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Organization: Associazione Volontari per il Servizio Internazionale
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 12 Mar 2017

Title: Responsable monitoreo y proyectista

Country: Mexico

Closing Date: 12/03/2017

Duty Station: Oaxaca**Period:** Uno año

Starting Date: 01/04/2017

Main objective: Es responsable de diseñar el sistema de recolección de datos de los proyectos que se le asignen, del acompañamiento, seguimiento y documentación de los mismos. Se encarga de la búsqueda de convocatorias y de la redacción de proyectos acordes con la misión de Fondazione AVSI.

Reporting to: AVSI Country Representative in Mexico

Specific duties:

· Generar instrumentos de reporte de información

· Organizar listados y registros de salida de medios de verificación e información procesada, garantizando la calidad de datos de las actividades del proyecto

· Mantener actualizado el flujo de información, que permita realizar los análisis y reportes.

· Ordenar, clasificar y revisar la documentación de actividades del proyecto.

· Apoyar al coordinador de proyecto en preparación y revisión de reportes

· Mantener actualizado el archivo de proyecto y otras actividades que sean asignadas.

· Asegurar el respaldo de la información física y digital (Backup) de las actividades del proyecto

· Generar reportes de inconsistencias y faltantes en la información recibida

· Apoyar en el desarrollo, implementación y seguimiento a acciones emprendidas por el coordinador de proyecto

· Elaborar informes periódicos de monitoreo sobre el avance de las actividades en las que participa y en otros informes que se le solicite.

· Control de base de datos y registros de actividades.

· Visitas de campo e interacción directa con los equipos locales de intervención.

· Búsqueda de convocatorias en las cuales AVSI tiene oportunidad de participar

· Se mantiene actualizado y profundiza en el estudio de las líneas de trabajo de AVSI y de su Sede en México en colaboración con el Representante país con la finalidad de proponer acciones de intervención en las que pueda participar la Sede Local

· Gestión de la planificación del Proyecto. Elabora participativamente los documentos de planificación del Proyecto, orientados por el Marco Lógico y los documentos del donador.

· Redacta los proyectos cumpliendo con los criterios establecidos por los donadores y apegado a la filosofía de AVSI

· Apoya a los coordinadores en la realización de las modificaciones necesarias a los proyectos puestos en marcha justificando la pertinencia de las desviaciones presentadas

· Define los Términos de Referencia de los Servicios a contratar en el Proyecto, coordinando su aprobación con el Representante País y el Administrador País.

• Garantiza la confidencialidad de la información obtenida durante la ejecución de las tareas

Essential Requirement:

Estudios:

· Estadística Aplicada

· Profesional de las Ciencias Sociales

Experiencia y conocimientos deseables:

· Dominio de la herramienta del Marco Lógico para el diseño y planeación de proyectos.

· Construcción, validación y aplicación de instrumentos de monitoreo y evaluación por resultados.

· Manejo de bases de datos y análisis de información cuantitativa y cualitativa.

· Uso de software para el diseño, monitoreo y evaluación de proyectos por resultados.

· Deseable la experiencia en gestión y evaluación de proyectos.

· Habilidades en búsqueda de información en Internet.

· Excelentes competencias de redacción.

· Manejo competente de herramientas de computación e Internet.

· Manejo del idioma inglés además del español.

· Alta responsabilidad y compromiso con el trabajo

· Capacidad de trabajo bajo presión

How to apply:

How to apply:

Send your CV by email to humanresource@avsi.org Please, specify in the subject of the mail the code of the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Code: 1217-MEAL-MEX

Include also:

1. Name, position and contacts (telephone and mail) of two referees.
2. First date of availability to take up place in the field.

Organization: Magna Children at Risk
Country: Spain
Closing date: 19 Mar 2017

MAGNA (Medical and Global Nutrition Aid) is providing medical care for children and their families in times of humanitarian crises, conflicts, epidemics, famines and natural disasters. MAGNA creates medical humanitarian projects aimed at saving lives and alleviating suffering to those who are at risk. MAGNA’s humanitarian and development programs have been currently implemented on three continents – Africa, Asia, America, in twelve countries (Cambodia, Kenya, DR Congo, South Sudan, Haiti, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Nepal, Philippines, Myanmar, Lebanon and Syria), where in 26 projects and in over 82 health facilities in the world, offers medical, nutritional and psychosocial assistance to people in need. Since February 2016 MAGNA provides emergency medical respond to Syrian crisis in Lebanon.

Main Responsibilities

The Country Manager works under the general supervision of the Operational Director and directly under Operational Manager and in cooperation with the Financial and Fundraising & Communication Departments. Country Manager supervises mission’s activities in assigned country, provides leadership and vision to the organisation’s program agenda, and supports the development of new programs or missions. Country Manager is to ensure that each mission under his/her supervision operates based on a sound humanitarian strategy and follows the MAGNA standards of operations.

General Management

• Backstop the daily operations of the country programs to ensure continuance through appropriate response to context changes, mission, program, and beneficiary needs, donor positioning, lessons learned, and best practices
• Support Geographic Offices and Countries in the development of the strategic humanitarian planning (i.e. Contingency Plans, Preparedness Plans, Emergency Response Plans, Early Rehabilitation and Recovery Plans, etc.)
• Ensure monitoring and follow-up to emergency and recovery interventions, which MAGNA is involved in (including monitoring/evaluation missions in countries)
• Support the Geographic Offices in the investment and development of the organization in new countries where MAGNA is not present yet
• Be available for rapid deployment in countries where there is lack of humanitarian personnel, if needed by the circumstances
• Support the Geographic Offices to develop humanitarian strategy interventions and programming in countries where MAGNA is present and for new potential one (including reporting to back donors and liaising with the other MAGNA affiliates present in the Country)
• Updates the country strategy and validate program’s definition as laid out in the proposals and assure that it is coherent with MAGNA operating principles, charter and mandate
• Ensure that all programs are defined and implemented following MAGNA protocols, approved budgets and guidelines and are need based
• Assists in-country teams to provide financial, program development, fund raising, recruitment, logistical and technical oversight, input and supervision
• Provide support to designed missions and ensure that the administrative requirements are fulfilled
• Contributes to the HR identification and participate on field personnel selection and pre/post briefing, evaluation etc.
• Facilitate compliance with internal and external regulations, all applicable laws, and contractual obligations
• Contributes to the MAGNA Internal Regulations updates
• Presents a M&E focal person for the countries, executes assessment missions
• Visit the country missions regularly for management and operational assessment and support
• Assures problem solving and mitigation as needed
• Supervise local recruitments and contributes to expatriate recruitment and HR questions
• Assures briefing and debriefing of the expatriates, update on MAGNA’s policies and procedures and any potential internal training necessary
• Elaborates regular narrative and financial reports

Project Management

• Supervise the project management via Project Coordinators in the field, assures the communication and updates in all fields
• Ensure compliance with proposals and donors requirements, policies and regulations
• Perform regular program evaluation to ensure that objectives are being achieved and quality is maintained
• Assures archive for the missions and programs, as well regularly in the HQ
• Reviews and controls expenses reports, project spending and budget versus actual spending
• Assists in new proposals (incl. budgets) process which may include proposal writing, editing and input, preparation for submission, submission, following through the approval process, and assisting in start-up activities

Supports and follows up field missions on:

• Developing, following and/or amending country strategies
• Security management (prevention and management)
• Timely answers to specific questions on context and donor policy
• Ultimately validate program’s definition as laid out in proposals and assure coherence with MAGNA operating principles, and procedures
• Work with Operations Center to ensure that all programs are defined and implemented following MAGNA technical protocols and quality guidelines, and that new initiatives are implemented as needed.
• Track success rate of the program activities completed as per implementation plan
• To provide timely support in writing, editing, formatting and validating proposals and reports
• The Country Manager must liaise consistently and productively with the Operations Manager and Operations Director and have an overall strong knowledge of the technical issues, politics of the region, relevant research, and best practices on all points related to programs and humanitarian issues in the missions he/she supervises.

Representation and fundraising

• Explores funding opportunities for the organization’s projects in assigned countries and with full range of donors
• Work with Administrators and Finance Controllers to ensure that current and future programs are sufficiently funded and that general support is sufficient for implementation.
• Keep informed of donor’s guidelines evolution so he/she can support and validate the writing of proposal’s budget
• Maintain substantial relationships with donors and partners (governmental, NGO, and companies) both current and potential
• Maintain donors’ correspondence files. Focal point for donor relationship provides relevant update on context, country strategy and programs’ progress
• Prepares annual country reports and provides material for external and internal communication
• Represents and advocates for MAGNA’s programs and strategic vision
• Coordinates the communication between the F&C department and the field
• Provide leadership, guidance and promote professional working relationships with all MAGNA departments to staff members
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, in respect of the Code of Conduct

Work with HR Agenda

• Validate the organizational structure of the missions, participate in the definition of necessary posts, of job description and help the recruitment process
• Brief field expatriates regarding missions
• Support the Geographical Offices/Countries in the recruitment and training of humanitarian personnel
• Development of mission support documents (country profiles, briefing packets, etc.)
• Support and supervise the Operations Manager: implement evaluation, follow up and assistance on HR related issues, in the recruitment process of expatriates (interviews, evaluations, trainings)

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree or equivalent working experience
• Previous working experiences in Humanitarian Aid projects in the field (at least 5 years). Previous experience of work with NGO at Head Quarters is preferable.
• Good knowledge of developing countries structures and proven previous experiences working with local NGOs as partners.
• Knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management
• Knowledge of the main humanitarian donors, with particular reference to DG ECHO and UN ways of working
• Excellent written and spoken English, Arabic and French is an asset
• Desirable knowledge and background on Protection sector
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of MS Office
• Culturally sensitive and able to understand and work in a very complex contexts
• Creative competency to set up new strategies, new projects, new tools
• Problem solving attitude
• Good team player with strong initiative
• Good inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt and work in difficult situations
• Preferably public speaking skills
• Preferably knowledge of inter MAGNA affiliates coordination mechanism
• Preferably knowledge of the Middle Eastern and/or Horn of Africa regions. 1

How to apply:

Interested applicants can send only their CV including education, qualifications, contact number and relevant documents: by email, to address ocb@magna.org. The email subject line MUST include in the title of email the following to be considered: “CountryManagerSyr”. E-mails without job title will not be reviewed. We thank all applicants for their interest but only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that you provide appropriate contact information (e-mail, mobile, etc.) and at least two professional references. The closing date for submission is CET (18.00hr) 19th March 2017.

Organization: UN Human Settlements Program
Country: Spain
Closing date: 08 Mar 2017

i. Project:

Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient

ii. Duty station of assignment

Barcelona (Spain)

iii. Functional Title:

Programme Assistant for Urban Resilience

iv. Contract type:

Individual Contract (Consultancy Assignment)

v. Duration:

Five (5) months

vi. Closing date for applications:

8 March 2017

BACKGROUND

Fast growing cities and urban areas of the world are engines of growth and wealth accumulation. This growth can have positive social, cultural and educational impacts. On the other hand, evidence demonstrates that fast economic growth, combined with rapid sprawling population expansion in urban areas, also increases disaster vulnerability and exposure. The level of urbanization[1] is far higher in the developed world; however, the annual ‘urbanization rate[2]’ is much faster in the developing world. The primary urban agglomerations with the highest concentrations of people and economic activity mostly overlap with the areas of extreme or high risk related to disasters such as coastal areas, along rivers and in flood plains. This joint initiative with UNISDR, UN-Habitat and the European Commission aims at improving understanding of, and capacity to, address disaster risk at the local level in crisis-prone cities. UN-Habitat will focus on supporting local capacities from crisis-prone cities, and humanitarian partners, in measuring their resilience status and have an action plan in order to build resilience.

The action builds on the achievements of the Hyogo Framework for Action – Building the Resilience of Nations 2005-2015, and paves the way toward the implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR 2015-2030 at the local level and the New Urban Agenda adopted at Habitat III in Quito, Ecuador October 2016. The Action will also contribute to the European Commission’s Action Plan for Resilience in Crisis Prone Countries 2013-2020 and The EU Approach to Resilience: Learning from Food Security Crises.

The project will work with local government institutions, to plan, coordinate, implement and support the various outlined activities. The primary and most direct beneficiaries will be local stakeholders, city authorities and civil society. Women, children and other at risk groups, often disproportionately affected by crises situations, will be engaged and receive additional attention.

MAIN OBJECTIVE

The overall objective of this project is to build more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities, by strengthening the capacity of key public, private and civil society stakeholders to measure, make decisions, plan and develop actions for building resilience to ensure that public and private investments are risk-informed and that early interventions in crisis-prone cities are linked to longer-term development goals in line with the actions of the New Urban Agenda. This joint initiative aims at improving local government and stakeholder understanding of, and capacity for, developing and implementing resilience action plans.

The expected results are:

1. Increased commitments to build local-level resilience.

2. Local Resilience and investments measured.

3. Key issues and challenges identified in linking early interventions in crisis-prone cities to long-term sustainable development inputs.

4. Capacity is built in cities and local governments to develop and implement integrated local climate and disaster resilience action plans.

5. Crisis-prone cities have enhanced capacity to develop and implement plans to increase their resiliency.

UN-Habitat will work in coordination with the Commission and EU Delegations in each city to ensure consistency with the EC programming documents and complementarity between thematic and geographic actions; this will also ensure complementarities of activities funded by other programmes and initiatives undertaken by other partners operating at the local level and globally.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor and the direct supervision of the Urban Resilience Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for performing the following tasks:

· Analyse the current tool and its related manual. Support its improvement in the methodology and content.

· Support the critical reflections, working sessions and further actions to implement resilience indicators into the programme and tool.

· Support the creation, development and calibration of diagnostic tools – including the City Resilience Profiling Tool (CRPT) and Resilience Action Plan (RAP).

· Analyse the inter-connected relationships between cross-cutting issues and different components and elements of the tool, and support in their further development.

· Support the CRPP Team in facilitating communications with the pilot cities of the programme and partner organisations to inform about the CRPT´s development.

· Advise on data collection processes and their integration into the tool.

· Advise in potential standards or statistics and integrate them into the tool.

· Inform about the progress, problems and proposed solutions; contributes to the production of global reports, information and communication tools in the areas of intervention.

· Undertake any other auxiliary tasks for the Programme, which are in line with the experience of the consultant.

DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE

Monthly progress report to be submitted at the end of each working month, detailing the outputs, key observations, and work plan for the following months. Work plans will be agreed with the Chief Technical Advisor in advance on a monthly basis subject to the main tasks of the assignment (above) and in consideration of the workload priorities at that time.

DUTY STATION

The work shall be performed from the CRPP Barcelona office.

TRAVEL

If UN-Habitat determines that the individual contractor needs to travel outside the UN-Habitat CRPP Barcelona office in order to perform his/her assignment, that travel is provided by the organisation. When travel is authorized for the individual contractor, economy class shall be the standard of accommodation for air travel in all cases and irrespective of the duration of the journey.

PROGRESS CONTROLS AND PAYMENT INSTALLMENTS

Payment will be done in installments on a monthly basis upon completion and acceptance of monthly progress report. A time sheet must be submitted by the individual contractor, duly approved by the Chief Technical Advisor, which shall serve as the basis for the payment of fees. Final payment amount will be based on actual man-days worked for that month.

COMPETENCIES

*Professionalism: *Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to donor relations, public-private partnerships and private sector fundraising. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and the use of a variety of research sources. Ability to organize seminars, consultations, training workshops and special events. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. ***Communication**: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. Client Orientation*: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

EDUCATION

· Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) in Urban or Regional Planning, Architecture, Development Studies, Engineering, or similar fields deemed relevant to the subject areas covered by the CRPP Terms of Reference.

WORK EXPERIENCE

· A minimum of 1 year of experience in developing strategies, guidelines, toolkits or policies for effective urban environments; in liaising with private and governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs and in working within fragile urban environments

LANGUAGE SKILLS

· English, both verbal and written, is required.

· Spanish and French will be considered an asset.

OTHER SKILLS

· Knowledge of humanitarian and development fields particularly around environment, climate change, disaster risk reduction, reconstruction, recovery and monitoring and evaluation techniques.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision and with good sense of initiative to keep the supervisor regularly informed of progress.

· Good communications, reporting and presentation skills.

· Good teamwork and drive for results.

Evaluation criteria

Applicants will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications, work experience and financial proposal. The award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: responsive/compliant/acceptable having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical (70%) and financial criteria (30%) specific to the solicitation.

CV Review:

• Educational qualifications as defined in the ToR (15 points);

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience as defined in the ToR (25 points);

• Language proficiency in spoken and written English (10 points)

• Competency based interview max points (20 points)

Maximum available technical score points: 70.

Incomplete proposals may not be considered. The fees might be subject for changes and negotiations starting from the proposed fee of the consultant. All consultants are required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under dss.un.org. General Conditions of contract for the services of Individual contractor can be downloaded from: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_file.cfm?doc_id=7879

For the detailed job vacancy please check https://www.cityresilience.org/

How to apply:

Interested candidates must submit an email quoting the post title and the duty station to the following email address: office@cityresilience.org with the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

• Cover letter explaining why they are the most suitable for the work

• Completion of a CV in P11 Form which can be downloaded at

http://mirror.unhabitat.org/content.asp?typeid=24&catid=435&id=3867 · Financial Proposal. The offeror’s letter including form for the financial proposal can be downloaded at

http://unhabitat-kosovo.org/repository/docs/Financial_proposal_IC_6631.docx

The CV shall include information on the past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.

Please be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the UN-Habitat e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org

All applications should be submitted to:

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

City Resilience Profiling Programme

Email: office@cityresilience.org

Deadline for applications: 8th March 2017

UN-Habitat does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org a

Organization: RET International
Country: Panama
Closing date: 07 Mar 2017

Antecedentes:

RET International (www.theRET.org) es una organización internacional, independiente, imparcial, de carácter no gubernamental, sin filiación partidista o religiosa, con sede en Ginebra, Suiza y operaciones en África, Asia y América Latina y El Caribe, donde desarrollamos proyectos en Colombia, Belice, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panamá y Venezuela. En Panamá contamos con el reconocimiento como “Organismo Internacional” por parte del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y tenemos presencia desde el año 2009.

En RET International estamos comprometidos con la asistencia a comunidades para satisfacer las necesidades educativas, en el sentido más amplio, de niños, niñas, adolescentes y jóvenes en condiciones de vulnerabilidad por desplazamiento, violencia, conflictos armados y desastres; nuestro mandato de “protección a través de la educación” incorpora un enfoque ampliado de derechos y respuesta a diversos factores socio-culturales como la discriminación, la exclusión, la violencia de género, la marginación, la explotación y el trabajo infantil.

En relación al desarrollo de los proyectos ejecutados por RET International en Panamá para el fortalecimiento de capacidades institucionales para la permanencia y la reinserción educativa y laboral de Adolescentes y Jóvenes en San Miguelito, se realiza la siguiente convocatoria:

Descripción del Puesto: Responsable de Atención Psicosocial

Ubicación: Oficina Nacional de RET en Panamá.

Cobertura: Provincia de Panamá, Distrito San Miguelito.

Reporta a: Oficial de Proyecto.

Objetivos de la posición: Garantizar la reinserción socio-educativa y la disminución del riesgo de deserción, de adolescentes y jóvenes en alto riesgo, en San Miguelito (Ciudad de Panamá) a través de la promoción, orientación, atención y seguimiento psicosocial, a nivel individual, familiar y comunitario.

Perfil de Habilidades y Actitudes:

§ Actitud proactiva, deseos y disponibilidad para aprender.

§ Comprensión y valoración positiva de la diversidad humana.

§ Habilidades para el trabajo en equipo y para articular acciones interdisciplinarias.

§ Sensibilidad y compromiso con poblaciones y comunidades en riesgo social.

§ Habilidad para entablar relaciones interpersonales positivas.

§ Habilidad para desempeñarse en escenarios cambiantes.

§ Habilidad para organizar el trabajo bajo presión y con estrictos plazos de cumplimiento.

§ Apertura para la flexibilidad de horarios.

§ Capacidad de planificar, organizar, ejecutar y sistematizar actividades y procesos.

§ Alta integridad y confidencialidad.

§ Sólidas competencias en tecnologías de la información: ambiente Windows y Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) uso de internet y correo electrónico.

Cualidades / Experiencia:

Educación: Título universitario en psicología.

Experiencia: Dos (2) años de experiencia comprobable ejerciendo funciones similares y trabajando directamente con población joven y sus familias.

Se valorará conocimiento y experiencia laboral comprobable en:

§ Ejecución de proyectos relacionados con las problemáticas generales de intervención: prevención de violencia social; reinserción social, educativa y laboral de adolescentes y jóvenes, justicia restaurativa, sistemas de protección integral de la niñez y adolescencia, consumo de sustancias psicoactivas;

§ Implementación de proyectos de cooperación bajo la metodología de Marco Lógico.

§ Atención psicosocial a jóvenes en alto riesgo;

§ Manejo de metodologías de inclusión comunitaria y fortalecimiento de redes sociales;

§ Trabajo y coordinación con organizaciones gubernamentales, no gubernamentales y grupos de base social;

§ Diseño y facilitación de talleres grupales, metodología de enseñanza experiencial;

§ Trabajo previo con participantes y equipos de proyecto interdisciplinarios y multiculturales

Idiomas: Excelente español (hablado y escrito). Se valorará el manejo de inglés.

Licencia de conducir: valida en Panamá, deseable.

Indispensable: referencias verificables de trabajos anteriores; disponibilidad inmediata y dedicación exclusiva.

How to apply:

Recepción de postulaciones:

Personas interesadas en postular deben enviar un correo electrónico, antes de las 24:00 (hora de Panamá) del 7 de marzo, a la dirección l.arpi@theret.org indicando en el asunto: “Aplicación a Responsable Atención Psicosocial”, adjuntando los siguientes documentos:

1) Hoja de vida, incluyendo datos actualizados de supervisores/as.

2) Carta de motivación y aspiración salarial.

Nota: se evaluarán las postulaciones que cumplan con toda la documentación requerida. Se contactará vía email a las personas que conformen la lista corta.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 16 Mar 2017

Open for Honduran nationals only

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Purpose of the PositionThe Child Protection Officer reports Child Protection Specialist P3 for supervision. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programs/projects within the Country Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.

Key Expected Results

1. Support to program development and planning

Conduct/update situation analysis for the program sector/s for development, design and management of child protection related programs/projects. Research and report on development trends and (economic, social, health etc) data for use in program development, management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results.

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

Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical, program, operational and administrative transactions, preparing related 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 program documentations/materials/data to facilitate the program review and approval process.

2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and 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, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programs/projects and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of program management.

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 critical issues/findings to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.

Prepare regular/mandated sectoral program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.

3. Technical and operational support to program implementation

Conduct regular program 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 child protection and related issues to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.

4. 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 child protection.

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

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 program results.

Research 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.

Recruitment Qualifications

A University Degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law or other social science field is required.

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection and/other related areas at the international and/or in a developing country is required.

Relevant experience in child protection and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.

Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.

Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Open for Honduran nationals only

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)

Candidates must be citizen of Hondurasto be considered eligible for this post. Please note that the National Officers(NOs) 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 organization.

Closing date for application isWednesday, 15 March 2017 at 23:59 hours EST (GMT -5)

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=503107

 The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project:Modernization and Innovation for Better Public Services in Argentina Project   IBRD Loan: US$80 million Terms: Maturity = 32.5 years, Grace = 7 years Project ID: P157136 Project Description: The objective of the program is to improve the quality and accessibility of selected government administrative services and to enhance transparency of Argentina’s public administration. The project will also create a digital citizen profile, which will unify information submitted online by citizens to avoid unnecessary re-entry of data, while a digital assistance program will help those citizens who lack internet to access digital services.

¿Cada cuánto cambias de teléfono celular? Para 2018 se pronostica que los latinoamericanos generarán 4.800 kilotoneladas (kt) de basura electrónica o e-waste, lo que representa un 70% más que en 2009, por encima del 55% que se espera a nivel global, según un reporte de la GSMA y el Instituto de Estudios Avanzados sobre la Sostenibilidad de la Universidad de las Naciones Unidas (UNU-IAS). Pero la basura electrónica no incluye sólo los teléfonos móviles, ordenadores y aparatos domésticos, sino también equipos cuya existencia apenas se percibe, como los medidores de energía. Aunque sean pequeños, permanezcan ocultos en las casas y no contengan metales pesados, los medidores pueden causar riesgos ambientales y para la salud desde el momento en que son enviados a los vertederos. Por otro lado, son totalmente reutilizables y tienen potencial lucrativo si se eliminan correctamente y reciclan, en un esquema más conocido como logística inversa. Así se hizo en Brasil, el país latinoamericano que más produce e-waste: fueron más de 1,400kt en 2014, de acuerdo con la GSMA y el UNU-IAS. Una alianza entre el Banco Mundial y las Centrales Eléctricas Brasileñas (Eletrobras) en seis estados (Acre, Amazonas, Rondônia y Roraima, en el norte, y Alagoas y Piauí, en el noreste) hizo posible la subasta de medidores obsoletos, transformadores, cables y otros equipos para empresas de reciclaje. Con la venta, los operadores de energía locales recaudaron 5,4 millones de reales (1,7 millones de dólares) que será destinados a proyectos sociales. También se generaron más de 2 toneladas de materias primas recicladas. La iniciativa forma parte del proyecto Energía Más, que tiene como objetivo mejorar la calidad de transmisión y reducir los problemas de medición incorrecta y robo de electricidad, que cuestan a Brasil alrededor de 15.000 millones de reales (4.700 millones de dólares) al año. Elementos rastreables "En cada subasta, las empresas de reciclaje se han comprometido a destruir los medidores obsoletos, para poner fin a cualquier posibilidad de que sean reutilizados en la propia red de distribución, lo que agravaría los problemas", explica Christophe de Gouvello, director del proyecto en el Banco Mundial. "El destino final de estos elementos se hizo rastreable para que estuviéramos seguros de que el material no iría para un vertedero", añade. Gouvello destaca el interés que el mercado de reciclaje tuvo por los equipos, a pesar de que estaban en estados distantes de la mayoría de las empresas del sector. Para muchas de estas compañías, la subasta sirvió como motivación para organizarse y brindar mejores servicios. Una de ellas, Trafominas, se encuentra en Guaxupé, ciudad de 70.000 habitantes en Minas Gerais, sudeste brasileño. El fundador, Geovani Marques, se desempeñaba como pequeño comerciante de metales cuando decidió fundar la compañía en 2007. Marques aprendió que, para cerrar negocios importantes, tendría que reformar la planta de reciclaje y buscar certificaciones de gestión ambiental.

Com que periodicidade você troca de telefone celular? Em 2018, os latino-americanos devem jogar no lixo 4.800 quilotoneladas de lixo eletrônico ou e-waste, 70% a mais do que em 2009. O percentual da América Latina é ainda maior que os 55% esperados em nível mundial, segundo pesquisa da GSMA e do Instituto Universitário das Nações Unidas para o Estudo Avançado da Sustentabilidade (UNU-IAS). Entram nessa conta não só os celulares, computadores e eletrodomésticos, mas também equipamentos  cuja existência nem se nota no dia a dia, como os medidores de energia. Embora sejam pequenos, fiquem escondidos nas casas e não contenham metais pesados, os medidores podem causar riscos ambientais e à saúde a partir do momento em que são jogados de qualquer forma em lixões ou aterros sanitários. Em compensação, são totalmente reaproveitáveis e têm potencial lucrativo se descartados corretamente e reciclados, em um esquema denominado logística reversa. Assim foi feito no Brasil, país latino-americano que mais produz lixo eletrônico: 1,400kt em 2014, de acordo com a GSMA e o UNU-IAS. Um trabalho do Banco Mundial e da Eletrobras em seis estados (Acre, Alagoas, Amazonas, Piauí, Roraima e Rondônia) tornou possível leiloar medidores obsoletos, transformadores, cabos e outros equipamentos a empresas de reciclagem. Com a venda, as operadoras locais de energia arrecadaram R$ 5,4 milhões, a serem revertidos a projetos sociais. A iniciativa faz parte do projeto Energia Mais, cujo objetivo é melhorar a qualidade da transmissão e reduzir os problemas da medição incorreta e do roubo, que custam cerca de R$ 15 bilhões por ano ao Brasil. Rastreáveis “A cada leilão, as empresas recicladoras se comprometeram a destruir os medidores obsoletos, para acabar com qualquer chance de eles serem reaproveitados na própria rede de distribuição, agravando os problemas que eram o alvo do projeto”, explica Christophe de Gouvello, gerente do projeto no Banco Mundial. “O destino final desses elementos se tornou rastreável para termos certeza de que não parariam em um lixão”, acrescenta. Ele ainda destaca o interesse que o mercado de reciclagem teve pelos equipamentos, apesar de eles estarem em estados distantes da maioria das empresas do setor. Para muitas dessas companhias, os leilões serviram de motivação para se organizar e profissionalizar. Uma delas, a Trafominas, fica em Guaxupé, cidade de 70 mil habitantes em Minas Gerais. O fundador, Geovani Marques, atuava como pequeno comerciante de metais entre o sul do estado e o norte de São Paulo quando fundou a empresa, em 2007. Ele aprendeu aos poucos que, para poder fechar negócios maiores, teria de reformar a sede e buscar certificações de gerenciamento ambiental. "Comprar material não certificado não é mais parte da nossa rotina”, conta Marques, referindo-se a um problema ainda muito comum no setor: o processamento informal ou ilegal de lixo eletrônico (material roubado, por exemplo), que movimenta entre US$ 12,5 bilhões e US$ 18,8 bilhões anuais no mundo, segundo a Interpol. 

SANTO DOMINGO, 22 de febrero, 2017 – Un nuevo informe presentado hoy por el Banco Mundial sugiere una serie de políticas para fortalecer a las zonas francas en República Dominicana como un vehículo de crecimiento económico sostenible e incluyente, y su uso efectivo para atraer la inversión extranjera directa y fomentar la creación de empleos mejor calificados y pagados.  “La República Dominicana es uno de los pioneros en el uso de zonas francas a nivel global. Este diagnóstico identifica tres principales desafíos para un sector más competitivo e incluyente: el impacto de la transformación productiva de zona franca en generación de empleos; el grado de atracción a proveedores internacionales competitivos, y el nivel de encadenamiento productivo con empresas domésticas”, dijo Cecile Fruman, directora de la Práctica Global de Comercio y Competitividad del Banco Mundial. El informe “Zonas Francas en República Dominicana: consideraciones de política para un sector más competitivo e incluyente” pone de relieve que actualmente las zonas francas del país generan 140 mil empleos directos, en su mayoría mano de obra poco calificada. Por tanto, ante el crecimiento de industrias más sofisticadas que demandan una mano de obra con mayor calificación, debería priorizarse el desarrollo de programas de asistencia para el ajuste laboral, y mejorar la capacidad de los trabajadores, en especial de las mujeres. “Las Zonas Francas en República Dominicana han sido y siguen siendo un motor de desarrollo para el país. La consolidación de este modelo para apoyar un crecimiento inclusivo depende crucialmente en la facilitación de la transmisión de conocimiento y tecnologías entre empresas de zona franca y el resto de la economía”, dijo Alessandro Legrottaglie, representante del Banco Mundial en el país. “Este informe viene a complementar las Notas de Políticas publicadas por el Grupo Banco Mundial en apoyo a los esfuerzos del Gobierno de lograr un crecimiento sostenido y más inclusivo a través de la ampliación de las oportunidades económicas y sociales para todos los dominicanos”. El informe pone de relieve que a partir del 2009 se ha observado cierta recuperación en la actividad de las zonas. Sin embargo, durante la última década se observa una creciente dependencia a los insumos importados; simultáneamente el surgimiento de procesos de manufactura más sofisticados ha dado como resultado cadenas de valor más complejas incrementado la cantidad de etapas de producción que se generan en el país. La creación y potencialización de encadenamientos productivos entre empresas locales con zona franca es uno de los temas prioritarios en la actualidad. “La competitividad es una prioridad para el país. IFC considera a las Pymes como fundamental para el desarrollo, ya que son las principales generadoras de empleo y tienen un gran potencial de crecimiento. Es importante mejorar su capacidad a fin de integrarlas en las cadenas de producción de las Zonas Francas, impulsando la competitividad y el desarrollo de la economía local”, expresó Guillermo Villanueva, jefe de IFC en el país. El país ha  avanzado mediante la implementación de programas piloto para aumentar los encadenamientos productivos desde el 2015. Al mismo tiempo, se ha establecido un convenio de 6 instituciones públicas y privadas que trabajarán en diseñar políticas para conectar a las empresas locales con empresas de zona franca. Estos esfuerzos van encaminados en la dirección correcta y deben continuar y fortalecerse. En el mediano plazo, es aconsejable instaurar un programa riguroso de evaluación del impacto de los programas de encadenamiento productivo. El informe sugiere intervenciones en tres áreas: Fomento de los encadenamientos domésticos mediante la eliminación de barreras que restringen la capacidad de las empresas domésticas de importar y de las zonas francas de abastecerse en territorio nacional; mayor conexión entre proveedores domésticos y atraer a proveedores internacionales competitivos.  Desarrollo de programas de asistencia para el ajuste laboral, incluida la capacitación en nuevas habilidades demandadas por las empresas de Zona Franca y asistencia en la búsqueda de empleo. Mejora del marco general de apoyo al comercio, la competitividad de las exportaciones y la atracción de Inversión Extranjera Directa con un enfoque en una estrategia nacional de exportación e inversión coordinada y aprobada por los diferentes agentes público privado involucrados, junto con una Agencia de Promoción de las Exportaciones (CEI-RD) empoderada.   

 The BIC report is factually incorrect and does not capture the extent of our energy portfolio in these countries, which includes a mix of interventions – from policy reforms, to investments and technical assistance – that work together to promote climate-smart growth and increase energy access.The World Bank’s development policy loans help shift countries towards a cleaner energy mix and low carbon growth by reforming the energy sector, introducing efficiencies, and reducing waste in resources.The BIC report looks narrowly at just one type of financing without the context of the broader program. This paints a limited and distorted picture.In response to demand from our clients, the World Bank Group is committed to increasing the climate-related share of its overall portfolio to 28 percent by 2020. We are helping the private sector to invest in developing countries by reducing risks for commercial financiers, private investors, and public entities to implement renewable energy projects.The goal is to add 20 gigawatts of renewable energy generation over five years and to mobilize $25 billion in commercial funds for clean energy. Through a combination of policies and investments in power systems, the World Bank will enable a further 10 GW of renewables to become integrated into grids.Helping countries make the transition to clean energy is core to our work, in addition to securing affordable, sustainable and reliable energy services to the more than 1 billion people who currently lack access. For example, a recent auction in Zambia under our Scaling Solar Program, set record low prices per kilowatt hour for solar generation.An important part of our work is getting the policy environment right to increase the flow of private investment. This means supporting countries to develop clear and transparent regulations, build strong institutions, remove fossil fuel subsidies, and grow industries that generate green jobs. EGYPT The World Bank’s Support to Egypt’s Energy SectorThe World Bank’s engagement in Egypt is focused on eliminating extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity in a sustainable manner by improving governance, including in the energy sector, creating private sector jobs, and improving social inclusion.As more than 70% of Egypt’s greenhouse gas emissions come from energy use, the World Bank Group’s engagement in Egypt’s energy sector is focused on moving toward cleaner energy and reducing the energy intensity of Egypt’s GDP.The World Bank has a large program of renewable energy reform, including policy support, and technical assistance.Our work ranges from promoting integration of renewables in the grid through transmission investments, technical assistance for reducing barriers for clean energy, reducing traffic pollution through more efficient railway and urban transport systems, to financing projects to find cost-effective solutions in environmental hot spots, to managing and disposing of stockpiles of obsolete pesticides and other long-lasting pollutants. Role of Development Policy OperationsThe Bank’s development policy operations (DPOs) in Egypt back energy reforms and modernization of the energy sector, which set out to increase the use of renewable energy, improve sector governance and encourage more efficient use of energy. The Development Policy Financing (DPF) reform program supports the use of economically priced gas, which is the cheapest way Egypt can meet demand for electricity and has potential to substantially reduce GHG emissions. It does not promote the use of coal.Addressing sustainable energy supply issues in Egypt has the potential to dramatically improve Egypt’s fiscal situation and reduce GHGs (reduction of 11% to 21% by FY19 compared to baseline trajectory); enhance private sector investments; bring energy demand in line with supply; encourage sustainable growth; and increase funding for social programs. MOZAMBIQUE Development Challenges The 2015 Human Development Index puts Mozambique at the bottom of the ranking (180 out of 188 countries). The adult literacy rate is 56%, and average life expectancy at birth is 50.3 years. Mozambique faces other challenges such as high malnutrition, and stunting. Only 25% of Mozambicans have access to electricity. The Bank is supporting expanded energy access for the poor through direct investments and policy reforms. The World Bank’s Support to Mozambique’s Energy SectorA well-managed energy sector could help improve the country’s fiscal position, which would allow for investments in critical improvements in human development.World Bank projects are currently supporting investments and technical assistance to extend electricity services to the population, community centers (including schools and hospitals) in urban and isolated areas. For example, under the Energy Development and Access Project, over 1200 solar photovoltaic systems will be installed in schools, hospitals and towns where grid access is presently impractical. Role of Development Policy OperationsThe objective of the Poverty Reduction and Support Credit (PRSC) series was to assist the Republic of Mozambique to improve the business climate; increase transparency in the management of extractive industries; strengthen social protection; and enhance public finance management.The PRSC support was aimed at the development of an improved regulatory regime for the extractive sector to encourage appropriate investments along with a fiscal regime that ensures that the Government is able to capture a fair share of the rents generated. This support is also fully consistent with the Bank’s policy in the energy sector, particularly regarding support for natural gas, which is the fossil fuel with the lowest carbon intensity. The PRSCs also supported reforms to strengthen the business environment in order to facilitate upstream and downstream linkages between local firms and international investors that could bolster employment, support diversification, and broaden the distribution of the benefits of Mozambique’s natural resource wealth.The Bank’s support for Mozambique under the PRSC series also recognized that while resource revenues have tremendous potential to aid in poverty reduction, realizing this potential requires complementary reforms and investment. These include stronger systems for the management of public resources, increased social spending to build human capital, and improved institutional quality, which is often the decisive factor in how effectively the extractive industries contribute to positive development outcomes. PRSC support for improved public investment management, strengthened social protection programs, and greater transparency in the extractives sector were designed to address these challenges.The Bank’s activities in Mozambique – using a full range of instruments, including DPF but also investment and technical assistance projects – have also sought to addresses climate-related challenges to inclusive growth and poverty reduction by strengthening the institutional and policy framework for integrating climate change considerations into development policies. With Bank and other donor support, the Government has made significant progress in laying the foundation for greater climate resilience.The Bank fully supports transparency. The Bank already publishes all program documents – some of them prior to their presentation to the Board – and these documents contain descriptions of all actions by the relevant government that the Bank supports under DPFs. PERU Country ContextOver the past decade, the Government of Peru has been making significant efforts to improve its policies and institutions for environment and climate change management. A recent Environmental Performance Review of Peru prepared by the OECD-ECLAC (the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean) recognizes the government’s efforts. The World Bank’s SupportThe Bank’s support to Peru in climate change and environmental sustainability covers a broad set of activities, ranging from helping finance the Lima Metro project, that will contribute to improving air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to a grant mechanism implemented by indigenous peoples groups in the Amazon region and the World Wildlife Fund, that supports sustainable management of forest resources and reduction of GHGs. Other Development Policy Financing helped Peru to introduce the institutional and regulatory framework for improved environmental management and outcomes, and also contributed towards the creation of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resource Management and the OEFA (environmental evaluation and supervision agency). Role of Development Policy OperationsDevelopment Policy Financing is just one aspect of the Bank’s support to Peru. The Government specifically requested support for policy and institutional reforms to improve competitiveness, productivity, and public financial management. The goal of these operations is to boost human capital and productivity, and improve the management of public expenditures in subnational governments, as well as the framework for public-private partnerships (PPPs).Although these operations do not focus specifically on environmental issues, the two development policy operations assessed the impact of the supported policy actions on the environment, forests and natural resources. That assessment concludes that policy actions included in the development policy operations have a positive or neutral impact, and that the risk of un-anticipated effects is very low. Furthermore, the regulations supported by the operations do not override environmental or other types of legislation already valid and enforceable in Peru. They are also not directed to land acquisition issues and, in this respect, did not support the preparation of law 30230 on investment promotion (enacted long before the DPF) and did not have a part in the preparation of the recently enacted legislative decree 1333 to simplify access to land.The new PPP framework adopted by the Government of Peru strengthens governance by ensuring that the stronger regulatory framework applicable to all public investments also apply to investments to PPPs. This is likely to help reduce potential negative impact on environment, forests and natural resources, and enable better scrutiny of investment projects financed by the PPPs.The public-private partnerships referenced as examples of the DPO’s potential environmental impact were completed before the reforms supported by these two development policy operations were enacted. More broadly, the Government conducted detailed environmental impact assessments for each of the PPP projects referenced in the report, and these are available from the authorities.The new PPP framework and fuel or gas subsidies: The WBG has not been part of the hydropower plants and the southern gas pipeline quoted in the report. These were not covered by the PPP reforms as they were structured before the reforms supported by the development policy operations were put in place. INDONESIA Development ChallengesTo eliminate poverty and enhance shared prosperity, Indonesia needs productivity-based growth, more and better jobs, and improved access to health, education and social safety nets for all Indonesians. The WBG is committed to support the Government of Indonesia’s efforts to reach these goals in a sustainable manner. The World Bank’s Support to Indonesia’s Energy SectorThe Bank Group’s program in Indonesia’s energy sector includes lending and knowledge services supporting reforms aimed at improving the investment climate in the energy sector; increasing sustainability through the use of renewables, low carbon and energy efficient investments; and expanding access to modern energy. Role of Development Policy OperationsThe Indonesia First Sustainable and Inclusive Energy DPO focuses on the government’s efforts to scale up renewable energy, especially geothermal energy, the second largest renewable resource in Indonesia after hydropower, and an important clean substitute for coal power. For example, the new geothermal law and its accompanying regulations, which the DPO supports, are expected to boost investor interest.The World Bank’s strategy has been to engage the government in reforms of the sector and in its effort to shift more of its energy production to renewables. In other concrete examples of the Bank’s support for renewable energy initiatives, the Bank has made several other investments in geothermal power generation, including financing 75 megawatts as of end December with another 75 mw under way.Since the DPO, the government has also increased its target for investment in geothermal energy by 30 percent, to 6.2 gigawatts.The World Bank also helped Indonesia ease the process for power producers to invest in renewables. The Bank’s support is aimed at helping the government streamline cumbersome administrative procedures, which have impeded investment in clean energy.The World Bank Group is not investing in coal fired power generation projects in Indonesia.Through it energy engagement, including the Sustainable and Inclusive Energy DPO, the Bank is also supporting the government’s efforts to reduce wasteful energy subsidies – creating space to reallocate resources towards infrastructure, health-care, and social assistance programs.In addition to the support to sustainable energy sector development, the Bank program also focuses on a broad, multi-sectoral Sustainable Landscapes Program given the unique GHG emissions profile of Indonesia (i.e. approximately 62% of all GHG emissions come from land use conversion and deforestation). The Sustainable Landscapes Program supports: (i) One Map Program (to improve clarity on land use and management in and around the Forest Estate); (ii) improved management of priority landscapes, including efforts to conserve, restore and sustainable manage peatlands; (iii) strengthening forest and land fire prevention and management; and (iv) jurisdictional pilots to improve land and forest management, including in East Kalimantan.Some of the questions raised have been around the role of financial intermediaries.The Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund, or IIGF, which is supported by a US$29.6 million IBRD loan, is part of the Government of Indonesia’s strategy to boost infrastructure investment by providing a well-governed, one-stop shop for guarantees for infrastructure projects. Under the terms of the World Bank loan to IIGF, all guarantees provided by IIGF must comply with its Operations Manual, which is compliant with the World Bank’s social and environmental safeguards. Any guarantees directly backed by World-Bank financed guarantees must be fully compliant with all World Bank policies, including our policy to not invest in coal.Indonesia Infrastructure Finance Facility (IIFF) project, which was financed by an IBRD loan of US$100 million and approved in 2009, helped the Government of Indonesia create IIF as a non-bank financial institution to facilitate the financing of commercially viable infrastructure projects, and ultimately increase privately financed infrastructure to help fill the country’s infrastructure gap. The World Bank loan supported IIF to develop its Operations Manual (OM) in line with World Bank environmental and social safeguards and fiduciary requirements. Under the loan, IIF is required to comply with all WB project requirements, including those related to environmental and social safeguards, technical and fiduciary aspects.

WASHINGTON, February 21, 2017 – Improved quality and accessibility of selected government administrative services and enhanced transparency of the public administration are two main goals for the new US$80 million loan approved today by the World Bank Board of Executive Directors. Citizens seeking services from the national government will benefit from a new single online entry point, which will increase the ease of completing key administrative procedures. The “Modernization and Innovation for Better Public Services in Argentina Project” will also create a digital citizen profile, which will unify information submitted online by citizens to avoid unnecessary re-entry of data, while a digital assistance program will help those citizens who lack internet to access digital services.  “In today’s world, citizens have all types of information at their fingertips; government services should be there too.  This financing will allow us to modernize public services so citizens can, more efficiently and effectively, access online the information they need from the government, ” said Andrés Ibarra, Minister of Modernization. For small and medium-size enterprises in Argentina, the project will develop online transaction tools that allow processes to be completed remotely, decreasing significantly the time and travel currently needed to carry out many of these requirements manually.   “These improvements will save time and money for citizens and increase productivity for small business,” said Jesko Hentschel, World Bank Director for Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.  “Efficient public services strengthen governance and improve the business climate, which in turn foster sustainable growth and job creation.” Government transparency will also be enhanced through the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy for open government and open data including a new public procurement system that includes a unified registry of providers and enhanced public access to information.  These measures, along with an updated asset declaration system of the Anti-Corruption Office, will help to respond to inquiries and corruption allegations more efficiently. The US$80 million World Bank loan is flexible with a variable spread and a 32.5-year total maturity period, including a 7-year grace period.

WASHINGTON, 21 de febrero de 2017 – Mejorar la calidad y la accesibilidad de un selecto número de servicios gubernamentales de carácter administrativo y una mayor transparencia en la administración pública son los dos principales objetivos de un nuevo préstamo de US$80 millones aprobado hoy por el Directorio Ejecutivo del Banco Mundial. Aquellos ciudadanos que soliciten servicios del gobierno nacional se beneficiarán de un nuevo y único punto de acceso en línea, que servirá para aumentar la facilidad de finalización de procedimientos administrativos clave. El “Proyecto de Modernización e Innovación de los Servicios Públicos en Argentina” también creará un perfil de ciudadanos digitales, que facilitará la unificación de la información enviada por los ciudadanos para evitar el reingreso innecesario de datos, mientras que un programa de asistencia digital ayudará a aquellos ciudadanos que carecen de Internet a tener acceso a servicios digitales. “En el mundo de hoy, los ciudadanos tienen todo tipo de información al alcance de sus manos: los servicios gubernamentales también deberían estarlo. Este financiamiento nos permitirá modernizar los servicios públicos, para que los ciudadanos puedan, de manera más eficiente y efectiva, tener acceso a la información que necesitan del gobierno”, dijo, Andrés Ibarra, Ministro de Modernización. Para las pequeñas y medianas empresas argentinas, el proyecto diseñará herramientas para transacciones en línea que permitirán completar procesos de manera remota, reduciendo significativamente el tiempo y los desplazamientos necesarios en la actualidad para llevar a cabo muchos de estos requisitos de manera manual. “Estas mejoras le ahorrarán tiempo y dinero a los ciudadanos y mejorarán la productividad de las pequeñas empresas”, dijo Jesko Hentschel, Director del Banco Mundial para Argentina, Paraguay y Uruguay. “Unos servicios públicos eficientes fortalecen la gobernanza y mejoran el entorno de negocios, lo que a su vez promueve el crecimiento sostenible y la generación de puesto de trabajo”. La transparencia del gobierno también mejorará a través de la implementación de una estrategia nacional integral de gobierno y datos abiertos, incluido un nuevo sistema de adquisiciones públicas que incluye un registro único de proveedores y un mejor acceso del público a la información. Estas medidas, junto a un sistema actualizado de declaración de bienes para la Oficina Anticorrupción, ayudarán a responder a indagaciones y denuncias de corrupción de manera más eficiente. El préstamo de US$80 millones del Banco Mundial es flexible, tiene un margen variable y un período de vencimiento de 32,5 años, incluyendo un período de gracia de 7 años.