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IBRD Credit: US $100 million GFF Grant: US $9 million Terms: Maturity = 33 years, Grace = 6 years Project ID: P159213 Project Description: The objective of this project is to improve the practices, services, and behaviors that are key to curbing chronic malnutrition in Guatemala, with emphasis being placed on the first 1,000 days of life. The main beneficiaries will be children under 24 months and pregnant women and their families in seven departments with large percentage of chronic malnutrition and a predominantly indigenous population. Contact: Àngels Masó, (503)7860.8019, amaso@worldbank.org  For more information, please visit here: http://www.bancomundial.org/es/country/guatemala

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 13 Apr 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 guidance of the Chief of Field Office, São Paulo, NO3 and Chief of Health and HIV/AIDS Unit, NO4, the HealthOfficer is responsible for providing professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health and HIV/AIDS Unit within the Country Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative tasks to facilitate interventions and projects development, implementation, progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting of results.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Support to interventions, projects development and planning

– Conduct/update situation analysis for the programme sector(s) for development, design and management of Health and HIV/AIDS Unit. Research and report on development trends (e.g. political, social, economic) for higher management use to enhance interventions/projects development planning, management, efficiency and delivery of results.

– Contribute to the development/establishment of Health and HIV/AIDS Unitthematic goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through analysis of Health and HIV needs and areas for intervention and submission of recommendations for priority and goal setting.

– Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical programme transactions. Preparing materials/documentation and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating results.

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

2. Health and HIV/AIDS thematic area management, monitoring and delivery of results

– Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external partners to discuss operational and implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or 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, mid and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programmes/projects and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.

– Monitor and report on the use of unit 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 regular/mandated unit interventions/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

3. Technical and operational support to Health interventions/projects implementation

– Conduct regular field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate action to resolve issues 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 Health and HIV/AIDS related issues to support programme implementation, operations and delivery of results.

4. Networking and partnership building

– Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant sector government counterparts and subnational stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate Health and HIV/AIDS interventions/projects implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve Country Programme goals.

– Draft information and technical materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and enhance resource mobilization for UNICEF Health and HIV/AIDS Unit.

– Participate in meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of Health and HIV/AIDS interventions/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

– Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.

– Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme components 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

Education

– First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in public health, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required.

Experience- A minimum of two (2) years of professional progressive work experience in Health and HIV/AIDS planning and management and/or in relevant areas of health care, health/emergency preparedness, at the national and/orinternational level, is required.

– Previous relevant work experience inHealth and HIV/AIDS programme/project developmentin UN system and/or agency is considered an asset.- Additional years of relevant experience in the above mentioned fields is considered an asset.

Language

– Fluency in Portuguese and English 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 (I)

•Drive for Results (I)

Functional competencies

•Formulating strategies and concepts (I)

•Analyzing (II)

•Applying technical expertise (II)

•Learning and researching (II)

•Planning and organizing (II)

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=503769

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 18 Apr 2017

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision and guidance of the Operations Officer in Honduras CO and the HR Specialist from Multi Country Services Facility (MCSF), the Human Resources Assistant provides administrative, procedural and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in his/her office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, whilst promoting a client-based, quality and results orientated approach to the unit and ensuring compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations

Key Expected Results

Support in processing of entitlements and benefits.

Support in recruitment and placement.

Support in learning and development.

Support in organization design and job classification.

Time Attendance.

Support the Operations Area in processing of Contracts.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Support in processing of entitlement and benefits

In consultation with supervisor, analyses, researches, verifies, and compiles data and information on cases that do not conform to UN or UNICEF’s HR Rules & Regulations, to support consistent and equitable application of decisions and implementation of agreed upon action.

In consultation with supervisor, analyses, researches and verifies information for the purpose of responding to staff queries in coordination with HR Specialist MCSF and Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) on areas related to benefits and entitlements.

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

Support in recruitment and placement

Works in close coordination with the supervisor and HR Specialist MCSF on all recruitment and placement processes.

Drafts requisitions and vacancy announcements in Talent Management System for positions within his/her office for review by supervisor and HR Specialist MCSF to help attract ideal candidates.

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

Analyses, researches, verifies, and compiles data which facilitates preparation of workforce planning reports for supervisor to review against benchmarks i.e. Gender and geographical balance and other recruitment related key performance indicators.

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

Records and maintains recruitment files, ensuring all necessary documentation has been completed in the Talent Management System.

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

Support in learning and development

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

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

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

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

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

Support in organization design and job classification

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

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

Follows up and liaises with HQ, RO, HR MCSF and GSSC over status of requests to ensure timely completion.

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

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

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

Time Attendance

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

Support the Operations Area in processing of Contracts.

Provide accurate and strict interpretation of contracts policy and procedures in compliance with rules and regulations.

Participates in the announcement of Terms of Reference

Consolidate the list of applicants or proposals received.

Participate in the panel to review the Competitive Process

Complete relevant requirement and ensure filing is correct and complete in compliance with rules and regulations.

Prepares the draft of the Contract in VISION.

Prepares submission of the CRC cases with the relevant supporting documents.

Any other task required from the supervisor.

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Completion of secondary education. Technical or university courses related to the work of the organization, Human Resources, Business Administration or related fields will be considered an asset.

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years of human resources work experience is required. Experience in administration or related fields will be considered and asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency of Spanish and English required. Knowledge of other UN languages will be considered an asset.

This position is open for nationals of Honduras and foreigners with valid work permit residing in Honduras.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Drive for Result

Working with People

Functional Competencies

Analyzing

Applying Technical Expertise

Planning and Organizing

Formulating Strategies and Concept

Leading and Supervising

General Service Staff are recruited locally. Candidates must be in possession of an existing work permit or resident/citizen of Hondurasto 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=503740

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Country: Spain
Closing date: 17 Apr 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 4 Operational Cells, the Emergency Unit and other departments supporting operations, including the Human Resources Department.

JOB ENVIRONMENT

The Learning Unit is integrated in the Human Resources Department, and works closely with all MSF-OCBA departments with the objective of providing adequate learning solutions to the diverse needs of the missions, teams and individuals across the organization. The learning needs addressed range from induction to managerial to technical issues, including many medical, logistics, human resources aspects that are central to the success of the operations.

The Learning Unit is in charge of providing advice to the organisation, generating new learning solutions, and coordinating the most formal part of the learning offer. The Learning Unit is structured around 3 main activity areas (face-to-face trainings, e-learnings and field support) and composed by two administrative staff, five Learning Officers, two Learning Managers and one Head of Unit. In complement to this, three Learning Referents are located in the Operations, Medical and Logistical Departments in order to provide dedicated support.

A growing proportion of the MSF-OCBA learning offer is available through the online platform MSF eCampus, which serves several sections of the MSF international movement. The overall budget of the formal trainings within MSF-OCBA is close to 1,5 M€, with more than 1500 students per year.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

The Learning Officer, working under the supervisor of the Learning Manager, is responsible for the adequate execution of key elements of MSF-OCBA learning and training processes, in order to ensure the development and implementation of the learning solutions under his/her responsibility, looking at providing quality solutions that meet MSF-OCBA learning needs.

Main responsibilities may include any of the steps of a learning cycle, including learning needs analysis, solutions design, development, implementation and/or evaluation. These are often done with a combination of internal clients (notably staff from the projects or the headquarters) and internal and external resources (such as subject matter experts and instructional designers). Projects may be both short (implementation or improvement of existing trainings) and long in nature (development of complex trainings that combine a diversity of objectives). Advice may include pedagogic support and orientation to Departments and field projects and missions. Learning activities may exceptionally require displacement to countries where MSF-OCBA has projects.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

· Participates at HQ and Field learning needs assessment processes by providing technical advice to line management and relevant subject matter experts in the detection and analysis of relevant needs.

· Identifies and proposes appropriate learning solutions and strategies to close identified competencies gaps and oversees and supports the planning and implementation of HQ and Field Learning Plans.

· Explores innovative learning solutions by maintaining an active networking with reference Training and Education Institutions and Providers and looks for opportunities for alliances and partnerships that can enrich the portfolio of available MSF OCBA learning solutions and resources.

· Designs and develops, in collaboration with subject matter experts and technical referents, new or revised training programs focusing on considering different learning modalities: face-to face, online, offline, etc.

· Participates in the definition of new learning models than can respond to MSF learners’ characteristics and to the specifics presented by their job contexts.

· Implements processes and tools to enhance and formalize on-the-job training activities as well as informal learning ensuring that these are acknowledged as a valid medium to train and develop staff.

· Coordinates the organization of MSF Training Programs ensuring that contents are up-to-date and training methodologies follow adult learning principles and consider diversity of program participants.

· Manages implementation of training events and oversees appropriate conduction of training sessions (online and face-to-face) promoting adequate team dynamics and learning environment.

· Provides Train the Trainer support to facilitators responsible for preparing and conducting training sessions.

· Facilitates and co-facilitates training programs/modules in the area of expertise both at HQ and field level.

· Participates in the development of evaluation methodologies and tools focusing at learning-transference-impact phases; implements evaluation plans for the programs assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education and Experience

· Bachelor or Master Degree Education and/or technical training in Education, Instructional Design or Pedagogy.

· Experience in Training of Trainers (ToT) activities.

· Knowledgeable of adult learning principles and its application at program design and development.

· Experience in delivering training and facilitating student-centred learning strategies.

· 3-5 year experience working in training & development functions, preferably in international and multi-cultural settings.

· Experience with e-learning.

Competencies

· Commitment to MSF’s Principles

· Cross-cultural Awareness

· Behavioural Flexibility

· Stress Management

· Analytical Thinking

· Results and Quality Orientation

· Service Orientation

· Planning and Organising

· Teamwork and Cooperation

Other

· Motivation for working in humanitarian sectors.

· Flexible working hours during training programs implementation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Position based in Barcelona at MSF-OCBA headquarters

· Full time job.

· Interim position for 6 months

· Annual gross salary: 29187,26 €, divided into twelve monthly payments + Secondary benefits based on MSF-OCBA Reward Policy.

· Starting 8^th May 2017

How to apply:

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

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

Closing date: April 17^th, 2017

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. 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 recognised disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above mentioned position.

Los enfoques “inteligentes” no solo se pueden emplear con los teléfonos celulares. Es hora de aprovechar algunas de las cualidades de las tecnologías inteligentes —tener capacidad y ser transversales y transformadoras— y aplicarlas a la gestión de los bosques, uno de nuestros recursos naturales más fundamentales. ¿Qué significa ser “inteligentes en relación con los bosques”? En esencia, tiene que ver con examinar de manera integral los paisajes para entender cómo los bosques se ven afectados por las actividades de otros sectores y de qué manera mejorar los beneficios que obtenemos de los bosques. Por un lado, la deforestación y la degradación de los bosques en el mundo son impulsadas por diversos factores, que incluyen la expansión de las tierras agrícolas, el desarrollo de caminos y explotaciones mineras y la demanda de combustibles obtenidos a partir de la madera. Por otro lado, si bien estas actividades son esenciales para el desarrollo económico de los países y el bienestar de las comunidades locales, también pueden socavar los valiosos servicios que proporcionan los bosques, entre ellos el secuestro de carbono, la filtración de aire y agua, la fertilidad del suelo, así como el hecho de constituir una fuente de ingresos y empleo. En el Banco Mundial, ser inteligentes en relación con los bosques implica encontrar las complementariedades —y no solo los factores contrapuestos— entre estos diferentes sectores, con el fin de generar beneficios tanto para el clima como para el desarrollo. Este enfoque aparece en el Plan de Acción Forestal (i) del Grupo Banco Mundial para los ejercicios 2016-2020, y constituye un elemento fundamental para alcanzar los objetivos del Banco Mundial en materia de reducción de la pobreza, ya que los bosques proporcionan un apoyo crucial a los pobres. En todo el mundo, 1 de cada 11 personas sale de la pobreza extrema gracias a los recursos forestales. Además de los 300 millones a 350 millones de habitantes que viven en o cerca de los bosques y dependen casi exclusivamente de ellos para su subsistencia, cientos de millones más usan los bosques para obtener alimentos, materiales de construcción y energía. Para implementar un enfoque inteligente en relación con los bosques es clave trabajar con diversos asociados en la tarea de identificar oportunidades de beneficio mutuo y diseñar soluciones innovadoras que se puedan implementar a mayor escala. Es importante destacar que el Banco Mundial puede aprovechar su experiencia en una amplia gama de sectores, no solo en el sector forestal sino también en las industrias extractivas, la infraestructura, la gestión del riesgo de desastres, la energía y la agricultura, entre otros. En Mozambique, un proyecto por un monto de USD 47 millones (i) constituye un buen ejemplo de cómo el Grupo Banco Mundial implementa un enfoque inteligente en relación con los bosques. En este país, se pierden en la actualidad alrededor de 140 000 hectáreas forestales cada año. Mediante este proyecto se invierte en los medios de subsistencia de miles de pequeños y medianos propietarios de tierras, lo cual permite mejorar la sostenibilidad de las actividades que pueden afectar a los bosques —como la producción de madera y carbón vegetal, y los cultivos agrícolas— y, al mismo tiempo, reducir la deforestación y las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero. El sector forestal ya representa casi el 3 % del producto interno bruto (PIB) de Mozambique (según estimaciones de 2011) y emplea de manera directa a 22 000 personas y existe un potencial considerable para aumentar estos beneficios. Otro ejemplo es la labor del Banco Mundial en Moldova, donde la mayoría de las comunidades pobres dependen de la agricultura para su subsistencia, pero la competitividad de las exportaciones agroalimentarias sigue siendo relativamente baja. Uno de los objetivos del Proyecto sobre Competitividad del Sector Agrícola (i) en este país es aumentar el uso de prácticas de gestión sostenible de la tierra como las cortinas forestales, que pueden limitar la erosión del suelo y secuestrar el carbono, contribuyendo al mismo tiempo a generar mayores rendimientos para los agricultores. También estamos aprendiendo más sobre cómo aprovechar los impactos positivos de los bosques para reducir los riesgos de los desastres naturales. Los manglares, por ejemplo, no solo pueden actuar como un amortiguador contra las tormentas, las inundaciones y la erosión costera, sino que también proporcionan un valioso hábitat para la vida silvestre, lo que se traduce en resultados positivos para la pesca, el turismo y los empleos a nivel local. En Jamaica —uno de los países más vulnerables a los riesgos naturales— un proyecto por un monto de USD 30 millones (i) tiene como objetivo ayudar al Gobierno a fortalecer la resiliencia del país ante tales amenazas, e incluye medidas como la implementación de soluciones de infraestructura basadas en la naturaleza. Este proyecto, con asistencia adicional del Programa sobre Bosques (i) y el Fondo Mundial para la Reducción de los Desastres y la Recuperación, (i) beneficiará a 300 000 jamaicanos mediante una mejor preparación frente al cambio climático. Sin importar cuál sea el factor que impulse los cambios en la cubierta forestal, estos pueden tener impactos muy reales y de gran alcance en las comunidades y el bienestar de ellas, así como en el clima a nivel mundial. En un mundo cada vez más complejo e interconectado, los desafíos de desarrollo, incluidos los relacionados con los bosques, demandan respuestas más integrales. El Día Internacional de los Bosques, que se celebra el 21 de marzo, constituye un recordatorio de que ser inteligentes en relación con los bosques es un enfoque crucial para alcanzar los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible. ¿Es usted inteligente en relación con los bosques? ¡Para averiguarlo, responda el cuestionario!

Применение “интеллектуальных” технологий не должно ограничиваться сотовыми телефонами. Пора применять некоторые их свойства – широкие возможности, универсальность и преобразовательный потенциал – в деле рационального использования одного из основных природных ресурсов планеты: лесов. Что означает «бережное использование лесных ресурсов»? В сущности, это проведение комплексной оценки состояния ландшафтов, с тем чтобы понять, как влияет хозяйственная деятельность в других секторах экономики на состояние лесов, и определить пути приумножения выгод, получаемых нами от леса. С одной стороны, уничтожение лесов и ухудшение их состояния происходит под влиянием различных факторов, в том числе таких, как расширение площадей сельскохозяйственных угодий, строительство дорог и шахт, потребность в древесном топливе. С другой стороны, даже при том, что эти виды деятельности имеют первостепенное значение для экономического развития стран и благополучия местного населения, они могут иметь негативные последствия для способности лесов выполнять важнейшие функции, такие как поглощение углерода, фильтрация воздуха и воды, повышение плодородия почв, а также являться источником доходов и фактором обеспечения занятости. С учетом этих разнонаправленных факторов Группа Всемирного банка стремится найти сферы взаимодополняемости между этими различными секторами, с тем чтобы продвинуть повестку дня как в области борьбы с изменением климата, так и в области развития. Этот подход, сформулированный в принятом Группой Всемирного банка Плане действий в отношении лесов (Forest Action Plan) на 2016-2010 финансовые годы, является ключевой составляющей достижения установленных ею целей в области сокращения бедности с учетом значения лесов для малообеспеченного населения: в мировом масштабе лесные ресурсы позволяют одному из 11 человек выбраться из крайней бедности. Помимо 300-350 миллионов человек, живущих в лесах или на небольшом удалении от них и почти полностью от них зависящих, сотни миллионов других людей тоже используют леса в качестве источников продуктов питания, строительных материалов и энергии.   Реализация этого подхода потребует сотрудничества с различными партнерами с целью выявления взаимовыгодных возможностей и выработки новаторских решений для последующего их масштабного внедрения. В этом отношении Всемирный банк может использовать квалификацию и опыт своих специалистов в самых разных секторах, не ограничиваясь лесным хозяйством, в частности, в добывающих отраслях промышленности, в сфере инфраструктуры, деятельности по снижению риска стихийных бедствий, в области энергетики и сельского хозяйства. В качестве примера деятельности Всемирного банка по внедрению этого подхода можно привести проект стоимостью в 47 млн долл. США, осуществляемый в Мозамбике ($47-million project in Mozambique), где в настоящее время площадь лесов сокращается примерно на 140 тысяч гектаров ежегодно. В рамках проекта средства инвестируются в создание источников доходов для тысяч владельцев мелких и средних участков земли, благодаря чему повышается экологическая устойчивость видов деятельности, потенциально оказывающих негативное влияние на состояние лесов, таких как заготовка древесины, производство древесного угля и выращивание сельскохозяйственных культур, при параллельном снижении масштабов уничтожения лесов и объемов выбросов «парниковых» газов в атмосферу. Лесохозяйственный сектор уже в настоящее время дает почти 3% ВВП Мозамбика (оценка 2011 года) и обеспечивает работой 22 тысячи человек, при этом имеются возможности для значительного увеличения этих показателей.   Еще один пример – деятельность Всемирного банка в Молдове, где большинство малообеспеченного населения живет за счет сельского хозяйства, но конкурентоспособность экспорта сельскохозяйственной продукции остается относительно низкой. Проект по повышению конкурентоспособности сельского хозяйства Молдовы (Moldova Agriculture Competitiveness Project) имеет в качестве одной из своих целей расширение использования методов устойчивого землепользования, в том числе создание лесозащитных полос, которые могут сократить масштабы эрозии почв и увеличить показатели поглощения углерода при повышении прибыльности труда фермеров.     Кроме того, мы все более эффективно используем создаваемые лесами выгоды для снижения рисков, связанных со стихийными бедствиями. Так, например, мангровые леса могут не только обеспечивать защиту от бурь, наводнений и береговой эрозии, но и служить ценной средой обитания для различных видов животных, а это, в свою очередь, положительно сказывается на рыбном хозяйстве, туризме и занятости местного населения. На Ямайке – одной из наиболее уязвимых стран мира в отношении стихийных бедствий – реализуется проект стоимостью в 30 млн долл. США ($30-million project), направленный на оказание помощи правительству в повышении готовности страны к таким угрозам, в том числе на основе комплексного внедрения решений в области развития инфраструктуры с учетом природных условий. При дополнительной поддержке по линии Программы по лесам (Program on Forests) и Глобального фонда по снижению риска стихийных бедствий и ликвидации их последствий (Global Facility for Disaster Risk and Recovery) этот проект позволит 300 тысячам жителей Ямайки лучше подготовиться к изменению климата. Независимо от обусловливающих их причин, изменения лесного покрова земли могут иметь реальные и масштабные последствия для местных общин и их благополучия, а также для климата планеты в целом. В условиях современного все более сложного и взаимосвязанного мира проблемы развития требуют глобальных ответов, в том числе и для сохранения лесов. Международный день лесов, отмечаемый 21 марта, служит для нас своевременным напоминанием о том, что бережное использование лесных ресурсов имеет первостепенное значение для реализации целей устойчивого развития.   А как обстоят дела у вас? Чтобы узнать ответ, пройдите проверочный опрос!  

Challenge Guatemala has the highest rate of maternal mortality in Latin America, with 115 per 100,000 live births, compared to the regional average of 87. Such alarming figures can be attributed to the extremely low levels of formal prenatal and delivery care, especially in rural areas. Almost three- quarters of maternal deaths are among women of indigenous ancestry, and for more than half of all expectant mothers in these rural areas births are more likely to be attended by a comadrona than by a trained health professional. This is largely because many indigenous families lack the capital to afford healthcare from the formal sector and because, due to discrimination, culture, language barriers, and geographic isolation, they tend to prefer traditional healthcare services, such as comadronas. This traditional model lacks formal regulation, however, leading to significant variation in the quality of healthcare services provided. Only one in four rural births occurs in a hospital or clinic, compared to well over two-thirds of births in urban areas. In the Department of Sololá, 1,001 certified comadronas attend 63 percent of the births, typically outside of a formal hospital setting. Many of these comadronas lack the training and critical skills needed to recognize or properly attend to high-risk pregnancies. Approach The Improving Maternal and Neo-Natal Health in the Department of Sololá, Guatemala project was designed to address the high rates of maternal and infant mortality in Sololá, specifically in the towns of San Pedro, San Marcos, San Pablo, Santiago, Tzununa, Jabalito, and Santa Cruz, by improving the delivery skills of the 116 registered comadronas operating in these towns and by strengthening their ability to identify and appropriately respond to high-risk pregnancies. The intervention consisted of three components:The development of a revised, visual curriculum guide to directly address identified areas of concern with the comadronas, such as a general inability to recognize warning signs during the birthing process and a reluctance to refer patients to the National Hospital when confronted with high-risk pregnancies.Training workshops conducted over a two-week period with two one-day sessions in a local healthcare post for each of the locations. The provision of safe birthing kits for each comadrona, containing items such as latex gloves, gauze pads, and other tools necessary to provide a sanitary birthing process.  

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“Smart” approaches aren’t just for cell phones. It’s time to take some of the qualities of smart technology – capable, cross-cutting and transformative – and apply them to the way we manage one of our most fundamental natural resources: forests. What does it mean to be “forest smart”? In essence, it has to do with taking a comprehensive look at landscapes to understand how forests are being affected by activities in other sectors, and how to enhance the benefits that we derive from forests. On one hand, global deforestation and forest degradation is being driven by a range of different factors, including the expansion of agricultural lands, the development of roads and mines, and the demand for wood-based fuels. On the other hand, while such activities are crucial to countries’ economic development and the wellbeing of local communities, they may also undermine the valuable services that forests provide, including carbon sequestration, air and water filtration, soil fertility, as well as a source of income and jobs. At the World Bank, being forest smart entails finding the complementarities – and not just the competing factors – between these different sectors, to deliver benefits for the climate as well as for development. This approach is captured in the World Bank Group’s Forest Action Plan for Fiscal Years 2016-2010 and represents a critical element in meeting the World Bank’s poverty reduction goals, since forests provide critical support to the poor. Worldwide, 1 in 11 people are lifted out of extreme poverty thanks to forest resources. In addition to the 300-350 million people who live within or close to forests and depend on them almost entirely for their subsistence, hundreds of millions more rely on forests for food, construction materials, and energy. Key to implementing the forest smart approach is working with a variety of partners to identify opportunities of mutual benefit, and to devise innovative solutions that can be implemented at scale. Importantly, the World Bank is able to draw on its expertise across a wide range of sectors, not just in forestry but also in the extractive industries, infrastructure, disaster risk management, energy and agriculture, among others. One example of how the World Bank is carrying out the forest-smart approach is through a $47-million project in Mozambique, where currently around 140,000 hectares of forest are being lost every year. The project is investing in the livelihoods of thousands of small and medium landholders, improving the sustainability of activities that can impact forests – including the production of timber, charcoal and agricultural crops – while simultaneously reducing deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. The forestry sector already accounts for nearly three percent of Mozambique’s GDP (2011 estimate) and directly employs 22,000 people, but there is significant potential for increasing these benefits.    Another example is the World Bank’s work in Moldova, where the majority of poor communities depend on agriculture for their livelihoods, but the competitiveness of agro-food exports remains relatively low. Part of the Moldova Agriculture Competitiveness Project is to increase the use of sustainable land management practices like forestry shelter belts, which can limit soil erosion and sequester carbon, while contributing to greater returns for farmers. We are also getting smarter about harnessing the positive impacts of forests for reducing the risks from natural disasters. Mangroves, for instance, can not only act as a buffer against storms, flooding and coastal erosion, but also provide valuable habitat for wildlife – which translates into positive outcomes for fisheries, tourism, and local jobs. In Jamaica – one of the world’s most at-risk countries when it comes to natural hazards – a $30-million project aims to help the Government strengthen the country’s resilience to such threats, including by integrating nature-based infrastructure solutions. With additional support from the Program on Forests and the Global Facility for Disaster Risk and Recovery, this project will benefit 300,000 Jamaicans through better preparedness in the face of climate change. No matter the driver, changes in forest cover can have very real and wide-reaching impacts on communities and their wellbeing, as well as on the global climate. The development challenges of an increasingly complex and connected world demand ever more comprehensive answers – including for forests. International Day of Forests, celebrated on March 21st, is a timely reminder that being forest smart is vital to achieving sustainable development objectives. Are you forest smart? Take the quiz to find out! 

In many parts of the world, people do not need to think about the security of their land rights. They are simply taken for granted, either as landlords or tenants. However, for the majority of the world’s poor, secure property rights are a rare luxury. Only 30% of the world’s population has a legally registered title to their land. As discussed at the Land and Poverty Conference 2017, held this week at the World Bank, secure land rights are important for reducing poverty and boosting shared prosperity at the country, community, and family levels. Land rights are fundamental to stimulating investment and growth, particularly in agriculture and infrastructure; for supporting countries and their people in building resilience by preventing land-takings and mitigating forced migration. “Addressing land tenure issues is at the center of building sustainable communities – countries, regions, cities, and rural communities need secure rights, clear boundaries, and accessible land services for economic growth,” said Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez, World Bank Senior Director for the Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice. “Authorities need accurate spatial information to plan roads, public services, and infrastructure, while creating jobs.” At the country level, for example, in FYR Macedonia, in 2005, only one-third of the apartments were registered at all. People simply did not know what their rights were and if they tried to find out, the agencies did not have accurate information. Through the Real Estate Cadastre and Registration Project (RECRP), the World Bank helped the government change their property laws and regulations. The RECRP supported the creation of the private surveyors sector, which allowed the Agency for Real Estate Cadastre to strengthen its quality control and supervision functions. In 2005, there were 14 licensed private surveyors in the country and zero firms. By the end of the project, in 2015, there were 249 licensed private surveyors and 152 firms. In addition, the online services became broadly available and accessible on all devices, including smartphones, in both the local language as well as in English to attract foreign direct investments in land.   As a result, surveying of land went up from 43% to 99% of the country in 10 years. When it used to take two months to register a property sale or a mortgage, it now takes a day or two. This has leveraged private investments. In fact, the value of mortgages went up from EUR 450 million to EUR 3.4 billion. “The difference is obvious. I am now able to turn my real estate quickly into a capital asset to finance my business, which greatly helps in a dynamic market that we work in,” said Maja Dimitrievska, a businesswoman in Skopje. But land and property rights are not just good for a country’s growth and investment climate. It matters deeply for social inclusion, particularly for historically disadvantaged communities, such as Indigenous Peoples. In Nicaragua, Indigenous Peoples’ rights were not recognized. However, starting in 2002, with World Bank support, the government launched major legal, policy, and institutional reforms. Fast forward 15 years: Nicaragua has mapped and titled all 23 ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples in the Caribbean Region. This is over 30% of the country’s territory.