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Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 30 Sep 2017

Creative Associates seeks a Chief of Party for the Crime and Violence Prevention Project (CVPP), a USAID-funded contract works to address high levels of homicide, robberies, assaults, and other crimes by improving the ability of communities, municipalities and national institutions to address violent crime*.* This Chief of Party (COP) position is similar to that of a Chief of Party under a USAID/Office of Transition Initiatives program, where he/she serves a more traditional responsibility of a Chief Operating Officer due to the USAID – Contractor relationship and key decision making processes. The COP will take a leadership role in coordinating with the donor, other implementing partners, other donors, and any other key stakeholders. The COP will have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments and manage diverse teams to deliver impact.

Reporting & Supervision:

The COP will report the Project Director at Creative headquarters.

Expected Outcomes:

• To lead the ramp up and implementation of a high paced small grants program focused on violence prevention in highly violent communities in El Salvador
• To successfully manage ongoing crime and violence prevention programming in partner municipalities
• To build and maintain productive working relationships with USAID, key government and non-governmental stakeholders, other relevant USAID partners working in the same geographic and thematic areas, and local beneficiaries.

Primary Responsibilities:

A strong COP for CVPP should:

• Be willing to have close, daily collaboration with USAID’s designated staff providing direction to the program;
• Take programmatic and strategic direction from USAID staff;
• Have strong management, mentorship, and leadership skills;
• Be flexible.

The Chief of Party is responsible for:

• Making key operational decisions and solving problems in short time frames while ensuring operational and program integrity. Overall program direction is provided by USAID through the COR and Alternate COR;
• Financial and program management, oversight, and reporting of contractor progress and quality of performance in meeting the activity undertakings in this program;
• Overall management of the in-country relationship with USAID;
• Supervising program design, implementation, and management under the guidance of the USAID; and
• Contributing to the design and implementation of the M&E system at both the activity level (ensuring that all activities are monitored and evaluated) and beyond the activity level (outcomes and impact).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• The COP may be an expatriate, third-country or cooperating country national.
• A university degree in a related field such as Law, Social Work, Criminal or Juvenile Justice, Public or Business Administration, Community Development; a higher degree—Master’s, J.D., or Ph.D. is desirable;
• The candidate must have demonstrated experience in working with senior government officials and municipal authorities across partisan lines and the private sector to support a program’s objectives;
• Experience working with donor-funded youth at-risk, crime and or violence reduction, public safety or community development programs, and proven capacity to facilitate coordination amongst diverse sectors;
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a progressively more responsible position with at least three years as a COP for a small project under $6 million) or two years as a deputy COP for a large project (over $7 million);
• A minimum of 5 years of experience supervising complex, high-speed and challenging field operations in developing countries;
• Experience with programs that provide quick delivery of assistance in response to emerging windows of opportunity;
• Experience with grant management, preferably in-kind and small grants;
• Financial management experience, including budgeting and financial management (tracking, reporting and accounting);
• Experience with activity design, development, and implementation; and
• Spanish and English fluency in speaking and writing is required (FSI IV).

How to apply:

Please apply on company website: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*B802FE674EF20CDD

Organization: Miyamoto International
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 18 Aug 2017

Overview

Miyamoto International is a global engineering, construction management and project management company that provides critical services that sustain industries and safeguard communities with offices worldwide. Known for executing successful projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments, Miyamoto International will be soon expanding its successful work under the PREPARE Program in Costa Rica and Colombia to El Salvador and Mexico.

There are two major phases of the Program. Phase 1 advances risk studies and data-driven decision making. Phase 2 works with stakeholders on strengthening capabilities, policies and planning as a result of the data collected.

Responsibilities

The National Program Manager will be based in Guadalajara, Mexico. He/she will report to the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Program Manager who will be covering multiple countries across the LAC region. The National Program Manager will also receive support from Miyamoto’s International Programs team, including the engineering teams who will oversee any technical submissions or technical programmatic activities.

The overall scope of responsibilities includes, but is not limited to:

Program Management and Leadership

The National Program Manager is responsible for the overall timely and quality delivery for all PREPARE program deliverables and activities in Mexico.

This includes:

• Leading on engagement and coordination with relevant national and local stakeholders to deliver on program objectives.

• High-level representational duties with key government and other stakeholders.

• Leading on organizing and delivering workshops and conferences as outlined in the program.

• Leading on collecting data for required donor and other internal and external reporting.

• Leading on collecting data for required reporting on monitoring and evaluation information.

• Leading on collecting data for required technical assessments, according to the needs of the program (and/or identify data sources for future use).

• Leading on other program communication, including success stories and assistance with identifying and drafting content for social media.

• Managing deliverables within the allocated country budget.

• Acting as the Miyamoto security focal point for the country and advising on security matters.

Disaster Risk Reduction Policy Work

This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Institutional Mapping: To better identify, build and foster a network of relationships within and among key stakeholder groups.

• Policy Analysis: The National Program Manager will conduct policy analysis to gain a deeper understanding of the current gaps in the disaster risk reduction and mitigation policy environment and new opportunities to strengthen policy through the use and incorporation of risk assessment and other data. This will ensure that the results of any studies are used to inform development of DRR policy/operational procedures, as appropriate. This would include all stakeholders, including the USAR teams.

  • The identification of geographic boundaries would also be a part of this effort. For this, the National Program Manager will utilize a participatory approach to determine how coordination across municipal and town boundaries will be addressed regarding activities that affect more than one area.

• Evaluation of the current urban search and rescue system, capacities and capabilities: The National Program Manager will evaluate these areas in an effort to understand the system and also address gaps through the risk assessment and other data generated as a part of the program.

Candidate Profile

The desired candidate will have successfully managed high profile international development projects with a high level of contextual and operating sensitivity in Mexico.

Education

• Degree in engineering and/or degree in public policy/affairs or other relevant field.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of public relations, ability and experience working with government agencies and officials.
• Professional fluency in Spanish and English with the ability to conduct high-level meetings, create high-level reports and translate documents in both languages.
• Ability and willingness to work openly and collaboratively with technical teams and professionals from other disciplines.
• Ability to successfully manage and execute challenging projects with international teams and remote supervision.
• Self-starter with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent communicator able to work credibly and effectively with high-level government and private sector officials.
• Ability and willingness to work in a flexible, dynamic and global organization.

Experience

• Experience working with public agencies and officials in Mexico and managing government relations, preferably in the disaster risk reduction field.
• Experience working on policy initiatives with a particular focus on seismic issues, or other disaster risk reduction and mitigation initiatives.
• An ideal candidate will have the experience or ability to review, advise on and draft regional, national and municipal/city natural disaster risk reduction strategies, policies and plans and knowledge of Mexico’s disaster risk reduction framework.
• Strong past experience managing projects, past experience working with international teams, development partners and/or institutional donors, including USAID, is strongly desired.
• Past experience successfully starting up new programs is highly desired.

Proposed Timeframe The proposed timeframe for this engagement is between September 2017 and February 2018 with a high likelihood of extending into a multi-year engagement, pending approval of funding.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following documents by Monday, August 18th to Karla Melchiori: kmelchiori@miyamotointernational.com • Resume/CV • Cover Letter, emphasizing your work in disaster risk reduction policy in Mexico, as well as past experience in donor program management

Organization: UNOPS
Country: Spain
Closing date: 14 Aug 2017

Background Information – Job-specific

The United Nations Department of Field Support, Information and communications Technology Division (UN DFS-ICTD) is responsible for the delivery of applications that satisfy the requirements of the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support (DPKO/DFS) missions as well as Special Political Missions (SPMs).

DFS has implemented a range of systems to address the principal requirements of peacekeeping operations and to support and enhance the processes DFS undertakes. Reporting and Data Management (RDM) is an ICTD unit that provides users with a capacity for information through timely and reliable reporting, data and analytical tools. UNOPS has been requested to assist in the implementation of this activity.

Under the overall supervision of the UNOPS Senior Programme Manager, the incumbent will directly work under RDM Business Solutions Manager / Coordinator in New York.

Functional Responsibilities

The RDM Delivery Lead will be responsible for the following duties:

• Leads a team responsible for the design, plan, coordination and delivery of RDM services from UNGSC.

• Assist RDM BSM/Coordinator in projects and activities including project management, architecture, technical feasibility, requirement analysis and tactical resource and delivery planning.

• Take ownership of delivery of Umoja related BI and data services.

• Participate in the process of defining, designing and reviewing information management related projects, ETL mappings, data warehousing and business intelligence architecture, data quality, strategies and best practices.

• Prepare authoritative advice and guidance on the application and operation of various data and reporting systems and new technologies.

• Coordinate with data management, MDM, business intelligence teams and subjects

matter experts to establish standards/governance and resolve conflicts in data definitions, data sources, master data and business rules.

• Assist in analyzing project portfolio progress according to plans, requirements, standards and processes;

• Manage performance of all assigned resources and build partnership with business and other technical teams.

• Conduct business requirements gathering and gap analysis through discovery sessions, user

surveys/interviews and other forms of communication.

• Isolate trends and proactively identify potential operations issues and be able to consolidate and integrate a wide range of inputs. Must be able to decompose high level requirements and formulate them in detailed specification

• Ensure that the business requirements documents are maintained and the proper change control processes are followed.

• Makes presentations on projects, products and new ideas enabling the target audience to understand and use the models.

• Provide guidance and manage the performance of technical resources located in multiple remote locations

• Keep abreast of information management, master data management, business intelligence tools, data storage technologies and data warehousing development concepts.

• Perform other related duties as required;

The incumbent is responsible to abide by UNOPS and ICTD Data and Information Management Policy

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Functional competencies

Professionalism – Strong theoretical background and knowledge of information technology/information management best practice implementation in the field of reporting, business intelligence and data management. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including familiarity with software development lifecycle and the implementation and support of complex information ICT systems and projects. Strong theoretical background and practical knowledge of project management. Thorough understanding of multiple functional areas related to complex projects and the ability to identify business process improvements, along with system improvements, through the use of technology. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Client Orientation: Ability to identify and analyse requirements and develop appropriate project management and quality assurance strategies and solutions to meet the business needs. Ability to see quality through the eyes of the client.

Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines. Ability to lead a project team to completion and provide technical guidance to staff.

Communications: Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. Ability to effectively prepare specifications and other written reports/documentation in a clear and concise style. Ability to communicate with various levels of technical experience (developers/ operations/ end users/ management / support staff). Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical staff at all levels, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of business representatives and management. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a level of professionalism and integrity.

Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:
Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or in field related to the post description is required. A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience in information technology may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

Required:

• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in design, development, and implementation and maintenance of complex information systems mainly focus reporting, BI and data domains.
• Excellent reporting/BI, data architecture and overall data warehousing skills including several years of experience in managing information management systems,
• Extensive knowledge of SAP related data and BI products including knowledge of Umoja related reporting.
• Ability to work with multiple levels of management across technology and the supported organization units
• In depth skills in identifying and capturing business rules and business requirements in the context of information management systems.
• Proficient in resolving data and business intelligence related issues.
• Significant expertise with a variety of database software (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle), HANA , ETL Tools and BI Tools like Business Objects and MS Power BI
• Experience in managing the activities of development / programming personnel in dispersed environments
• Excellent team building and talent management skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication/presentation skills; able to tailor communication style to effectively meet the needs of the audience

Desirable:

• Solid programme/project management skills.
• ITIL Trained/Certified, PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP certifications.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies

Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage.

Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Contract level: P4
Contract duration: One year (renewable subject to funds availability and satisfactory performance)

For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link*:* https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/UN-Staff-Contracts.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information – UNOPS

UNOPS mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

UNOPS vision is a world where people can live full lives supported by appropriate, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and by the efficient and transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management.

With over 8,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it. By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

Background information- ECR

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Background Information – Development Group Cluster

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster works with the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and the Office of South-South Cooperation.

The cluster also supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management and implementation services

How to apply:

To learn more about this opportunity, please visit : https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=12826

Organization: Acción contra el Hambre España
Country: Spain
Closing date: 18 Aug 2017

Acción contra El Hambre-España es una organización internacional no gubernamental, privada, apolítica, aconfesional y no lucrativa, creada en 1979 para intervenir en todo el mundo. Su vocación es luchar contra el hambre y trabajamos combatiendo las consecuencias y las causas de la desnutrición en más de 40 países. La estructura de la organización en España cuenta con más de 120 puestos de trabajo en España, unos 115 cooperantes sobre el terreno, más de 1.300 trabajadores nacionales en misiones y una treintena de voluntarios que trabajan en torno a cuatro ejes de intervención: nutrición, salud, seguridad alimentaria y agua y saneamiento.

OBJETIVO GENERAL

El objetivo de la Delegación de Andalucía y Extremadura es posicionar a Acción Contra el Hambre como organización de referencia en la lucha contra el hambre en Andalucía-Extremadura y aportar los recursos necesarios para el cumplimiento de la misión de la organización tanto en Andalucía-Extremadura como fuera de España.

El técnico/a de comunicación y fundraising reporta funcionalmente al área de comunicación y fundraising cuyo objetivo es asegurar los fondos privados que garantizan el cumplimiento de la misión de la organización y posicionar a Acción contra el Hambre como la organización humanitaria de referencia en la lucha contra el hambre.

El Técnico de Alianzas Corporativas, en dependencia directa del Responsable, es el encargado de gestionar las diferentes campañas, acciones y eventos que realiza el departamento para captar fondos de empresas y fundaciones para los proyectos de la organización.
Será su responsabilidad asegurar que todos los aspectos logísticos, operativos y comerciales de las diferentes campañas se gestionen adecuadamente. Vela por el cumplimiento de los objetivos cualitativos y cuantitativos definidos en la programación anual. Es responsable de la realización del correspondiente reporting y evaluación de campañas. Coordina las relaciones interdepartamentales.

OBJETIVOS DEL PUESTO

• Intervenir en la planificación y estrategia anual para la consecución de los objetivos de captación de fondos privados de su área geográfica.
• Implementación del Plan Estratégico del Área de Comunicación y Fundraising
  (COM y FR) en su ámbito geográfico respecto a los objetivos de captación de fondos y comunicación conjuntamente con los Responsables de Delegación y Departamentos.
• Ejecución, seguimiento y evaluación de las diferentes acciones de captación definidas por los Responsables de Fundraising para su Delegación.
• Análisis de resultados y elaboración periódica de informes. Coordinación administrativa de las campañas de captación.
• Gestión y monitoreo del presupuesto de las actividades bajo su responsabilidad.
• Desarrollo de las actividades de notoriedad de marca, comunicación externa y sensibilización necesarias para mejorar el conocimiento de la organización y objetivos de la organización.
• Ser la persona de referente de comunicación y fundraising de la delegación de Andalucía y Extremadura.
• Supervisar las acciones de comunicación que se realizan en las diferentes líneas de trabajo de la delegación como son cooperación, fundraising, acción social, sensibilización.
• Coordinación del equipo de voluntariado y colaboradores de la delegación.
• Coordinación con otras áreas/delegaciones de la organización.

PERFIL DEL CANDIDATO

• Licenciado/a ó Diplomado/a en Marketing, Publicidad o similar. Idealmente con conocimientos en Captación de Fondos.
• Conocimientos en técnicas de Marketing y Fundraising
• Habilidades comerciales, organización de eventos, relación con medios de comunicación..
• Valorable: Email marketing
• Mínimo Mínimo dos años en Departamento de Captación de Fondos de organización no lucrativa o en Departamento de Marketing de empresas.
• Idiomas: Inglés, francés valorable
• Ofimática y sistemas específicos: Manejo de paquete Office (todo). Se valorará conocimiento de programas de Gestión de Datos.
• Movilidad: Nacional, por proyectos

SE OFRECE

• Duración**: Indefinida**
• Locación**: Madrid**
• Remuneración: entre 21.500 € y 24.500 € brutos anuales
• Ticket restaurant de lunes a jueves
• 25 días de vacaciones al año

How to apply:

Sólo se consideraran las candidaturas recibidas a través de nuestro servicio on-line. Por favor has click en el link siguiente para acceder al servicio

https://employ.acf-e.org/

Fecha Límite de Recepción de candidaturas: viernes 18 de agosto

Nota.- Dada la urgencia en este puesto, la vacante puede cerrarse antes de la fecha prevista. Para más información sobre este puesto, consulte nuestra página Web www.accioncontraelhambre.org en caso de no encontrarla aquí publicada se entiende que el proceso de selección ha sido cerrado.

Organization: Miyamoto International
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 18 Aug 2017

Overview

Miyamoto International is a global engineering, construction management and project management company that provides critical services that sustain industries and safeguard communities with offices worldwide. Known for executing successful projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments, Miyamoto International will be soon expanding its successful work under the PREPARE Program in Costa Rica and Colombia to El Salvador and Mexico.

There are two major phases of the Program. Phase 1 advances risk studies and data-driven decision making. Phase 2 works with stakeholders on strengthening capabilities, policies and planning as a result of the data collected.

Responsibilities

The National Program Manager will be based in San Salvador, El Salvador. He/she will report to the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Program Manager who will be covering multiple countries across the LAC region. The National Program Manager will also receive support from Miyamoto’s International Programs team, including the engineering teams who will oversee any technical submissions or technical programmatic activities.

The overall scope of responsibilities includes, but is not limited to:

Program Management and Leadership

The National Program Manager is responsible for the overall timely and quality delivery for all PREPARE program deliverables and activities in El Salvador.

This includes:

• Leading on engagement and coordination with relevant national and local stakeholders to deliver on program objectives.

• High-level representational duties with key government and other stakeholders.

• Leading on organizing and delivering workshops and conferences as outlined in the program.

• Leading on collecting data for required donor and other internal and external reporting.

• Leading on collecting data for required reporting on monitoring and evaluation information.

• Leading on collecting data for required technical assessments, according to the needs of the program (and/or identify data sources for future use).

• Leading on other program communication, including success stories and assistance with identifying and drafting content for social media.

• Managing deliverables within the allocated country budget.

• Acting as the Miyamoto security focal point for the country and advising on security matters.

Disaster Risk Reduction Policy Work

This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Institutional Mapping: To better identify, build and foster a network of relationships within and among key stakeholder groups.

• Policy Analysis: The National Program Manager will conduct policy analysis to gain a deeper understanding of the current gaps in the disaster risk reduction and mitigation policy environment and new opportunities to strengthen policy through the use and incorporation of risk assessment and other data. This will ensure that the results of any studies are used to inform development of DRR policy/operational procedures, as appropriate. This would include all stakeholders, including the USAR teams.

  • The identification of geographic boundaries would also be a part of this effort. For this, the National Program Manager will utilize a participatory approach to determine how coordination across municipal and town boundaries will be addressed regarding activities that affect more than one area.

• Evaluation of the current urban search and rescue system, capacities and capabilities: The National Program Manager will evaluate these areas in an effort to understand the system and also address gaps through the risk assessment and other data generated as a part of the program.

Candidate Profile

The desired candidate will have successfully managed high profile international development projects with a high level of contextual and operating sensitivity in El Salvador.

Education

• Degree in engineering and/or degree in public policy/affairs or other relevant field.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of public relations, ability and experience working with government agencies and officials.
• Professional fluency in Spanish and English with the ability to conduct high-level meetings, create high-level reports and translate documents in both languages.
• Ability and willingness to work openly and collaboratively with technical teams and professionals from other disciplines.
• Ability to successfully manage and execute challenging projects with international teams and remote supervision.
• Self-starter with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent communicator able to work credibly and effectively with high-level government and private sector officials.
• Ability and willingness to work in a flexible, dynamic and global organization.

Experience

• Experience working with public agencies and officials in El Salvador and managing government relations, preferably in the disaster risk reduction field.
• Experience working on policy initiatives with a particular focus on seismic issues, or other disaster risk reduction and mitigation initiatives.
• An ideal candidate will have the experience or ability to review, advise on and draft regional, national and municipal/city natural disaster risk reduction strategies, policies and plans and knowledge of El Salvador’s disaster risk reduction framework.
• Strong past experience managing projects, past experience working with international teams, development partners and/or institutional donors, including USAID, is strongly desired.
• Past experience successfully starting up new programs is highly desired.

Proposed Timeframe

The proposed timeframe for this engagement is between September 2017 and February 2018 with a high likelihood of extending into a multi-year engagement, pending approval of funding.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following documents by August 18 to Karla Melchiori: kmelchiori@miyamotointernational.com

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter, emphasizing your work in disaster risk reduction policy in El Salvador, as well as past experience in donor program management

WASHINGTON, 13 de julio de 2017 – El Directorio Ejecutivo del Banco Mundial apoyó hoy el Marco de Alianza con el País (MAP) 2018-2023 para Brasil. Este MAP cubre un período de seis años y orienta el trabajo del Banco Internacional de Reco…

WASHINGTON, 13 de julho de 2017 – O Conselho de Diretores Executivos do Banco Mundial ratificou hoje a Estratégia de Parceria de País (Country Partnership Framework – CPF, na sigla em inglês)  para o Brasil. Este CPF cobre um período de seis anos (anos fiscais de 2018 a 2023) e orienta o trabalho do Banco Internacional para a Reconstrução e o Desenvolvimento (BIRD), da Corporação Financeira Internacional (IFC) e da Agência Multilateral de Garantia de Investimentos (MIGA) no país. O CPF tem como base o Diagnóstico Sistemático de País (SCD), análise abrangente do Grupo do Banco Mundial sobre as oportunidades e desafios para o Brasil alcançar a redução da pobreza e a prosperidade compartilhada de forma social e ambientalmente sustentáveis e é resultado  de extensas consultas com os governos federal e estaduais, setor privado, sociedade civil e especialistas acadêmicos. A Estratégia de Parceria para o Brasil tem três áreas principais: consolidação fiscal e eficácia de governo; investimento e produtividade do setor privado; e desenvolvimento equitativo e sustentável. "A nova Estratégia de Parceria para o Brasil apóia o país na medida em que aborda os sérios desafios fiscais enfrentados e estabelece um novo modelo de desenvolvimento sustentável. Continua com forte foco na melhoria da prestação de serviços e inclusão social que estavam no centro da estratégia anterior, mas com uma crescente ênfase em novos modelos de gerenciamento que prometem aumentar a eficiência e a eficácia do setor público, além de salvaguardar o acesso para o pobre", disse Martin Raiser, diretor do Banco Mundial para o Brasil. Dentro das três áreas de foco, o CPF procurará alavancar a iniciativa e o investimento do setor privado, identificando oportunidades para ganhos de eficiência, enfatizando a importância de um sólido quadro regulatório e uma governança forte para avaliar e compartilhar riscos adequadamente. "Nos próximos anos, o setor privado desempenhará um papel crucial no apoio ao crescimento do Brasil. O país continuará enfrentando desafios significativos no caminho do desenvolvimento social e econômico sustentável, e uma maneira de ajudar a enfrentá-los, em um momento de restrições fiscais, é mobilizar uma grande quantidade de investimentos de longo prazo em setores-chave da economia. O sucesso que o Brasil terá nesta importante jornada terá como base a parceria entre os setores privado e público", afirma Hector Gomez Ang, representante da IFC para o Brasil. O CPF mantém o envolvimento na gestão de recursos naturais e em questões de adaptação e mitigação das mudanças climáticas, visando alavancar parcerias em apoio ao papel de liderança global do Brasil nesta área. Finalmente, prevê uma maior atuação do Grupo Banco Mundial em advocacy junto ao público em geral para ajudar a construir consenso sobre os desafios fundamentais para o desenvolvimento que o país enfrenta. Ao longo da duração desta estratégia (2018-2023), o Banco Internacional para a Reconstrução e o Desenvolvimento (BIRD), a Corporação Financeira Internacional (IFC) e a Agência Multilateral de Garantia de Investimentos (MIGA) trabalharão lado a lado para obter resultados tangíveis em gestão fiscal, proteção social, educação e saúde. O CPF prevê uma extensa revisão após dois anos para avaliar as novas prioridades emergentes no início de um novo ciclo eleitoral.Para mais informações: www.worldbank.org/brVisite o Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bancomundialbrasilAtualize-se no Twitter: http:// www.twitter.com/bancomundialbr Nosso canal no YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/alcregion2010

Brazilian development bank would benefit from reforms to increase operational potential, says new World Bank study WASHINGTON, July 14, 2017— Far-reaching reforms to modernize the state-owned National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) can help Brazil support productivity growth and job creation by making better use of investment capital, according to the new World Bank Group study, “Towards a More Effective BNDES,” which is now released. The study provides the government of Brazil with recommendations to establish BNDES as a more effective and better-focused development bank, making it less dependent on the government for funding, and making it less vulnerable to interference by improving its decision-making processes and internal governance. Authored by five experts in the Finance & Markets (F&M) Global Practice of the World Bank Group, the study aims to contribute to Brazil’s current debate on improving BNDES operations and strengthening its medium – to long-term role in the Brazilian economy. By establishing BNDES with the full capabilities of a development bank – providing technical assistance as well as financing to its clients – Brazil can better target investment capital toward the most promising small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the potential to create jobs, incomes and wealth. “Strengthening BNDES can help unleash the full potential of the country’s most promising high-growth firms,” said Martin Raiser, World Bank Country Director for Brazil. “Development banks in other countries have increasingly refocused from pure lending to leveraging commercial funding through guarantees and other instruments and combining financial with technical assistance to foster innovation and job creation – experiences from which BNDES can benefit,” he added. The catalytic role of BNDES in leveraging resources to finance infrastructure was also highlighted in the Study. The authors argue that the Brazilian Development Bank, rather than directly financing infrastructure, could help direct funds of private financial investors towards infrastructure projects in the form of PPP contracts, for example. The use of standardized debentures that provide guarantees during the construction period and pay interest during the life of the bond may also prove effective in attracting a massive amount of private resources to the financing of public infrastructure.  “We hope that this study, by some of our leading experts on development finance, will make a strong contribution to the policy debate that is now underway in Brazil by providing a range of policy, operational and organizational options,” said Ceyla Pazarbasioglu, the Senior Director of the F&M Global Practice. “Long term finance has always been at the core of BNDES objectives, and that objective is even more relevant now, but the institution needs to improve how it operates.” Clarifying the institution’s decision-making procedures and strengthening its internal governance processes can help improve the targeting of BNDES financial resources to highest impact activities. In times of tight constraints on government resources this is particularly important according to the study. “One aspect of Brazil’s continuing debate is the government’s recent proposal to revise the interest rate for long term finance by introducing the “Taxa de Longo Prazo” (TLP) or “Long Term Rate.” Although the World Bank’s new study was finished before that reform was proposed, it is a well-designed reform providing a very meaningful solution to the concerns we raise in the paper,” said Claudio Frischtak, the lead author of the study. Among the study’s main recommendations are for BNDES to:Separate the decision to offer long term financing from the decision to provide subsidies;Rethink its selection criteria for projects and companies, including in infrastructure; andRevise its funding strategy to include domestic and international capital market and to reduce its reliance on Government borrowing and on the Worker Support Fund. About the World Bank Group The World Bank Group helps advance global policies that are consistent across global, regional, and national levels and across the public and private sectors, essential for inclusive growth and poverty reduction. It also supports the global agenda to address and mitigate the risks of globalization. Its financing and operational responses are designed to demonstrate pathways to achieving and implementing these policies. Development requires macroeconomic stability, supported by the surveillance, financial strength, and countercyclical role of the IMF. Together, the Bretton Woods institutions establish a framework for effective functioning of the development system. For more information, visit www.ifc.org and www.worldbank.org

Banco de desenvolvimento brasileiro se beneficiaria de reformas que visam aumentar o seu potencial operacional, revela novo estudo do Banco Mundial WASHINGTON, 14 de julho de 2017— Reformas mais abrangentes de modernização do Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) podem incentivar o crescimento da produtividade e a criação de emprego no Brasil por meio do uso mais eficiente do capital de investimento, segundo o novo estudo do Grupo Banco Mundial "Rumo a um BNDES mais eficaz", lançado recentemente. O estudo traz recomendações ao governo brasileiro para tornar o BNDES um banco de desenvolvimento mais eficaz e especializado, deixando-o menos dependente dos investimentos públicos e menos vulnerável a interferências, por meio da melhoria dos processos de tomada de decisões e da governança interna. Elaborado por 5 especialistas da Prática Global de Finanças e Mercados (F&M, na sigla em inglês) do Grupo Banco Mundial, o estudo visa contribuir com o atual debate brasileiro sobre a melhoria das operações do BNDES e o fortalecimento do seu papel na economia do país a médio e longo prazos. Ao capacitar o BNDES com os recursos plenos de um banco de desenvolvimento, capaz de fornecer tanto assistência técnica como financiamento aos seus clientes, o Brasil poderá alocar melhor o capital de investimento para as empresas de pequeno e médio porte mais promissoras, que são justamente as que têm maior potencial para gerar empregos, rendas e riqueza. “O fortalecimento do BNDES pode ajudar a liberar todo o potencial das empresas mais promissoras do país em termos da capacidade elevada de crescimento,” afirmou Martin Raiser, Diretor do Banco Mundial para o Brasil. “Os bancos de desenvolvimento de outros países vêm deixando cada vez mais de ser meros credores para alavancar financiamentos comerciais por meio de garantias e outros instrumentos, combinando assistência técnica e financeira de forma a fomentar a inovação e a geração de empregos, e o BNDES pode se beneficiar muito dessas experiências,” complementou o Diretor. O estudo também salientou o papel catalítico do BNDES de levantar recursos para o financiamento de obras de  infraestrutura. Os autores argumentam que o BNDES, ao invés de financiar diretamente essas obras, poderia ajudar a direcionar os fundos de investidores privados para projetos de infraestrutura como contratos público-privados, por exemplo. O uso de debêntures padronizadas, que dão garantias durante o período da obra e pagam juros ao longo da validade do título, pode também ser uma boa solução para atrair uma quantidade substancial de recursos privados para o financiamento de obras públicas de infraestrutura. “Esperamos que este estudo, feito por alguns de nossos principais especialistas na área de financiamento para o desenvolvimento, traga uma forte contribuição para o atual debate no Brasil ao oferecer uma gama de opções organizacionais, operacionais e também de políticas,” disse Ceyla Pazarbasioglu, Diretora Sênior da Prática Global de Finanças e Mercados. “O financiamento de longo prazo sempre esteve no centro dos objetivos do BNDES, e esse objetivo é muito mais relevante agora, mas a instituição precisa aprimorar a sua forma de operar.” O esclarecimento dos procedimentos de tomada de decisão da instituição e o fortalecimento dos seus processos internos de governança poderão melhorar a utilização dos recursos financeiros do BNDES direcionando-os para as atividades de maior impacto. Em tempos de duras restrições ao uso de recursos públicos, estes pontos são particularmente importantes, de acordo com o estudo. “Um dos aspectos do atual debate no país diz respeito à proposta recente do governo de revisar as taxas de juros para financiamentos de longo prazo com a introdução da Taxa de Longo Prazo (TLP). Embora este novo estudo do Banco Mundial tenha sido finalizado antes da proposição da reforma, considero-a muito bem elaborada e entendo que ela oferece solução bastante significativa para as questões levantadas em nosso trabalho,” afirmou Cláudio Frischtak, principal autor do estudo. Segundo algumas das principais recomendações sugeridas pelo estudo, o BNDES deve:Separar a decisão de oferecer financiamento de longo prazo da decisão de fornecer subsídios;Repensar seu critério de seleção para projetos e empresas, inclusive na área de infraestrutura; eRevisar sua estratégia de financiamento de forma a incluir os mercados de capitais doméstico e internacional e diminuir sua dependência de empréstimos do governo brasileiro e do Fundo de Amparo ao Trabalhador.

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2017 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors endorsed today the 2018-2023 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Brazil. This CPF covers a period of six years and guides the work of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) in the country. The CPF is underpinned by the Systematic Country Diagnostics (SCD), the World Bank Group’s comprehensive analysis of the opportunities and challenges for Brazil to achieve poverty reduction and shared prosperity in a socially and environmentally sustainable way, and builds on extensive consultations with the federal and subnational governments, the private sector, civil society and academic experts. The Brazil Partnership Framework has three main focus areas: fiscal consolidation and government effectiveness; private sector investment and productivity; and equitable and sustainable development. “The new Country Partnership Framework for Brazil supports the country as it addresses the serious fiscal challenges it faces and lays the ground for a new, more sustainable development model. It continues the strong focus on improved service delivery and social inclusion that was at the center of the previous strategy, but with a growing emphasis on new management models that promise to increase the efficiency and efficacy of the public sector in addition to safeguarding access for the poor”, said Martin Raiser, World Bank director for Brazil. Throughout the three focus areas, the CPF will aim to leverage private sector initiative and investment, recognizing the scope for efficiency gains while emphasizing the importance of a sound regulatory framework and strong governance to appropriately assess and share risks. “In the next years, the private sector will play a crucial role in supporting Brazil’s growth. The country will continue to face significant challenges in the path of sustainable social and economic development, and one way to help address them at a time of fiscal constrains is to mobilize a large amount of long-term investments into key sectors of the economy. The success that Brazil will have in this important journey will rely on the partnership between private and public sectors”, said Hector Gomez Ang, IFC country head for Brazil.   The CPF maintains the engagement in natural resource management and in climate change adaptation and mitigation issues, aiming to leverage partnerships in support of Brazil’s global leadership role in this area. Finally, it envisages a greater role for the World Bank Group in advocacy with the broader public to help build consensus on the fundamental development challenges facing the country. Throughout the duration of this strategy (2018-2023), the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) will work side by side to achieve tangible results in fiscal management, social protection, education and health. The CPF envisages an extensive mid-term review after two years to take account of new emerging priorities at the beginning of a new electoral cycle.  For more information, please visit: www.worldbank.org/brVisit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldbankBe updated via Twitter: http:// www.twitter.com/bancomundialbr For our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/alcregion2010

En Colombia, 64 por ciento de las personas planifican sus gastos para menos de un mes o, peor aún, no cuentan con ningún plan para calcular el dinero que van a gastar, de acuerdo con datos del Banco Mundial. Ante esta realidad, el gobierno de Colombia lanzó en junio 2017 la Es­trategia Nacional de Educación Económica y Financiera (ENEEF) orientada a mejorar la formación en dichas áreas en las distintas etapas de la vida de las personas. Su objetivo es lograr que dicha educación llegue a todos los colombianos y facilite el cambio hacia un mayor crecimiento, capacidades y confianza en el uso de recursos económicos personales, de los negocios, y de la economía del hogar, además de frente al fraude. La estrategia, que contó con el apoyo técnico del Banco Mundial y tuvo en cuenta las características del país y las buenas prácticas de la OCDE, priorizará sus esfuerzos en cinco segmentos poblacionales: ·        Educación formal —es decir niños, niñas y jóvenes—; ·        Población en etapa laboral activa; ·        Población vulnerable; ·        Microempresarios; ·        Protección de la vejez y la previsión para el retiro. Además, incorporará un sistema de monitoreo que permitirá evaluar su impacto y hacer seguimiento a las metas establecidas. El Ministro de Hacienda, Mauricio Cárdenas, aseguró que a través de esta estrategia los colombianos podrán tomar decisiones más informadas en el manejo de sus finanzas y protegerse frente al fraude y otros riesgos, además de contribuir así con la estabilidad económica del país. Esta iniciativa también ha puesto a disposición del público el primer portal web de educación económica y financiera del gobierno: http://www.pesospensados.gov.co/ . Allí los colombianos podrán consultar y aprender sobre presupuesto, ahorro, crédito, seguros, pensiones, inversiones, productos y servicios, protección y prevención del riesgo, entre otros. Los contenidos y los ejercicios de la página han sido adaptados y enriquecidos con la experiencia de diferentes entidades que trabajan en el tema como son la Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia, el Fondo de Garantías de Instituciones Financieras (Fogafin), el Banco de la República, la Banca de las Oportunidades y Asobancaria. “Una estrategia nacional de educación económica y financiera (EEF) permitirá orientar y canalizar mejor la oferta de programas sobre educación financiera a los diferentes sectores de la sociedad. Asimismo, el crecimiento económico de un país trae consigo la necesidad de que los individuos sepan cómo manejar sus finanzas personales de tal manera que puedan beneficiarse de un sistema financiero más desarrollado”, dijo Issam Abousleiman, Gerente del Banco Mundial para Colombia. Beneficios para jóvenes y adultos Los estudiantes en etapa escolar pueden ser particularmente vulnerables en el momento de tomar sus primeras decisiones financieras. Por ello, es conveniente comenzar desde las aulas exponiendo los conceptos financieros de una manera cercana y práctica a los más jóvenes, mediante estrategias didácticas innovadoras. Cuanto más temprano los jóvenes puedan desarrollar habilidades financieras básicas, más probable será que al convertirse en adultos tomen decisiones financieras responsables. Pero la EEF no es solamente indispensable durante la niñez: en la etapa adulta igualmente permite a las personas alcanzar una mejor calidad de vida con base en los conocimientos, habilidades y confianza para administrar efectivamente sus finanzas, aprovechar las oportunidades de inversión, enfrentar mejor los riesgos y comprender la creciente variedad de productos y servicios financieros. Esta estrategia es un modelo que Colombia puede compartir con otros países de la región, pero para ello debe ser muy cuidadosa con su plan de articulación y ejecución. De esta forma, una mayor educación económica y financiera servirá de puente para facilitar la reducción de la pobreza y la desigualdad en el país.  

Fotografía: Plantación de trigo – INIAF Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agropecuaria y Forestal Bolivia / Banco Mundial   Bolivia celebra hoy el Día Nacional del Trigo, conmemoración propicia para pensar en el desarrollo de la agricultura, una de las herramientas más poderosas para acabar con la pobreza extrema, promover la prosperidad compartida y alimentar a una población mundial que se proyecta alcanzará los 9.700 millones de personas en 2050. Pero, para que el sector pueda alcanzar su potencial, hacerse más productivo y resiliente al cambio climático, será fundamental trabajar en innovación, infraestructura y recursos. Solo de esta manera podrá mejorar la condición de vida de los productores, quienes lograrán, por su parte, generar mejores fuentes de empleo, así como construir cadenas de valor inclusivas y eficientes y mejorar la seguridad alimentaria, produciendo alimentos suficientes, seguros y nutritivos para la población.  Así lo entiende el Banco Mundial. Por ello, en Bolivia hemos apoyado al Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agropecuaria y Forestal (INIAF), a través del Proyecto de Innovación y Servicios Agrícolas (PISA) que acaba de finalizar exitosamente. El trigo, en todas sus formas, constituye parte primordial de la dieta alimentaria nacional, sin embargo, actualmente Bolivia enfrenta un déficit de producción de cerca de 60 por ciento de este cereal para cubrir la demanda interna, razón por la cual el resto se importa.   Ante este contexto, el INIAF ha puesto en marcha el Programa Nacional de Trigo que, en un trabajo conjunto con aliados estratégicos nacionales, como la Asociación de Productores de Oleaginosas y Trigo (ANAPO), e internacionales como el Centro de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo (CIMMYT); busca fortalecer la producción nacional en cantidad y calidad, mediante la validación y distribución de tecnología y la oferta de servicios.  Bajo este esquema se han desarrollado cuatro nuevas variedades que, registradas y puestas a disposición de los productores, son resistentes a enfermedades y sequías y tienen rendimientos promedio en campo que superan variedades tradicionales en 100 por ciento. Las perspectivas de aumentar la producción de trigo son prometedoras. Una de las variedades registradas, Yesera, está biofortificada con micronutrientes (hierro y zinc) y permitirá combatir la deficiencia en la población respecto a minerales esenciales, conocida como “hambre oculta”. Su impacto será importante en la nutrición de la población más pobre del país.  La variedad Totora ha mostrado beneficios económicos tangibles para productores que la utilizan con una tasa interna de retorno de más de 20 por ciento en condiciones de campo. Otro hito del PISA ha sido el equipamiento del Laboratorio de Calidad de Trigo en Montero que es el único laboratorio en el país que ofrece el servicio de análisis de calidad panadera a través de equipos de última generación. Pero ¿cuál es el camino para mejorar la producción? Principalmente, la incorporación de más y mejor tecnología. Es por ello que INIAF debe continuar la provisión y difusión de mejores materiales genéticos y técnicas de producción modernas. Además de estos desafíos, INIAF debe masificar las variedades que ya han comenzado a ser adoptadas; ello implica, multiplicar la semilla de alta calidad genética de modo que exista suficiente abastecimiento para todos los productores. Dado su enorme potencial, será óptimo que las nuevas variedades vayan progresivamente remplazando a las tradicionales. Hoy en día, el desarrollo y la difusión de tecnología requiere trabajo en red, en colaboración con instituciones tecnológicas y cercanamente con los productores, que constituyen los principales actores para adoptar estas nuevas tecnologías. En definitiva, mejorar y proteger la producción responsable y sostenible del milenario cereal es tarea pendiente. Los avances logrados, a través de investigación, permiten afirmar que ésta es la vía más adecuada en un contexto de riesgo, caracterizado por el surgimiento de nuevas enfermedades, sequías y otros efectos del cambio climático.