empleo

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 01 Jan 2017

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Set up and maintain the Recruitment area in the Brazilian MSF Section (60% position).

· In charge of recruiting professionals in Brazil in order to respond to the human resources needs of MSF international humanitarian projects;

· Receive and manage requests for information about the job opportunities of the organization in the field;

· Ensure consistency between the recruitment process in Brazil and the objectives of the HR Departments of the different MSF Operational Centers (especially OCB);

· Management of spontaneous applications of Brazilian and foreign candidates residing in Brazil;

· In partnership with Career Managers, analyze candidates’ CVs and conduct interviews of potential candidates;

· Work in collaboration with the Communications Department in order to improve the visibility of the positions available in MSF;

· Apply recruitment tools, procedures and guidelines developed by the Operational Center of Brussels;

· In charge of reporting and managing the data compiled by the recruitment area;

· Organize the second phase of the recruitment and selection process: dates, interview rooms, documents for the candidates, preparation of the evaluators;

· Participation in conferences, lectures and other events in order to sensitize potential candidates;

· In partnership with the Career Managers, ensure an adequate flow of information regarding operational human resources needs in order to guarantee a pool of suitable candidates;

· Establish partnerships with relevant institutions to support MSF Brazil in its task of recruiting professionals to work in MSF’s international humanitarian projects

Professional Requirements

· At least 2 years of professional experience in Human Resources and/or in MSF international projects;

· Fluency in Portuguese, English and French

· Degree in Administration, Psychology, International Relations or any similar profile as long as the candidate has worked in MSF projects in the field

Competencies Requirements

· Strong commitment with MSF values and humanitarian motivation;

· Capacity to plan, organize and report;

· Availability for flexible working hours;

· Ability for multi-tasking;

· High tolerance to stress and ability to cope with important workload and under pressure:

· Very good communication skills, written and spoken;

· Very good capacity to work in a team and to be diplomatic and cooperative;

· Strong Networking Capacity

· Strategic Vision

· Analytical Thinking

· Initiative and Innovation

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position and comply with the requirements, please send a CV, Motivation Letter in English and the name of 2 professional references until January 1^st 2017 to vaga.msfbrasil@msf.org.br, mentioning in the subject: ´Recruiter.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 17 Jan 2017

For over 50 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 44 projects in 31 countries and revenues of $151 million.

Senior Grants Manager, Colombia

We are currently seeking a Senior Grants Manager for the USAID-funded Colombia Producers to Market Alliance (PMA) Activity. The purpose of the activity is to improve the competitiveness of rural producers to respond to new and expanding market opportunities. The initiatives designed under this activity are market-led and focus on meeting the expectations of end markets, to ensure sustainability and increased profitability for rural producers and other actors in the selected value chains. The PMA Activity will help facilitate business deals between producers and buyers to increase incomes of small farmers – including women heads of household and members of minority ethnic groups – in rural municipalities that are important to achieving a sustainable and inclusive peace in Colombia.

The Senior Grants Manager will be responsible for overseeing the administrative and financial management and accountability requirements of the activity as well as the process of solicitation, competition and close out for subcontracts/ GUCs at the local levels. S/he is responsible for managing the Activity Fund which accounts for over 60 percent of the total project budget.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction to the grants a subcontract team to ensure successful execution of a major Activity Fund.

• Supervise the Grants and Contracts unit and manage all related activities. This includes all aspects in preparing solicitations and applications processes, contracting/awarding subagreements, disbursing of funds, the provision of grant management assistance to the grantees, and overseeing the subgrant management system.

• Work with field teams and beneficiaries in all aspects of grant management including contractual obligations and reporting requirements.

• Establish and maintain high-level and productive working relationships with subgrantees and partners;

• Develop and implement procedures and timelines for cash disbursements to sub-grantees in compliance with ACDI/VOCA procedures;

• Oversee the procurement of goods and services required by ACDI/VOCA;

• Ensure compliance with ACDI/VOCA and USAID requirements;

• Other responsibilities as specified by the Chief of Party.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree in business administration, social sciences or related field from an accredited university.

• At least ten years’ experience in the administration of contracts/grants for international development projects.

• Familiarity with USG and USAID procurement policies, regulations, reporting requirements, and grant management procedures.

• Experience working with organizations in developing countries and Colombian private and/or public sectors.

• Must have experience in logistics and procurement procedures.

• Good communication and reporting skills.

• Demonstrated experience in project management and strategic planning.

• Sound working knowledge of information technology; experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance comprehension of spreadsheet and database packages.

• Fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

How to apply:

Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs or at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5546D361D43717B7E59192F77501E6A04627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE ACDI/VOCA will never request payment from candidates in the recruitment process.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 17 Jan 2017
For over 50 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is …

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 30 Apr 2017

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.

Proposal Objective:

Social Impact is preparing for a proposal for the USAID/Guatemala Metrics Project. The purpose of Metrics would be to support improvement of USAID/Guatemala systems, capacity, and processes for monitoring, learning, and evaluation design, to better understand and document programmatic outcomes, adapt current projects, comply with USAID regulations and requirement, rapidly report progress, better use evidence in project design, and generally contribute to the learning and adaptation agenda at USAID/Guatemala. The anticipated period of performance is for five years for an estimated amount of $10 – $15 million.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Chief of Party to lead and manage the Metrics Project administratively and technically, providing oversight on all activities. The COP will also lead activities supporting evaluation design. This position will be based in Guatemala City for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall project management and technical operations to ensure that project tasks are completed and the objectives of the Metrics project are successfully met.
• Provide the vision and overall leadership to the team.
• Manage SI’s technical assistance, training, and overall support.
• Prepare and submit reports requested by USAID.
• Assess feasible evaluation design options for forthcoming rigorous performance and impact evaluation in line with USAID’s evaluation policy, including using mobile technologies.
• Coordinate USAID assistance with key counterparts.
• Lead SI’s team and serve as the primary point of contact with USAID regarding day-to-day activity implementation and management matters relating to the contract.
• Assure that all assistance provided under the contract, whether by international or local experts/personnel, is technically sound and appropriate for the needs to be addressed.
• Manage and supervise the work of all experts/personnel provided under the contract.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in social sciences, evaluation services, business management or other related disciplines required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in providing assistance to USAID or other clients in designing rigorous performance and impact evaluations in line with USAID’s evaluation policy. Including expanded use of mobile technologies.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible management experience, with at least five leading project management teams.
• Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent team management and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional proficiency in written and spoken English is required, as is a demonstrated ability to exercise overall quality control, meeting high technical and editorial standards in written products.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Guatemala to attend to contract implementation tasks.
• Fluency in English required and professional proficiency in Spanish required.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

How to apply:

http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=F069415B6461DC44110BF14B045925DB?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1296

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 30 Apr 2017

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.

Proposal Objective:

Social Impact is preparing for a proposal for the USAID/Guatemala Metrics Project. The purpose of Metrics would be to support improvement of USAID/Guatemala systems, capacity, and processes for monitoring, learning, and evaluation design, to better understand and document programmatic outcomes, adapt current projects, comply with USAID regulations and requirement, rapidly report progress, better use evidence in project design, and generally contribute to the learning and adaptation agenda at USAID/Guatemala. The anticipated period of performance is for five years for an estimated amount of $10 – $15 million.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party/Performance Monitoring Specialist to support the COP to lead and manage the Metrics Project. The DCOP will lead all activities relating to performance monitoring, including use of GIS mapping, performance and compliance data management, and adaptation of existing performance monitoring systems for broad use at USAID/Guatemala. This position will be based in Guatemala City for the duration of the project.

**** Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Guatemalan citizenship will be considered. **

Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and lead all relevant performance monitoring deliverables stipulated in the SOW, including, but not limited to, assessments, performance monitoring, data quality verification and evaluation of the output and outcome results of USAID funded programs in Guatemala.
• Leverage performance monitoring data for the improvement of ongoing project/activity management.
• Support the Chief of Party in team supervision to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in social sciences, evaluation services, business management or other related disciplines required.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in leading an organization, in both management and technical fields.
• At least five years of international experience in design and implementation of performance monitoring as well as performance and/or impact evaluation, analyses and assessments of large and/or complex development projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing performance indicators across multiple sectors and for cross-cutting areas.
• Familiar with standard USAID indicators and capable of developing customized indicators and capable of developing customized indicators.
• Familiar with publicly available data sources (such as those of multilateral organizations, think tanks, research institutions, etc.) and the indicators they measure.
• Demonstrated experience developing PMPs, logical frameworks, results frameworks, and M&E plans at both an activity and program-wide level.
• Experience leveraging performance monitoring data for the improvement of ongoing project/activity management.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Guatemala to attend to contract implementation tasks.
• Fluency in English required and professional proficiency in Spanish required.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

How to apply:

http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=F069415B6461DC44110BF14B045925DB?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1297

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 30 Apr 2017

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.

Proposal Objective:

Social Impact is preparing for a proposal for the USAID/Guatemala Metrics Project. The purpose of Metrics would be to support improvement of USAID/Guatemala systems, capacity, and processes for monitoring, learning, and evaluation design, to better understand and document programmatic outcomes, adapt current projects, comply with USAID regulations and requirement, rapidly report progress, better use evidence in project design, and generally contribute to the learning and adaptation agenda at USAID/Guatemala. The anticipated period of performance is for five years for an estimated amount of $10 – $15 million.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Senior Learning specialist to support technical oversight of all learning activities under the USAID/Guatemala Metrics Project. This position will be based in Guatemala City for the duration of the project.

* *Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Guatemalan citizenship will be considered. **

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate strong collaboration, learning and adapting practices, including techniques for gathering, organizing, disseminating and applying knowledge throughout the program cycle.
• Develop a comprehensive plan that outlines key learning and knowledge management questions, stakeholders and their roles, and broad stakeholder engagement at multiple levels.
• Spearhead the design and implementation of institutional learning activities including seminars, events, briefings and after actions reviews.
• Assist key stakeholders in adopting and strengthening systems and processes that foster learning and knowledge-sharing, and inform future programming.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, serve as a convener for dialogue and learning around emerging issues, and coordinate efforts among partners.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in social sciences, evaluation services, business management or other related disciplines required.
• At least eight years of international experience in applying evaluation and assessment findings, performance data and other evidence to adaption of existing and design of new USAID projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing performance indicators across multiple sectors and for cross-cutting areas.
• Familiar with standard USAID indicators and capable of developing customized indicators and capable of developing customized indicators.
• Previous experience working closely with local government partners across all levels to accomplish project objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate with other USG or donor-funded projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Guatemala to attend to contract implementation tasks.
• Fluency in English required and professional proficiency in Spanish required.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

How to apply:

http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=F069415B6461DC44110BF14B045925DB?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1298

Freddy es un electricista de Loja, una provincia al sur de Ecuador. A los 22 años salió del país en busca de oportunidades para ayudar en la educación de sus nueve hermanos. Era el año 1999, un  momento difícil para la economía ecuatoriana, después del cierre de varios bancos y el inicio del proceso de dolarización.  Su destino fue Madrid, España, donde rápidamente encontró trabajo y una carrera profesional que cambiaría su vida.  Se fue “a la aventura”, como él dice. Recibió capacitación y participó en la ampliación de una de las líneas del Metro de Madrid. “Fue muy duro dejar mi país y a mi familia, es algo que no quiero volver a vivir”, comenta.   Luego de 15 años en Madrid, y tres en Panamá, donde participó en la construcción de la ampliación del Canal, la empresa para la cual trabaja le comunicó  que debía trasladarse a Ecuador para la construcción del metro de Quito. Paradójicamente, el nuevo lugar de trabajo de Freddy era el mismo donde un día se despidió de su familia: el antiguo aeropuerto de Quito. En este espacio se construyó la terminal norte del metro de la ciudad, El Labrador. “Cuando empecé a trabajar, lo que quería era tumbar el aeropuerto, tenía malos recuerdos de ese lugar”, comenta. Hoy, Freddy está a cargo de un equipo de 90 herreros y soldadores, con quienes comparte sus conocimientos de construcción para desarrollar la estación de Solanda, al sur de la ciudad. Empleos y oportunidades La historia de Freddy es similar a muchas otras. Decenas de personas que trabajan en la construcción del metro de Quito han retornado desde España o Italia a su país natal. Como cuenta Paul Torres, un herrero que dice sentirse afortunado de “ser parte de una obra tan grande como ésta, cuando no es fácil conseguir trabajo”. Junto a Freddy y Paúl, 2.400 personas trabajan en una de las obras de infraestructura más importantes en la historia de Ecuador. El proyecto del Metro de Quito creará más de 5 mil puestos de trabajo directos y generará aproximadamente 15 mil empleos indirectos, un impulso significativo a la economía del país, en un momento de contracción de la economía. Adicionalmente, las grandes compras de materiales que realiza el consorcio encargado de la construcción del Metro de Quito, como acero, hormigón, clavos, uniformes y otros, también aportan positivamente a la economía. “La constructora siempre intenta que el producto que se compre sea local, se busca minimizar lo que se adquiera fuera del país, así el dinero se queda aquí”, comenta José Luis Guijarro, gerente de Obra Civil del tramo norte.  

El ministro dominicano de Educación, Andrés Navarro, lanzó hoy con el vicepresidente del Banco Mundial para América Latina y el Caribe, Jorge Familiar, un nuevo proyecto de apoyo al Pacto Nacional por la Educación para mejorar la calidad de educación pre-universitaria. “El Gobierno hizo de la educación una prioridad en la agenda nacional, y ha logrado avances significativos bajo el Pacto Nacional para la Reforma Educativa," dijo Jorge Familiar, vicepresidente del Banco Mundial para América Latina y el Caribe. "Una educación de calidad es clave para que los alumnos salgan de la escuela con las habilidades necesarias para su éxito futuro y el de su país". Según la última evaluación de aprendizaje de los estudiantes en la región, cerca del 78 por ciento de los estudiantes dominicanos de tercer grado no logró un nivel básico de competencia básica en lectura, y el desempeño del 90 por ciento de los estudiantes estuvo por debajo del nivel básico en matemáticas en 2013. Esto a pesar de haber sido el país que más avanzó en las pruebas regionales entre 2005 y 2013. Para ayudar a mejorar el aprendizaje en la educación pre-universitaria, el Proyecto de Apoyo al Pacto Nacional hará lo siguiente:Apoyar las políticas docentes para mejorar la calidad de la instrucción en el aula;Mejorar el sistema de evaluación de los alumnos para dar seguimiento y apoyar programas de formación de profesores;Mejorar los estándares del programa de atención a la primera infancia, Quisqueya Empieza Contigo; yPromover y facilitar la descentralización de la gestión de la escuela pública. El proyecto será ejecutado por el Ministerio de Educación (MINERD) y financiado con un préstamo del Banco Mundial US$50 millones durante cinco años, reembolsable en 24,5 años

WASHINGTON, December 9, 2016—The World Bank Board of Directors approved a loan yesterday to strengthen land management institutions and implement regional policies to improve finances and prioritize investments throughout Colombia. The funding will support government development policies to update land information systems, make soil use more efficient, and create key institutions for land management and financial and budget administration in the regions.  “The World Bank seeks to support the national government with public policy instruments to strengthen and modernize local governments to contribute to their sustainable development, improve the quality of life of their inhabitants and reduce gaps between the most advanced and more backward regions,” said Gerardo Corrochano, World Bank Director for Colombia and Mexico. This First Programmatic Territorial Development Policy Financing, forms part of the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework with Colombia (2016-2021). This partnership has three main pillars: foster balanced territorial development, enhance social inclusion and mobility, and support fiscal sustainability and productivity. This loan is in line with the World Bank’s project portfolio in the country and with the extensive studies conducted in the areas of urban and rural development, land management, fiscal management, and decentralization. The Colombian government counterpart for this loan is the National Planning Department. The loan totals 716.5 million euros (US $800 million) and has a 20 year maturity period and a grace period of 19.5 years. Contacts: In Washington: Marcela Sánchez-Bender, +1 (202) 458-5863, msanchezbender@worldbank.org; In Colombia: Jairo Bedoya Villa, + 57-1-326-3600, jbedoyavilla@worldbank.org For more information: www.bancomundial.org/co Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bancomundialcolombia Stay informed on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bancomundial Press Release 2017/125/LAC  

WASHINGTON, 9 de diciembre, 2016— El Directorio Ejecutivo del Banco Mundial aprobó ayer un préstamo para apoyar el fortalecimiento de instituciones encargadas de la gestión de tierras y la implementación de políticas a nivel subnacional que permitan mejorar las finanzas y priorizar las inversiones en todas las regiones de Colombia.   La financiación apoyará las políticas de desarrollo del gobierno para actualizar los sistemas de información de tierras y a hacer más eficiente el uso del suelo, la creación de instituciones clave de gestión de tierras y el manejo de las finanzas y presupuestos en las regiones. “El Banco Mundial busca apoyar al gobierno nacional con instrumentos de política pública que permitan fortalecer y modernizar los gobiernos locales para contribuir al desarrollo sostenible de los mismos, a una mejor calidad de vida de sus habitantes y a reducir las brechas entre las regiones más avanzadas y las que se encuentran más rezagadas”, dijo Gerardo Corrochano, Director para Colombia y México del Banco Mundial. Este Primer Financiamiento Programático de Política para Desarrollo Territorial forma parte del Marco de Alianza con Colombia (2016-2021) del Banco Mundial.  Dicho marco contempla tres pilares fundamentales: fomentar el desarrollo territorial equilibrado, aumentar la inclusión y movilidad social, y apoyar la productividad y sostenibilidad fiscal. Este financiamiento está alineado con el portafolio de proyectos del Banco Mundial en el país y con el extenso trabajo analítico llevado a cabo en temas de desarrollo urbano, desarrollo rural, gestión de tierras, gestión fiscal y descentralización. La contraparte del gobierno de Colombia para este préstamoes el Departamento Nacional de Planeación. El préstamo tiene un monto total de 716.5 millones de euros (US $800 millones), con un vencimiento de 20 años y un periodo de gracia de 19.5 años. Personas de contacto: En Washington: Marcela Sánchez-Bender, +1 (202) 458-5863, msanchezbender@worldbank.org; En Colombia: Jairo Bedoya Villa,+ 57-1-326-3600, jbedoyavilla@worldbank.org Para obtener más información, por favor visite: www.bancomundial.org/co Visítenos en Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bancomundialcolombia Manténgase informado vía Twitter: http://twitter.com/bancomundial Comunicado de prensa 2017/125/LAC  

IBRD Loan: EUR 716.5 million (US$800 MILLION EQUIVALENT) Terms: Maturity =  20 years, Grace = 19.5 years Project ID: P158520 Project Description: This Development Policy Financing (DPF) supports the efforts of the Colombian Government in two main areas: strengthening institutions for land management and territorial planning; and improving subnational financial management and investment prioritization. Contact: Marcela Sanchez-Bender (202) 473-5863 msanchezbender@worldbank.org For more Information, please visit here: http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/593461479480212965/Colombia-First-Programmatic-Territorial-Development-Policy-Financing-Project  

El primer día que Lourdes Sánchez recibió un apoyo económico por parte del gobierno fue a comprar alimentos para su familia. Lourdes vive en Chapa de Corzo, Chiapas, una comunidad principalmente indígena ubicada al sur de México y con un alto índice de pobreza. “En mi casa no se comía nunca carne y tampoco se tomaba leche, tampoco el yogurt, eso fue lo que me pidieron mis hijos y se los compre”, cuenta. Diversos análisis muestran que la mujer tiende a invertir gran parte de sus ingresos económicos en educación, alimentación y salud familiar. La Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico (OCDE) destaca que “las mujeres reinvierten el 90% de sus ingresos en sus familias y comunidades, mientras los hombres reinvierten sólo entre el 30% y el 40%”. Pero en zonas pobres, como Chiapas, el dinero que reciben las familias de bajos ingresos mediante programas de transferencias condicionadas cobra más importancia. Lourdes y sus hijos, por ejemplo, son beneficiarios de Prospera.   Los programas de transferencias condicionadas (PTC) son ayudas en especie y/o monetarias que se dan a familias de escasos recursos económicos con miras a romper el círculo intergeneracional de la pobreza. A cambio, las familias tienen que asegurar que sus hijos vayan a la escuela y que asistan a controles médicos periódicamente. Las condiciones que se les imponen se enfocan principalmente en educación, salud y nutrición, aunque pueden variar según cada país. Dichos programas surgieron en Latinoamérica a finales de la década de los años 90. Entre los primeros impulsores estuvieron  Progresa (ahora Prospera) en México y Bolsa Familia en Brasil, los cuales se han convertido en referencia a nivel mundial. Actualmente, 18 países en la región implementan programas de transferencias condicionadas, con los que benefician a alrededor de 129 millones de personas. Estudios del Banco Mundial resaltan que las transferencias condicionadas promueven la acumulación de capital humano en hogares de bajos recursos, reflejan el crecimiento en la tasa de matrícula escolar, mejoras en la prevención de la salud, el consumo familiar y la reducción del trabajo infantil. En algunos casos, además de empoderar a las mujeres, les ha dado mayor independencia, ya que tener a los hijos en la escuela les permite una mayor movilidad y tiempo para trabajar,  y  así poder tomar talleres o cursos que les permitan una mayor formación o desenvolvimiento personal. Si bien los programas de transferencias condicionadas fueron pensados exclusivamente para combatir la pobreza, con el paso de los años,  a través de la experiencia y las lecciones aprendidas, sus ejecutores han buscado promover a la par actividades relacionadas a  la igualdad de género a través de  actividades complementarias. Actualmente varios programas se acompañan de diversos componentes como inclusión financiera, emprendimientos de pequeños negocios, conversaciones sobre violencia de género, empoderamiento de la mujer e inserción laboral. En algunos casos, la ayuda monetaria que reciben les permite ahorrar dinero para situaciones imprevistas o para poder montar pequeños negocios, colaborando así a la economía familiar,  al crecimiento personal y creando una fuente de trabajo. Este conocimiento se ha expandido también a nivel internacional. El papel de la mujer En la mayoría de los programas de transferencias condicionadas el dinero se da directamente a las mujeres. Esta práctica ha generado un debate sobre el rol de la mujer, según revelan algunos reportes como el del Observatorio de Igualdad de Género en América Latina y el Caribe que consideran que perpetúan  la idea de que ellas son las únicas responsables del cuidado de los hijos, ya que al  ponerlas como titulares de estas transferencias condicionadas,  vigilar que los niños acudan a la escuela y llevarlos a sus citas médicas recae principalmente en ellas. A la par,  dicho informe del Observatorio de Igualdad de Género reconoce que el hecho de entregarles dinero directamente empodera a las mujeres, ya que al tener un recurso financiero propio refuerzan su posición en  la toma de decisiones dentro del hogar.   En la misma senda van los recientes resultados del programa condicionado Bono 10,000 de Honduras, en el cual el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), observó que las mujeres que son parte del programa muestran mayor participación en las decisiones que tienen que ver con la salud,  educación y crianza de sus hijos, colaborando con ello a reducir la desigualdad de género dentro del hogar. El estudio refleja también que las mujeres beneficiarias perciben tener más poder de decisión si trabajan fuera o no del hogar, así como del número de hijos que quieren. Además de que al asignarlas como las principales receptoras del programa, ellas establecen un vínculo con los gobiernos, permitiéndoles una mayor visión  de sí mismas como ciudadanas y sobre los derechos que pueden ejercer.  DISTINTAS LATITUDES, HISTORIAS SIMILARES Así como Lourdes en México, muchas otras mujeres son parte de programas similares en sus países. Durante el encuentro internacional de transferencias condicionadas que se llevó a cabo  en México para hablar de resultados y compartir experiencias sobre PTC, Marvi Memon, ministra de Estado de Pakistán y presidenta del programa de apoyo al ingreso Benazir,  habló sobre la innovación del comercio electrónico como una herramienta de empoderamiento que han tenido las mujeres en su país. A las beneficiarias del programa que cuentan con algún micro emprendimiento, les construyen una página en la que puedan mostrar y vender sus productos en línea, promoviendo también la inclusión financiera al integrarlas al sistema bancario y  aumentando sus ingresos económicos. México y Paraguay compartieron experiencias similares. Héctor Cárdenas, ministro de Acción Social de Paraguay, contó como ejemplo la historia de una beneficiaria que a raíz del apoyo económico y capacitación logró montar un  taller para cambiar neumáticos. Gracias a los apoyos de los PTC,  Alicia Pedraza de la región indígena otomí en el Estado de México, pudo recuperar su taller de bordado de tapetes a mano, recuperando una fuente de autoempleo y colaborando a la conservación de la artesanía de su comunidad. La mayoría de los PTC se manejan principalmente por Comités Comunitarios, esa es una de las lecciones principales que los gobiernos internacionales han retomado de la experiencia latinoamericana. Estos comités sirven de punto de encuentro para los beneficiarios y son liderados por las mujeres. Ambos  ministros coincidieron en que las mujeres que forman parte del programa, ahora se involucran y  tienen más voz, no solo en lo relacionado a las transferencias monetarias, sino también a los asuntos públicos de su comunidad como pueden ser los servicios de electricidad o agua, promoviendo con ello la participación organizativa.