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Organization: International Bureau for Children’s Rights
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 16 Jun 2017

Mandat :

Sous la supervision de la Directrice de programmes et développement établie à Montréal, et en lien fonctionnel avec la personne Chargée de programmes, le ou la Chef de projet est responsable de la bonne exécution du projet au Costa Rica visant à renforcer les capacités des acteurs-clés (police, justice, CONATT et secteur privé) en matière de lutte contre la traite de personnes, en particulier celle impliquant des enfants, en respect avec le mandat et les orientations stratégiques du Bureau. Le projet a démarré en 2015 et devrait se poursuivre jusqu’en 2019.

Il s’agit d’un poste international, où les candidatures costaricaines et non-costaricaines sont encouragées. La personne qui occupera le poste sera déployée à San José, et devra être en mesure de réaliser régulièrement des missions pour de courtes ou moyennes périodes à l’extérieur de la capitale ainsi que dans les Amériques (centrale, du sud et Canada), qui peuvent représenter jusqu’à environ 25% de son emploi du temps.**Responsabilités, tâches et fonctions** :

Volet Programmation

Programmes : Il/Elle s’assure de la bonne mise en œuvre du projet et est imputable de ses résultats

• Elaborer une stratégie opérationnelle en lien avec la Direction des programmes et les collègues concernés
• Assurer la planification opérationnelle et budgétaire du projet en lien avec la personne Chargée de programmes
• Être imputable de la bonne réalisation du projet (atteinte des objectifs, suivi des indicateurs, respect des calendriers d’activité, suivi budgétaire, qualité des livrables) selon les principes de la gestion axée sur les résultats et les procédures de l’IBCR et du bailleur de fonds.
• Valider, consolider et réviser les livrables produits par l’équipe technique avant transmission à la personne Chargée de programmes
• Valider l’analyse des données collectées par l’équipe technique et les ajustements proposés à la méthode de collecte le cas échéant.
• Produire les rapports contractuels de projet (narratifs et financiers) et plans de travail à destination du bailleur de fonds, en vue de leur envoi à la personne Chargée de programmes à des fins d’avis et de consolidation.
• Animer les instances de pilotage, les groupes de travail sectoriels du projet ainsi que les tables de concertation et de coordination pertinentes.
• Analyser de manière continue l’impact et les résultats du projet sous sa responsabilité, notamment en ce qui concerne les activités sur le terrain, la qualité des livrables et les activités de plaidoyer, alerter la direction des programmes en cas d’écart et proposer les mesures nécessaires pour veiller à ce que les résultats et les objectifs du projet soient atteints

Représentation, communication et plaidoyer : Il/Elle représente l’organisation auprès des partenaires, bailleurs, médias et autorités locales

• Elaborer une stratégie de plaidoyer en lien avec les objectifs du projet, la mettre en œuvre et en faire un suivi régulier.
• Définir une stratégie de communication avec l’appui de la personne Responsable des communications, la mettre en œuvre et en faire un suivi régulier.
• Assurer un contact régulier et de qualité avec les partenaires institutionnels et le bailleur du projet sur le terrain, de concert avec la direction des programmes.
• Participer au Comité de pilotage du projet en présence des partenaires institutionnels et du bailleur de fonds.

Suivi technique : Il/Elle s’assure que la qualité des livrables est conforme et que les pratiques techniques respectent les normes institutionnelles de l’IBCR

• Veiller à l’application des normes institutionnelles de l’IBCR au sein de l’ensemble du projet sur le terrain.
• Valider les choix techniques proposés par les spécialistes du siège en collaboration avec les experts du terrain (réviser les livrables sur le plan technique et coordonner les experts).
• Veiller à ce que les initiatives d’apprentissage et de gestion des connaissances soient pleinement intégrées et opérationnelles sur le terrain.

Sécurité : Il/Elle est responsable de la sécurité de l’ensemble du personnel, des biens, du matériel et des actions de l’IBCR sur le terrain

• Faire le suivi du contexte sécuritaire, diffuser les informations de sécurité, informer le personnel en mission de la situation sécuritaire et poser les gestes nécessaires pour assurer le plus haut niveau de sécurité du personnel (salariés, visiteurs et consultants), des biens, du matériel et des actions de l’IBCR sur le terrain. Volet administratif

Ressources humaines : Il/Elle s’assure de l’allocation optimale des ressources humaines du projet et encadre l’équipe à San José (définition d’objectifs, suivi)

• Embaucher les employés et consultants nationaux déployés sur le terrain au Costa Rica.
• Participer avec la personne Chargée de programme établi à Montréal au recrutement des consultants internationaux qui travailleront sur le projet au Costa Rica.
• Gérer, orienter, superviser et coordonner l’équipe d’employés et de consultants nationaux et internationaux qui seront mobilisés par le projet (incluant les experts) incluant le suivi administratif de leur travail, leur évaluation et leur mise en réseau avec le reste de l’équipe du projet à Montréal lorsque nécessaire.

Suivi logistique, administratif et financier : Il/Elle s’assure que les pratiques logistiques et administratives en place respectent les procédures de l’IBCR et les règles du bailleur de fonds

• Valider l’ensemble des ateliers et des sessions de travail rendus nécessaires par le projet, incluant la préparation logistique, le suivi des invitations des partenaires et des autorités.
• Être responsable du respect du budgets et de l’atteinte des résultats financiers sous sa responsabilité, analyser les suivis budgétaires et proposer des ajustements le cas échéant.
• Élaborer les budgets prévisionnels et effectuer en temps opportun les demandes de trésorerie des activités et opérations sur le terrain, en suivant les procédures de l’IBCR et du bailleur de fonds.
• Participer au besoin à l’élaboration et à la mise-à-jour des manuels de politiques et procédures et les adapter au besoin en accord avec la Direction des programmes.
• Valider les fiches de temps et de paie de l’équipe au Costa Rica et les faire parvenir au siège en temps opportun.
• Gérer l’ensemble de l’administration, des finances, des ressources humaines et de la logistique du bureau terrain.**Volet organisationnel**

Relation avec le siège : Il/Elle assure la bonne circulation des informations entre le siège et le terrain

• Assurer le rapportage interne (rapports mensuels, trimestriels, semestriels et annuels) vers la personne Chargée de programmes et la Directrice de programmes et développement.
• Participer aux réunions et événements du Bureau.
• Sur demande de son/sa responsable hiérarchique, effectuer toute autre tâche reliée à ses compétences et au bon fonctionnement du Bureau.
• S’assurer de la bonne communication et de la coordination entre les experts du siège et les experts sur le terrain

PROFIL RECHERCHE

Prérequis :

• Diplôme d’études universitaires de deuxième cycle en gestion de projet, en développement international, en droit, en sciences sociales ou dans un domaine connexe.
• Minimum de quatre (4) années d’expérience en gestion programmatique, administrative et financière et dans la mise en oeuvre de projets pluriannuels de grande envergure dans le pays ou dans la sous-région concernés.
• Aptitudes au raisonnement stratégique, capacité à fédérer des acteurs d’horizons différents autour d’une cause commune; expérience de mise en réseau, en plaidoyer, animation de groupes de travail.
• Excellentes aptitudes de communication écrite et orale en espagnol de même qu’en français ou en anglais. La maîtrise du français ou de l’anglais est essentielle au poste, tout comme la maîtrise de l’espagnol.
• Faire preuve de leadership au sein d’une équipe, aptitudes à diriger une équipe de travail.
• Aptitudes à travailler dans des délais très courts.
• Esprit d’initiative, autonomie, excellentes qualités interpersonnelles, capacité à travailler dans un environnement multiculturel.
• Disponibilité à se rendre en moyenne deux fois par année à Montréal pour prendre part à des exercices de planification stratégique et opérationnelle ayant trait au projet.
• *Disponibilité à entrer en fonction dès juin 2017**

Atouts :

• Connaissance du bailleur Affaires mondiales Canada.
• Expérience en projets de protection et droits de l’enfant.
• Expérience précédente en pratique juridique.
• Connaissance du Costa Rica et de ses institutions.

Conditions de travail :

Le Bureau offre des conditions de travail compétitives. Le salaire annuel offert oscillera entre $48,450.00CAD et $61,699.00CAD, selon l’application de la politique salariale du Bureau.

How to apply:

Si ce poste vous intéresse, veuillez nous faire parvenir votre candidature, en indiquant clairement la fonction pour laquelle vous postulez, et en incluant :

• Une lettre de motivation décrivant de quelle manière vos qualifications professionnelles et expérience répondent à la description du poste. En plus, donnez des informations précises quant à votre statut vous permettant de résider et travailler au Costa Rica et de voyager facilement dans la plupart des pays voisins.
• Un curriculum vitae
• Les coordonnées complètes de trois références récentes
• Le Formulaire de recrutement à télécharger directement sur notre site internet : http://www.ibcr.org

Veuillez envoyer votre dossier avant le vendredi le 16 juin 2017 par courriel au : rh@ibcr.org ou par télécopieur à : +1 (514) 932- 9453.

Le Bureau international des droits des enfants remercie à toutes les personnes intéressées au poste. Seulement les personnes dont leur candidature a été retenue seront contactées.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 15 Jun 2017

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

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

Purpose of the Position

The Education Officer reports to theEducation Specialist for close guidance and supervision.The Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the education programs/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical program information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Education Program within the Country Program.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Support to program development and planning

Research and analyze regional and national political, education, social and economic development trends. Collect, analyze, verify and synthesize information to facilitate program development, design and preparation.

Support preparation of technical reports and provide inputs for program preparation and documentation ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevancy of information.

Contribute to the development/establishment of sectoral program goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting of education and other related information for development planning and priority and goal setting.

Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical program transactions, preparing materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support program planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating results.

Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate the program review and approval process.

Program management, monitoring and delivery of results.

Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to collect/analyze/share information on implementation issues, suggest solutions on routine program implementation and submit report to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decision. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.

Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare minutes/reports on results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders.

Monitor and report on the use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.

Prepare draft inputs for programme/donor reporting.

Technical and operational support to program implementation

Undertake field visits and surveys and/or collect/share information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.

Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on education and related issues to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.

Networking and partnership building

Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate program implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on education programs.

Draft communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for education programs.

Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of education programs/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.

Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Provide support in identifying, capturing, synthesizing and sharing lessons learned for knowledge development and capacity development of stakeholders.

Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.

Research, benchmark and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems.

Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Working with People

Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

Formulating strategies and concepts (I)

Analyzing (II)

Applying technical expertise (II)

Learning and researching (II)

Planning and organizing (II)

Technical Knowledge

Education: A University Degree in education, psychology, sociology or other social science field is required.

Experience: A year of professional experience in social development planning and management in education and/other related areas at the international and/or in a developing country is an asset.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505084

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 19 Jun 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 Corporate Partnership Specialist and the technical supervision of the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Officer, the Corporate Fundraising Officer (Partnership Retention) will be accountable to optimize the value of existing corporate partnerships.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Fundraising strategy– Under the coordination and leadership of the supervisor, establish the Corporate Partnerships plan with objective to secure and increase high-value and long-term alliances, as well as flexible, sustainable and predictable revenue as part of overall Resource Mobilization and Program Strategy defined by RM&P Manager- Ensure the plan is aligned with the local and global priorities- Identify and monitor industry trends as well as best practices at UNICEF network, including experiences from competitors and Natcoms with the goal to turn these into recommendations on how to strengthen the strategy and action plans – Propose innovative ways to further develop existing and new fundraising channels and translate the ideas into strategies and concrete plans/results: virtual reality; exhibition; events, 4C’s, etc.- Propose and manage the development of Business Cases with potential for replication- Analyze the operational actions needed and take the necessary steps to implement the programmes and communication of each partnership agreement

Partnership maximization

– Develop proposals and negotiate agreements- In close interaction with different areas, support in the development of the campaign, including development of materials, training, and communication possibilities along negotiation- Evaluate and analyze results of each partnership to ensure strategies were adequate to goals planned.- Flag risk and propose mitigation plans if needed- Search and attend forums, groups and events, which counts with the presence of the top management of the private sector, in order to improve networking with companies’ decision makers

Global priorities and campaigns

– Promote a “share and compare” culture throughout the different channels using appropriate tools in order to fully leverage the search and reapply opportunities nationally and regionally or globally when applicable

Compliance with UNICEF’s rules and guidelines

– Ensure the entire process of partner development follows UNICEF guidelines including screening and proposal submissions (DD1, DD2, and Opportunity)- Draft contracts with the necessary juridical support. – Interact with the local, Regional and Global team to evaluate opportunities and fluxes, as well as clearance monitoring

Monitoring and assessment

– Monitor progress of decisions and action plans based on outcome of items above – Carry workflow of activities/maintains information flow in the absence of the Corporate Manager – Create an annual forecast of corporate donations’ entry. Revisit the material in a monthly basis and adjust it, if necessary- Assist in the preparation of the office/region RM&P budget- Prepare periodical fundraising reports, monitor and maintain control records- Evaluate and analyze financial and non-financial results from the alliances, checking efficiency of strategies used and suggesting necessary adjustments with a view of increasing results and revenue

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

– First level University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) preferably in Marketing, International Relations, Communication or Business Administration is required.

Experience

– At leasttwo (2) yearsof progressively responsible professional work experience in Private Sector Fundraising, Corporate Alliances Management, or Marketing; some of which in international organization are required.

– Additional years of experience in the related fields is considered an asset.

– Specialized skills in Customer Marketing Actions or Private Sector Fundraising are desirable.

Language Requirements

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

Relating and Networking (II)

Persuading and Influencing (II)

Planning and Organizing (I)

Entrepreneurial Thinking (I)

To view our competency framework, please click here.

Note: Please note that this Vacancy Announcement is open for competition to Brazilian nationals only.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.

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.

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=505142

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 17 Jun 2017

For every child, a champion

Under the supervision of the Communication Officer, the incumbent is responsible for designing and editing corporate materials used by the Costa Rica Country Office, editing, designing and layout of all materials published through the UNICEF office, supporting sector counterparts on publications and managing support to digital initiative related to knowledge management, such as cyber library for children, as well as providing weekly scans of news and information published elsewhere about children in Costa Rica and participates in Costa Rica CO Knowledge Management Process.

How can you make a difference?

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Communication Assistant to support UNICEF’s Costa Rica in the following areas:

• Support the implementation of the UNICEF communication strategy• External events for advocacy• Digital communication and adjusting audio-visual materials• UNICEF Website and other online initiative supported by UNICEF • UNICEF fundraising strategy

Support the implementation of the UNICEF communication strategy • Support in the production of communication products and materials for different audiences, but mainly mass media• Adapt global communications materials to the local context when is required• Monitor and record the information published by the mass media and digital media related to UNICEF and important national children topics• Assist in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials for both web, blogs and traditional media. • Implement the tasks in the country communication work plan and strategy as assigned • Provide technical support in the designing and production of documents and materials essential for the implementation of the communication and advocacy strategy of UNICEF Costa Rica, when it is required.• Ensure with the specialists and officers that all materials designed are accompanied by detailed and pertinent distribution list, and follow up its delivery. • Guarantee the proper use of the logo of UNICEF in publications and documents produced by partners and allies.• Maintain updated the data base of journalists and opinion leaders and keep close collaboration with mass media

External events for advocacy• Provide logistical and technical support to UNICEF Costa Rica office during public and internal activities such as workshops, events, meetings, where it is required. • Ensure that the country office contact list of individuals, groups, or organization, including government are up to date • Assist in preparing communication materials for advocacy events according to audience and relevant for UNICEF • Follow up on the agreements established in the plan advocacy when required

Digital communication and adjusting audio-visual materials• Support the implementation of digital strategy identifying materials related to bi-annual content map and pictures to develop the contents for the UNICEF digital channels • Adjust the Global social media materials to local content with data or a proper local language • Support public events taking pictures/videos and administrate and keep updated the photo and video gallery.

UNICEF Website and other online initiative supported by UNICEF • Update the UNICEF Costa Rica website with local, regional or international information. Follow up the Google analytics metrics and submit a quarterly report to keep updated the KPI’s set by HQ. Support the counterparts to ensure the updating of the websites with pertinent information.

• Maintains regular contact with those managing knowledge and data at other agencies and public bodies to ensure all recent publications on children are updated in the cyber library for children available and other digital initiative promoted or supported by UNICEF Costa Rica.

UNICEF fundraising strategy• Support the implementation of the UNICEF partnership and fundraising strategy in the management of meetings with private sector companies, the preparation of presentations on UNICEF’s work in this sector and the development of fundraising campaigns with the private sector, as well as the design and dissemination of accountability materials.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

Core Values:CommitmentDiversity and inclusionIntegrity

Core competencies:Core competenciesCommunication [II]Working with People [II] Drive for Results [II]

Functional Competencies:Analyzing [II]Applying Technical Expertise [II]Following instructions and Procedures [II] Planning and Organizing [II]

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

Education:

High School Diploma. University courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, and knowledge in Graphic Design is an asset.

Experience:

Seven years of practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, interactive digital media and/or publicity.

Photography skills, software knowledge for basic Graphic and Editorial.

Other skills related to specific domains within communication and fundraising would be an asset.

Digital Communication skills.

Experience in an international organization is a plus.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in Spanish and English.

General Service Staff are recruited locally. Candidates must be in possession of an existing work permit or resident/citizen of Costa Rica to be considered eligible for this post. Please note that General Service (GS) staff are locally recruited staff and therefore, candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505075

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Country: Spain
Closing date: 22 Jun 2017

GENERAL CONTEXT

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

The MSF movement is built around five operational directorates supported by MSF’s 21 sections, 24 associations and other offices together worldwide. MSF OCBA is one of those directorates. The operations are implemented by field teams and the mission coordination teams; together with the organizational units based in Barcelona, Athens and decentralised in Nairobi, Dakar and Amman. The field operations are guided and supported by 5 Operational Cells, the Emergency Unit and other departments supporting operations

and finance supporting operations.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE AND JOB ENVIROMENT

As highlighted in MSF OCBA’s strategic Plan for 2014-2017, together with effective medical action, we aim to maximise our transformation potential (the capacity to change, or contribute to bringing about changes that improve the medical status and the humanitarian condition of the populations we work with/for) through complementary engagement and advocacy strategies. Our ambitions range from increasing access to vulnerable populations, to mobilising other agencies to respond, advocating for changes of medical protocols, to contributing to changes at an international policy level, and they will all constitute an intrinsic building block of our medical-humanitarian operations in the field.

The HAA is a full member of the Centre for Applied Reflection on Humanitarian (ARHP) Practice with a particular focus on supporting operations and developing in-house analytical capacity. S/he works closely with the head of the ARHP, the Operational Program Managers (RECO) and the Heads of Mission (HoM) of the priority contexts. The HAA reports hierarchically and functionally to the Head of the ARHP.

The work of the HAA has three main components:

1) Surge Humanitarian Affairs capacity in priority contexts: involves guiding and supporting MSF operational managers (particularly Heads of Mission and RECO) in humanitarian affairs analysis, identifying key messages and developing advocacy strategies, from field-level negotiations through to international influencing at the highest levels.

2) Mentoring: both in mission (HAOs) and at the end of the mission (field coordinators)

3) Specific analytical and research assignments: critical event investigations or research

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Facilitate the delivery of OCBA’s humanitarian affairs ambitions in priority contexts

• Advise Desk and HoM on positioning and advocacy strategies in a maximum of three priority contexts (at a given time). This is not structural support, but surge and ad-hoc support in moments of crisis and/or emergency as agreed between the Director of Operations and the Head of the ARHP.

2. Manage the end of mission mentoring programme of field coordinators on humanitarian affairs analysis and reflection

• Oversees the process of identification and management of end of mission mentoring to field coordinators[1] in close collaboration with the Desks, the medical referents and the head of ARHP.

• Directly mentors coordinators who are part of the programme providing assistance in (i) defining the issue/dilemma to be analysed or capitalised, (ii) defining the needed research if relevant, (iii) structuring the reflection and (iv) providing feedback during the work.

3. Participate in the oversight and mentoring of the pool of humanitarian affairs officers / field advocacy managers in coordination with the Human Resource and Operations Departments

• Assist in the HAO selection process (define tests, analyse results, conduct interviews).

• Debrief all HAOs/advocacy managers returning from the field and identify issues to address/correct regarding the structural management of this pool (to discuss with HR and Ops)

• Provide punctual (around 2 weeks) on-the-job mentoring to HAOs/advocacy managers in the field as per priorities identified by HR/Ops/ARHP, and this in support of the soon-to-be-recruited full time field mentor for humanitarian affairs and advocacy (max 2 times per year)

• Main contact between the field mentor for humanitarian affairs and advocacy and the ARHP

4. Carry out specific field research

• Whether responding to direct field requests or as ARHP initiatives, short field research assignments to produce high quality reports

• Could be requested to lead the investigation after a critical event which would include(i) supervising the gathering of evidence, (ii) analysing the data, (iii) producing the report (establishing the facts, lessons learnt, identification of messages and advocacy plan)

5. Participates in the trainings for first missions, field coordinators and heads of mission (shared with other members of the ARHP)

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education, skills and experience

Essential

· Social Sciences profile, with an international component and/or expertise, including: (International) Political Science, International Law, Development’ Studies, Anthropology or similar

· Previous experience in humanitarian advocacy and/or humanitarian affairs, whether in MSF or externally

· Previous field operational experience in a humanitarian crisis, whether in MSF or externally

· Knowledge of the practical workings of the humanitarian and wider aid system in acute and protracted conflict (including UN coordination structures, international NGOs, integrated peacekeeping missions, donors and the role of host governments)

· Ability to analyse complex operational environments and synthesise the core elements into conclusions and recommendations for MSF operations and advocacy

· Outstanding analytical and advisory skills

· Ability to understand medical data and epidemiological analysis

· Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent MSF in high-level external meetings

· Proven excellence in written English, with a track record of published reports and position papers

Desirable

· Experience in line management, including coaching and professional development

· Knowledge of protection issues in armed conflict, including those relating to International Humanitarian Law and the human rights of internally displaced persons

· Advocacy and/or humanitarian affairs training, whether MSF or external

· French and Arabic language skills

Competences

· Commitment to MSF’s Principles

· Cross-cultural Awareness

· Behavioural Flexibility

· Strategic Vision

· Results and Quality Orientation

· Service Orientation

· Planning and Organising

· Initiative and Innovation

· Teamwork and Cooperation

· Leadership

· Security Awareness and Management

Others

· Availability to travel frequently, including to insecure environments (up to 40% of the time)

CONDITIONS

· Temporary position based in Barcelona, at the Médecins Sans Frontières-Spain Headquarters

· Full time role,

· 2 year contract

· Annual gross salary: 39,448.49 € (based on a 40 hours per week) Divided in twelve monthly payments + Secondary Benefits based on MSF-OCBA Reward Policy

· Start Date: ASAP

[1] Heads of Mission, Medical Coordinators, Deputy Heads of Mission, Field Coordinators and Project Medical Coordinators

How to apply:

To apply, all applicants should please send their CV and cover motivation letter under the reference “**Humanitarian Affairs Advisor**” to: recruitment-bcn@barcelona.msf.org.

Please submit your CV and cover letter in ONE file and name the file with your LAST NAME.

Replies will only be sent to short-listed candidates.

Médecins Sans Frontieres, as a responsible employer, under article 38 of “Ley de Integración Social del Minusválido de 1982 (LISMI)” invite those persons with a recognized disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above mentioned position.

JULIANA – De 45 años de edad, madre de 4 hijos y emprendedora, Juliana sueña que sus hijos sean profesionales y que puedan ayudar a la sociedad, que sean humildes y generadores de cambio, que sean estables y le puedan dar nietos sanos. Un 46 por ciento de los dominicanos en zonas rurales viven en la pobreza, siendo las mujeres las más afectadas.     “Era muy difícil para mí como madre pobre tener dinero para mandar mis hijos al colegio o tener internet para hacer sus asignaciones. Luego de capacitarme como costurera, en el Centro de Capacitación y Producción Progresando con Solidaridad , abrí mi propio taller de costura y hoy por hoy con mis ingresos puedo darles a mis hijos una mejor educación”, dice Juliana.   Ella ha recibido acompañamiento por parte del programa de protección social, Progresando con Solidaridad, administrado por la Vicepresidencia de República Dominicana con apoyo del Banco Mundial, que busca mejorar la protección social e inserción laboral para más de 1.3 millón de dominicanos pobres. A la fecha más de 180 mil madres han adquirido habilidades técnicas además de recibir respaldo para la mejora de sus viviendas.   MARLENE- Pronto se graduará de maestra y cumplirá un anhelo que la ha motivado desde pequeña: colaborar y servir a los demás. A sus 28 años es supervisora de 10 voluntarias que motivan a más de 500 familias. “Ser voluntaria es algo que tiene que nacerte de adentro pues es una labor de amor”, cuenta Marlene.  Una buena noticia para ella es que no le faltarán pupilos: en República Dominicana, los programas de transferencias monetarias condicionadas incentivan a las madres a enviar sus hijos a la escuela.    DOÑA SIXTA – Tiene 73 años de edad, tres hijas y 5 nietos y es supervisora regional del programa PROSOLI en Boca Chica, un municipio pobre de Santo Domingo. Asegura que este tipo de trabajo le ha cambiado la vida. Dice que ha sido como ingresar a la universidad y hacer una carrera.  “En esta etapa de mi vida he podido crecer, desarrollar mis conocimientos y siento una gran satisfacción de poder compartir con los demás lo que he aprendido. Es como si hubiera vuelto a nacer”, afirma.   IRENE- Es madre y abuela de seis nietos. A sus 60 años, como voluntaria del programa orienta a 50 familias que tiene a su cargo, y se ha convertido en una consejera de confianza en temas vitales. Su deseo es que las madres se mantengan motivadas, que ahorren y ayudarse unos con otros en la familia. “En las sesiones de familia las enlaces voluntarias tratamos varios temas que ayudan a las familias a tener una salud preventiva y que haya una buena comunicación en las familias y también a que se reduzca la violencia”, dice.   Si bien estas cuatro madres pertenecen a diversas generaciones y familias, las une el solo objetivo de seguir progresando y así ayudar con el desarrollo integral de sus hijos, sus nietos y sus comunidades. Lo cual coincide con el objetivo mismo del Programa, que es proporcionar igualdad de oportunidades para todos los dominicanos, fortaleciendo las redes de protección y facilitando la inserción laboral de las personas más vulnerables, con un enfoque particular en las mujeres y los jóvenes.  

World Bank approved today a total of US$19 million for two OECS projects  WASHINGTON, May 25, 2017 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today two important projects totaling US$19 million for the Eastern Caribbean countries of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. The US$10.7 million Human Development Service Delivery Project will support improved quality of primary and secondary education, a more efficient social protection system and improved access to skills training in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The OECS Regional Agriculture Competitiveness Project (US$8.3 million) aims to increase market access and sales for farmers, fishers and agro-processors in both Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. The two projects will address key constraints in human development and agriculture sectors. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has made significant human development progress yet poverty and unemployment remain high. Nearly one in two young adults are unemployed, and about 30 percent of the population lives in poverty. Approximately 26 percent of the labor force in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and 11 percent in Grenada is in the agriculture sector, with rural population highly dependent on agriculture for incomes, employment and food security. However, many agribusiness entrepreneurs lack the skills and inputs required to scale up. “The two projects approved today aim at boosting economic opportunities in the Eastern Caribbean by improving education and social protection services for young people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and creating new opportunities for farmers and fishers in both Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by linking them to larger markets for their products,” said Tahseen Sayed, World Bank country director for the Caribbean. “To tackle these issues effectively particularly in small economies, it’s important to think both locally and regionally”. The Human Development Service Delivery Project will increase access to skills training to 1,500 poor and unemployed persons in Saint Vincent, as well as provide training for new principals and teachers, implement the new performance appraisal system, and improve the Technical Vocational Education and Training system.  The project will also establish a new social protection beneficiary registry, roll out a new targeting and payment system and support data collection and analysis for the first poverty assessment in ten years. The objective of the OECS Regional Agriculture Competitiveness Project is to improve linkages between the demand and supply of smallholder produce. Specifically, it will support the development of agro-business proposals and finance the implementation of business plans in areas such as modernizing farm equipment.  The project also aims to train about 140 public agricultural extension officers, improve storage facilities, increase marketing and financial literacy, and mobilize US$1 million in private capital for agribusiness in Saint Vincent and Grenada.The agriculture project is financed by a US$4.3 million International Development Association (IDA) credit for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a US$2.2 million IDA credit and an International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) loan of US$1.8 million for Grenada. The human development project is financed by an IDA credit of US$10.7 million. The IDA credits have a final maturity of 40 years including a grace period of 10 years and the IBRD loan has a maturity of 30 years, including a grace period of 9.5 years. —————– 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 Follow us on Twitter: @WBCaribbean YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/worldbank  

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2017 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project: OECS regional Agriculture Competitiveness project For Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:IDA Credit: US$4.3 millionTerms: Maturity = 40 years, Grace = 10 years For Grenada:IBRD Loan: US$1.8 millionTerms: Maturity = 30 years, Grace = 9.5 yearsIDA Credit: US$2.2 millionTerms: Maturity = 40 years, Grace = 10 years Project ID: P158958 Project Description:  The objective of the project is to increase market access and sales for selected farmers, fishers and agro-processors from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. More information:  http://projects.worldbank.org/P158958?lang=en

¿Cuánto cuesta un paquete de cigarrillos en la tienda más cercana a su casa? Si usted está en América Latina, es muy posible que el precio no sea un obstáculo para comprarlo. Actualmente, sólo 33 países en el mundo, entre los cuales hay sólo un latinoamericano (Chile), imponen impuestos que representen más del 75% del precio de un paquete al por menor, según lo recomendado por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) para desalentar el consumo. El bajo costo de una cajetilla de tabaco, sin embargo, genera un alto costo para los sistemas de salud de la región: cerca de 33.000 millones de dólares, lo que equivale al 0,5% del producto interno bruto (PIB) de la región y al 7% de todo lo que Latinoamérica gasta en servicios de salud cada año. En los países de la región, los sistemas de salud de Chile (0,86% del PIB), Bolivia (0,77%), Argentina (0,70%), Colombia (0,57%) y Brasil (0,51%) son los más afectados por el tabaquismo, según la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS), órgano regional de la OMS. Hasta el momento, la recaudación fiscal obtenida con la venta de cigarrillos no cubre ni la mitad de tales costos. Es por todos estos motivos que los impuestos al tabaco, como medida fiscal para proteger a la población de los riesgos a la salud causados por el consumo, se han convertido en uno de los temas más importantes de este 31 de mayo, Día Mundial sin Tabaco, en el que la OMS y otras instituciones internacionales, como el Banco Mundial, discuten las políticas más efectivas para prevenir el efecto negativo del tabaquismo sobre el desarrollo. El objetivo más importante de incrementar substancialmente los impuestos es encarecer los cigarrillos, disminuir el consumo y, por ende, el riesgo de enfermar y morir prematuramente debido a los males asociados al uso del tabaco. De esta manera, la aplicación de altos impuestos a los cigarrillos debe ser vista como una medida fiscal para mejorar la salud de la población. Pero también, tal como se ha observado en diferentes países del mundo, como un aporte a la movilización de ingresos públicos adicionales para mejorar la capacidad fiscal de los gobiernos y de esa manera poder financiar inversiones y programas prioritarios que benefician a toda la población.  “Este efecto doble debe convencer a los gobiernos de que los beneficios sociales y económicos pueden ser sustanciales si actúan con firmeza", comenta Patricio V. Márquez, especialista principal en salud pública del Banco Mundial. Recuerda que el consumo de tabaco es un factor de riesgo en seis de las ocho principales causas de muerte en el mundo, ya que afecta negativamente a la totalidad de los órganos vitales del cuerpo humano. Más impuestos ¿la solución? El aumento de impuestos suele ser una cuestión polémica en todo el mundo, pero la evidencia científica y la experiencia generada son cada vez mas más sólidas para argumentar en favor de esta medida. Recientes estudios en países como Armenia, Chile, China y Estados Unidos evidencian que encarecer el costo de los cigarrillos beneficia principalmente a las poblaciones de menores ingresos. "Al llevar a la disminución del uso del tabaco, la población de bajos ingresos acaba recibiendo de 1,5 a 10 veces más en beneficios de salud que el valor pagado en impuestos, ya que al reducir el consumo se reduce el riesgo de enfermar y de utilizar servicios de salud costosos, que en muchas ocasiones son pagados del bolsillo de los usuarios, especialmente en países donde no existe una cobertura universal de salud”, afirma Márquez. Estos costos directos son capaces de llevar las familias a la situación de extrema pobreza, ya que pueden ser catastróficos para enfermedades como el cáncer, problemas cardiovasculares y el enfisema pulmonar, explica.

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WASHINGTON, May 30, 2017 – Today, the Board of Executive Directors endorsed a new World Bank Group (WBG) five-year Country Partnership Framework in support of Belize’s efforts to strengthen the resilience of its economy and promote opportunities for all Belizeans. “I am pleased that the World Bank supports Belize’s medium-term development plan by helping build climate resilience and promote financial inclusion and social resilience in the country,” said Yvonne Hyde, Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Economic Development, Petroleum, Investment, Trade and Commerce. Belize’s economy relies on tourism and agro-business as its two main drivers of growth. Tourism employs 28 percent of the population and represents 21 percent of GDP. As a small and open economy, the country is highly exposed to external shocks and is vulnerable to extreme weather events — with average annual losses from natural disasters amounting to almost four percent of GDP.  “The new strategy deepens our medium term partnership with Belize in selective areas and retains flexibility to respond to emerging country needs including in areas of fiscal sustainability and financial stability.  It will support country efforts to promote sustainable growth and provide livelihood opportunities, particularly the most vulnerable,” said Tahseen Sayed, World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean. “The World Bank Group will provide financial assistance and knowledge services to strengthen country priorities aimed at reducing economic, climatic and social vulnerabilities while building financial inclusion.” ​The Country Partnership Framework (CPF) will support the country’s efforts for reducing poverty and boosting prosperity, and will focus on two main areas: building climate resilience and promoting financial inclusion and social resilience. On climate resilience and environment sustainability, the WBG will contribute to strengthening roads and electricity distribution infrastructure to be better equipped for extreme weather events, as well as protecting and improving the management of forest and marine ecosystems in coastal areas.  On financial inclusion and social resilience, the WBG will support measures for enhancing financial sector infrastructure, increasing access to finance, as well as improving youth employability through targeted skills training and support to at-risk youth.  Guided by the findings of the Systematic Country Diagnostics, the CPF benefited from extensive engagement with the Government, civil society representatives and development partners. It is a joint product of the WBG, comprised of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).  Together with the World Bank, IFC, the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector, will provide analytical and technical assistance on financial sector infrastructure under the IFC’s Caribbean Credit Bureau Program and the Caribbean Collateral Registries Program, and the Bank’s Payment and Settlement Systems Program. WBG’s advisory support will assist in establishing the institutional framework to improve access to finance for the private sector, including micro, small and medium-sized businesses, thereby expanding the prospects to further leverage private investments. "IFC helps companies create jobs, promote growth, and improve people’s lives. This new strategy aligns our advisory services with the needs in Belize to make a greater impact together," said Judith Green, IFC Head for the English-Speaking Caribbean. “Our Caribbean Credit Bureau Program and Collateral Registries Program have played a vital role in increasing financial inclusion in the region.”  The World Bank currently has a portfolio of five projects including IBRD financing and trust funds, and IFC has a program of advisory services. 

Quanto custa um maço de cigarros no comércio mais próximo de sua casa? Se você está na América Latina, é bem possível que o valor não seja alto a ponto de fazer você desistir da compra. Atualmente, só 33 países em todo o mundo, dos quais apenas um latino-americano (o Chile), impõem impostos que representem mais de 75% do preço de um maço no varejo, conforme recomendado pela OMS para desestimular o consumo. O baixo preço do tabaco, porém, traz um alto custo para os sistemas de saúde da região: cerca de US$ 33 bilhões, equivalente a 0,5% do produto interno bruto (PIB) da região e a 7% de tudo o que América Latina gasta em saúde a cada ano. Na região, os sistemas de saúde do Chile (0,86% do PIB), da Bolívia (0,77%), da Argentina (0,70%), da Colômbia (0,57%) e do Brasil (0,51%) são os mais impactados pelo tabagismo, segundo a Organização Panamericana da Saúde, órgão regional da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OPAS/OMS). E, até o momento, a arrecadação fiscal obtida com a venda de cigarros não cobre nem a metade de tais custos. É por todos esses motivos que a tributação – medida fiscal para proteger a população dos riscos causados pelo consumo – se tornou um dos temas mais importantes deste 31 de maio, Dia Mundial Sem Tabaco, em que a OMS e variadas instituições discutem as políticas mais eficazes para prevenir os impactos do tabagismo sobre o desenvolvimento.  O objetivo mais importante do aumento de impostos é encarecer os cigarros, reduzir o consumo e, portanto, o risco de as pessoas adoecerem e morrerem prematuramente por causa dos males relacionados ao uso do tabaco. Mas, como tem sido observado em diferentes países, também é uma forma de levantar recursos para melhorar a capacidade fiscal dos governos e financiar investimentos capazes de beneficiar toda a população. “O efeito sobre a saúde e as contas públicas ajuda a convencer os governos de que os impactos podem ser substanciais se eles agirem com firmeza”, comenta Patricio Márquez, especialista em saúde pública do Banco Mundial. Ele lembra que o consumo de tabaco é um fator de risco para seis das oito principais causas de morte no mundo, pois a substância prejudica todos os órgãos vitais do corpo. Mais impostos: a solução? Aumento de impostos costuma ser uma questão polêmica em todo o mundo, mas os estudiosos na área têm argumentos cada vez mais sólidos para defendê-la. Estudos recentes em países como Armênia, Chile, China e Estados Unidos evidenciam que incrementar o preço dos cigarros é vantajoso principalmente os cidadãos de menor renda. "Ao diminuir o consumo, essa população recebe de 1,5 a 10 vezes mais benefícios para a saúde do que o valor pago em impostos, pois cai o risco de adoecer e precisar fazer tratamentos caros, que muitas vezes são pagos do bolso das pessoas, especialmente em países onde não há cobertura de saúde universal", disse Márquez. Tais custos são capazes de empurrar as famílias para a pobreza extrema, porque podem ser expressivos nos casos de câncer, doenças cardiovasculares e enfisema pulmonar, acrescenta.