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Connection of millions of unbanked people to formal financial systems accelerated 27 July 2017, Geneva – A new global program to advance research in digital finance and accelerate digital financial inclusion in developing countries, the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative, has been launched by the World Bank Group, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI), with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The three-year program focuses on three different “model” developing countries – China, Egypt and Mexico – and consists of two complementary operational and knowledge work streams. The operational work stream supports each country’s national authority – countries in which digital financial inclusion can significantly improve access to financial services for a large number of people without access to financial services. The knowledge work stream is designed to advance research and develop policy recommendations in three key areas of digital finance: security of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and trust in digital financial services; digital IDs for financial services; and acceptance and use of e-payments by micro and small-scale merchants and their customers. The inter-agency working groups tackling these issues will share findings at annual symposia. The first of these is scheduled to be the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative Symposium 2017, will be held in Bangalore, India, from November 29, to December 1, 2017, hosted by the Government of India. “We are excited to work with ITU and CPMI on this new global initiative that will enable our partner countries to better harness the potential of digital technologies for financial inclusion, and to manage associated risks,” said Ceyla Pazarbasioglu, Senior Director for the Finance and Markets Global Practice, World Bank Group. As part of the initiative, the three model countries are also receiving technical assistance from the World Bank Group with a view to putting into practice the guiding principles set out by the CPMI-WBG report on Payment Aspects of Financial Inclusion (PAFI). In particular, the assistance will contribute to further strengthening public and private-sector commitment and improving legal and regulatory frameworks, financial markets and ICT infrastructure for financial access and inclusion. It will also focus on improving financial product design; financial literacy and awareness; diversified access points; and large-volume, recurring payment streams. The World Bank Group leads the operational work, with ITU handling activities related to telecommunications authorities. “An estimated two billion adults are still without access to a bank account, and yet some 1.6 billion of them have access to a mobile phone, creating the potential for e-finance access,” said ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao. “The ITU community is excited to leverage our unique technical expertise to make e-finance a reality for millions of people through the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative, and in so doing, contribute to poverty eradication and the achievement of the global Sustainable Development Goals.” “The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is pleased to support the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative, which we believe will bring digital financial services to some of the world’s most vulnerable unbanked populations as well as advance knowledge on creating a robust digital payments ecosystem,” said Jason Lamb, Deputy Director, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The three countries selected were chosen based on potential for country programmes, level of national government and private-sector commitment to financial inclusion, number of people that could be reached through digital financial services, and potential for reforms to encourage innovation and digital technologies use. According to analyses carried out by the World Bank Group, Egypt has the potential to bring a large number of people into the formal financial sector (more than 44 million adults). These analyses found that Egypt has adequate laws, regulations and financial and ICT infrastructure, but a lack of funding to cover related reforms. Considered a ‘last-mile’ challenge, China has an increasingly well-developed legal and regulatory environment and financial infrastructure, as well as a supportive ICT infrastructure. The People’s Bank of China has requested support from the World Bank Group for digital financial inclusion measures to reach rural people without access to financial services. Mexico has shown a strong commitment to financial inclusion with its new National Financial Inclusion Strategy launched in June 2016, as well as a draft fintech law. Mexico has the potential to become a regional and global model for digital financial inclusion, despite relatively low levels of financial inclusion. China, Egypt and Mexico are already part of the Universal Financial Access 2020 (UFA2020) initiative. Led by the World Bank Group, this seeks to bring two billion unbanked adults in 25 countries into formal financial systems. The design of country programs under the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative will be informed by the same guiding principles of UFA2020 – the PAFI guiding principles – as well as the Level One guidelines for enabling payments infrastructure, and the recommendations of the ITU-T Focus Group Digital Financial Services. Learn more about the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative and related work at: bit.ly/ITU-FIGI

Connection of millions of unbanked people to formal financial systems accelerated 27 July 2017, Geneva – A new global program to advance research in digital finance and accelerate digital financial inclusion in developing countries, the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative, has been launched by the World Bank Group, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI), with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The three-year program focuses on three different “model” developing countries – China, Egypt and Mexico – and consists of two complementary operational and knowledge work streams. The operational work stream supports each country’s national authority – countries in which digital financial inclusion can significantly improve access to financial services for a large number of people without access to financial services. The knowledge work stream is designed to advance research and develop policy recommendations in three key areas of digital finance: security of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and trust in digital financial services; digital IDs for financial services; and acceptance and use of e-payments by micro and small-scale merchants and their customers. The inter-agency working groups tackling these issues will share findings at annual symposia. The first of these is scheduled to be the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative Symposium 2017, will be held in Bangalore, India, from November 29, to December 1, 2017, hosted by the Government of India. “We are excited to work with ITU and CPMI on this new global initiative that will enable our partner countries to better harness the potential of digital technologies for financial inclusion, and to manage associated risks,” said Ceyla Pazarbasioglu, Senior Director for the Finance and Markets Global Practice, World Bank Group. As part of the initiative, the three model countries are also receiving technical assistance from the World Bank Group with a view to putting into practice the guiding principles set out by the CPMI-WBG report on Payment Aspects of Financial Inclusion (PAFI). In particular, the assistance will contribute to further strengthening public and private-sector commitment and improving legal and regulatory frameworks, financial markets and ICT infrastructure for financial access and inclusion. It will also focus on improving financial product design; financial literacy and awareness; diversified access points; and large-volume, recurring payment streams. The World Bank Group leads the operational work, with ITU handling activities related to telecommunications authorities. “An estimated two billion adults are still without access to a bank account, and yet some 1.6 billion of them have access to a mobile phone, creating the potential for e-finance access,” said ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao. “The ITU community is excited to leverage our unique technical expertise to make e-finance a reality for millions of people through the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative, and in so doing, contribute to poverty eradication and the achievement of the global Sustainable Development Goals.” “The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is pleased to support the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative, which we believe will bring digital financial services to some of the world’s most vulnerable unbanked populations as well as advance knowledge on creating a robust digital payments ecosystem,” said Jason Lamb, Deputy Director, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The three countries selected were chosen based on potential for country programmes, level of national government and private-sector commitment to financial inclusion, number of people that could be reached through digital financial services, and potential for reforms to encourage innovation and digital technologies use. According to analyses carried out by the World Bank Group, Egypt has the potential to bring a large number of people into the formal financial sector (more than 44 million adults). These analyses found that Egypt has adequate laws, regulations and financial and ICT infrastructure, but a lack of funding to cover related reforms. Considered a ‘last-mile’ challenge, China has an increasingly well-developed legal and regulatory environment and financial infrastructure, as well as a supportive ICT infrastructure. The People’s Bank of China has requested support from the World Bank Group for digital financial inclusion measures to reach rural people without access to financial services. Mexico has shown a strong commitment to financial inclusion with its new National Financial Inclusion Strategy launched in June 2016, as well as a draft fintech law. Mexico has the potential to become a regional and global model for digital financial inclusion, despite relatively low levels of financial inclusion. China, Egypt and Mexico are already part of the Universal Financial Access 2020 (UFA2020) initiative. Led by the World Bank Group, this seeks to bring two billion unbanked adults in 25 countries into formal financial systems. The design of country programs under the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative will be informed by the same guiding principles of UFA2020 – the PAFI guiding principles – as well as the Level One guidelines for enabling payments infrastructure, and the recommendations of the ITU-T Focus Group Digital Financial Services. Learn more about the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative and related work at: bit.ly/ITU-FIGI

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 28 Aug 2017

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, economic growth, education, environment, and global health.

Job Title: Knowledge Management & Communications Specialist – Guatemala

Department/Location: Guatemala

Reports To: Chief of Party

Type: Regular Part-Time

Overview:

IBTCI is currently seeking a Knowledge Management & Communications Specialist to support the USAID/Guatemala Metrics Project. The Metrics Project (Metrics) will provide monitoring, evaluation design, and learning support services to the USAID/Guatemala Mission. The overall purpose of this project is to enhance USAID/Guatemala’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and learning systems and capacity for accountability and adaptation across or within projects and activities. Generally, Metrics will provide services that fit into three areas: (1) Evaluation Design, (2) Performance Monitoring, and (3) Learning and Adaptation.

The period of performance is expected to be 5 years and is expected to be based in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The position is contingent upon a successful award.

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

§ Responsible for providing leadership, guidance and overall direction to the USAID’s collaboration, learning and adapting efforts.

§ S/he will plan and orchestrate organizational reflection and learning opportunities, such as special studies, after action reviews, and partners’ meetings, organizational learning surveys to facilitate overall CDCS implementation.

§ S/he will assist with incorporating research design and methodologies in the application of learning to project design and management.

§ Responsible for developing communications materials in order to communicate programmatic findings to relevant stakeholders and target audiences.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

§ Demonstrated understanding and experience in interpreting monitoring and evaluation analysis and subsequently developing and leading collaboration, learning and adapting programs among various stakeholders in international development contexts.

§ Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy and programmatic findings and reports into communications materials for various target audiences.

§ Experience in capacity building strategies and approaches.

§ Capable of high-level analyses and supporting Mission senior management in broad-gauged and big picture planning.

Minimum Requirements:

§ At least 8 years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in organizational or action learning, development and/or knowledge management.

§ At least 5 years of experience in developing and implementing communications strategies and developing communications materials preferably for USAID-funded programs.

§ Substantial experience with Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) in how it pertains to USAID-funded programs is desired.

§ Excellent organization and writing skills and a demonstrated ability to deliver a quality written product.

§ Excellent oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

§ Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English is required.

§ Spanish language skills required.

§ Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) experience required, Guatemala experience preferred.

Education:

A Master’s Degree or higher in one or more fields related to organizational learning or development assistance such as public, business or development administration, knowledge management, political science, economics, development studies or closely related, inter-disciplinary fields.

Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment.

Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position may have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: International travel is required.

IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

How to apply:

To apply, please e-mail CV and cover letter to qseemann@ibtci.com.

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 28 Aug 2017

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, economic growth, education, environment, and global health.

Job Title: Chief of Party – Guatemala

Department/Location: Guatemala

Reports To: Project Director

Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview:

IBTCI is currently seeking a Chief of Party to coordinate the upcoming USAID/Guatemala Metrics Project. The Metrics Project (Metrics) will provide monitoring, evaluation design, and learning support services to the USAID/Guatemala Mission. The overall purpose of this project is to enhance USAID/Guatemala’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and learning systems and capacity for accountability and adaptation across or within projects and activities. Generally, Metrics will provide services that fit into three areas: (1) Evaluation Design, (2) Performance Monitoring, and (3) Learning and Adaptation.

The period of performance is expected to be 5 years and is expected to be based in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The position is contingent upon a successful award.

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide management support and technical oversight of the project.
• Collaborate with donor clients, implementing partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead and direct activities and adhere to USAID, IBTCI and local rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures (including USAID FARS and ADS).
• Deliver high-quality outputs in accordance with agreed upon work plan and timeframe.
• Manage a staff of senior experts.
• Manage financial and administrative resources.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

§ Demonstrated skills in effectively negotiating with host governments, regional institutions, donors including USAID, national governments, local organizations, and other partners and stakeholders.

§ Ability to successfully manage and contribute to the professional growth of staff in a multi-cultural setting.

§ Capable of high-level analyses and supporting Mission senior management in broad-gauged and big picture planning.

Minimum Requirements:

§ At least 10 years of experience of progressive responsibility managing or implementing complex international development programs and projects, including extensive leadership experience leading development project teams (workplan preparation and implementation, logistics, budget preparation and tracking, staffing, reporting and meeting deliverables).

§ At least 8 years of demonstrated experience in enhancing performance monitoring, evaluation, and/or data use for decision-making.

§ Excellent organization and writing skills and a demonstrated ability to deliver a quality written product.

§ Excellent oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

§ Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English is required.

§ Spanish language skills required.

§ Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) experience preferred.

Education:

Must possess a graduate degree in management, organizational development, international development, economics, statistics, or a related field.

Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment.

Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility: The COP will supervise the technical and administrative stuff under this project.

Travel: International travel is required.

IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

How to apply:

To apply, please e-mail CV and cover letter to qseemann@ibtci.com.

Organization: Tsamota
Country: Portugal
Closing date: 20 Aug 2017

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Finance and Admin Assistant

LOCATION: Lisbon, Portugal

REGION: Europe

OVERALL DESCRIPTION:

An international NGO is looking to recruit finance-trained candidates to join its finance team, which will provide direct support to the organisation’s project management team. The selected candidates will be employed on a consultancy basis and must be articulate, quick thinking, and able to tackle problems with minimal supervision. The offer is ideal for candidates who want to participate and showcase their skills in a fast-paced, operationally focused NGO environment, simultaneously developing their technical skills as well as their professional portfolio.

The post holders will provide direct support to the programme finance manager in relation to all of the areas outlined below:

• Enter financial transactions into QuickBooks
• Analyse financial transactions and allocate them to the appropriate budget
• Manage petty cash accounts and operational floats
• Develop, design, and maintain budgets in Excel and QuickBooks; this will entail the ability to analyse ‘Budget V Actuals’ reports and identify income and expenditure trends
• Process monthly payroll payments
• Assist in managing all-year and end-of-project budget management
• Provide support regarding financial information requested by donors and auditors if and when required
• Liaise with project personnel, whether based at headquarters or deployed on mission
• Provide guidance to staff on fiscal procedures and issues
• Assist with all budget management activities
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned
• Attend meetings and training sessions, as required

EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be a flexible team player, able to work effectively with others
• Possess a proactive ‘can do’ attitude, with the ability to deal with short-notice tasks effectively and efficiently
• Capable of prioritising and managing multiple tasks, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Work well under pressure
• Able to treat sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality
• Proficient computer skills, in particular MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Legally able to live and work in the EU

Education

• Internationally recognised qualifications in accounting, preferably a university degree, or extensive experience in accounting as a substitute.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in junior-level financial project management and providing administrative support
• At least 2 years of experience using QuickBooks or extensive experience using similar recognised automated accounting packages
• Familiarity with cash handling and bank reconciliation
• Forensic reconstruction of accounts and budgets

Languages

• English is the working language; candidates must have excellent oral and written skills

Preferred

• Experience dealing with the international community;
• Experience working and engaging with NGOs.

How to apply:

Application

• If you are interested in that position please send your CV and letter of motivation as well as salary expectation for a consultancy contract to recruitmentngopositions@gmail.com before August 20^th 2017
• Only applications in English will be considered.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 13 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

Under the supervision of the Direct Marketing Officer (NO1), the assistant is responsible to perform specialized support tasks to assist in the strategies and implementation of Face to Face and other fundraising acquisition channels. Summary of key functions/accountabilities

1. Implementation of the Face to Face and other acquisition campaigns

– Under the orientation of the Direct Marketing Officer, plan, manage, implement and report the Face to Face campaigns with the objective to acquire new donors;

– Assist in the definition of objectives, strategies, contents, design, components of the marketing mix and timing of the face to face, DRTV and other acquisition channel as requested by the supervisor;

– Work with teams and partners to maintain the quality of the services delivered and ensure that productivity (quantity) meets the goals forecasted;

– Make sure that the face to face agencies are working in the proper environment and with the proper target, in order to bring the best donor profile into our data base;

– Find opportunities to fundraise for emergencies in face to face campaigns;

– Improve donor’s fulfilment by sharing and analyzing reports and supporting agency on the procedures to stimulate best practices;

– Reduce “no show” rates by supporting agencies by sharing reports, analysis and suggesting improvements;

– Research and testing new and innovative ways of work in order to improve quality in results and to simplify procedures of processing the donations, such as new and simpler ways to charge the donations;

– Improve quality in data collection such as e-mail addresses and opt-in for annual automatic upgrade by sharing results and supporting the implementation of trainings for the team;

– Plan and project volumes and produce the material that supports facers;

– Monitor the progress of the decisions and action plans based on outcome of items above; carry workflow of activities and maintain a proper information’s flow;

2. Suppliers relationship

– Assist and support in developing, drafting and maintaining contracts information, monitoring reports and relationships with current and new Face to face providers, to strengthen results, in order to increase the income level;

– Assist the development of new providers and follow up biding processes with Operations Sector;

– Maintain close technical collaboration with current face to face Services providers;

– Assist in drafting and editing contracts, amendments and other documents as appropriate;

– Ensure that the providers’ payments are due, and delivered on time;

3. Monitoring and Evaluation

– Monitor and evaluate the implementation of face to face campaigns to target audiences, and participate in the evaluation of their impact. Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of each campaign materials;

– Supporting and monitoring of the level of fulfilment and success in donations processing, analyzing and studying the best way to improve it;

– Return on investment and budget analysis and control. Assist in the reallocation of resources, calculation of campaign goals and marketing metrics related to face to face;

– Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful campaigns;

4. Contributions for other RM&P channels and activities to assure the best results in terms of acquiring new donors

– Contribute with the acquisition activities generated by the sector, giving support to every action that generates the acquirement of new donors;

– Interact with colleagues responsible for operational and processing activities to ensure the correct functioning of the data base existing processes in order;

– Coordinate the work and provide orientation to the staff that provides trainings, and run the motivation program for the F2F teams;

– Contributing for art’s creation, design and production of acquisition materials, according to the strategies of the campaigns;

– Work together with the corporate team in order to implement the acquisition of new donors originated by the “pathways ways to pledge” activities and events;

5. Assignments of additional administrative duties and responsibilities

– Assist the preparation of periodical fundraising reports, monitor and maintain control of records;

– Develop, organize and maintain up-to-date data, information, record documents and control plans for the monitoring of project implementation; maintains library of fundraising reference materials;

– Ensure completion of PAS by deadlines;

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

– Completion of secondary education is a requisite;

– Specialized training in Direct Marketing or Private Fundraising is required;

– It will be considered an advantage to have a technical or a university degree in fields relevant to the job.

Experience

– Six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in Direct Marketing or Private Fundraising is a requisite.

-Experience in direct dialogue sales is 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=506237

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017

Tetra Tech ARD, (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for Senior Technical Advisors/Specialists on an upcoming USAID-funded program in Honduras – Transforming Market Systems Activity that is designed to foster competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems that provide increased economic opportunities that incorporate poor, marginalized Hondurans and reduce incentives to migrate.

We are looking for Senior Technical Specialist in the following areas:

Agriculture

Market Systems

Business Enabling Environment

Tourism

Business Services

Logistics/Supply Chain

Financial Services

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning

Gender

Youth

Vulnerable Populations

Responsibilities:

* Demonstrated expertise in market systems, business enabling environment, value-added agriculture, tourism, business services, logistics/agricultural supply chain management, financial services, monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL), gender, youth and vulnerable populations. Particular experience working in the value chains of coffee, cacao, and other small-holder agriculture products common in Honduras preferred;

* Additional experience in one or more of the following fields is also expected: agribusiness, agricultural marketing, value chain development, agricultural credit, sustainable livelihoods, and/or rural development

* Management of project activities within their component areas. This will include planning and design of activities, implementation of activities directly through project staff, implementation of project activities through subcontracts and grants, monitoring and reporting on project activities, and management of project budgets;

* Engage in discussions related to their component areas with stakeholders including USAID and Government of Honduras officials;

* Active involvement in implementation of activities in their areas of responsibility including for example development of policy analyses and recommendations;

* Staff management responsibility with teams located in the Tegucigalpa project office, and possibly field offices.

Qualifications:

* At least five (5-8) years of professional experience in their specific field;

* Experience with a donor-funded project is required;

* Academic degree in a related field, advanced degree preferred;

* Honduran nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

* CV in reverse chronological format

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad posted.

Apply on-line at: https://goo.gl/HQpYV8

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017

Tetra Tech ARD, (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for Senior Operation Positions on an upcoming USAID-funded program in Honduras – Transforming Market Systems Activity, that is designed to foster competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems that provide increased economic opportunities that incorporate poor, marginalized Hondurans and reduce incentives to migrate.

Areas of Specialization:

* Finance/Accounting

* Contracts/sub-contracts

* Grants

* Compliance

Qualifications:

* Advanced degree in area of specialization- Business Management, Management Accounting, Finance, Administration;

* Internationally recognized certification preferred;

* Minimum of 5-8 years of experience managing grants/finance aspects of USG or similar donor organization program;

* Ethical approach to program management;

* Demonstrated experience providing technical input and/or advisory services in designated area of specialization, experience delivering services in Honduras preferred.

* Professional fluency in English and Spanish required.

* Qualified Honduran nationals are particularly encouraged to apply e 6

How to apply:

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

* CV in reverse chronological format

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad posted.

Apply on-line at: https://goo.gl/uZL8bC

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017

Tetra Tech ARD, (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Chief of Party position on an upcoming USAID-funded program in Honduras – Transforming Market Systems Activity, that is designed to foster competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems that provide increased economic opportunities that incorporate poor, marginalized Hondurans and reduce incentives to migrate.

Position Description/Summary: The COP will be responsible for leading all technical, financial and administrative aspects of the program and will coordinate closely with USAID in developing, implementing, and revising the project’s overall field strategy. The COP will be the principal link between USAID, Tetra Tech ARD, and other partners and provide overall strategic and technical guidance to subcontractors. The COP will provide comprehensive expert technical oversight and guidance in all aspects of the program, including monitoring, evaluation and learning, and reporting to USAID.

Responsibilities:

* Provide leadership and technical expertise for the project and expatriate and local teams;

* Develop strategic objectives and confirm project compliance with USAID regulations;

* Manage the project’s implementation, including overall responsibility for personnel and efficient budgeting and financial management;
* Oversee technical activities of the project and ensure that impact is achieving the results defined in the contract;

* Evaluate and document project progress and lessons learned;

* Assume responsibility for overall USAID contract management ensuring quality control and timeliness of deliverables.

Qualifications:

* Master’s degree in related field

* At least ten (10) years of professional experience in designing and implementing projects focused on market systems, agribusiness/marketing, business enabling environment, rural economic development, and/or Collaborating Learning and Adapting (CLA);

* Experience with USAID or other donor-funded project is required, Chief of Party experience preferred;

* Experience managing donor funded programs in Latin America preferred;

* Professional fluency in English and Spanish required;

* Honduran nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

* CV in reverse chronological format

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad posted.

Apply on-line at: https://goo.gl/fKYQ78

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability. ge the

Organization: US Agency for International Development
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 07 Aug 2017

DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PROYECTO:

El Proyecto de Gobernabilidad Urbana Municipal (UMG, siglas en inglés) mejorará la gobernabilidad y prestación de servicios en las municipalidades y comunidades urbanas en riesgo en Guatemala. Al trabajar con el Gobierno de Guatemala, Gobiernos Locales y grupos de la Sociedad Civil, Tetra Tech reducirá la vulnerabilidad de estas comunidades en riesgo, por medio del mejoramiento de la gobernabilidad municipal, el incremento de la cobertura y la calidad de los servicios municipales, con mayor transparencia y rendición de cuentas a través de la participación ciudadana. Tetra Tech proporcionará asistencia técnica y apoyo a las municipalidades seleccionadas para fortalecer el presupuesto público y el desempeño en la prestación de servicios. El proyecto también trabajará para mejorar la participación ciudadana para asegurar que los servicios públicos satisfagan sus necesidades.

DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PUESTO:

El Gerente de Seguridad reporta directamente al Director General del Proyecto UMG y al Subdirector de Operaciones, como responsabilidad principal, estará encargado(a) de manejar todos los asuntos de seguridad y protección inherentes al personal, bienes e infraestructura del proyecto, así como la implementación y cumplimiento del manual de seguridad del Proyecto UMG.

RESPONSABILIDADES Y TAREAS PRINCIPALES: En coordinación con el Sub-Director de Operaciones:

• Supervisar y coordinar las actividades diarias de todas las operaciones de seguridad, de acuerdo con las políticas, procedimientos y prácticas de seguridad de Tetra Tech y el Proyecto UMG.
• Desarrollar, ejecutar y revisar planes de seguridad y protección para funcionarios e instalaciones del Proyecto UMG. Estos incluyen planes de contingencia en caso de emergencias y preparación de evacuaciones, continuidad del trabajo, manejo de crisis y seguridad en la comunicación.
• Asegurar una efectiva y eficiente cobertura de seguridad para el personal del Proyecto, según sea requerido.  Establecer y coordinar procedimientos en caso de accidentes o siniestros sufridos por funcionarios, bienes o infraestructura del Proyecto UMG.
• Coordinar la recolección y análisis de datos para preparar evaluaciones de amenazas y riesgos para el personal, bienes e infraestructura del Proyecto UMG;
• Planificar y supervisar la ejecución de acciones estratégicas para minimizar las amenazas evaluadas, vulnerabilidades y riesgos sufridos por el Proyecto. Descripción del Puesto y Especificaciones Descripción del Puesto: Gerente de Seguridad Proyecto de Gobernabilidad Urbana – julio 2017 2  Administrar requerimientos operacionales de seguridad: autorización de viajes internos, y procedimientos para movimientos de personal.
• Desarrollar y ejecutar lineamientos para organizar al personal de seguridad para satisfacer las demandas de la amenaza evaluada.
• Conducir el enlace operacional con autoridades de la Policía, Fuerzas Armadas, y otros organismos de seguridad nacionales, cuando sea necesario.
• Participar en el Equipo de Respuesta a Emergencias (ERT) de acuerdo al manual de seguridad de Tetra Tech, y representar al Proyecto en grupos de coordinación y reuniones de alto nivel sobre asuntos de seguridad física.
• En comunicación con USAID y las unidades de seguridad de otros proyectos y misiones internacionales, verifica y corrobora amenazas operacionales, evaluaciones de riesgos y escenarios de acción.

Preparar reportes operacionales regulares con análisis y recomendaciones para el Director General y Sub-Director de Operaciones del Proyecto UMG.

CALIFICACIONES: (REQUERIMIENTOS MINIMOS) EDUCACION:

Título universitario en Administración de Seguridad, Administración de Empresas, o alguna área relacionada. Se dará preferencia a quienes cuenten con cursos especializados en seguridad y manejo de emergencias.

EXPERIENCIA LABORAL: Por lo menos, 6 años de experiencia responsable y progresiva en seguridad. Preferiblemente experiencia previa con Proyectos de USAID, Proyectos de Cooperación Internacional, o misiones internacionales comprobada, capacidad de gestión de crisis, así como el conocimiento de la situación de seguridad actual en Guatemala. HABILIDADES: Gestión de seguridad, protección de personas, gestión de inteligencia, planeación e investigación operacional, gestión de crisis, gestión de emergencias o planeamiento ante desastres. IDIOMAS: Se requiere fluidez en español y deseable conocimiento de inglés

How to apply:

Interesados por favor enviar CV, máximo 2 páginas, así como carta de interés a: inforpro.gum@gmail.com, a más tardar el lunes 7 de agosto de 2017, antes de la 17:00 hrs. Por favor incluya el nombre de la posición a la cual está aplicando en el asunto del correo. Se alienta la participación de mujeres y grupos étnicos. Tetra Tech ARD se enorgullece de promover la igualdad de oportunidades.

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