to the ERT Field Director. Execute all approved recommendations.
• Based on the outcomes of the risk assessment; produce, roll out and maintain updated security management planning policies for the IRC ERT / Country Team, ensuring compliance to global IRC safety and security standards.
• Establish and ensure maintenance of all IRC S&S management framework components including incident reporting and trend analysis systems to inform program design and implementation, staff movement, and contingency responeses.
• Construct a suitable communications infrastructure to allow the ERT Team to communicate appropriately. Using this infrastructure implement context appropriate movement control protocols.
• Train staff on IRC safety and security management policy, approaches, systems and practices specific to response. Monitor compliance, suggesting refreshers or reassignments where required.

Building Acceptance to empower and expand humanitarian programming

• Within each response build with key team members, a community outreach and acceptance plan, and liaise with the ERT Field Director to ensure that appropriate staff time is allocated to achieve implementation, follow up and effectiveness analyzis of the plan.
• Develop ongoing relationships with community elders and other power brokers within response regions. Work both internally and externally to ensure that IRC, its mission and work in the region is known and accepted. Encourage stakeholders to work with the IRC in ensuring that staff and programs are safe and allowed to continue humanitarian activities. Liaise with program staff to ensure stakeholders feedback are informing program design and implementation.
• Provide technical input and advice in assessments to consider new IRC programs in new geographic areas, and technical input in the writing of new program proposals as required;
• In coordination with ERT Field Director, liaise with relevant security actors
• Ensure monitoring of the context preparing and disseminating daily update and context brief while deployed

Monitoring, Analysis and Supervision

• Identify, recruit, and train new security staff for new country programs
• Identify, establish and manage context appropriate approach to assure IRC facilities are secure – i.e. third party security companies or directly hired IRC security watchmen.
• Compile and submit security reporting that track incidents and trends within the IRC’s area of operation. Submit daily contextual updates as needed to the ERT Field Director
• Ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up with an official written report, which is then shared with relevant stakeholders and filed appropriately. Ensure also that final incident reports are provided when IRC is closing the case.
• Coordinate regularly with the concerned Regional Safety and Security Advisor, and fulfill reporting requirements.
• Report to Director International Safety and Security on all technical and contextual safety and Security issues

Job Requirements:

• At least five years of experience designing and coordinating corporate security for international organizations working in high risk contexts, with at least two years of that experience in the Northern Central America, preferably El Salvador.
• Ability to commit to deployment within 72 hours of notification of assignment for a minimum of 6 and up to 12 weeks
• Understanding of humanitarian principles, codes of conduct and ideally, specific sub-sector work linked to NGO field operations contexts
• Advanced level knowledge of communications technology, including VHF, HF radio systems, satellite communications, cell phone mediums, etc.
• Substantial and documented, prior experience as a trainer and training skills – the ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to gain a precise understanding of the various local, regional, country and international policies, operational positions and interactions, providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur.
• Fluent in Spanish and intermediate level English.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YXN0cmlkLm1hdGhldy41NjQ3OC4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Organization: Oxfam Intermón
Country: Spain
Closing date: 11 Sep 2017

Oxfam Intermón es la organización global para el desarrollo que moviliza el poder de las personas contra la pobreza y tiene poder para cambiar vidas. Somos una organización activista que luchamos contra la injusticia, la pobreza y las desigualdades y que trabaja sobre las causas de los problemas. CAMBIAMOS VIDAS QUE CAMBIAN VIDAS.

¿Te gustaría formar parte de la cadena del cambio?

Te proponemos formar parte del equipo del Program Funding Team (PFT) como Donor Advisor, llevando la cartera ECHO. El Donor Advisor es quien asume el liderazgo sobre un donante en el área, es la persona de referencia dentro de Oxfam Intermón para todo lo relacionado con la captación (prospección, análisis, relación) y la encargada de dar orientaciones (información, formación, gestión) sobre la normativa y especificidades del donante/s de su cartera durante el ciclo de vida de la financiación del proyecto /programa. También asegurarás el máximo de colaboración con el resto de afiliados para maximizar la captación de fondos de ese donante para Oxfam Intermón y para Oxfam.

¿Cuáles serán tus funciones?

• Serás responsable de capturar, centralizar y difundir en Oxfam Intermon y en Oxfam toda la inteligencia y conocimiento sobre tu donante/s, así tendrás que seguir y analizar todas las oportunidades de financiación, dar seguimiento y analizar los cambios en los marcos de financiación y la normativa, preparar sesiones de formación (presencial y a distancia), …etc.
• Trabajarás para conseguir la mejor y más estratégica relación con los donantes, teniendo que proponer y organizar reuniones y otros eventos, compartir con ellos información clave de Oxfam Intermon y Oxfam, interlocutar en relación a los procesos de certificación, seguimiento de contratos, auditorias, así como hacer incidencia para lograr cambios en su normativa e instrumentos coordinamente con otros actores.
• Estarás en contacto con muchas otras personas, en países y en la Sede y de otros afiliados, y con una amplia variedad de diferentes perfiles (responsables y oficiales de programa, especialistas temáticos, equipo de campañas e incidencia, equipo compliance, responsables financieros, etc) a los que apoyarás en la presentación de solicitudes e informes, evaluaciones y auditorias.Tendrás que asegurar una correcta gestión y organización de tu cartera, asegurando que la información en los sistemas está actualizada, toda la documentación e información relativa al donante está disponible y se comparte en tiempo y forma con las personas que lo necesitan.

¿Qué estamos buscando?

• Estudios universitarios de grado superior
• Experiencia mínima de 3-4 años en captación de fondos públicos Experiencia en gestión de contratos de proyectos y programas humanitarios con ECHO y otros donantes humanitarios
• Proactividad e iniciativa
• Habilidades relacionales, de comunicación y coordinación
• Orientación a resultados
• Alto nivel de castellano, inglés y francés.
• Disponibilidad para viajar hasta un 20% del tiempo.

¿Qué te ofrecemos?

• Contrato laboral de 12 meses con posibilidad de continuidad
• Salario bruto anual según escala salarial de Oxfam Intermon
• Lugar de trabajo: Barcelona
• Incorporación: 2 de octubre 2017.

How to apply:

Envíanos tu candidatura incluyendo tu CV y carta de motivación en la que te pedimos responder a dos preguntas:

• ¿Cuántos años de experiencia tienes trabajando en puestos de gestión de subvenciones (terreno o sede) con proyectos ECHO y con otros donantes humanitarios?

• ¿Cuáles son los idiomas que utilizas habitualmente en tu puesto de trabajo actual?

Envía tu candidatura a seleccion@oxfamintermon.org especificando en el titulo del mail el número de referencia 54/17-18.

El plazo de presentación de solicitudes finalizará el próximo 11/09/2017.

Oxfam Intermón está comprometido con el principio de igualdad, diversidad e inclusión.

Organization: Oxfam Intermón
Country: Spain
Closing date: 11 Sep 2017

Oxfam Intermón est l’organisation globale pour le développement qui mobilise le pouvoir des personnes contre la pauvreté et qui a le pouvoir de changer des vies. Nous sommes une organisation activiste qui lutte contre l’injustice, la pauvreté et les inégalités et qui travaille sur les causes des problèmes.

NOUS CHANGEONS DES VIES QUI CHANGENT DES VIES. Voudrais-tu faire partie de la chaîne du changement?

Objectif

Placée sous la responsabilité hiérarchique de la Funding & Compliance manager, la personne sélectionnée aura pour responsabilité d’appuyer les pays dans l’élaboration des propositions de financement et des rapports aux bailleurs de fonds afin de maximiser l’obtention de financements et fidéliser les bailleurs de fonds. En assurant une coordination efficace, le respect des standards de qualité Oxfam, et l’alignement avec les attentes des bailleurs de fonds

Responsabilités

• Assurer la livraison en temps, et de bonne qualité des propositions et compte rendu de financement ;
• Elaborer ou réviser les propositions de financement (français, espagnol et anglais) à soumettre aux bailleurs de fonds, en suivant la normative des bailleurs, les standards de qualité internes et les indications de l’appel à propositions. Vérifier le respect des conditions administratives et le caractère complet des annexes. Contrôler la cohérence entre la partie narrative et la partie financière ;
• Coordonner le processus d’élaboration des propositions de financement et/ou rapports, et le suivi afin de permettre la mise en œuvre des stratégies opérationnelles d’Oxfam sur le terrain.
• Renforcer les capacités des missions ;
• Assurer une formation continue aux équipes pays en formulation, restitution et exigences spécifiques des bailleurs.

Profil requis

• Formation Universitaire en Gestion, Economie ou Coopération internationale ;
• Excellente maîtrise du français et de l’espagnol tant oral qu’écrit ; un bon niveau d’**anglais** est également requis.
• Expérience dans l’identification, la formulation, le suivi et la justification de projets d’action humanitaire et/ou de développement ;
• Expérience de travail avec des bailleurs de fonds divers, notamment ECHO, UE, OFDA, BPRM, SIDA, DGD (Belgique), DFATD (Canada), agences UN ;
• Des connaissances thématiques dans les domaines du genre et résilience seront un atout;
• Expérience de travail sur le terrain ;
• Excellentes capacités d’expression écrite et esprit de synthèse ;
• Flexibilité et capacité d’adaptation dans des contextes instables ; capacité à travailler sous pression ;
• Rigueur et sens de l’organisation ; capacité de planification ; capacité de travail en équipe ;
• Identification avec nos valeurs et notre mission.

Conditions

• Durée du contrat: 12 mois
• Salaire Brut annuel : selon échelle salariale de Oxfam Intermon – Per Diem ou frais payés pendant missions
• Lieu de travail : Barcelone – avec 60% du temps en mission
• Prise de fonction: Dès que possible

How to apply:

Les personnes intéressées peuvent envoyer leur curriculum vitae et lettre de motivation à humanitarianstaff@IntermonOxfam.org, en indiquant la référence

• Candidats internes : INT 55/17-18 Funding officer Flying
• Candidats externes : EXT 55 /17-18 Funding Officer Flying

La date de clôture pour le dépôt des dossiers de candidature est fixée au 11/09/2017

Oxfam se réserve le droit de modifier cette date si nécessaire.

Seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés.

Oxfam souscrit au principe de l’équité, de la diversité et de l’inclusion.

Organization: Ayuda en Acción
Country: Paraguay
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017

Objetivo de la posición:

Dar seguimiento a la gestión programática y financiera del proyecto “ÑANDE (Nuestra tierra, nuestras raíces) – Ampliación de las oportunidades de generación de ingresos para jóvenes del distrito de San Ignacio (Misiones, Paraguay), asegurando la correcta gestión de recursos humanos, financieros y materiales asignados al proyecto de acuerdo a las normativa vigente de la entidad donante, del marco regulatorio de Paraguay de las normativas institucionales de la Fundación Ayuda en Acción. Manteniendo una coordinación y comunicación permanente con el equipo de Ayuda en Acción en Paraguay y el equipo de Ayuda en Acción en Madrid.

Principales responsabilidades:

• Supervisar y garantizar, de forma permanente, la correcta planificación y ejecución de los planes operativos y presupuestarios (planificación técnica; parametrización y medición de indicadores; fichas de actividades; etc…)

• Realizar un análisis del nivel de cumplimiento del proyecto e identificar, de forma proactiva y con antelación, posibles desviaciones y, en caso de ser necesario, proponer la aplicación de medidas correctoras que garanticen la correcta ejecución del proyecto en tiempo, forma y presupuesto.

• Asegurar que se cuenta, en todo momento, con el soporte documental necesario y correcto para cumplir con la adecuada rendición de cuentas tanto para la entidad financiera como los requeridos en los procedimientos internos de la Fundación Ayuda en Acción.

• Colaborar en la preparación de informes técnicos y financieros de acuerdo a los requisitos exigidos en cada momento.

• Acompañar y realizar procesos de evaluación y auditoría interna o externa que se realicen en el marco de la intervención, comprobando el cumplimiento estricto de las normativas vigentes tanto de la entidad financiera como de las propias de la Fundación Ayuda en Acción.

• Asesorar y revisar los proyectos de desarrollo (ADT, Proyectos Sectoriales, Acciones de Incidencia) tanto de equipos propios y socios locales en aspectos técnicos relativos al cumplimiento de fines de acuerdo a las líneas de intervención y políticas de AeA.

• Asesorar y vigilar la aplicación de las políticas institucionales, enfoques y códigos en todo el quehacer estratégico operativo institucional, que reflejen los principios y valores institucionales.

• Coordinar la elaboración de la información institucional y técnica requerida por terceros, compatibilizándola con la información financiera y administrativa, revisando la calidad y coherencia con los planes y presupuestos vigentes.

• Coordinar el relacionamiento con nuestros socios locales, así como otros actores en el ámbito de la intervención.

• Coordinarse con los equipos institucionales de la sede y oficina nacional

Conocimientos y experiencia:

• Formación universitaria

• 3 años de experiencia mínima en gestión de proyectos de cooperación internacional para el desarrollo. Deseable experiencia en proyectos financiados por la AECID.

• Experiencia en administración de recursos y en elaboración y seguimiento de presupuestos

• Excelente redacción y sintaxis en castellano. Valorable: conocimiento medido inglés.

• Nivel alto de herramientas informáticas: Windows avanzado, MS Office y bases de datos

  Habilidades y competencias:

• Alta capacidad analítica y planificación estratégica.

• Rigor en La supervisión de los proyectos

• Proactividad para identificar aspectos de mejoras en la ejecución del proyecto.

• Alto nivel de habilidades interpersonales, trabajo en equipo y de comunicación.

• Orientado a resultados, y acostumbrado/a manejar indicadores de gestión.

  Idiomas:

Imprescindible: Excelente redacción y sintaxis en castellano y guaraní hablado. Valorable conocimiento de inglés.

Conocimientos informáticos:

Nivel alto de herramientas informáticas: Windows avanzado, MS Office y bases de datos.

Otros requerimientos:

• Disponibilidad para viajar y desplazarse hacia áreas rurales

• Flexibilidad horaria

  Lugar de trabajo: San Ignacio (Misiones)

How to apply:

Si estás interesado en la oferta vacante, por favor, envía tu CV actualizado a: rrhh@ayudaenaccion.org, indicando el nombre del puesto » Técnico de seguimiento en Paraguay» y las expectativas salariales para esa posición** 0px

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 21 Aug 2017

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Background

UNICEF LACRO health and nutrition section, in collaboration with the Child Rights and Business Unit of PFP, is interested in contributing to the discussion on prevention of childhood overweight and obesity as a risk factor for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

In 2014, LACRO undertook an exploratory study mapping regulations in LAC related to marketing techniques of Food and beverage (F&B) companies in schools and social media in collaboration with Argentina, Mexico and Costa Rica COs. In 2016 LACRO conducted another study on the improvement of labeling of food and beverage products targeting children and adolescents to facilitate consumer information, also in Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica and Chile.

One of the recommendations of this labelling study was to improve public and private sector policies to protect children and adolescents from marketing techniques in store and support children’s rights to a healthy eating. Retail grocery stores, the primary locations for food purchases, are receiving increased attention as an environment that may be ripe for public health interventions to promote consumption of healthy food by children and adolescents, limiting the marketing of unhealthy food and beverage to children.

Assumptions on marketing to children and adolescents in retail stores

Healthier food environments contribute to the prevention of malnutrition

Food environments consist of labelling, marketing, availability, access, and prices (a specially sensitive issue for low income families in inflationary countries)

Food environments determine consumer’s food choices and preferences

Consumers’ food choices and preferences influence children’s diets and preferences

Children’s diets and preferences unhealthy foods influence their nutritional health

Healthier consumer behavior (consumption patterns) at supermarkets and retail stores has a positive impact on children’s diets and thus children’s nutritional health.

Retail stores are a significant part of the food environment, especially regarding point-of-sale marketing (where are the products placed? which products are promoted?), availability (what foods are available or not available? are there supermarkets with healthy options in low income communities?), and access (are healthier products – fruits, veggies and milk- economically accessible to lower income families?).

Purpose of the study

Generate evidence to help prevent child obesity by addressing how supermarkets (retailers) impact food environments, and thus consumer choices and children’s nutritional health

Identify the marketing strategies in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG[1]) shown to positively influence consumer behavior in supermarkets (reduced / increased consumption of unhealthier / healthier products) with focus in Argentina, Brazil and México.

Identify efforts that can be taken by supermarkets, retail stores and the retail association in Latin America and the Caribbean to have a positive impact on community health, particularly children’s nutrition.

Goals of the study

The specific goals of the consultancy are to:

Map current global standards on marketing of food and beverage to children in store, including potential regulations at the national level in LAC or in other regions

Perform a literature review of existing studies on marketing in medium/large store and its impact on child’s rights including consultations with key regional and national stakeholders in select countries (Argentina, Mexico, Brazil). Include good practices from the retail sector in LAC including efforts to limit marketing to children of industrialized products in store, promoting the consumption of fruits, vegetables and milk by children.

Collect and analyze data of marketing to children in stores from the seven categories targeted to children (and adults but for children consumption) available on different retail outlets on three countries in Latin America. Collect information on presence or absence of promotional characters on the shelf (e.g. cartoon or company, licensed, movie tie-­‐in or for kids), premium offers (e.g. game and app downloads, contest, pay 2 take 3 or other, limited edition, social charity, gift or collectable), special samples for kids of healthy and unhealthy, product placement at the store of healthy and unhealthy food, etc. Collect also information through photographs on what is working in stores to promoting healthful eating by increasing availability, affordability, prominence, and promotion of healthful foods: mostly milk, fruits and vegetables.

Conduct in-depth interviews, site visits, collection of good practices and data analysis (where available) in different locations (of different socioeconomic background) of select participating retail stores (1-2 per country) to increase the understanding of the specific ways in which retail activities could impact children’s obesity, both directly and indirectly, to positively influence consumer behavior in supermarkets.

Based on all the above-mentioned materials, propose general recommendations to retailers (and other stakeholders such as government, civil society, etc) to improve marketing of food and beverage products targeting children in LAC in store.

Deliverables

Product

Description

Deliverable 1:

Methodology proposal – Delivery date:

Development of the proposed methodology, including local academic partners, methodology to collect information, 1 pager to recruit retail, tool to collect observations in retail stores, tool to collect information in “partner” retail stores, including a tentative work schedule, potential stakeholders to interview; Definition of a tentative final report index.

Deliverable 2: Regional mapping and best practices

Delivery date:

· Mapping and review of the country’s legislative frameworks on the issue,

· Summarize evidence and results from existing studies in marketing in store and its impact on parents and child’s rights, including opinions from experts of the region and best practices from the sector.

· Summarize conversations with regional and national stakeholders

· Summarize existing models used influence consumer behavior in supermarkets (to promote consumption of unhealthier / healthier products).

Deliverable 3: Report of the collection of information in stores and of the special information in “partner” retail stores.

Delivery date:

· Report on the participation of select retailers in the project in different countries.

· Summary of results of the visits and conversations with retailers in the different countries, in children and adolescents in selected countries.

Deliverable 4:

Final Report

Compile results from previous deliverables, including observations from UNICEF to previous drafts in a final report that also includes recommendations to improve marketing in stores of food and beverage products targeting children in LAC.

The final report will include:

· A final complete report for UNICEF (in either Spanish or English)

· A final summary document for wider dissemination targeted mostly to retailers (20 pages max, in either Spanish or English)

· A final executive summary for the general public (2 pages max, in both Spanish and English)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The incumbent contractor will conduct the research from their premises.

Individual contractors are expected to have previous research experience in one or more of the following fields: Public Health and the food and beverage Industry, Non Communicable Diseases, Food regulation and legislation or Marketing of food and beverage to Children. Fluency in English and Spanish required.

The duration for the contract is estimated to be 5 (five) months starting on the date of the signature of the contract, September 1st expected.

HONORARIA & FEES

If you have any technical question, please address it to mber@unicef.org

Please submit a concise proposal (max 2 pages), including info on the main researcher/s, and the proposed budget with subject “Marketing in-store study”.Indicatingability, availability andfee rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a fee rate will not be considered. The proposal should exclude travel costs.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=506391