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Organization: Chemonics
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 12 Dec 2016

Chemonics seeks a public sector change management advisor for the proposed El Salvador Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) project. The five-year, $30-33 million project will support public financial management reform efforts of the El Salvadoran government per USAID’s Cooperation Strategy Development Objective 2, by improving public financial management practices, increasing domestic resource mobilization, and generating additional revenue for the public sector. El Salvador DRM will 1) improve budget planning and preparation, 2) improve the budget execution through a timely implementation of the four core modules (budget, treasury, accounting, and procurement), 3) promote sustainability of the reforms, broaden the tax base and compliance, and support improvements in tax administration and enforcement, and 4) bolster transparency and public-private dialogue on fiscal policy. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Senior-level expert to provide leadership on expenditure management, facilitation change and performance improvement in public sector institutions
• Play a lead role in identifying constraints and gaps impeding organizational performance in assisted institutions, shaping plans to manage change and build capacity, and developing effective communications strategies
• Responsible for developing comprehensive training plans for the implementation of the various reforms, systems, policies, and procedures
• Facilitate strategic communications, outreach engagement between government, civil society, and private sector on fiscal policy and administration matters

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in relevant field, such as economics, public administration, public policy, strategic communications, or other relevant field; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of international professional experience or performance improvement in public sector institutions, with experience related to public financial management policy and administration
• Proven interpersonal skills and proven experience in facilitating dialogue among high-level leaders
• Outstanding management skills, resourcefulness, flexibility, creative problem-solving, and ethical management
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English (FSI levels 4-4) is required

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions of your CV and Cover Letter to
ElSalvadorDRMJobs@chemonics.com by Friday, December 12, 2016. Please
include «Public Sector Change Management Advisor» in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Organization: Chemonics
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 12 Dec 2016

Chemonics seeks an expenditure management specialist for the proposed El Salvador Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) project. The five-year, $30-33 million project will support public financial management reform efforts of the El Salvadoran government, as per USAID’s Cooperation Strategy Development Objective 2, by improving public financial management practices, increasing domestic resource mobilization, and generating additional revenue for the public sector. El Salvador DRM will 1) improve budget planning and preparation, 2) improve the budget execution through a timely implementation of the four core modules (budget, treasury, accounting, and procurement), 3) promote sustainability of the reforms, broaden the tax base and compliance, and support improvements in tax administration and enforcement, and 4) bolster transparency and public-private dialogue on fiscal policy. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Senior-level expert to provide leadership on expenditure management, including improved budget planning, preparation, and execution to drive the objectives of the El Salvador DRM project
• Improve the efficiency of tax administration entities in the use of public resources and adhere to best international practices to enhance government budget administration

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in relevant field, such as economics, accounting, public administration, law, or other relevant field; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of international professional experience in a relevant field such as budget, treasury, accounting, or procurement
• Direct experience with best practices expenditure management reforms in developing countries, including systems such as the Treasury Single Account, IPSAS, and e-Procurement
• Expert knowledge in improving efficiency of tax administration entities in the use of public resources
• Expertise in the use of best international practices to enhance government budget administration into management tool with improved transparency
• Proven interpersonal skills and proven experience in facilitating dialogue among high-level leaders
• Outstanding management skills, resourcefulness, flexibility, creative problem-solving, and ethical management
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English (FSI levels 4-4) is required

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions to ElSalvadorDRMJobs@chemonics.com by Friday, December 12. Please include «Expenditure Management Specialist» in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Organization: Chemonics
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 12 Dec 2016

Chemonics seeks a revenue administration specialist for the proposed El Salvador Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) project. The five-year, $30-33 million project will support public financial management reform efforts of the El Salvadoran government per USAID’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy Development Objective 2, by improving public financial management practices, increasing domestic resource mobilization, and generating additional revenue for the public sector. El Salvador DRM will 1) improve budget planning and preparation, 2) improve the budget execution through a timely implementation of the four core modules (budget, treasury, accounting, and procurement), 3) promote sustainability of the reforms, broaden the tax base and compliance, and support improvements in tax administration and enforcement, and 4) bolster transparency and public-private dialogue on fiscal policy. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide senior-level expertise in tax administration, information and communication technologies (ICT)-assisted revenue collection, taxpayer services or tax audit to drive the objectives of the El Salvador DRM program
• Work with revenue authorities or similar institutions that jointly undertake tax and customs operations

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as economics, accounting, public administration, law, or other relevant field; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of international professional experience in a relevant field such as tax administration, ICT-assisted revenue collection
• Direct experience with tax reform in developing countries, including experience working with revenue authorities or similar institutions that jointly undertake tax and customs operations
• Proven interpersonal skills and experience in facilitating dialogue among mid- to high-level leaders
• Expertise in the modernization of the entire budget process including planning, execution, and monitoring and evaluation; one that is driven by results within a medium-term framework
• Outstanding management skills, resourcefulness, flexibility, creative problem-solving, and ethical management
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English (FSI levels 4-4) is required

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions of your CV and cover letter to ElSalvadorDRMJobs@chemonics.com by Friday, December 12, 2016. Please include «Revenue Administration Specialist» in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Organization: Oxfam-Québec
Country: Peru
Closing date: 17 Feb 2017

Pays : Pérou

Ville (lieu d’affectation) : Lima

Durée de contrat : 2 ans

Départ : Avril 2017

ORGANISATIONS PARTENAIRES

L’ensemble des partenaires d’Oxfam dans le pays d’affectation recevant un appui en développement et gestion de projets dans le cadre du programme ACCÈS INNOVATION (PAI). Il s’agit principalement d’organisations de la société civile.

CONTEXTE DU POSTE

La stratégie centrale du programme repose sur l’assignation dans les pays d’intervention de conseillères et de conseillers techniques canadiens (ou résidents permanents) ayant pour mandat d’accroître les capacités techniques, administratives et financières des organisations partenaires locales. Ces appuis doivent permettre aux partenaires d’innover et de générer des changements durables dans leur milieu en matière de croissance économique, de sécurité alimentaire, d’égalité entre les sexes, de bonne gouvernance et de viabilité de l’environnement. Dans cette optique, le programme privilégie le développement de modèles et d’approches d’intervention innovants à travers une démarche qui sera soutenue par un réseau de partenaires canadiens composés d’organisations reconnues de la société civile, d’instituts de recherche ainsi que d’entreprises socialement responsables.

L’atteinte des résultats du programme sera facilitée par :

La mise en place du Fonds de développement de l’Innovation (FDI) qui permettra à des partenaires locaux de mettre en application les nouvelles approches d’intervention développées. Une coordination efficace des équipes de conseillers techniques et de différentes stratégies d’intervention déployées dans chacun des pays.

DESCRIPTION DU POSTE

Sous la responsabilité de la coordonnatrice ou du coordonnateur du PAI dans le pays d’intervention et en étroite collaboration avec ses collègues d’Oxfam (pays, région, siège d’Oxfam-Québec), la conseillère ou le conseiller en développement et gestion effectue son mandat afin d’assurer l’atteinte des résultats du PAI et l’appui aux partenaires dans son champ d’expertise. En conformité avec les politiques, les normes et les procédures d’Oxfam, la conseillère ou le conseiller en développement organisationnel assume les responsabilités suivantes :

Appui à la coordination du programme ACCÈS INNOVATION (PAI) :

• Appuyer la coordonnatrice ou le coordonnateur PAI dans l’encadrement et la gestion des équipes de conseillers techniques et des stagiaires dans le pays.
• Assurer l’intérim en cas d’absence de la coordinatrice ou du coordonnateur du PAI.
• Appuyer la coordination des différentes stratégies d’intervention déployées par le PAI dans le pays ainsi que leur articulation à la Stratégie globale d’intervention d’Oxfam dans le pays.
• Sur demande, représenter Oxfam auprès de divers acteurs nationaux et internationaux du développement.

Fonds de développement de l’innovation (FDI) :

• S’approprier les standards de qualité d’Oxfam en matière de développement et de gestion de projets.
• Produire ou actualiser une analyse du contexte du pays d’intervention identifiant les principaux défis des organisations de la société civile en matière de développement et de gestion de projets.
• Coordonner la mise en place du Fonds de développement de l’innovation du PAI destiné aux partenaires locaux et assurer son articulation à l’approche de renforcement des capacités et à la Stratégie globale d’intervention d’Oxfam dans le pays.
• Assurer le bon fonctionnement du Fonds de développement de l’innovation selon les normes de gestion établies.
• Participer à la recherche de nouvelles ressources financières afin d’alimenter le Fonds de développement de l’innovation destiné aux partenaires locaux.

Formation et accompagnement des partenaires :

• Présenter le Fonds de développement de l’innovation aux partenaires.
• Soutenir les partenaires locaux dans l’identification et l’élaboration des projets qui seront soumis au FDI d’Oxfam ou à d’autres partenaires, et ce, en collaboration avec les partenaires canadiens.
• Accompagner les partenaires à travers toutes les étapes du cycle de gestion des projets financés par le FDI : planification, mise en œuvre, suivi-évaluation et capitalisation des apprentissages.
• Appuyer les partenaires locaux dans la réalisation ou l’actualisation de leur diagnostic et plan de renforcement organisationnel, en ce qui a trait au volet gestion et développement de projets.
• Élaborer et mettre en œuvre un plan de formation et d’accompagnement des partenaires portant sur le développement et la gestion de projets (gestion axée sur les résultats, élaboration de propositions, cycle de gestion des projets, budgétisation, etc.).

Évaluation et apprentissage :

• Appuyer les évaluations périodiques des projets mis en œuvre par les partenaires locaux dans le cadre du Fonds de développement de l’innovation.
• Coordonner le rapportage – au niveau du programme d’Oxfam dans le pays – des résultats atteints à travers le Fonds de développement de l’initiative.
• Participer à la communauté de pratiques d’Oxfam portant sur le développement et la gestion de projets.
• Contribuer à la documentation et à la diffusion des apprentissages et des innovations développés par Oxfam et ses partenaires (approches, leçons apprises, bonnes pratiques, témoignages, etc.).
• Participer aux efforts de développement au Canada pendant et après le mandat outre-mer en contribuant au rayonnement du programme, des projets, des partenaires, etc. par des témoignages, des histoires de vie, des photos des citations, etc.

EXIGENCES

Statut : Être citoyenne ou citoyen canadien ou posséder le statut de résident permanent.

Scolarité : Diplôme universitaire gestion/administration, gestion de projets, développement international ou autre domaine pertinent.

Expérience de travail :

• Au moins trois (3) années d’expérience pertinente dans le domaine du développement et de la gestion de projets.
• Expérience de travail en équipe multidisciplinaire.
• Expérience de travail en développement international (atout).
• Expérience de travail dans le pays d’assignation (un atout).

Compétences spécifiques :

• Gestion de projets de développement international.
• Gestion axée sur les résultats (GAR).
• Compétences interculturelles.
• Communication orale et écrite.
• Multitâches.
• Facilitation et animation de groupes
• Conception et adaptation d’outils de gestion.

Maîtrise des outils informatiques : Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook et PowerPoint) et Skype.

Langue(s) de travail : Selon le pays d’assignation, maîtrise du français, de l’anglais ou de l’espagnol parlé et écrit.

Qualités recherchées :

• Adhésion à la mission et aux valeurs d’Oxfam-Québec, dont la promotion de l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes.
• Leadership inclusif.
• Diplomatie et bon jugement.
• Capacité à travailler en équipe.
• Autonomie et initiative.
• Professionnalisme.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression.

CONDITIONS :

• Allocation mensuelle : Montant en fonction du coût de la vie dans le pays d’affectation ;
• Majoration de l’allocation mensuelle pour un maximum de 2 personnes accompagnatrices ;
• Frais de scolarité des enfants ;
• Billet d’avion aller-retour ;
• Assurance voyage, assurance vie et invalidité ;
• Montant pour le logement ;
• Bourse permettant de faciliter la réintégration au Québec/Canada.

How to apply:

Ce poste vous intéresse ?

Faites parvenir votre candidature (CV et lettre d’intérêt), en spécifiant le titre du poste et le pays d’assignation dans l’objet de votre courriel à :

RecrutVolontaire.oxfamqc@oxfam.org

Oxfam-Québec souscrit au principe de l’équité en matière d’emploi. Nous remercions toutes les candidates et candidats pour leur intérêt mais seules les personnes sélectionnées seront contactées. Prière de ne pas téléphoner.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Paraguay
Closing date: 01 Feb 2017

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS AND FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN PARAGUAY. FOREIGNERS MUST HOLD A LEGAL WORK PERMIT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This position reports to the Representative with responsibility for the management and coordination of work for a broad segment of the Organization (i.e. major program, sector, or office). The role of this post is to provide administrative and secretarial support services to the Representative and Programme Specialist.

The Executive Assistant is responsible to ensure the smooth running of the Office. This involves management of information and coordination of matters within a substantive team. The post is a key interface with a broad range of contacts including high-ranking officials, both within and outside the Organization. The post prioritizes tasks and organizes work independently based on general direction from the Representative and Programme Specialist.

KEY END-RESULTS Organizational Context

Administrative, executive assistance and secretarial support services provided to the Representative and Programme Specialist to facilitate smooth running of the Office and effective processing of information and data.

Professional image projected through in-person and telephone interaction. Discretion exercised with confidential information and complex sensitive subject matter.

Knowledgeable delivery of quality services contributing to achievement of work objectives.

Well managed and effective office operations, systems and procedures facilitates team work and the work of the office.

QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES

Education

Completion of SecondaryEducation, High School Diploma is a requirement.

Business courses or other relevant disciplines will be considered an asset.

Work Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible secretarial,administrative or office support work experience, including, organizing and supervising the whole range of office support and administrative activities is required.

Experience in drafting quality documents in Spanish and English is required.

Ability to work with minimum of supervision. Ability to organize own and others work, set priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to organize meetings and events. Ability to handle work quickly and accurately under time constraints.

Ability to extract and format data and to solve operational problems will be considered an asset.

Experience in dealing with protocol matters and high-level executive support as well as programmatic experience is an asset.

Experience in accounting, financial or budget work, including on the job training in accounting and financial procedures and systems will be considered an asset.

Knowledge and skills in using corporate financial systems as well as standard office computer applications will be considered and asset.

IT Skills

Computer literacy and the ability to effectively use standard office software tools and other office technology to create documentation, exchange and archive e-mail, and maintain electronic filing systems.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Knowledge of Guaraní will be considered and asset.

Competency Profile

(For details on competencies please refer to theUNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.)

i) Core Values (Required) •Commitment •Diversity and Inclusion•Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required) •Communication [ I ] •Working with People [ II ] •Drive for Results [ I ]

Functional Competencies (Required)•Learning and Researching[ I]•Planning and Organizing[ I]•Following Instructions and Procedures[ I]•Analyzing[ I]

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=501699

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 21 Dec 2016

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

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

Purpose of the Position

The Chief Social Policy and Monitoring & Evaluation supports and advises the Representative and Country Management Team in developing strategies and policy agenda for the designated areas of responsibilities. Responsible for establishing and managing relationships with key external counterparts and for providing technical leadership, advice, and capacity building to programmes. Facilitates application, adaptation and achievement of UNICEF global and regional goals, polices, and strategies in the area of social policy agenda of UNICEF Brazil. Provides the representative with innovative guidance including expert advice, vision, knowledge articulating policies and strategies, situation appraisal, budget analysis, M&E, harmonization of programme strategy, South-South Cooperation, capacity building, networking and creation of strategic partnership with international and national experts.

Key-End Results

Programme policy agenda, strategies, and approaches for the country programme are developed. Representative, Deputy Representative, Programmes and the Country Management Team are advised on strategy, approach and policy agenda for effective advocacy and policy influencing. Effective communication, partnerships and networking are guided to enhance harmonized programme interventions in social policy areas among programmes and to expand networks with international and national experts.

Up-to-date technical expertise is maintained, expanded, and disseminated in the country office and shared with national institutions/partners through respective programmes.

UNICEF’s effective representation and advocacy by the Representative on programme goals and strategies with high level and senior government officials, multi-lateral agencies, bi-lateral agencies, NGOs, other UN agencies, and donors are supported with a high quality and strong technical advice.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Advisory Capacity Policy Development and management

Exercise advisory role and provide guidance in policy and strategy development. Manage the Social Policy, M&E, and South-South unit to ensure coherence with all other sections and units. Advise and support the Representative, the Deputy Representative (Programme), and programme managers in the area of social policy and advocacy. Develop recommendations and position papers for use by the Representative in the development of UNICEF country social policy agenda and strategy. In collaboration with Policy Planning and Evaluation:

Advice the Representative by contributing to the formulation, refinement, adaptation, articulation and communication of UNICEF Brazil’s social policy strategies, priorities and approaches.

Provide to the Representative and Deputy Representative the analyses of social policy development trends and related political developments, with a particular analysis of their effect on children.

Facilitate harmonization of strategies and approaches in the achievement of programme goals in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative.

2. Knowledge Management and generation

Monitor developments in technical area, as well as political and social developments, at the national and sub-national levels. Contribute to the Social Policy knowledge generation by trend analysis in Social Policy area, capturing determinants of the trends and their implications for country programming.

Identify and synthesize good practices for Social Policy internationally and ongoing programmes in close coordination with the Policy Planning and Evaluation section who lead and coordinate UNICEF Brazil’s Knowledge Management strategy.

Document investment cases for leveraging resources for Social Policy.

As required by the CPD, produce evidence and data on the most excluded groups for use in planning programmes and advocacy.

3. Technical Leadership

Establish and manage technical relationships with key external counterparts.

Provide advice by combining cutting-edge technology and programme innovation with operational and political perspectives that empower and position UNICEF programmes in Social Policy for the scaling up of UNICEF’s Social Policy strategy implementation, through a results based approach.

Provide specific technical support to assure high quality in all aspects of activities of all programme in the area of social policy.

Advise the programmes to strengthen capacity for planning and budgeting Social Policy strategy.

4. Advocacy and leveraging

Support the Representative in articulating advocacy issues on programme goals and strategies with high level and senior government officials, multi-lateral agencies, bi-lateral agencies, NGOs, other UN agencies, and donors with a high quality and strong technical advices.

Develop the advocacy strategy for and monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals by supporting analysis of adequate information and indicators and research programmes.

5. Networking and Partnerships

Identify strategic alliances, and influence policy development to support implementation of social policy agenda with Policy Planning and Evaluation programme and other programmes to enhance UNICEF’s technical leadership role in the development of harmonized programme interventions.

Support the Representative, Deputy Representative Programme and BCO Programme sections, forging and strengthening strategic alliances for social policy with various international and regional partners and policy think tank.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, International Finance, public relations, media, communication, or other relevant disciplines.

A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional work experience in social policy, advocacy, strategic partnerships, capacity building in programmes and monitoring and evaluation is required.

Prior experience in a similar function and/or policy development in one sector is an asset.

Developing country work experience is required.

Fluency in English (written & verbal) is required. Knowledge of local language – Portuguese (or fluency in at least 2 Roman languages) is highly desired.

Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication – Level III

Working with People- Level III

Drive for Results- Level III

Functional Competencies

Analyzing – Level III

Planning and Organizing – Level III

Leading and Supervising – Level II

Formulating Strategies and Concepts – Level III

Relating and Networking – Level III

Persuading and Influencing – Level III

To view our competency framework, please clickhere.

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=499896

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 11 Dec 2016

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. At times, MSF may speak out publicly in an effort to bring a forgotten crisis to public attention, to alert the public to abuses occurring beyond the headlines, to criticise the inadequacies of the aid system, or to challenge the diversion of humanitarian aid for political interests.

MSF runs medical-humanitarian projects in some 70 countries worldwide and has offices in 28 countries.

The MSF office in Brazil, based in Rio de Janeiro, carries out fundraising activities, recruits field workers for MSF´s projects around the world, works to raise awareness in Brazil of MSF´s work and humanitarian crises, and develops advocacy initiatives. MSF-Brazil, through the Brazilian Medical Unit, also provides technical-operational support to MSF projects around the world on issues such as Other Situations of Violence (OSV) and Neglected Diseases.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Set up and maintain the psychosocial service in the Brazilian MSF Section (70% position)

· Perform briefing and return talk systematically for all expats working with all MSF Operational Centers (OCs);

· Perform psychosocial support during the missions to all expats who require so in a partnership with the PSU of all OCs (for transparency and collaboration purposes);

· Create/Maintain therapist list in the country to indicate to the expatriates requiring more psychosocial support;

· Follow-up of those cases requiring longer support;

· Data gathering and sharing with all the OCs;

· Animate the Stress Management Module for the national staff whenever necessary;

· Attending international psychosocial intersectional meetings and trainings;

· Availability to participate in Stress Management Team (SMS) whenever necessary;

· Perform trainings and supporting the Expats Peer Support Group whenever necessary;

· Selection of back-up resources for return talk/briefing when necessary.

Professional Requirements

· Degree in Psychology;

· Good knowledge of the different therapeutic schools;

· Fluency in Portuguese and English required. Fluency in Spanish and/or French an asset;

· At least 2 years of professional experience as clinical psychologist;

· Experience in the humanitarian field, preferably with MSF.

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; **

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 December 11th to vaga.msfbrasil@msf.org.br, mentioning in the subject: ´Psychosocial Focal Point.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Organization: COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Peru
Closing date: 20 Dec 2016

Antecedentes

COOPI inicia a desarrollar sus acciones en Perú, a partir desde el 2000 a través de la definición de una estrategia de reducción de riesgos de desastres. En estos años los principales ejes programáticos de intervención se han enfocado en apoyar la respuesta humanitaria en áreas del país afectadas por eventos adversos (principalmente terremotos e inundaciones) y en fortalecer la resiliencia de comunidades y grupos más vulnerables, con particular atención a mujeres, niñas/os, personas con discapacidad, adultos mayores, personas con HIV/SIDA, comunidades indígenas y afro-descendientes. Sobre todo es en la gestión del riesgo urbano (Lima y Callao), así como en la promoción de prácticas de adaptación al cambio climático en Amazonia y Puno que COOPI ha desarrollado sus iniciativas en coordinación con autoridades locales y las comunidades involucradas. Los principales financiadores de tales acciones han sido DG ECHO, OFDA/USAID y otros fondos canalizado a través de agencias de NNUU (sobre todo UNDP y UNICEF).

Desde abril 2016, COOPI en consorcio con CARE Perú (socio líder) y ACF-E estará desarrollando el proyecto “KAMARIKUY CHAKI MANTA”, financiado por ECHO. El objetivo del proyecto es fortalecer las capacidades de preparación y coordinación de las comunidades rurales y de las autoridades locales y regionales frente eventos hidro-meteorológicos (principalmente bajas temperaturas y sequías) en la región Puno.

Responsabilidades y actividades principales:

• Apoyo en la coordinación del equipo de proyecto (PUNO);
• Apoyo en la supervisión y monitoreo de las actividades planteadas;
• Mantener en el área los contactos ordinarios con los diferentes actores operativos e institucionales involucrados;
• En caso necesario, formación on the job del personal que opera en la intervención;
• En caso necesario, apoyar la redacción de propuestas para proyectos complementarios;
• Apoya el Coordinador del proyecto de COOPI y al equipo de gestión del consorcio en la redacción de los documentos relativos a la ejecución del proyecto en Puno:
• Planes operativos periódicos y eventuales integraciones,
• Informes intermedios y finales (narrativos y financieros),
• Solicitudes de eventuales modificaciones a ser aprobadas por sede y los donantes,
• Producción y difusión de materiales informativos y de comunicación.

Responsabilidades y funciones administrativas:

• Compilación de las herramientas indicadas de previsiones de gastos y la identificación de necesidades financieras (tesorería) para la oportuna ejecución de las intervenciones en Puno,
• Supervisión de las tareas administrativas y logísticas en la base de Puno, de acuerdo a los procedimientos internos de la organización y de los donantes,
• Supervisar el archivo de la documentación técnica y financiera relativa a la ejecución de las intervenciones.
• Ejecutar aquellas tareas inherentes a las responsabilidades del puesto, y que sean solicitadas por el Coordinador de Proyecto, según contexto y necesidades de la intervención.

PERFIL DESEADO

Requisitos Necesarios:

• Estudios profesionales y/o experiencia demostrable en los sectores de Gestión del Riesgo, Ayuda Humanitaria, Cooperación Internacional, Ciencias Sociales y/o afines.
• Capacidades de coordinación inter-institucional e inter-agencias (diplomacia).
• Interés, disponibilidad y experiencia de trabajo en ambientes multiculturales.
• Flexibilidad, adaptabilidad y disponibilidad a trabajar en zonas rurales/aisladas y viajar con frecuencia.
• Capacidad de trabajar de forma autónoma (organización, planificación del trabajo, desarrollo analítico).
• Respeto de la Visión y Misión de COOPI.
• Motivación, honestidad, actitud pro-activa y resolutiva, sentido común, discreción.
• Actitud y espíritu de trabajo en equipo (comunicación y coordinación).
• Capacidad en sistematización de procesos y elaboración de documentos e informes.
• Idiomas castellano e inglés imprescindibles.
• Manejo de herramientas informáticas (sistema operativo Microsoft Windows) y ofimáticas (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Disponibilidad inmediata.

Requisitos Deseables

• Experiencias previas de trabajo con organizaciones de cooperación y/o ayuda humanitaria.
• Experiencia de trabajo y conocimientos de los procedimientos internos de COOPI.
• Experiencias previas con procedimientos para el manejo de fondos ECHO.
• Conocimiento del contexto físico-ambiental y socio-antropológico del área de intervención.
• Capacidad de trabajar en áreas remotas y áreas rurales.
• Buenas capacidades de interactuar con las autoridades locales y los otros actores involucrados en los programas.
• Licencias para conducir vehículo y/o moto.

Retribución: de acuerdo al perfil del candidato y disponibilidad de fondos

How to apply:

http://www.coopi.org/lavoro/asistente-de-programa-junior-project-manager/

Organization: Chemonics
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 12 Dec 2016

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the El Salvador Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) Program. This five-year, $30-to-$33 million program will support the government of El Salvador’s public financial management reform efforts by improving public financial management practices, increasing domestic resource mobilization, and generating additional revenue for the public sector. The program will 1) improve budget planning and preparation; 2) improve budget execution through timely implementation of the four core modules (budget, treasury, accounting, and procurement); 3) promote reform sustainability, broaden the tax base and compliance, and support improvements in tax administration and enforcement; and 4) bolster transparency and public-private dialogue on fiscal policy. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the program’s technical and administrative components
• Serve as the primary liaison with USAID, other donors, government institutions, local organizations, and the private sector on day-to-day implementation and management
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate adjustments
• Manage and supervise program personnel, subcontractors, and grantees, with a focus on core results, achievement of work plan activities and targets, and timely implementation

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, or trade and investment
• Minimum 15 years of international experience in a supervisory role leading public financial management contracts of a similar size and complexity; experience directing USAID projects preferred
• Strong understanding of public financial management issues, including expenditure management and fiscal policy
• Regional program management experience in Latin America and the Caribbean; experience in Central America preferred
• Previous experience developing collaborative working relationships with government counterparts, local organizations, and private sector executives
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and experience facilitating dialogue among high-level leaders
• Strong leadership capabilities, with excellent project management, personnel management, technical, analytical, and team-building skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluent written and spoken Spanish and English (FSI levels 4-4) required

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions of your CV and cover letter to ElSalvadorDRMJobs@chemonics.com by Friday, December 12. Please include «Chief of Party» in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Organization: Ayuda en Acción
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 02 Jan 2017

Objetivo de la posición:

Liderar la presencia de la Fundación Ayuda en Acción en México y dirigir (planificar, ejecutar y hacer seguimiento), conjuntamente, con el equipo directivo y regional, el desarrollo de actividades y la organización de los recursos necesarios para el desarrollo de la misión, así como la identificación, planificación (estratégica y operativa), supervisión y evaluación de los diferentes proyectos de cooperación de Ayuda en Acción en México.

Principales responsabilidades:

• Representar a la Organización ante donantes, redes, foros, organismos nacionales e internacionales y gubernamentales y medios de comunicación.

• Identificar y desarrollar, conjuntamente con el equipo directivo y regional, la captación de recursos y el desarrollo de alianzas estratégicas con entidades de los ámbitos público y privado, tanto a nivel local como internacional, con el fin de impulsar la financiación de los proyectos de desarrollo que realiza la Fundación en México y potenciar la imagen de marca.

• Coordinar y hacer seguimiento de la gestión de la Oficina Nacional del país, orientando a los equipos, asegurando la coherencia, colaboración y aprendizaje, así como el cumplimiento de la normativa legal vigente, la aplicación las normativas institucionales y la consecución de los objetivos del Plan de Negocio en México.

• Diseñar, planificar y asegurar la adecuada implementación y seguimiento de los Programas Operativos Anuales y planes de intervención Trienal según la Estrategia Institucional de Ayuda en Acción y el Plan País de México.

• Asesorar y dar seguimiento a los proyectos de desarrollo (ADT, Proyectos Sectoriales, Acciones de Incidencia) en aspectos técnicos, financieros y de gestión relativos, desarrollando y promoviendo relaciones con los socios locales y con otros actores de la cooperación en México.

• Evaluar, consolidar y analizar la información de planificación y seguimiento de indicadores del Programa Nacional, emitiendo recomendaciones, propuesta de acciones y asegurando su cumplimiento, así como los informes de rendición de cuentas a socios y aliados.

• Rendir cuentas interna y externamente de la gestión realizada en el desarrollo de sus funciones y de la presencia de Ayuda en Acción en México.

  Conocimientos y experiencia:

• Estudios universitarios y de posgrado en planificación y desarrollo de proyectos en Desarrollo Local y/o Económico y/o Cooperación al Desarrollo.

• Al menos 10 años de experiencia en ONG o instituciones públicas y privadas de desarrollo en México, en Planificación Estratégica, Marco Lógico, sistemas de Monitoreo y Evaluación técnica y financiera y en gestión de fondos de cooperación internacional.

• Experiencia de trabajo en el país con redes nacionales y regionales, y conocimiento del contexto de Latinoamérica: legislación relacionada con acciones de desarrollo, tendencias políticas, sociales, económicas y ambientales de la región

• Experiencia en portavocía y relaciones institucionales con actores de diversa índole.

• Experiencia en gestión de personas, administración de recursos y en elaboración y seguimiento de presupuestos.

  Habilidades y competencias:

• Alta capacidad analítica y planificación estratégica.

• Alto nivel de habilidades interpersonales, trabajo en equipo y de comunicación.

• Orientado a resultados, y acostumbrado/a manejar indicadores de gestión.

  Idiomas:

Imprescindible: Excelente redacción y sintaxis en castellano. Altamente valorable conocimiento de inglés.

Otros requerimientos:

• Disponibilidad para viajar y desplazarse hacia áreas rurales

• Flexibilidad horaria

  Condiciones de contratación:

• Tipo de contrato: indeterminado

• Jornada: completa

• Remuneración: acorde a la política retributiva de Ayuda en Acción

• Lugar de trabajo: México DF

How to apply:

Si estás interesado/a en aplicar en la vacante, envía tu CV actualizado a rrhh@ayudaenaccion.org, indicando en el asunto el nombre de la posición a ocupar. Así mismo, por favor, incluye en el email tus expectativas salariales para esta posición.

Muchas gracias

Organization: Acción contra el Hambre España
Country: Spain
Closing date: 16 Dec 2016

Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization created in 1979. Its goal is to combat hunger and dangerous situations that threaten men, women and children. Currently 500 expats and more than 5,000 employees are working for Action Against Hunger in more than forty-six countries working in projects concerning four areas of focus: nutrition, health, food security and water and sanitation.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To provide strategic and programmatic support to the implementation of Integrated Case Community Management (iCCM) and Nutrition programmes across the Action Against Hunger International network, and to use emerging evidence to influence health and nutrition policy and practice at a national and global level.

The final objective that will be pursued with this position is to put this initiative in focus, improving our impact on the problem of acute malnutrition.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

· Lead Action Against Hunger network in iCCM interventions.

· Support to the missions in iCCM identification and implementation programs.

· Participation and representation of Action Against Hunger in international iCCM and nutrition forum.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

· Medical degree / Nurse degree and Public health degree.

· 10 years in the humanitarian sector ONG and Governmental Organizations.

· Experience in programme management and coordination.

· Knowledge of key issues of iCCM and CMAM protocol.

· Experience in staff management.

· Experience in implementing research project.

· Experience in donor relations and financial planning.

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

· Experience in writing research articles and analytical skills.

· Experience in relation to both emergency and development donors.

· Experience in in humanitarian context.

· Project management skills.

· Proven analytical and problem solving skills in order to understand the range and content of the programmes.

· Work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.

· Be able to provide innovative ideas to increase efficiency and effectiveness of existing and future initiatives.

· A flexible and initiative-taking attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload.

· Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

· Excellent level of interpersonal skills.

· Computer literate.

· Gender approach acknowledgement would be an asset.

· Working Knowledge of Spanish, French and English.

· Able to Travel up to 20% of time upon request

REMUNERATIVE PACKAGE

We offer immediate incorporation to a dynamic international network with the following remuneration package:

• Formal work contract: 2 years*.*
• Base: Madrid.
• Salary: from 24.000€ to 27.000€ gross per month.
• 25 working days of paid leave per year (proportional to time worked).
• Restaurant tickets.

How to apply:

We will only consider the candidacies received by our online service. Please click in the following link to accede to the service:

https://employ.acf-e.org/

Note. – Given the urgency of this position, the vacancy may close before the deadline. For more information about this position, visit our Website www.accioncontraelhambre.org in case of not find it published here means that the selection process has been closed.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 17 Dec 2016

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The role of this post is to provide administrative and secretarial support services to the Country Representative and support the team in the Front Office of the Country Office.

The Senior Executive Assistant is responsible to ensure the smooth running of the Office. This involves management of information and coordination of matters within a substantive team. The post is a key interface with a broad range of contacts including high-ranking officials, both within and outside the Organization. The post prioritizes tasks and organizes work independently based on general direction from the supervisor.

KEY END-RESULTS

Administrative, executive assistance and secretarial support services provided to the Country Representative to facilitate smooth running of the Office and effective processing of information and data.

Professional image projected through in-person and telephone interaction. Discretion exercised with confidential information and complex sensitive subject matter.

Knowledgeable delivery of quality services contributing to achievement of work objectives.

Well managed and effective office operations, systems and procedures facilitates team work and the work of the office.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

Within the delegated authority and the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be accountable for all or assigned areas of the following major duties and end results.

Administrative, executive assistance and secretarial support services to the Country Representative and Front Office to facilitate smooth running of the Office and effective processing of information and data.

Helps manage the immediate office operations with respect to communications, meetings and work flow; identifies complex or sensitive subjects, and contacts, for special treatment as well as priority issues that need to be brought to the supervisor’s attention. As appropriate, provides information and guidance to staff at all levels within the organizational unit to ensure understanding of intent and deadlines.

Establishes internal tracking systems and procedures for logging new contact details, and ensuring these are incorporated in Office Contacts System, and are available for mailing and invitation lists; sharing correspondence and documents; monitor work progress and cases of priority and concern to the supervisor.

Arranges appointments and maintains the Representative’s and the Deputy Representative’s calendars, receiving high ranking visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers enquiries; Organizes high-level meetings including taking responsibility for finalization of the meeting agenda, invitations, the production and distribution of documentation, and preparation of minutes of meetings. Distribute meeting reports and information and ensure follows-up on required actions.

Organizes and facilitates the administrative work of the office, particularly the Front Office, including establishing internal procedures and tracking systems for correspondence and documents: receives screens and registers correspondence and documents.

Collects and prepare briefing materials for supervisor concerning official trips or special meetings. Undertake travel arrangements for supervisor and other members of the Front Office, including arranging itinerary, visas, and hotel reservations. Ensure offices are informed of travel arrangements and requirements. Brief supervisor of important developments upon their return.

Professional image projected through in-person and telephone interaction. Discretion exercised with confidential information and complex sensitive subject matter.

Keeps abreast of activities of importance, latest policies, procedures and organizational changes affecting the team.

Establishes and maintains a records management system containing reference materials and confidential records as required.

Prepares briefing materials for supervisor concerning official trips or special meetings; drafts responses to written inquiries on a variety of routine and non-routine questions; communicates sensitive information to senior management and coordinates responses to sensitive inquiries on behalf of the supervisor.

3.Effective preparation and knowledgeable delivery of correspondence/communications, documentation and reports contributing to achievement of work objectives

Prepares correspondence for the supervisor’s signature, and may make informal translations into another official languages as required. Draft non-substantive correspondence based on first-hand knowledge of work schedule or events, rough notes, or verbal instructions, for supervisor’s approval.

Communicates sensitive information to senior level managers and coordinate responses to sensitive inquiries on behalf of the supervisor.

Follows up on the preparation by staff of reports, correspondence, briefing notes and other documents for the supervisor’s reference. Reviews these documents for appropriate format and style, in accordance with standard practices.

Selects and makes pertinent abstracts and undertake searches for information as directed.

Well managed and effective office operations, systems and procedures that facilitate team work and the work of the office, particularly the Front Office.

May supervise clerical and support staff, and coordinate the secretarial service of the office. Verifies that the work is done in accordance with corporate standards and within established deadlines; monitors work progress and cases of priority and concern to the supervisor.

Works closely with team colleagues and provides support in achievement of work priorities and objectives.

Establishes follow-up system of actions taken and reports to the supervisor.

Undertakes any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

JOB GRADE FACTORS

The post will cover a variety of tasks linked to a specific work plan. While detailed instructions will be given to the incumbent, the volume and variety of work require the incumbent to check own work and to take initiative in identifying potentially problematic situations and discussing with supervisor.

Key work relationships are within and outside the organization.

Inside the Organization

Broad range of contacts at all levels throughout the Organization, with regard to coordination of work, follow-up matters, meeting arrangements, dissemination of information and sharing.

Outside the Organization

Senior managers from external organizations and agencies – for the purpose of meeting coordination and arrangements, exchange of information, and requests for materials.

Independence

The post works independently within broad guidelines and is proactive in accomplishing tasks amid competing priorities and deadlines. Familiar with organizational systems and structure, and is resourceful and motivated in gauging appropriate course of action in order to meet objectives.

QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES

Education

Completion of Secondary School Education. High School Diploma, and business courses or other relevant disciplines.

2. Work Experience

6 years of experience in accounting, financial or budget work, including on the job training in accounting and financial procedures and systems. Knowledge and skills in using corporate financial systems as well as standard office computer applications.

IT Skills – Computer literacy and the ability to effectively use standard office software tools and other office technology to create documentation, exchange and archive e-mail, and maintain electronic filing systems.

Office Management Skills – Five years of office support work experience, including, organizing and supervising the whole range of office support and administrative activities. Ability to work with minimum of supervision. Ability to extract and format data and to solve operational problems. Ability to organize own and others work, set priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to organize meetings and events. Ability to handle work quickly and accurately under time constraints.

3. Language Proficiency

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Non-Mexican candidates must be in possession of an existingMexicanFM3 visa or be aMexican permanent resident/citizen.

Competency Profile

i) Core Values (Required)

Commitment Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

Communication [ II ] • Working with People [ II ] • Drive for Results [ II ]

Functional Competencies (Required)

Analyzing [II]

Applying Technical Expertise [II]

Following Instructions and Procedures [II]

Planning and Organizing [II]

Technical Knowledge

Specific Technical Knowledge Required

Mexican standards of Protocol for correspondence, events and speeches

UN standards of Protocol for correspondence and organizing visits of UN Representatives.

2. Common Technical Knowledge Required

Effective correspondence drafting

3. Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced

UNICEF Core Commitments for Children in Emergencies

UNICEF financial, supply and administrative rules and regulations.

Rights-based and Results-based programming in UNICEF.

UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.

UN security operations and guidelines

Reference to UNICEF and/or UN in terms of technical knowledge requirements (a and b above) are applicable only to those who are or have been the staff members of UNICEF or the UN common system.

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=501744