empleo

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 22 Dec 2016

Chemonics seeks a senior finance specialist for the anticipated five year, $53 to $55 million USAID Reading Improvement for Development program in Honduras. The program will support the government of Honduras, in collaboration with other donors, civil society, and the private sector, in improving reading outcomes of Honduran students in Grades 1 to 6. The program will 1) strengthen the Ministry of Education’s capacity to implement evidence-based reading approaches in basic education; 2) improve school and classroom materials to enhance reading instruction; 3) improve capacity of teachers and key support personnel to provide quality reading instruction to students in Grades 1 to 6; and 4) strengthen parental and community participation leading to improved learning and reading achievement. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Report directly to the chief of party to ensure the program’s full financial and contractual compliance with USAID regulations
• Establish internal control systems, as well as accounting and financial reporting protocols for local subcontractors
• Collaborate with other senior specialists to achieve expected results
• Supervise activity financial staff and program budget matters
• Manage accounting and disbursement needs
• Verify procurements to ensure compliance with USAID’s and Chemonics’ financial guidelines
• Oversee the training of staff and partner nongovernmental organizations in financial systems
• Ensure adherence to management policies, and timely financial reporting to USAID

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or financial management, or appropriate equivalent academic degree required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial management of development activities with increasing levels of responsibility required
• Membership in a professional body such as those for certified public accountants preferred
• Experience working in Honduras preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Professional fluency in written and spoken Spanish required; proficiency in English preferred

How to apply:

Send an electronic submission of your CV and cover letter to HondurasRIDjobs@chemonics.onmicrosoft.com by December 22, 2016, with «Senior Finance Specialist» in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Organization: Associazione Volontari per il Servizio Internazionale
Country: Ecuador
Closing date: 15 Jan 2017

Working Location: Portoviejo city has been hit by the April 16^th 2016 earthquake and, as a result, the economic situation of the most vulnerable communities and families has further deteriorated. The aim of the project is to facilitate an urban development plan of Portoviejo city, fostering socio-economic initiatives of vulnerable groups. Mainly, the project focuses on three intervention guidelines:

i) Strengthen the ability and the participation of civil society organizations by fostering the dialogue with Portoviejo local authorities in elaborating and implementing guidelines for the economic development plan of the city.

ii) Elaborate an integrated economic development plan inside low-income neighborhoods of Portoviejo, mainly focusing on the economic and environmental sustainability.

iii) Increase the income of vulnerable inhabitants in two districts of Portoviejo (central Picoaza and Andrés Vera- Los Florones) by strengthening the production chain of products present in the intervention areas.

Period: 24 months

Starting Date:** February 1^st, 2017

Contact person: Mr. David Bravo

Main Tasks:**

· Coordinate the implementation of the project;

· Manage the staff employed in the project;

· Coordinate all project partners (local authorities, NGOs and universities) and project activities;

· Periodically draw up reports, both at the internal level and for donors, organize documents;

· Prepare all the reports for the donor;

· Check and supervise project expenses and report the costs incurred according to donor’s directions.

· Maintain relationships with different stakeholders and donors;

· Elaborate new project proposals to be submitted to different donors.

Essential Requirements:

· Degree, preferably in economic, social, urban studies or international development;

· One/three-year experience of work in developing countries as project manager;

· Ability to coordinate and manage cooperation projects;

· Previous experience in economic development project management and in strengthening civil society;

· Computer skills/Microsoft Office;

· Excellent knowledge of Spanish language;

· Ability to communicate in English;

· Previous experience in management of EU funded projects.

How to apply:

How to apply:

Send your CV to humanresource@avsi.org clearly specifying in the email’s subject the vacancy code. After having received all the CVs, only people chosen for a first selection (shortlist) will be contacted.

Code:

5616-PM-ECU

Attachments:**

1. Two letters of recommendation.
2. Availability date.

Organization: Associazione Volontari per il Servizio Internazionale
Country: Ecuador
Closing date: 15 Jan 2017

Lugar de trabajo: la ciudad de Portoviejo se vio afectada por el terremoto del 16 de abril de 2016 y por consiguiente la situación económica de las comunidades y de las famillas más vulnerables se ha agravado. El objetivo del proyecto es promover un plan de desarrollo urbano de la ciudad de Portoviejo facilitando el desarrollo de iniciativas socio-económicas entre los grupos más vulnerables. En particular, el proyecto abarca tres líneas de acción:

i) Fortalecer la capacidad y la participación de las organizaciones de la sociedad civil a través de la promoción del diálogo con las autoridades locales de Portoviejo en la elaboración y aplicación de directrices para el plan de desarrollo económico de la ciudad.

ii) Elaboración de un plan de desarrollo económico integrado en dos barrios desfavorecidos de Portoviejo, con especial atención a la sostenibilidad económica y ambiental.

iii) Aumentar los ingresos de la población vulnerable de los dos barrios de Portoviejo (Picoaza central y Andrés Vera-Los Florones) fortaleciendo la cadena de producción de los productos presentes en las áreas de intervención.

Duració**n:** 24 meses

Fecha de inicio:** 1 de febrero de 2017

Contacto: Sr. David Bravo

Tareas principales

· Coordinación de la ejecución del proyecto;

· Gestión del personal empleado en el marco del proyecto;

· Coordinación de todos los socios del proyecto (autoridades locales, ONGs y universidades) y de las actividades del proyecto ;

· Elaboración de informes periódicos – tanto internamente como para los donantes – y sistematización de documentos

· Elaboración de todos los informes descriptivos para el donante;

· Control y supervisión de los gastos del proyecto y rendición de cuentas según las directrices del donante;

· Mantenimiento de las relaciones con los distintos actores involucrados y con los donantes;

· Elaboración de nuevas propuestas de proyecto para presentar a diferentes donantes.

Requisitos esenciales:

· Titúlo universitario, preferentemente en estudios económicos, sociales, urbanos o desarrollo internacional

· Uno/tres años de experiencia de trabajo en calidad de jefe de proyecto en países en desarrollo

· Capacidad de coordinación y gestión de proyectos de cooperación

· Experiencia en gestión de proyectos de desarrollo económico y fortalecimiento de la sociedad civil

· Conocimiento informáticos/ Microsoft Office

· Excelente conocimiento de la lengua española

· Capacidad de comunicar en inglés

· Experiencia en gestión de proyectos financiados por la Unión Europea

How to apply:

Cómo aplicar:

Enviar el CV a humanresource@avsi.org incluyendo en el asunto el código de la oferta de trabajo. Tras el recibo de los curricula, sólo se contactará con las personas elegidas para una primera selección (lista reducida).

Código:

5616-PM-ECU

Adjuntar:

1. Dos cartas de referencias
2. Fecha de disponibilidad

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Country: Spain
Closing date: 30 Dec 2016

Medical Stock Management Referent

(Based in Barcelona)

GENERAL CONTEXT

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

The MSF movement is built around five operational directorates supported by MSF’s 21 sections, 24 associations and other offices together worldwide. MSF OCBA is one of those directorates. The operations are implemented by field teams and the mission coordination teams; together with the organizational units based in Barcelona, Athens and decentralised in Nairobi, Dakar and Amman. The field operations are guided and supported by 4 Operational Cells, the Emergency Unit and other departments supporting operations, including the Logistics Department.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE AND JOB ENVIROMENT

The Referent on Medical Stock Management is based at MSF-Spain HQ in Barcelona, Spain. The position is accountable to the Head of the Supply Chain Unit, part of the Logistics and Supply Chain Department of MSF OCBA. The Medical Stock Management Referent is part of the Supply Chain Unit, which provides direct support to missions, and collaborates with Supply Referents regarding medical demand management.

The main objective of the position is to ensure managerial procedures and follow-up tasks of medical stock management in MSF OCBA missions. Missions will be divided between referents based on available capacity and demand.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

MEDICAL STOCK MANAGEMENT

1/ Field support

• Feedback to regular (currently mostly monthly) pharmacy reports from the projects and technical support in coordination with Pharmacy Management Responsible (mission level). Addressing of overall progress and issues towards the Medical Coordinator (mission level), and the Medical Advisor (operational cell level).
• Close support and follow-up of the work of staff in charge of the pharmacy management
• Technical support in terms of selection of medical products used in the mission. For this purpose, contact/interface with medical referents and the Pharmaceutical Quality Management & ICT referent in medical department
• Technical support on use of Isystock, including follow-up of implementation of database updates in the projects (both in terms of updated product databases as in updated Isystock versions)
• Support in terms of consumption follow-up (sentinel system), and analysis. Selection of projects in portfolio of missions

· Supervision and revision of inventories

• Field visits, including evaluations/audits of medical stocks management

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2/ Optimization of the medical supply chain

• Measurement and follow-up of performance indicators related to pharmacy management, including formulation of improvement priorities
• In collaboration with colleagues in the Supply Chain Unit (other medical stock management referents, supply referents, supply chain improvement leader, head of supply chain unit), participation in efforts and projects to optimize the MSF OCBA supply chain
• In collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Quality Management & ICT referent, revision and optimization of quality related aspects of pharmacy management
• In collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Quality Management & ICT referent, revision and optimization of quality of use of Isystock, as well as roll-out of new versions of Isystock and/or OCBA standard product list

3/ Training (latter three points in collaboration between medical stock referents)

• Training of the staff in charge of managing medical stocks/pharmacies (international and/or national personnel), on Isystock tool use and pharmacy management.
• (De)briefing to MedCos of the above mentioned missions about his/her responsibility in pharmacy management (Isystock coordination, reports, analysis, statistics)
• De(briefing) to persons in charge of pharmacy management and Isystock use, on their tasks and responsibilities.
• Provide training –facilitation at the PPD courses module pharmacy management (4 times per year).
• Provide training – facilitation at the MMC courses module pharmacy management (1 time per year)
• HR: Development of trainings regarding pharmacy management for MSF OCBA, and collaboration/participation in the development of international pharmacy management trainings

4/ Performance management, field HR follow-up & intersectional forums (collaboration between medical stock referents)

• Performance: Development and update of performance indicators related to pharmacy management
• Performance: coordination with Supply Chain Improvement Leader and Head of Supply Chain unit regarding supply chain improvement priorities
• Performance: roll-out of supply chain/medical stock management related improvement priorities in collaboration with other medical stock management referent(s)
• Performance: mid-term and annual reporting
• HR: Follow-up of pharmacy management positions (field & co-ordination level) in collaboration with nurses, pharmacists and Medco pool managers (in collaboration with HR dept)
• HR: Revision of pharmacy related job profiles (in collaboration with HR dept)
• Intersectional: collaboration/participation in intersectional forums for medical stock management
• Intersectional: collaboration/participation in intersectional efforts regarding further developments of Isystock and/or training manuals

5/ Meetings

• Periodic meetings with other referents on Medical Stock Mgt regarding medical stock management and follow-up
• Periodic meetings with other referents on Medical Stock Mgt and Supply referents regarding medical demand management
• Periodic meetings of medical meetings, in order to maintain a good interface between the Supply Chain unit and the Medical Department of MSF OCBA.
• Periodic meetings with HQ pharmacist regarding medical local purchase and product specific issues
• Periodic meetings with head of supply chain unit and supply chain improvement leader regarding improvement priorities for MSF OCBA supply chain
• Periodic meetings with Pharmaceutical Quality Management & ICT referent regarding priority setting for quality management in the pharmacies
• Weekly meetings of Supply Chain unit
• Based on demand: participation in meetings at the level of operations cells and missions

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education and experience

· Degree as pharmacist or similar

· Minimum 3 years’ working experience related to pharmacy management

· Experience / affinity with medical stock management / supply chains / related tools

· Knowledge of GDP / pharmaceutical quality management

· Field experience with MSF or other NGO

· Fluent written and spoken English and possibly French

Competencies

· Commitment to MSF’s Principles

· Cross-cultural Awareness and Flexibility

· Analytical Thinking

· Results and Quality Orientation

· Service Orientation

· Planning and Organising

· Initiative and Innovation

· Capacity to Negotiate

· Teamwork and Cooperation

CONDITIONS

· Position based in MSF OCBA Barcelona headquarters with occasional visits to the filed (20 % of his/her working time)

· Full time work

· Minimum commitment with the position of 3 years

· Annual gross salary: € 35,608.10 (divided into 12 monthly payments) + secondary benefits based on MSF OCBA Reward Policy.

· Starting date: January 2017

How to apply:

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

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

Closing date: December 30th, 2016

Replies will only be sent to short-listed candidates.

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

Organization: International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017

We are looking for you:

The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) requires your expertise to help establish new research approaches regarding abiotic stress adaption of tropical beans. CIAT is one of the 15 members of the Consortium of International Research Centers (CGIAR). By conducting re-search on crops important in the tropics, such as beans, manioc, rice and herbaceous forage, the Center is helping to sustainably enhance agricultural production and to improve supplies for people in rural and urban areas. The Center’s headquarters near Cali, Colombia are home to the world’s largest gene bank for tropical beans, forage grasses and manioc. As beans form a key nutritional basis for over 400 million people in tropical regions, cultivating resilient species is a priority area of research. Your tasks will involve:

Planning and conducting field tests to investigate the resilience of beans to abiotic stress factors suchas soil pH levels, aridity and heat

Instructing students, researchers and partners of Colombia’s National Agricultural Research System inresearch projects on phenotyping bean sprout plasma

Providing support in raising third-party funds for new research projects and in enhancing cooperationwith other international partners, such as the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit(GIZ) GmbH

Your profile:

PhD in biology, biochemistry or a similar subject specialising in plant physiology or plant nutrition

Relevant experience researching abiotic stress tolerance and new phenotyping methods

Several years’ experience identifying research issues and highlighting appropriate solution strategies

Documented publishing activity in the relevant field

Business fluency in English and, ideally, a knowledge of Spanish

In addition you have the citizenship of an EU member state

What we offer:**

Varied tasks, which you will be expected to carry out self-responsibly in an international environment

Cooperation with other development cooperation organisations

Professional preparation for your assignment abroad

Local employment contract as an integrated expert for an initial period of two years – contract may beextended

Attractive monthly top-up payments in addition to local salary and social benefits**O**

How to apply:

Interested? Then submit your application using our online portal at http://www.cimonline.de to find out more about the services we offer. If you have any questions, please contact: Andrea König Tel.: +49.61.96. 79.35.78 Steve Beebe: s.beebe@cgiar.org

Organization: International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 13 Jan 2017

Data is much more than simply information: in expert hands, it’s intelligence. It’s already helping accelerate the development of robust responses to some of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate change, food insecurity and malnutrition, and environmental degradation. In agriculture, it’s transforming the world of genomics and crop breeding, and revolutionizing disciplines from genomics to agronomy, environment, and economics. It is helping markets to function, governments to refine policies, and people to improve their and others lives.

And it’s only just beginning.

The smart use of big data will be central to achieving many of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In particular, it will radically transform agricultural research, and the role, reach and modus operandi of organizations like CGIAR –the world’s largest agricultural research-for-development partnership.

To rise to the challenge, the CGIAR Big Data in Agriculture Coordination Platform will be launched in January 2017. It will be jointly led by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT; http://ciat.cgiar.org) – a pioneer in the use of big data in agriculture – and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI; http://www.ifpri.org) to serve all CGIAR members and partners.

The platform will be a global crucible to provide access to, integrate and use agricultural data across scales. It will lead the effort to accelerate and enhance the impact of international agricultural research. It will create an enabling environment in which data is expertly managed and used in exciting, innovative ways. It will help develop powerful, disruptive technologies and apply them to give new insights into achieving – perhaps even exceeding – CGIAR’s ambitious development goals (http://www.cgiar.org/our-strategy) and contributing to the SDGs.

The Platform aims to achieve this by building strong, innovative, and inspirational partnerships with initiatives and organizations inside and outside CGIAR, upstream and downstream, public and private. As well as focusing on promoting CGIAR-wide collaboration, at its core will be new partnership models with experts and leaders in big data management and analytics across sectors at a global level.

The Position

You’re a guru – an inspirational leader who will play a key role in ensuring the platform achieves its goals. You’re a creative thinker, an unabashed disruptor, and a tireless networker. You have the ambition, vision, and drive more often associated with an innovative startup in Silicon Valley. Your infectious enthusiasm will inspire those around you. You’ll be able to communicate and sell the platform up to board level. You will be able to juggle the demands of recruiting and managing a team of likeminded experts to oversee operations, while providing critical feedback, strategic direction, leveraging powerful partnerships, and maybe even occasional cups of coffee.

The environment you help to build will be one in which innovation thrives, where data becomes intelligence, and intelligence becomes impact.

More information about the platform is available at http://blog.ciat.cgiar.org/cgiar-platform-for-big-data-in-agriculture, and the full proposal can be seen here: https://library.cgiar.org/bitstream/handle/10947/4303/2-Big%20Data%20Platform%20Full%20Proposal.pdf?sequence=1.

Responsibilities

· Establish and lead a secretariat of up to 5 people to lead, manage, and coordinate the overall Platform modules and activities.

· Build and manage inspirational partnerships with a wide range of public, private, academic and development organizations and individuals.

· Ensure impactful communication of the goals, opportunities, and achievements of the Platform to a broad range of global stakeholders.

· Fundraise for the Platform, sourcing funds from private sector, international research and development organizations, businesses, and foundations.

· Identify key strategies for maximizing impacts of using big data in global agricultural development.

· Oversee the core activities of the Platform’s three modules – including (not limited to) the organization of core data assets and their provisions, management of shared services, Big Data in Agriculture Convention, and Inspire projects.

· Collate energizing, game-changing content for the Platform’s annual reports, focusing on demonstrable progress in the use of big data analytics in agricultural research and development.

Technical Competencies

· MA/MSc/MBA or PhD in international development, international relations, data science, business, or related fields with a focus and/or proven interest in informatics and agricultural research, including sustainable development, rural transformation, and/or food security topics.

· Experience (minimum of 4 years) in project management and partnership development, including project design, formulation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.

· Experience in data science, agile development, particularly in private sector, a plus.

· Experience in designing and managing budgets.

· Persuasive and articulate, with very good command of spoken and written English.

Role Competencies

· Proven outstanding communication skills, to be used in dialogues with a wide array of actors, such as international organization representatives, members of national governments, funding agencies and foundations, research and private sector representatives, experts.

· Established record of people and talent management and soft skills; ability to inspire others and work effectively in multi-cultural environments across a range of disciplines and competencies.

· Strong evidence of successful networking with public and private sector entities, donor and funding agencies etc.

· Experience with change management, agile planning, monitoring, and implementation of processes and projects

· Experience in the CGIAR System a plus.

Terms of Employment

The position is internationally recruited and will be based in Cali, Colombia, but CGIAR offices in other countries, including IFPRI (http://www.cgiar.org/about-us/research-centers) will be considered if a strong case is made.

This person will report directly to the Area Research Director. The initial contract will be for up to two (2) years, subject to a probation period of three (3) months, and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources. CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. CIAT is an equal opportunity employer, and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.

How to apply:

Applications

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter (two-page maximum) illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies, skills together with a two-page curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of at least 3 (and no more than 5) referees knowledgeable about the candidate´s professional qualifications and work experience. Applicants are invited to visit http://ciat.cgiar.org/ciat-jobs to submit applications for this position:

a) Clearly indicating Big Data in Agriculture Platform Leader as the position title; and

b) Saving the application letter and CV as one document in pdf format.

To learn more about this position please contact Andy Jarvis @ a.jarvis@cgiar.org

We invite you to learn more about us at: http://www.ciat.cgiar.org

Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 09 Jan 2017

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Position Summary:

Creative is seeking a Senior Governance and Service Delivery Component Lead for an anticipated donor-funded project in El Salvador. The project is expected to focus on building trust between citizens and local government institutions to more-effectively deliver services that will contribute to the reduction of violence and crime within their jurisdictions. The Component Lead will oversee project workstreams related to citizen engagement, and be responsible for successfully managing the implementation of project activities designed to: increase interaction and improve communication between citizens and municipal governments; increase citizen involvement in municipal planning and budgeting for service related to violence reduction; and improve citizen oversight for municipal crime and violence reduction initiatives.

The Senior Governance and Service Delivery Component Lead is to be based in San Salvador and will be responsible for the technical leadership of key project workstreams. S/he will oversee the long-term expatriate and local staff and short-term experts in achieving project results, and will work with the Chief of Party to ensure compliance with all terms of the project contract and all relevant donor rules and regulations.

Reporting and Supervision:

This position reports to the Chief of Party in-country, as well as Creative Associates designated home office Project Director.

Expected Outcomes:

• Facilitates the design and development of evidence based community-level theories of change, and project or activity plans, based on the key findings and insights from analytical assessments;
• Oversees the delivery of tailored, timely citizen engagement activities and capacity building assistance in accordance with Creative’s standards and applicable USG protocols.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages and is responsible for technical performance of key project workstreams related to accountable governance and trust-building between citizens and local government institutions;
• Ensures technical, financial, and administrative activities are carried out according to Creative’s policies and procedures and consistent with relevant U.S. Government regulations;
• Develops and implements work plans for project activities;
• Oversees implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities and ensures that project results are met;
• Supervises development and submission of project deliverables and provides timely and accurate reporting and briefings to Donor/Stakeholders on all program areas;
• Manages project team in a manner that is open and respectful and encourages professional development, and solicits constructive staff input.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field is required; Master’s degree is preferred;
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience, including experience with a Contractor or international NGO with demonstrated supervisory experience;
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience working on programs with local governance and/or civic engagement components, ideally in peacebuilding environment or conflict-affected setting;
• Previous experience implementing similar donor-funded programs in Central America is strongly desired; experience working in El Salvador would be a key asset;
• Proven leadership and organizational skills, successfully managing and coordinating large and disparate work groups;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge establishing systems and overseeing start-up under limited time constrains as well as program close-out;
• Experience in the hiring and supervising of host country local personnel and ensuring, when need arises, that they secure necessary training required to meet program needs;
• Financial management experience, including budgeting; financial management (tracking, reporting, and accounting); and procurement;
• Experience with activity design, development, and implementation;
• Strong management and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor staff;
• Fluency in English and Spanish required;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Strong analytical capacity.

Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon donor funding.

How to apply:

Please apply online: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*3407AEE92F3400E8

Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 11 Jan 2017

Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Public Financial Management & Public

Accountability Project, Honduras

Position Summary:
MSI is seeking an experienced team leader with expertise in one or more of the following areas: anti-corruption, public financial management, institutional development, or civil society oversight. S/he will serve as deputy chief of party (DCOP) on an anticipated USAID Public Financial Management and Public Accountability Project to be implemented in Honduras in 2017.

**Please note: Honduran citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Chief of Party, provide strategic direction and oversight during the implementation and management of all project activities to ensure that project objectives and targets are met.
• Provide technical expertise and operational support in the design and implementation of specific technical areas of the project, including one or more of the areas specified above.
• Maintain contact with Government of Honduras anticorruption, public finance, and audit institutions, as well as civil society organizations and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that daily operations of overall program implementation activities are on schedule and that reports, work plans and budgets are prepared in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in economics, law, public policy, finance, public administration, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible, relevant professional experience is required, including in the fields of public financial management, anticorruption, public administration, institutional development, or related specializations.
• Prior DCOP or relevant level experience working on donor-funded projects strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills successfully managing and coordinating large, multi-component projects.
• Minimum of three (3) years of project management and staff supervision experience is required.
• Demonstrated capability to work with a broad-range of government and civil society stakeholders and partners.
• Experience working in Honduras highly preferred, or the Latin America region required.
• Strong communication, management and reporting skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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Organization: Chemonics
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 22 Dec 2016

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated five-year, $53 to $55 million USAID Reading Improvement for Development program in Honduras. The program aims to support the government of Honduras, in collaboration with other donors, civil society, and the private sector, in improving reading outcomes of Honduran students in Grades 1 to 6. The program will 1) strengthen the Ministry of Education’s capacity to implement evidence-based reading approaches in basic education; 2) improve school and classroom materials to enhance reading instruction; 3) improve capacity of teachers and key support personnel to provide quality reading instruction to students in Grades 1 to 6; and 4) strengthen parental and community participation leading to improved learning and reading achievement. The chief of party will make strategic decisions, provide technical and managerial oversight, and ensure the program’s operational and technical integrity. This position will be based in Tegucigalpa. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall technical oversight and guidance to the program on learning and reading instruction
• Supervise the production of program-supported reading material, teaching methodology improvement and teacher training, teacher and classroom supervision and monitoring, and student-testing
• Ensure complementarity of activity approaches in reading across the USAID Mission Development Objectives and target areas
• Liaise with Honduran government representatives at various levels on technical matters
• Collaborate with other senior specialists to achieve expected results

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education required; focus on basic or primary education and/or early grade reading or learning and Ph.D. in education preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience as an educator in areas related to teacher-training design and delivery required
• Experience in programs that work specifically to improve early-grade reading required
• Experience with the development of early-grade reading materials, training programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and assessments required
• Proven knowledge of Honduras’ education system capacity, strengths, needs, and challenges strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Professional fluency in written and spoken Spanish required; professional fluency in English preferred

How to apply:

Send an electronic submission of your CV and cover letter to HondurasRIDjobs@chemonics.com by December 22, 2016, with «Senior Reading Specialist» in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 22 Dec 2016

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for USAID’s Reading Improvement for Development program in Honduras. This five-year, $53-to-$55-million program will support the government of Honduras, in collaboration with other donors, civil society, and the private sector, to improve reading outcomes of Honduran students in basic education grades 1 to 6 in the geographic areas targeted by USAID/Honduras. The program will 1) strengthen the Ministry of Education’s capacity to implement evidence-based reading approaches in basic education; 2) improve school and classroom materials to enhance reading instruction; 3) improve capacity of teachers and key support personnel to provide quality reading instruction to students in Grades 1 to 6; and 4) strengthen parental and community participation leading to improved learning and reading achievement. The chief of party will make strategic decisions, provide technical and managerial oversight, and ensure the program’s operational and technical integrity. This position will be based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall program leadership, management, and technical direction to ensure all activities, staff, and partners achieve targeted results and meet reporting requirements • Serve as a key liaison with USAID, the host-country government, and other relevant counterparts and implementing partners
• Provide overall management and supervision of activity implementation, ensuring the program meets its stated goals, reporting directly to the designated USAID Contracting Officer’s Representative
• Ensure an integrated vision among components and program actors
• Identify issues and risks related to implementation in a timely manner, suggesting appropriate adjustments as needed

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in education or a directly related field required; Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred
• Minimum 15 years of senior-level experience in education and development, with relevant management, supervisory, technical experience on large education projects focused on early grade reading, teacher training, and/or learner assessments (10 years must be in a management/leadership position) required; at least 5 years of experience in the education sector in Latin America preferred; USAID or other donor-funded project experience preferred
• Proven track record and experience in project designs, policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation, education reform and national-level quality improvement required
• Experience in early grade reading and education in conflict-affected, alternative, and rural settings required
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of capacity development and teacher professional development, required; experience implementing early grade reading assessments (or similar reading assessments) preferred
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing large teams in culturally diverse settings required
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Advanced professional proficiency in reading, speaking, listening and writing in English required; advanced professional proficiency in reading, speaking, listening and writing in Spanish preferred

How to apply:

Send an electronic submission of your CV and cover letter to HondurasRIDjobs@chemonics.com by December 22, 2016, with «Chief of Party» in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.​

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 10 Jan 2017

UNICEF MEXICO

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

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

Purpose of thejob Under the direct supervision of the Corporate Fundraising Specialist (NO-C) and in close collaboration with the different Programme areas of de country office, this post assists in the planning, leads the implementation and makes impact’s evaluations of initiatives related to corporate social responsibility on children rights framed in the social & resource mobilization plan of the country office.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities: Supports the work of the country office in:

Supports the preparation of the annual activity plan related to corporate social responsibility on children rights framed in the social & resource mobilization plan of the country office. Proposes key priorities, defines annual activity plans, establishes key performance indicators and provides relevant information on CSR opportunities and trends in the country and its linkages with global initiatives lead by UNICEF.

Undertakes the implementation of the CSR activity plan by mapping key stakeholders and potential allies, coordinating meetings with relevant counterparts, preparing presentations, participating in forums related to CSR, drafting agreements and following up the implementation of activities agreed with partners. When fundraising opportunities arises, derives to the determined focal point within the corporate fundraising unit.

Responsible for gathering information, developing contents and ensuring the quality assurance of materials, documents and publications locally developed or adapted from other countries in regards to CSR initiatives with the corporate sector in different Programme areas.

Monitors the performance of the different activities implemented as part of CSR activity plan of the country office. Alerts on major delays in implementation and proposes ways to overcome difficulties or challenges affecting the CSR objectives.

Prepares progress and final reports and impact assessments related to the different activities and initiatives framed in the CSR activity plan. Contributes to the preparation of the Country Office Annual Report, fills information in the Results Assessment Module and submits other specific reports required by HQs in regard to CSR.

Liaises with the different Programme areas, civil society organizations, PFP Headquarters and National Committees for UNICEF whose support and proper coordination is essential to achieve CSR objectives.

Key end results

CSR activity plan clearly stated in terms of priorities, objectives, milestones and impact indicators.

CSR activity plan timely and efficiently implemented.

CSR materials, documents and publications locally developed or adapted from external sources counts with a quality assurance process before being issued to external counterparts involved in the CSR implementation plan.

Impact evaluation over CSR initiatives is timely monitored and analyzed. Deviations against the plan are early alerted.

Progress and final reports related to the different activities and initiatives framed in CSR activity plan are timely prepared.

Relationships with internal and external counterparts are fluidly maintained and nurtured for an optimum implementation of the CSR activity plan.

Impact of Results

The work performed by the Corporate Alliances Officer (CSR) will positively impact in the efficient and timely implementation of the annual CSR activity plan by planning, leading the implementation and making impact’s evaluations of initiatives related to corporate social responsibility on children rights framed in the social & resource mobilization plan of the country office. This results in an integrated and broader interaction with private sector stakeholders and potential partners.

Competencies and level of proficiency required

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication [II]

Working with People [II]

Drive for Results [II]

Functional Competencies:

Relating and Networking [I]

Persuading and Influencing [II]

Planning and Organizing [I]

Entrepreneurial Thinking [I]

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:University degree in Corporate Social Responsibility, Public Administration, Business Administration or other related humanistic field. Specialized training in Corporate Social Responsibility desirable.

Experience:One year of relevant professional experience in Corporate Social Responsibility including specific experience in cultivating relations with external partners, either in the public or the private sector. Familiarity with Government and/or Programmatic Corporate Engagement would be an asset.

Previous work experience with UN System and /or experience in human and children rights as an asset.

Language Requirements:Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Candidates must be of Mexican Nationality

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=501880

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 10 Jan 2017

UNICEF MEXICO

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

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

Purpose of the Position Under the direct supervision of the Fundraising Officer (NO-B) and in close collaboration with the different functional areas of de private sector fundraising (PSFR) team, this post is responsible for the optimum implementation of the individual donors’ acquisition plan, framed in the Annual Fundraising Work plan.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Assists in the preparation of the annual Individuals Fundraising Plan in regards to donors’ acquisition that is part of the Fundraising Annual Work-plan by gathering forecasts of income and expenses from each acquisition channel, ensuring the quality and relevance of the key performance indicators proposed by each acquisition channel and providing relevant information on opportunities and trends in the market.

Responsible for ensuring the right and timely implementation of the different channels that are part of the individual donors’ acquisition activity plan aimed to acquire new pledge and one-off donors as well as leads to be later converted into donors.

Responsible for the quality assurance of the different fundraising materials developed or updated such as pitch cards, flyers, info-graphs and presentations.

Monitors the performance of the different channels implemented as part of the individual donors’ acquisition plan. Alerts on underperforming and over performing channels for an optimized implementation of the investment and resources allocated to that end.

Gathers information from different donors’ acquisition channels implemented along the year to prepare reports and dashboards required by the Fundraising Specialist.

Advices on different tools and requirements for an optimum implementation of individual donors’ acquisition work plan. Sustain with quality information and analysis the requests for incorporating new tools and resources as part of the donors’ acquisition infrastructure and network of suppliers.

Liaises with the different donors’ acquisition specialists based in Geneva HQs (Telemarketing, Face to Face, DRTV, Digital and Mobile among others).

Coordinates the rapid and efficient activation of emergency fundraising plans within the team driving each acquisition channel.

Key end results

Donors’ acquisition annual work-plan clearly stated in terms of priorities, objectives and key performance indicators.

Different acquisition channels timely and efficiently implemented along the year with balanced resources according to the size and weight of each channel.

Fundraising materials to support the implementation of the different donors’ acquisition channels are developed with high standards of quality in terms of content, design and finishing.

Key performance indicators timely monitored and analyzed. Deviations against the plan early alerted with proposals for overcoming challenges and limitations.

Reports and dashboards related to the different donors’ acquisition channels are timely prepared and submitted with a quality assurance process involved.

Relationships with internal and external counterparts are fluidly maintained and nurtured for an optimum implementation of the donors’ acquisition work plan.

Emergency fundraising plans for the different channels involved in donors’ acquisition are rapidly and efficiently coordinated.

Impact of Results

The work performed by the Fundraising Officer (Prospection) will positively impact in terms of the expansion and diversification of fundraising channels directly related to the acquisition of new individual donors with a focus on pledge giving. This results in a strengthened fundraising income mix mainly characterized by its sustainability, predictability and non-conditionality.

Competencies and level of proficiency required

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication [II]

Working with People [II]

Drive for Results [II]

Functional Competencies

Relating and Networking [I]

Persuading and Influencing [II]

Planning and Organizing [I]

Entrepreneurial Thinking [I]

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:University degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communication Sciences, Business Administration or other related humanistic field.

Experience:One year of relevant professional work experience in marketing, promotions, commercial or fundraising areas. Experience in working for international organizations doing fundraising would be an asset.

Language Requirements:Fluency in Spanish and English is required

Candidates must be of Mexican Nationality

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=501878