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WASHINGTON, June 14, 2017 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project: Haiti – Relaunching agriculture: Strengthening Agriculture Public Services II project – Additional Financing IDA Grant: US$35 million Project ID: P163081 Project Description:  The objective of the project is to increase market access to small producers and food security in areas affected by Hurricane Matthew.   More information:  http://projects.worldbank.org/P163081?lang=en

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2017— The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved three grants totaling US$80 million for hurricane recovery efforts. The additional financing aims to restore the quality and supply of health services and scale up cholera prevention and response; secure safe, reliable and resilient water supply services; and sustain agricultural production through farming subsidy and cash for works schemes in hurricane affected areas in the South of Haiti. “With the approval of these grants, the World Bank is striving to fulfill its commitment to the people of Haiti to help them recover and be more resilient to natural disasters,” said Mary Barton Dock, the World Bank’s Special Envoy for Haiti. “As the government has started to prepare for the new hurricane season, this additional support puts a greater emphasis on strengthening resilience of essential agriculture, health and water services and target those most in need”. According to the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment, losses in agriculture, livestock and fishing was estimated at US$ 593 million, with a long term impact on the livelihoods of the rural population. While the education and health sectors were less impacted, the population was significantly affected by the interruption of services and destruction of schools and health centers. Water services and sanitation have long been lacking and were particularly vulnerable to natural disasters in these areas: only 58 percent of Haitians have access to water (48 percent in rural areas) and 28 percent to improved sanitation (19 percent in rural areas).Eight months after the hurricane, recovery is under way. Part of the winter harvest was saved and about 8,000 hectares have been planted with various food crop for the spring harvest in Les Anglais, Dubreuil, Chantal, D’Avezac, and Dory. Through the additional financing in agriculture, about 20,000 farmers will receive cash for work, and thousands of producers will receive agricultural inputs, livestock, technical support, and benefit from restored irrigation systems. This will contribute to rebuild their assets and productive capacities under more climate resilient conditions. Rapid scaled-up response in water and sanitation interventions, and in health resulted in a decrease in suspected new cases of cholera and in cholera related deaths. Through the additional financing in health and water, about 385,000 Haitians living in affected areas will get improved access to water; mothers and children will have access to improved health services; communities in cholera affected areas will benefit from intensified surveillance, prevention efforts and treatment; and 40 health facilities will be rehabilitated and fully functioning.   These grants are part of the US$100 million package of support mobilized by the International Development Association’s (IDA) Crisis Response Window* for reconstruction after the devastating impact of Hurricane Matthew. A US$20 million grant to rehabilitate roads and bridges, and strengthen the disaster risk management capacity of the civil protection teams was already approved last week. Background on how the World Bank is helping Haiti recover from Hurricane Matthew: In the immediate aftermath, the World Bank mobilized more than US$49 million from existing resources for emergency efforts including rehabilitation of roads and bridges, school repairs and school meals, rehabilitation of water systems and emergency sanitation, scaling up a rapid cholera response, distribution of seeds and fertilizer for the winter planting season, and cash to repair irrigation canals. An additional US$30 million grant was mobilized a month after the storm to improve learning and enrollment of students in the four departments of Southern Haiti, and a total of US$100 million was pledged from IDA’s Crisis Response Window to support the most affected population in the South in recovering and improving resilience in the agriculture, health, water and sanitation, and transport sectors. * The IDA Crisis Response Window is designed to help low-income countries recover from severe disasters and crises. ———————————– Learn more about the work of the World Bank in Latin America and the Caribbean: www.worldbank.org/lac Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldbank Be updated via: Twitter: @WBCaribbean YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/worldbank

WASHINGTON, 15 juin 2017 — Le Conseil des administrateurs de la Banque mondiale a approuvé trois dons d’un montant total de 80 millions de dollars afin d’appuyer les efforts de redressement d’Haïti après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew. Les objectifs de ces financements supplémentaires sont les suivants : restaurer l’offre et la qualité des services de santé et amplifier les efforts de prévention et de lutte contre le choléra ; garantir la sécurité, la fiabilité et la résilience des services d’alimentation en eau ; et soutenir la production agricole par le biais de subventions et d’activités de travail contre rémunération dans les zones du sud du pays les plus affectées par l’ouragan. « En accordant ces dons, la Banque mondiale s’efforce de tenir son engagement d’aider la population haïtienne à se relever et à mieux faire face aux catastrophes naturelles, » souligne Mary Barton Dock, envoyée spéciale de la Banque mondiale à Haïti. « Alors que les autorités du pays ont commencé à se préparer à la nouvelle saison des ouragans, ce soutien supplémentaire met davantage l’accent sur le renforcement de la résilience dans les secteurs essentiels de l’agriculture, de la santé et de l’eau, et vient cibler les plus démunis. » Selon l’évaluation des besoins post-catastrophe, l’ouragan Matthew a entraîné des pertes dans les secteurs de l’agriculture, de l’élevage et de la pêche estimées à 593 millions de dollars, avec des répercussions durables sur les moyens de subsistance de la population rurale. Bien que les secteurs de l’éducation et de la santé aient été moins touchés, la population a été considérablement affectée par les dommages et l’interruption des services dans les établissements scolaires et sanitaires. Enfin, les services d’eau et d’assainissement, insuffisants depuis longtemps, étaient particulièrement vulnérables aux catastrophes naturelles dans les zones sinistrées : 58 % seulement des Haïtiens ont accès à l’eau  (48 % dans les zones rurales) et 28 % à des installations d’assainissement améliorées (19 % dans les zones rurales).Huit mois après l’ouragan, la reprise est en cours. Une partie de la récolte hivernale a pu être sauvée, tandis qu’environ 8 000 hectares ont été plantés de cultures vivrières diverses aux Anglais et à Dubreuil, Chantal, Avezac et Dory. Grâce aux ressources supplémentaires destinées au secteur agricole, quelque 20 000 agriculteurs seront intégrés dans des chantiers de travail contre rémunération, tandis que plusieurs milliers de producteurs recevront des intrants agricoles, du bétail et un soutien technique, tout en bénéficiant de la remise en état des systèmes d’irrigation. L’ensemble de ces interventions permettra aux agriculteurs de reconstituer leur patrimoine et leurs capacités productives en renforçant parallèlement leur résilience aux aléas climatiques.                                                                                       Le déploiement rapide des opérations d’urgence dans les domaines de l’eau et de l’assainissement et de la santé a entraîné une baisse des décès dus au choléra ainsi que des nouveaux cas suspects. Les ressources supplémentaires destinées au secteur de l’eau et de l’assainissement permettront d’améliorer l’accès à l’eau pour 385 000 habitants des zones sinistrées et les services de santé pour les mères et les enfants. Dans les régions touchées par le choléra, les populations bénéficieront d’une intensification de l’offre de soins ainsi que des efforts de surveillance et de prévention. Enfin, ce financement permettra de réhabiliter totalement 40 équipements sanitaires.   Les trois dons approuvés aujourd’hui relèvent de l’enveloppe de 100 millions de dollars mobilisée par le Mécanisme de riposte aux crises* de l’Association internationale de développement (IDA) afin de soutenir le processus de reconstruction après le passage dévastateur de l’ouragan Matthew. Un don de 20 millions de dollars pour la remise en état des routes et des ponts et le renforcement des capacités d’intervention de la protection civile en cas de catastrophe a déjà été approuvé la semaine dernière. Comment la Banque mondiale contribue au relèvement d’Haïti à la suite de l’ouragan Matthew :                          À la suite de la catastrophe, la Banque mondiale a immédiatement mobilisé plus de 49 millions de dollars sur les ressources déjà allouées à Haïti pour les réorienter d’urgence sur la réfection de routes et de ponts, la réparation d’établissements scolaires et la distribution de repas aux élèves, la remise en état de systèmes d’alimentation en eau et d’assainissement, l’intensification rapide de la lutte contre le choléra, la distribution de semences et d’engrais pour la saison hivernale, et des chantiers de travail contre rémunération pour le nettoyage des canaux d’irrigation. Un don supplémentaire de 30 millions de dollars a été mobilisé un mois après la catastrophe afin d’améliorer la scolarisation et l’apprentissage des élèves des quatre départements du sud du pays ; la Banque mondiale a également engagé une enveloppe totale de 100 millions de dollars à travers le Mécanisme de riposte aux crises* de l’IDA afin de soutenir les populations du Sud les plus touchées et de les aider à se relever et à renforcer leur résilience en agissant dans les secteurs de l’agriculture, de la santé, de l’eau et de l’assainissement, et des transports. * Le Mécanisme de riposte aux crises de l’IDA a été mis en place pour aider les pays à faible revenu à se relever après la survenue d’une grave crise ou catastrophe. —————————- Pour en savoir plus sur les activités de la Banque mondiale en Amérique latine et dans les Caraïbes : www.worldbank.org/lac Rejoignez-nous sur Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/worldbank Suivez notre actualité :          Sur Twitter : @WBCaribbean Sur YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/worldbank

PANAMÁ, 19 de junio de 2017 –  Realizar intervenciones en servicios de agua y saneamiento es crucial para reducir la desigualdad en las zonas rurales de Panamá, señalaron varios expertos en seguridad hídrica al cierre de un evento, organizado por el Grupo Banco Mundial y el Consejo Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA), que reunió a más de 400 personas entre autoridades, representantes del sector privado, la academia y la sociedad civil la semana anterior. Durante el evento, denominado “Semana del Agua de Panamá: Plan Nacional de Seguridad Hídrica 2015-2050: Agua para Todos”, los expertos coincidieron en que para superar los retos en seguridad hídrica en el país se necesita fortalecer una institucionalidad que facilite la gestión de los recursos hídricos y definir e implementar incentivos económicos para mejorar la distribución, el uso del agua y limitar la contaminación. Asimismo, será importante desarrollar sistemas de contratos basados en metas de desempeño que mejoren la eficiencia en la provisión de servicios de agua y saneamiento, señalaron los expertos durante el evento, en el cual se expusieron experiencias de otros países como Chile, Ecuador, España, México y Perú. El Ministro de Ambiente, Emilio Sempris, destacó que el agua es un tema prioritario en la agenda del Gobierno y la creación del CONAGUA es un paso decisivo en el fortalecimiento de la gobernabilidad de los recursos hídricos del país. A su vez, agradeció el apoyo del Grupo Banco Mundial al Gobierno de Panamá en la implementación de las acciones para hacer del Plan Nacional de Seguridad Hídrica una realidad. Por su parte, la Ministra de Gobierno, María Luisa Romero, señaló que “este Plan Nacional representa la hoja de ruta solidaria que como país debemos ejecutar para que el agua mejore nuestra calidad de vida” y agregó que “no siempre reconocemos el valor del agua como elemento esencial del desarrollo humano sostenible”. El evento, que duró cuatro días, incluyó una visita de campo a la provincia de Colón, que permitió ver la modernización de los servicios de agua potable y mejor calidad de los servicios de agua potable, resultado del proyecto Metro Agua, financiado por el Banco Mundial y ejecutado por el Instituto de Acueductos y Alcantarillados Nacionales (IDAAN). “El agua es un eje fundamental en la economía panameña”, señaló Anabela Abreu, Representante del Banco Mundial en Panamá, quien destacó que “los retos en este sector son cada vez más fuertes e incluyen aspectos como la competencia por el uso del agua o las consecuencias del cambio climático”. Para enfrentar estos retos, agregó Abreu, “además del Plan Nacional de Seguridad Hídrica que ha desarrollado el Gobierno, se requerirá un esfuerzo conjunto, no solo de las instituciones públicas, sino también del sector privado, los gremios y la sociedad, para poder lograr soluciones eficaces”. Por su parte, David Michaud, Gerente de la Práctica Global de Agua del Banco Mundial, recordó que “la cultura del agua es un trabajo de todos y de todos los días”. Según el Diagnóstico Sistemático de País, elaborado por el Banco Mundial, en Panamá las áreas con mayor pobreza coinciden con las que tienen menos provisión de agua. El documento también señala que en las escuelas hay menos ausentismo en las regiones donde hay acceso a agua y saneamiento. Las jornadas de la Semana del Agua fueron complementadas por una sesión universitaria co-auspiciada por la Facultad de Ingeniería Civil de la Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá para sensibilizar a los jóvenes sobre la importancia del agua en el desarrollo del país y los retos que enfrenta este sector.Para conocer el trabajo del Banco Mundial en América Latina y el Caribe visite: www.bancomundial.org/alcVisítenos en Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bancomundialManténgase informado via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLACNuestro canal de YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/BancoMundialLAC

World Bank News Release: Loan and Credit Summary WASHINGTON, June 14, 2017 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project: Mexico – Improving Access to Affordable Housing Project IBRD Credit: US $100 million equivalent Terms: Maturity = 15 years Project ID: P157932 Project Description: The loan aims to increase access to affordable housing for low-income beneficiaries and selected local governments. Contact: Carlota Molina Hernández, +52-55-54804244, cmolinahernandez@worldbank.org For more information, please visit here: www.worldbank.org/mx  

Organization: World Vision
Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017

Grant Acquisition Management

JOB PURPOSE To provide tactical and operational leadership in the implementation of the grant fundraising strategy and GBPs, enhance NO capacity and positioning for acquiring and managing bi & multi-lateral grants and private funds, and meeting donor and WV accountability standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION:Master’s Degree in development studies, economics, business administration, sociology, anthropology, international relations, or any other relevant field of social science.

Experience: Five years grant acquisition & management.

Knowledge and skills: Development theory of change & practice, ODA donor landscape & trends, Networking, Partnership building & brokering, Proposal development, Budgeting & financial , tracking/reporting, Communication skills, Team work and collaborative skills, Conflict Resolution and Oral & written English Skills-

How to apply:

See more at: https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/nicaragua/field-operations/grant-and-pns-acquisition-management-manager/7526#sthash.lOFJkhUM.dpuf

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Chile
Closing date: 12 Jul 2017

How can you make a difference? Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Representative, the Deputy Representative supports the Representative in the overall management of the Country Office. S/He is responsible for coordinating closely with the different programme sections on all phases of the Country Programme from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with the UNICEF Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Country programme planning and development 2. Support to the Representative on managing the country office 3. Monitoring and quality control of programs 4. Representation, alliance building and UN System coordination 5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

For details, view the attached full job description..Chile__17001_Deputy-Representative_P4_2017.pdf

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

1. Advanced university degree in the social sciences, international relations, law, or other relevant field, is required.
2. A minimum of eight years of professional development experience that combines technical and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which would have been served in developing countries, is required.
3. Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
4. Experience of working in an emergency or humanitarian context is an asset.
5. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.**For every Child, you demonstrate…** Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.

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=504859

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 19 Jul 2017

Job Title: Director of the Honduras Center for Conservation Agriculture (CCA)

Internal: Chief of Party I

Department: Programs

Band: TBD

Location: Department of Intibucá, Honduras

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON DONOR FUNDING

1. I. About CRS

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as part of our staff and as partner people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and commitment to serving those in need.

1. II. Background

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting a Director for its Honduras Center for Conservation Agriculture (CCA) Project, a 7-year program that will contribute to wide-scale adoption of conservation agriculture in Honduras for increased livelihoods resiliency for famers and their families. The Project director will guide the CCA through its initial conformation into a sustainable center that will provide long-term technical services for conservation agriculture, both within and outside of Honduras. This effort builds on previous CRS investments in the Global Water Initiative, Blue Harvest, ProSoils, and Water Smart Agriculture. The Director will provide strategic and program leadership to a team of both internal and external experts, and will establish the relationships and guide the development and implementation of a business model that will lead to the long-term viability and impact of the CCA.

1. III. Job Summary

The Project Director will provide the vision and overall leadership to the program team. S/he will be responsible for overseeing the overall management of the project including the quality of programmatic implementation (including research, monitoring, evaluation and learning) and administrative elements of the project, including establishment and implementation of a viable business model, and monitoring the budget.

The Project Director will also serve as the primary point of contact in country with government actors, the private sector, and non-government stakeholders. He/she is responsible for ensuring compliance with the donor grants including oversight of budgets, finance and administration, and donor reporting. The Project Director is responsible for ensuring that project results are achieved on time and on budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability; and that the budget is consumed as planned

The Project Director will be a senior leader from the agricultural development sector, with a business vision, and will be responsible for leading all aspects of the development, implementation and consolidation of the Center for Conservation Agriculture project, including ensuring that the project contributes to the thought leadership of the industry and positions the CCA as a catalyst for widespread adoption of conservation agriculture. The Project Director is also responsible for leveraging this position for future growth within this sector for CRS.

The candidate will operate within the organizational structure of CRS. The successful candidate will also be responsible for representing the project to major stakeholders, especially donors and key relevant ministries within the country.

1. IV. Primary Job Responsibilities

Program Quality

• Lead the design and implementation of the Honduras Center for Conservation Agriculture Project with an innovative program lens, designing pilot solutions to existing development issues.
• With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards through annual and quarterly activity planning and budget forecasts.
• Ensure that vision and plans for the program are innovative and are in line with CRS agency and country program strategies, as well as with Honduran government priorities.
• Lead quarterly technical review of implementation plans for the CCA and ensure appropriate actions are taken to meet implementation timelines and commitments.
• In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to collaborating agencies to ensure that best practices and lessons learned are documented and disseminated.
• Coordinate with M&E department to oversee the design and implementation of the program’s monitoring and evaluation system, using appropriate forms, procedures, and tools for data collection and analysis as the basis for measuring, documenting and reporting of project performance and outcomes. Ensure that M&E lessons learned are incorporated into the project design and activities.
• Ensure coordination with the Technical Advisors for the design and implementation of scientific research components of the project.
• Integrate project interventions with other CRS programs as appropriate through linkages with other service providers.
• Ensure that processes are anchored in a business model approach with the integration of key CRS models such as, the Holistic Organizational Capacity Assessment Instrument (HOCAI), Integral Human Development (IHD), the Justice Lens, the Gender Lens and CRS Guiding Principles.

Management

• Ensure staff compliance with CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as donor procedures, policies and regulations.
• Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.
• In coordination with the Business and Finance Specialist, ensure accurate and timely financial reports, carry out quarterly financial tracking and reporting system, review the budget comparison report to ensure that spending and program implementation is aligned, while analyzing the progress toward program goals and against burn rates. Proactively identify and address financial issues and concerns.

Representation and Communication

• Seek out opportunities to represent CRS programming in international circles and highlight the innovative work under the Center for Conservation Agriculture.
• In collaboration with CRS supervisor, act as primary program contact to donor and other local and international stakeholders, and be responsible for addressing all program matters.
• Represent CRS at external meetings with international and domestic stakeholders.
• In specific instances, prepare and deliver presentations of the project ongoing activities, challenges/opportunities, and results achieved.
• Strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.
• Oversee the development and implementation of program communication strategies and materials, including compliance with donor’s branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and regularly with regional/HQ management and technical advisors, especially with regards to sharing and reviewing important communication with the donor.
• Seek and follow through on opportunities for income generation, complementary funding, and proposal development to sustain CCA operations and services

Human Resources

• Manage recruitment portfolio for the Center, in collaboration with Human Resources Department and CRS country program management, orient, and support the professional development of supervisees, providing timely, respectful feedback.
• Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
• Supervise and coach the program team to meet program objectives.
• Oversee the management of the relationship with partner organizations, ensure regular communication and organization of review/planning workshops.

• With program staff, lead the identification of performance gaps and training needs of CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high quality training, technical assistance, and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies, including the selection and coordination of consultants.

• V. Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with advanced degree in business management administration, economic development or international economics (or equivalent combined experience).

• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in agriculture program management and leadership with experience in sustainable production, agricultural production machines and equipment, irrigation and at least working knowledge of conservation agriculture; experience in environment a plus

• Strong commitment to agricultural field work and frequent engagement in field

• Experience in managing visible, complex, high value projects at a national level.

• Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide range of key actors, including private sector, national government agencies, academic and research entities, other NGO peers, and small-holder farmers

• Experience designing and managing financially viable agricultural services a plus.

• Excellent leadership, planning, analytical, communication, research and technical skills, with a proven ability to prioritize multiple work demands

• Proven ability to think and lead strategically and creatively

• Excellent team coordination skills; strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams

• Experience in budgeting and budget management.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; critical thinking and analysis for innovation, learning and reporting

• Cross-cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility; ability to work with people of different perspectives, good judgment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

• Applications from Nationals of Honduras or Central America strongly preferred.

• Willing to live in commuting distance from the Project location.

• VI. Agency-Wide Competencies

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Develops Constructive Relationships

• Promotes Learning

• VII. Key Working Relationships

• Supervisory: Supervises the Honduras Center for Conservation Agriculture project team members including the Business and Finance Specialist and Research & MEAL Advisor.

• *Internal:** Country Program management and technical staff, LACRO Regional team, Agricultural Livelihoods and Water staff in PIQA, MEAL staff in PIQA, other technical and strategy advisors.

• External: Government officials (Honduras Commission on Climate Change, municipal government leaders); university and other researchers; multi-lateral agencies, donors, and NGO leaders; private sector leaders in various agriculture-focused industries; potential donors and investors for the CCA.

Travel Requirements: This position will require travel nationally and internationally as up to 30% of the time.

Foreign Language Requirements: Advanced fluency (reading, writing, and speaking) in English & Spanish. Excellent English writing skills required.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

EOE

How to apply:

Apply online- https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/nghome.guid?c=1161051&d=External&r=5000227597506

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 19 Jul 2017

Job Title: Director of the El Salvador Landscape Restoration Project

Department: El Salvador

Reports to: HOP El Salvador

Location: San Salvador, El Salvador

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON DONOR FUNDING

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and commitment to serving those in need.

Job Summary:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting a Director for its El Salvador Landscape Restoration Project, a 10+ year program designed to demonstrate the long-term impact of applying water-smart agricultural practices across a large landscape/territory. The project builds on previous investments in the Global Water Initiative, Blue Harvest, ProSoils, and Water Smart Agriculture.

The Director will provide the vision and overall leadership to the program team. S/he will be responsible for overseeing the overall management of the project including the quality of programmatic implementation (including monitoring, evaluation and learning) and administrative elements of the project, including the coordination of all consortium partners, and monitoring the budget. He/she is responsible for ensuring compliance with the donor contract including oversight of partner budgets, finance and administration, and donor reporting. The Project Director is responsible for ensuring that project results are achieved on time and on budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability; and that the budget is consumed as planned.

The Director will be a senior leader from the Agriculture and/or Water development sectors and will be responsible for leading all aspects of the development, implementation and consolidation of the Landscape Restoration project, including ensuring that the project contributes to the thought leadership of the industry, and positions CRS as a leading agency in Agriculture and Water fields. The Director is also responsible for leveraging this position for future growth within this sector for the agency.

The Director will operate within the organizational structure of CRS while coordinating the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in the implementation of the program interventions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for representing the El Salvador Landscape Restoration project, to major stakeholders and key relevant ministries within the country.

Background:

The smallholder-dominated agriculture sector in El Salvador depends on efficient use of natural resources for food security and delivery of food to domestic and export markets. While market opportunities increase, the natural resource base continues eroding due to inadequate soil and crop management, absence of public investment, and inadequate public policies and services. The Government of El Salvador is demonstrating renewed interest in updating and upgrading basic training, extension and data related to land, water and soil use. There is growing recognition that natural resource losses are provoking devastating consequences for food security, access to clean water and economic development driven by agriculture.

CRS will implement the project at landscape scale (e.g. watershed, mountain range or river system) to demonstrate (showcase) the benefits of water-smart agricultural practices at a wide scale over many years. The goal would be to inform and influence strategic investments in agricultural landscapes by decision makers at local, national and regional levels. Once a territory is selected, CRS will lead a consultative process with local stakeholders to plan specific actions to restore the landscape.

The Director of the El Salvador Landscape Restoration Project (henceforth referred to as “Director”) will provide strategic vision and leadership to achieve the collective objectives of the different initiatives (and future initiatives that relate to water-smart agriculture that may arise in the future). The Director will supervise a team of experts including a Deputy Director, a Policy Director, a Finance and Compliance Manager, and a MEAL Manager as well as long and short-term expert consultants. The Director will coordinate key research, capacity building and alliance activities. The Director will lead the following areas: strategic planning, project implementation, field research, communications, monitoring, reporting, and financial management.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and strengthen relationships with the donor, and catalyze the interest of other potential donors in water-smart agriculture initiatives at landscape scale.
• Supervise the project team, ensuring continuous collaboration between influence/policy and field operations.
• Identify, develop and/or expand key relationships with relevant governmental, private sector and academic actors from Central America, the United States, Europe and other regions
• Support the development and implementation of a policy/advocacy agenda for the promotion of water-smart agriculture water resource protection investments at scale
• Develop and implement a sustainability strategy that identifies, creates, and strengthens local community based organizations as critical implementers and owners of this process
• Provide overall management of and accountability for the initiatives’ strategic objectives
• Guide and advise Country Program leadership on country-specific activities to ensure one coherent set of programs with flexibility for local differences in country projects
• Ensure effective coordination among the regional water and agriculture initiatives as well as other regional and country-level programs

Program Quality

• Lead the design and implementation of the El Salvador Landscape Restoration project with an innovative program lens, designing pilot solutions to existing development issues.
• With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards through annual and quarterly activity planning and budget forecasts.
• Ensure that vision and plans for the program are innovative and are in line with CRS agency and country program strategies.
• Lead quarterly technical review of implementation plans for the project and ensure appropriate actions are taken to meet implementation timelines and commitments.
• In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that best practices and lessons learned are documented and disseminated.
• Coordinate with M&E department to oversee the design and implementation of the program’s monitoring and evaluation system, using appropriate forms, procedures, and tools for data collection and analysis as the basis for measuring, documenting and reporting of project performance and outcomes.
• Ensure that M&E lessons learned from results of program monitoring and evaluation are incorporated into the design and execution of program activities to meet stated objectives and needs of the beneficiary populations.
• Integrate project interventions with other CRS programs as appropriate through linkages with other service providers.
• Ensure that processes are anchored in CRS ProPack methodologies, Integral Human Development (IHD), the Justice Lens, the Gender Lens and CRS Partnership principles

Management

• Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
• Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.
• Carry out quarterly financial tracking and reporting system, review the budget comparison report to ensure that spending and program implementation is aligned while analyzing the progress toward program goals and against burn rates.
• Proactively identify and address financial issues and concerns in concert with other staff and partners to ensure adherence to financial guidelines and maintain transparent systems and records.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget and take corrective action to ensure that program expenses match the execution of activity plans and accurate effort reporting.

Representation and Communication

• Seek out opportunities to represent CRS programming in international circles and highlight the innovative work under the El Salvador Landscape Restoration project.
• Publish on program results.
• In collaboration with CRS supervisor, act as primary program contact to other local and international stakeholders, and be responsible for addressing all program matters.
• Represent CRS at external meetings with international and domestic stakeholders.
• In specific instances, prepare and deliver presentations of the project ongoing activities, challenges/opportunities, and results achieved.
• Strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.
• Oversee the development and implementation of program communication strategies and materials, including compliance with donor’s branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and regularly with regional/HQ management and technical advisors, especially with regards to sharing and reviewing important communication with the donor.

Human Resources

• Manage recruitment portfolio for the program, in collaboration with Human Resources Department and CRS country program management, orient, and support the professional development of supervisees, providing timely, respectful feedback.
• Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
• Supervise and coach a team of CRS and consortium staff to meet program objectives.
• Oversee the management of the relationship with partner organizations, ensure regular communication and organization of review/planning workshops.
• With program staff, lead the identification of performance gaps and training needs of CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high quality training, technical assistance, and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies, including the selection and coordination of consultants.

Leadership, Vision and Representation

• Provide strategic vision and ensure technical excellence
• Guide and engage in a water-smart agriculture influence agenda in collaboration with other CRS programs in Central America
• Represent CRS at key international fora related to water-smart agriculture interests (conferences, seminars, etc.)- when possible make formal presentations to large audiences regarding CRS work in Central America and beyond
• Expand, build, maintain key relationships and multi-actor/agency alliances for influence initiatives related to program objectives
• Seek and follow through on opportunities for complementary funding and proposal development

Coordination and Communication

• Maintain strong internal CRS communication 1) between Policy and Technical areas of the regional initiatives, 2) among project team and the Country Program leadership and management, and 3) with external technical and policy experts, national and local government representatives and 4) with the implementing partners.
• Support the coordination of publications on scientific technical innovations and project experiences of innovative approaches to water-smart agriculture
• Direct the development of a communications strategy to further the objectives of the restoration project, including use of social media and traditional media outreach (in coordination with the LACRO Regional Information Officer)

Supervision

• Supervise the management team including the Deputy Director, Technical, Finance & Compliance and MEAL Managers for coordination of planning, budgeting, and effective execution of the projects in four countries
• Provide oversight and support to country-specific teams in coordination with Country Representative and Head of Programming
• Ensure annual performance planning and reviews of regional program staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system. Mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
• Ensure staff compliance with CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as donor procedures, policies and regulations

Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Recognized leader in Agriculture and/or Water sectors
• Proven track record of successful program management, including management of multi-activity projects, complicated logistics and large budgets
• Proven track record of resource acquisition
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience, including performance evaluation, coaching and mentoring
• Advanced degree in business management administration, economic development or international relations (with an international agricultural or economic focus) required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in program management and leadership with a focus on smallholder agriculture (value chain, sustainable production systems, etc.) and environment
• Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide range of key actors, including private sector, national government agencies, academic and research entities, other NGO peers, etc. Solid knowledge of agricultural curricula for soil management and training content for agricultural professionals
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, research and technical skills, with a proven ability to prioritize multiple work demands
• Proven ability to think and lead strategically and creatively
• Excellent team coordination skills; strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
• Experience in budgeting and budget management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; critical thinking and analysis for learning and reporting; Excellent report-writing skills
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility; ability to work with people of different perspectives, good judgment.
• Knowledge of CRS Partnership strategy and Partner management experience an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Applications from Nationals of El Salvador or Central American strongly preferred.

Personal Skills

• Proven leadership, and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
• Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented
• Ability to think critically, effectively manage change and problem solve
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with demonstrated strength in relationship management
• Ability to be flexible, persistent, and diplomatic and to gain respect among staff, local community leaders, church and secular partners, as well as local government ministries and donor organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-cultural team, but be self-motivated and accountable for program implementation and work independently if needed.

Agency-Wide Competencies:

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Develops Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Key Working Relationships:

• *Internal:** Country Program management including CR, HoP,DHoP and HooP, Agriculture Territory and Ecosystem CP Staff including Alianza Cacao, Water Soil and Agriculture, and Blue Harvest, MEAL Technical Coordinator, and Finance Manager.
• External: Howard G. Buffett Foundation staff, , other donors; private sector leaders in various agriculture and water-focused industries including coffee, cocoa and others; university and other researchers; government officials; multi-lateral agency and NGO leaders.

Physical Requirements/Environment:

Normal conditions for an office environment.

Travel Required:

This position will require travel in-country of up to 50% and will require some international travel of up to 10%.

Foreign Language Required:

Advanced or native fluency in written and oral English; professional proficiency in Spanish.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

EOE

How to apply:

Apply online- https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/nghome.guid?c=1161051&d=External&r=5000227588606

Organization: Acción contra el Hambre España
Country: Spain
Closing date: 14 Jul 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 Técnico ADJUNTO de Campañas y Eventos en dependencia directa del Responsable de CyE, ejecutará las actividades definidas de las diferentes campañas asegurando los ratios de resultados establecidos en la estrategia y programación de crecimiento y cumpliendo los objetivos cuantitativos y de calidad establecidos en la programación anual.

El Técnico Adjunto de Campañas y Eventos dará apoyo al Técnico de Campañas y Eventos en la gestión e implementación de la estrategia mencionada.

OBJETIVOS DEL PUESTO

• Implementa el Plan Estratégico del Departamento respecto a los objetivos de captación de fondos a través de Campañas y Eventos, conjuntamente con el Técnico y el Responsable del Departamento.
• Coopera para la definición de los objetivos del Departamento en coordinación con el resto del área y la dirección de comunicación.
• Desarrolla y busca actividades de captación de fondos a través de Eventos, Campañas masivas, definición y venta de productos y otras actividades similares, nacionales y regionales.
• Desarrolla actividades de comercialización para las campañas y eventos especialmente planificados en la estrategia del departamento y apoyo a estas actividades en delegaciones, concretamente con el proyecto de La Carrera contra el Hambre
• Ejecuta actividades de notoriedad de marca conjuntamente con el Técnico y el Responsable mediante Eventos, Publicidad, Campañas de imagen y otras actividades similares.
• Colabora en el análisis de resultados y elaboración periódica de informes
• Seguimiento administrativo de las Campañas y Eventos realizados.
• Supervisa el trabajo de las personas voluntarias que la organización establezca, debiendo de hacer seguimiento continuo de su trabajo y reportando al Técnico y/o Responsable.
• Control y seguimiento del material elaborado por el departamento.

PERFIL DEL CANDIDATO

• Licenciado/a ó Diplomado/a en Marketing, Publicidad o similar. Idealmente con conocimientos en Captación de Fondos.
• Técnicas de Marketing y Fundraising
• Habilidades comerciales, organización de eventos, publicidad below the line.
• Trabajo con niños, sensibilización.
• Valorable: Email marketing
• Mínimo 1 año o prácticas en Departamento de Captación de Fondos de organización no lucrativa, en Departamento de marketing y publicidad de empresas de servicios o en agencias de marketing online. Experiencia en coordinación de campañas y eventos en el tercer sector u otros.
• 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 18.000 € y 21.000 € brutos anuales
• Hasta un máximo de un 20% adicional en función del contexto y la responsabilidad del puesto (según baremo Acción Contra el Hambre – España).
• Alojamiento y manutención à cargo de la organización (incluye perdiem) : paquete valorado en función del destino.
• Los gastos de transporte hasta la misión.
• 25 días laborables de vacaciones por año de servicio.
• Seguro de asistencia sanitaria, repatriación, accidente, viaje y vida.
• Prima por hijo (menor de 18 años) y por mes, de 100€ a 225€ en función de las condiciones ACF-E.

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/

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: Li Ch’utam
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 03 Jul 2017

LICHUTAM is an international development organization based in El Valle del Polochic – Guatemala. The Polochic Valley is one of the most disadvantaged areas in Guatemala, where education is still a privilege only few can afford. Most rural communities in the region are affected by low income, high levels of poverty and low access to basic service such as health, electricity, and water. Since 2009 we have been working to promote sustainable development in indigenous Maya communities through innovative solutions with the aim to improve education and livelihoods of local inhabitants.

Currently our projects serve two Maya Q’eqchi speaking communities, with a total population of 600 people, focusing on following key activities:

1. Support teachers at the primary school in community of Nueva Mercedes
2. Organize extracurricular activities such as computer classes, arts, crafts, mind-training games and sports for children
3. Scholarship Program to provide support for students in secondary and high school
4. Family Projects: kitchen gardens, teaching planting/harvesting techniques, providing technical agricultural support

We are a small and young organization, a group of eager and practical people who want to make a difference in the world. Currently, we are looking for Local Programme Coordinator to lead a team of up to 4 volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity for a person who has interest in international development, enjoys working in rural environment, has excellent intercultural communication skills and previous experience in project management.

Your profile

We are looking for a commitment of 6-12 months in the field in order to develop a long-term relationship of trust with the Maya community and to facilitate ownership within the organization.

Education

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in pedagogical studies, international development, international relations, economics or equivalent. Master’s degree and/or knowledge in alternative pedagogies such as Stainer School or Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed are advantages.

Skills

• Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken)
• Team management and coordination
• Project Cycle Management
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to primitive circumstances, sometimes rapidly changing situations and tropical climate
• Ability to work in an international, multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and intercultural communication skills

Other

• «Hands-on» attitude & result-based management
• Field experience in developing countries is desirable
• Experience working with indigenous communities, development of community-based education in rural areas, knowledge and creativity to apply pedagogical games to support education are highly desired.

Your responsibilities

• Field coordination and management of LICHUTAM projects (planning, implementation and evaluation).
• Management of local and international volunteers.
• Administrative follow-up and budget control of the projects.
• Activity reporting to LICHUTAM International Board (Guatemala and Germany).
• Partnership network development (local and international NGOs, governmental agencies, associations, local schools, etc.).
• Maintain a trustful relationship with the community.

What we offer

• To cover all living (accommodation and food) and work related transport costs. Housing is organized in a modern volunteer lodge with max 3 others. *
• Internet connection.
• A unique opportunity to gain work experience in a cross-cultural environment and to work with indigenous Q’eqchi Mayan families in the heart of Guatemala.
• Possibility to improve your language skills and learn about forward thinking development projects.
• A recommendation letter upon successful completion of the assignment.

Joining our volunteer team is a challenging opportunity that suits highly motivated people who pursue for career within international development and want to make a visible difference.

* Unfortunately we can’t offer a salary, health insurance or compensation for flights.

How to apply:

Please submit your application, consisting of a CV and a motivation letter, to info@lichutam.org no later than 3 July 2017. Please mark “Application: Local Programme Coordinator” in the subject field. We will contact all successful applicants to arrange an interview via Skype shortly after the closing date. The position is projected to begin in the end of August/ the beginning of September, 2017.

Organization: Li Ch’utam
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 03 Jul 2017

LICHUTAM is an international development organization based in El Valle del Polochic – Guatemala. The Polochic Valley is one of the most disadvantaged areas in Guatemala, where education is still a privilege only few can afford. Most rural communities in the region are affected by low income, high levels of poverty and low access to basic service such as health, electricity, and water. Since 2009 we have been working to promote sustainable development in indigenous Maya communities through innovative solutions with the aim to improve education and livelihoods of local inhabitants.

Currently our projects serve two Maya Q’eqchi speaking communities, with a total population of 600 people, focusing on following key activities:

1.Support teachers at the primary school in community of Nueva Mercedes
2.Organize extracurricular activities such as computer classes, arts, crafts, mind-training games and sports for children
3.Scholarship Program to provide support for students in secondary and high school
4.Family Projects: kitchen gardens, teaching planting/harvesting techniques, providing technical agricultural support

We are a small and young organization, a group of eager and practical people who want to make a difference in the world. Currently, we are expanding our team – we are looking for volunteers who are able to take responsibilities within the association. This is a fantastic opportunity for a person that has interest in international development, enjoys working in rural environment and has excellent intercultural communication skills.

Your profile

• Ability to engage for 3-6 months’ period in the field.
• Fluency in Spanish and English – both written and spoken.
• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in pedagogical studies, international development, international relations, economics or equivalent. Master’s degree and/or knowledge in alternative pedagogies such as Stainer School or Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed are advantages.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a part of a multicultural team, but also take responsibility and initiatives independently.
• «Doer» attitude, eager to fulfill goals in a result based management.
• Experience working in rural areas in developing countries.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to primitive circumstances, sometimes rapidly changing situations and tropical climate.
• Experience working with indigenous communities, development of community-based education in rural areas, knowledge and creativity to apply pedagogical games to support education are highly desired.

Your responsibilities

• Running activities of the local projects on a daily basis.
• Taking initiatives to design educational programs and activities.
• Assisting teachers at the local school.
• Develop a trustful relationship with the community.
• Report periodically to other LICHUTAM members.
• Liaise with external organizations (governmental and other NGOs) that serve the same purpose.

What we offer

• To cover all living (accommodation and food) and work related transport costs. Housing is organized in a modern volunteer lodge with max 3 others. *
• Internet connection.
• A unique opportunity to gain work experience in a cross-cultural environment and to work with indigenous Q’eqchi Mayan families in the heart of Guatemala.
• Possibility to improve your language skills and learn about forward thinking development projects.
• A recommendation letter upon successful completion of the assignment.

Joining our volunteer team is a challenging opportunity that suits highly motivated people who pursue for career within international development and want to make a visible difference.

* Unfortunately we can’t offer a salary, health insurance or compensation for flights.

How to apply:

Please submit your application, consisting of a CV and a motivation letter, to info@lichutam.org no later than 3 July 2017. Please mark “Application: Global Volunteer” in the subject field. We will contact all successful applicants to arrange an interview via Skype shortly after the closing date. The position is projected to begin in the end of August/ the beginning of September, 2017.