empleo

Guatemala: Director of Development and Operations, Native fluency in English and Professional fluency in Spanish

Organization: Mayan Families
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 09 Dec 2016

Mayan Families is a growing and vibrant registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides opportunities and assistance to the indigenous and impoverished people of Guatemala through a wide variety of programs that focus on education and sustainable community development. We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the role of Director of Development and Operations.

This position is a senior management position and oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of ongoing programs including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and guiding program activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Development and Operations performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

Planning and Operations

-Oversee the delivery of all programs and ensure that the activities are in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization
-Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization
-Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the programs
-Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization and comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards

Fundraising

-Implement corporate giving strategy together with development manager
-Support Development Manager in development of fundraising strategies and major gifts
-Supervise all fundraising activities including annual giving, capital campaign, special projects, and other solicitations
-Lead team in the creation of fundraising plans and strategies for campaigns
-When necessary support the development of funding proposals for programs to ensure the continuous delivery of services
-Maintain current major partnerships and support development manager in seeking and establishing new ones

Human Resources

-Recruit, interview and select well-qualified fundraising staff
-Implement the human resources policies, procedures and practices of the organization
-Ensure that personnel files for the program are properly maintained and kept confidential
-Coordinate a performance management process for a team of 27 staff

Team Management

-Ensure all staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards
-Supervise program staff by providing direction, input and feedback
-Liaise with other managers to ensureeffective and efficient program delivery

Monitoring and Evaluation

-Support writing of reports on the programs for management and for funders
-Ensure that the programs operate within the approved budget
-Monitor all budgeted program expenditures
-Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take appropriate action to control the risks
-Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and oversee the M & E for all 22 programs and sub-programs according to the program evaluation framework
-Report evaluation findings to Directive Committee and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate

Financial Management

-Manage project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
-Ensure that all financial records for the programs are up to date
-Support program managers to prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements
-Develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the programs
-Oversee the development of individual budgets by program managers

Requirements

-At least 2 years in a supervisory role in an NGO
-Master Degree or equivalent professional experience in development
-Extensive knowledge of challenges faced by indigenous people, preferably with regionally specific knowledge
-Proven financial management skills
-Highly organised with developed administrative skills
-Experience managing a team
-Experience in fundraising, grant-writing and reporting
-Creative, resilient and flexible
-Native fluency in English and professional fluency in Spanish

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to: hr@mayanfamilies.org

Please put «Director of Development and Operations» in the subject line.*

For more information please visit www.mayanfamilies.org

Application deadline December 9, 2016

7 noviembre, 2016

Spain: MSF OCBA is looking for a Supply Mobile Implementation Officer (Supply MIO)

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Country: Spain
Closing date: 25 Nov 2016

Médecins Sans Frontières OCBA (Operational Centre Barcelona Athens) is looking for a

Supply Mobile Implementation Officer (Supply MIO)

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

Hierarchically and functionally accountable to the Head of the Suppy Unit (part of the Department of Logistics), his/her mission will be to ensure the implementation of a proper and homogeneous Supply Chain System in all the MSF OCBA missions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Supply

To meet the Country Management Team (CMT) in order to explain the Supply Chain System in MSF OCBA.
To evaluate and provide support on the supply setup regarding human resources (“who is who”, and “who does what” at each point of the supply chain).
Evaluation and support in the definition of the Job Profiles.
To evaluate and provide support in the implementation of the Mission Supply Guidelines.
To evaluate and provide support in the implementation of ordering procedures (international & local orders).
To evaluate and provide support in the implementation of local purchasing procedures and local market researching.
To evaluate and provide support regarding transport documents (Waybills, Packing Lists, Delivery Notes…).
To evaluate and provide support in the implementation of a supply filing system (orders, transport documents…).
To evaluate and provide support in the use of LogistiX 7 software.
To evaluate and provide support in the implementation and use of the supply KPIs.
Develop, and deploy supply initiatives worldwide to improve the efficiency on the Supply Chain in OCBA
Lead and developed contents of trainings to increase the knowledge in supply across the organization.

Storage & Stocks

To evaluate and provide support regarding the storage system (warehouse structure,
cleaning and ventilation conditions, location,…).
To evaluate and provide support regarding stock management (stock cards, LogistiX 7, physical
random inventory checkups, physical complete inventory checkups,…).

Transport

To evaluate and provide support regarding transport market survey and research (transporters
database, services and prices, reliability,…)
Market survey on transport and customs in local market to create synergies and decrease cost

Output of the visits

Report of the visit.
Discussion of the report with the coordination team.
Dossiers according to ToR

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education and experience

Degree in Supply Chain or similar
Minimum 3 years’ experience in national and international Supply Chain Management
Experience working with ERP / logistic systems, as well in-depth knowledge of Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Fluent written and spoken English. French and Spanish will be an asset
Field experience with MSF or other NGO is an asset

Competencies

Commitment to MSF’s Principles
Cross-cultural Awareness
Behavioural Flexibility
Analytical Thinking
Strategic Vision
Results and Quality Orientation
Service Orientation
Initiative and Innovation
Teamwork and Cooperation

CONDITIONS

· Temporary position based in the field with frequent travelling and supervisions to the projects (minimum 80 % of his/her working time)

· Temporary contract of 12 months

· Full time work.

· Annual gross salary: 26,981.33€ (divided into 12 monthly payments) + secondary benefits based on MSF OCBA Reward Policy.

· Practical working conditions while in the field are as per the MSF-OCBA guideline.

· Starting date: Immediately

How to apply:

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

Closing date: November 25, 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 recognised disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above mentioned position.

7 noviembre, 2016

Guatemala: Access to Finance Manager, Guatemala

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 04 Dec 2016

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has 44 active projects in 31 countries and total revenues of approximately $151 million.

Access to Finance Manager, Guatemala

We are currently seeking an Access to Finance Manager for the USAID-funded Guatemala Creating Economic Opportunities (CEO) Project. The objective of CEO is to reduce poverty and improve living conditions, closing gaps between Guatemala and migrant destination countries, in order to decrease unaccompanied child and irregular migration. To achieve this objective, CEO will grow businesses, and increase employment and income generating opportunities for Guatemalans through a multi-pronged approach utilizing four levers of economic development – expanding access to markets, improving workforce capacity, increasing access to financial services, and strengthening the policy and enabling environment. CEO will particularly focus on youth and indigenous persons, in select geographic areas with high levels of out migration within the Western Highlands, as well as in the Department of Guatemala).

The Access to Finance Manager will have overall responsibility for designing and implementing activities related to the provision of finance that will increase the competitiveness of selected value chains. The Manager will work with traditional and non-traditional financial institutions to develop new financial products, and provide financial education.

Responsibilities:

Work with banks, MFIs and investors to identify opportunities for finance and investment in SMEs and firms throughout selected industries.
Advise on financial products and services development, including remittances, to support small-and-medium sized business development and access to market interventions.
Form strategic partnerships that expand the outreach of financial institutions to underserved markets, particularly in rural areas and with disadvantaged businesses.
Assesses the impact of financial products, strategic partnerships and pilot efforts.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Finance, Accounting or Business Administration; MBA degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant and progressive work experience in developing countries, preferably in the area of access to finance, and/or agricultural trade and investment.
Proven awareness and consideration of youth, and marginalized populations, including women and girls, in financial planning and programming.
Proven knowledge of finance and investment for entrepreneurs and SMEs in Guatemala.
Excellent communication skills for a wide audience of stakeholders.
Fluent spoken, written, and reading abilities in English and Spanish required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs or at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5556F361D43717B7E59192F77501D6902627B4D. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never solicit a payment from any applicant.

4 noviembre, 2016

Guatemala: Youth and Inlcusion Manager, Guatemala

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 04 Dec 2016

Youth and Gender Manager, Guatemala

We are currently seeking a Youth and Gender Manager for the USAID-funded Guatemala Creating Economic Opportunities (CEO) Project. The objective of CEO is to reduce poverty and improve living conditions, closing gaps between Guatemala and migrant destination countries, in order to decrease unaccompanied child and irregular migration. To achieve this objective, CEO will grow businesses, and increase employment and income generating opportunities for Guatemalans through a multi-pronged approach utilizing four levers of economic development – expanding access to markets, improving workforce capacity, increasing access to financial services, and strengthening the policy and enabling environment. CEO will particularly focus on youth and indigenous persons, in select geographic areas with high levels of out migration within the Western Highlands, as well as in the Department of Guatemala.

The Youth and Gender Manager will have overall responsibility for mainstreaming social inclusion, especially with regards to gender, age, and ethno-cultural identity, within all aspects of program design, implementation, management, budgeting, and M&E. While we know that all women are in some ways subject to gender discrimination, there are also other factors including age, ethno-cultural identity, sexual orientation, language, religion, ability, socio-economic class, geographic location, etc. that combine to determine one’s social location and power. It will be the role of the Youth and Gender Manager to help the program understand the ways in which membership in multiple identity groups creates a unique and distinct experience, requiring differentiated approaches.

Responsibilities:

Advise the program in developing strategies and plans to improve the quality and rate of economic participation among young, indigenous women and men in the Western Highlands, as well as other marginalized populations.
Lead a gender and social analysis to better understand the gender- and socio-cultural specific barriers that contribute to inequality among young people, and identify opportunities to close gaps and promote equality through targeted program activities
Lead the development and implementation of a project-specific social inclusion strategy
Develop staff and local partner capacity to 1) integrate inclusion considerations within project assessments (e.g. labor studies), 2) monitor program activities with a gender, youth, and social inclusion lens, and 3) ensure that appropriate response strategies and safeguards are implemented should unintended consequences be identified.
Ensure that youth, gender and inclusion program activities are results-oriented.
Prepare and facilitate trainings on youth, gender, diversity and general inclusion topics for staff, local partners, including the private sector, and beneficiaries.
Collaborate with all staff to ensure youth, gender, and ethno-cultural identity are integrated throughout all operational and programmatic areas and is in accordance with USAID policy.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, preferably sociology, gender studies, youth development, or economics; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant and progressive work experience in developing countries conducting youth, gender, or social analyses, including with on-the-ground participatory approaches to research.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant and progressive work experience in developing countries mainstreaming gender, youth, and/or other social inclusion themes in agriculture, workforce development, or market systems development programming, or related field.
Relevant and progressive work experience managing a multi-cultural team
Understanding and experience with USAID’s youth, gender, and value chain techniques and approaches.
Excellent communication skills for a wide audience of stakeholders.
Fluent spoken, written, and reading abilities in English and Spanish is required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs or at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43717B7E59192F77501D6903627B4D. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never solicit a payment from any applicant.

4 noviembre, 2016

Guatemala: Market Access Manager, Guatemala

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 04 Dec 2016

Market Access Manager, Guatemala

We are currently seeking a Market Access Manager for the USAID-funded Guatemala Creating Economic Opportunities (CEO) Project. The objective of CEO is to reduce poverty and improve living conditions, closing gaps between Guatemala and migrant destination countries, in order to decrease unaccompanied child and irregular migration. To achieve this objective, CEO will grow businesses, and increase employment and income generating opportunities for Guatemalans through a multi-pronged approach utilizing four levers of economic development – expanding access to markets, improving workforce capacity, increasing access to financial services, and strengthening the policy and enabling environment. CEO will particularly focus on youth and indigenous persons, in select geographic areas with high levels of out migration within the Western Highlands, as well as in the Department of Guatemala).

The Market Access Manager will have overall responsibility for providing strategy and vision for the Market Access component, including linking producers to domestic and international markets in select value chains and industries.

Responsibilities:

Develop the capacity of producers, and MSMEs in Guatemala to identify and respond to domestic, regional and international business opportunities in target value chains.
Facilitate the development of inclusive supply chains linking producers to value added markets in Guatemala and abroad.
Improve the commercial viability of market information platforms, and ensure equitable access to information by men, women and youths.
Identify new product or service opportunities and diversification of existing products in domestic markets.
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with businesses, financial institutions, local and national government ministries, foundations, NGOs, universities, and individuals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, including but not limited to agriculture, economics, development, etc.; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant and progressive work experience in developing countries, preferably in the area of access to finance, and/or agricultural trade and investment.
Proven knowledge of finance and investment for entrepreneurs and SMEs in Guatemala.
Excellent communication skills for a wide audience of stakeholders.
Fluent spoken, written, and reading abilities in English and Spanish required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs or at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43717B7E59192F77501D690C627B4D. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never solicit a payment from any applicant.

4 noviembre, 2016

Guatemala: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director, Guatemala

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 04 Dec 2016

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director, Guatemala

We are currently seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director for the USAID-funded Guatemala Creating Economic Opportunities (CEO) Project. The objective of CEO is to reduce poverty and improve living conditions, closing gaps between Guatemala and migrant destination countries, in order to decrease unaccompanied child and irregular migration. To achieve this objective, CEO will grow businesses, and increase employment and income generating opportunities for Guatemalans through a multi-pronged approach utilizing four levers of economic development – expanding access to markets, improving workforce capacity, increasing access to financial services, and strengthening the policy and enabling environment. CEO will particularly focus on youth and indigenous persons, in select geographic areas with high levels of out migration within the Western Highlands, as well as in the Department of Guatemala.

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager will have overall responsibility for developing the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and qualitative and quantitative measurement tools of the project. The Manager will oversee a team of MEL staff across the coverage area.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement a beneficiary tracking database system to collect, process and manage project data.
Use M&E results of the PMP to modify the value chain work plans to ensure that the project is learning during implementation and pursuing interventions that are proven effective.
Use M&E indicators to report on project quarterly, semiannually and annually.
Coordinate with donor agency to document and report qualitative data to measure impact according to gender.
Actively participate in the knowledge management system to capture relevant formal and informal information that will inform decisions, support project reporting requirements and foster learning within the project.
Track and analyze project indicators and other useful statistics and prepare high-quality and timely reports using the recommended formats and communication channels.
Participate in evaluations, selected research activities and baseline surveys by providing the necessary program and organizational support.
Participate in knowledge-capture events that include staff and partner exchanges, staff-to-staff exchanges, regular regional staff meetings and regular all-staff meetings.
Manage the process of project learning to ensure knowledge and learning is effectively shared and applied throughout the project’s offices and activities.
Organize and facilitate regular staff meetings to share experiences and lessons, and brainstorm ways to apply new learning.
Support and guide design of interventions to increase the flow and effectiveness (leading to behavior change) of information based on assessments allowing for ongoing shifts.
Coordinate with ACDI/VOCA M&E headquarters team as needed.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; Master’s preferred.
Minimum of eight years of experience managing the monitoring and evaluation component of a donor funded project, preferably USAID
Demonstrated understanding of the Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) approach to management.
Demonstrated ability to apply analytical methods practically in the complex setting of the day-to-day lives of project beneficiaries highly preferred.
Strong verbal and writing skills.
Fluent spoken, written, and reading abilities in English and Spanish is required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs or at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5556A361D43717B7E59192F77501D690D627B4D. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never solicit a payment from any applicant.

4 noviembre, 2016

Costa Rica: Head of Mission (Human Rights) – Costa Rica

Organization: People in Need
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 30 Nov 2016

DESCRIPTION

For our office in Central America, People in Need (PIN)- Center for Human Rights and Democracy is seeking Head of Mission to lead our Latin American Team in San Jose, Costa Rica. The Head of Mission will lead our programs in PIN´s target countries in Latin America and will have a chance to work on important human rights projects in the region.

PIN is a non-governmental, non-profit organization based on the ideas of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. We consider human dignity and freedom to be the basic values. We believe that people anywhere in the world should have a right to make decisions about their lives and to share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Overall responsibility for the program of the field office in Latin America, participates in formulation of its strategy together with relevant personnel – LatAm desk officer in HQ, HRD Director
Oversee good quality and timely implementation of current projects in Latin America in conformity with PIN’s policies, strategy and guidelines
In cooperation with LatAm Desk Officer ensures programatic and financial sustainability of the Latam program and its further expansion
Regular communication and cooperation with HQ Prague – HRD department
Manage team of project and financial mangers in Costa Rica and national coordinators abroad (approx. 10-15 team members)
Overall responsibility for HR agenda – recruitment, employee performance, guidance, conflict management, capacity building of employees
Develop and maintain relations with partners, donors and local authorities and actively engage in seeking of new funding opportunities
Supervise functioning and cost-effective administrative and logistic support to programs as well as overall mission budget

REQUIREMENTS

Min. 5 years relevant managerial overseas experience in human rights and/or humanitarian sector
Fluent written and spoken Spanish and English
Empathy with the PIN’s Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives
Good knowledge of current situation and of historical context in Latin America
Clear understanding of basic human rights concepts
Experience in executing grants and projects
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work both as part of a team & independently
Ability to motivate and develop skills of others
Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines
Ability to travel regionally and overseas
Cultural sensitivity, previous work/travel in countries in the Caribbean, Central and South America is a great advantage
As a part of the introduction process willingness to spend 30-45 days at PIN’s headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic at the start of the contract
Willingness to relocate to San Jose, Costa Rica for at least 18 months

BENEFITS

Participation in the development and execution of meaningful projects with civil society leaders across the region
Working with the biggest NGO based in Central Europe with branches around the world
Opportunity to solidify PIN’s presence in Central America
Cooperation with a young and motivated team
Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations
Free accommodation for Head of Mission and their family
25 days of paid leave annually

How to apply:

To apply, please fill in the application through the following link:

APPLY FOR THIS JOB

4 noviembre, 2016

El Salvador: COORDINADOR/A REGIONAL DE RECURSOS HUMANOS PARA AMÉRICA LATINA

Organization: Educo
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 20 Nov 2016

¿CUAL ES LA FINALIDAD DE ESTE PUESTO DE TRABAJO?

Apoyar a nuestros equipos en la región a maximizar su impacto y eficiencia a través de la adaptación del marco de trabajo de RRHH en selección, gestión y desarrollo profesional.

¿QUE ROL ESPERAMOS?

Desde la convicción del vínculo existente entre la calidad de nuestros programas e impacto y la calidad de nuestros equipos queremos que la persona que ocupe este puesto sea una embajadora de la mejora transversal de nuestros sistemas y prácticas en la región.

Esta persona nos debería ayudar a articular todo el trabajo de RRHH en la región. Queremos que influya y persuada al equipo de Educo en la implementación de buenas prácticas en todo el ciclo de vida de la persona en la organización. Desde la planificación de los puestos de trabajo, pasando por la selección, gestión, desarrollo y desvinculación.

Tendrá que desarrollar unas funciones polivalentes en Educo, desde el análisis de datos y estudios en la región que nos permitan optimizar la compensación salarial y relaciones laborales en nuestros equipos, hasta la facilitación en conflictos y la orientación en los planes de desarrollo profesional y de carrera del equipo.

Esperamos también que sea persona focal para el proyecto de cultura organizacional en la región, tanto en el análisis como en el plan de acción de mejora de la misma.

Dado el rol supra-nacional, queremos que esta persona haga posible una mayor circulación de personas entre países que nos permita aumentar la capacidad para encontrar soluciones in-house para los retos que se nos presentan a diario en nuestros programas.

¿QUE TIPO DE PROFESIONAL BUSCAMOS?

Buscamos a una persona con estudios superiores y con formación complementaria en Recursos Humanos. Una persona que haya confrontado la complejidad del rol esperado de Recursos Humanos y que haya podido conseguir resultados significativos en su trabajo.

Necesitamos también que conozca bien el sector de las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales Internacionales y que esté familiarizado con los objetivos de justicia social que perseguimos.

Necesitamos a alguien que exprese y comunique muy bien sus ideas y propuestas tanto a nivel escrito como oral, en español e inglés.

En definitiva, esperamos de la persona que venga a trabajar con nosotros, capacidad de involucrar al equipo de Educo en la región en el impulso de la mejora en la gestión de personas.

POLÍTICA DE PROTECCIÓN DE LA INFANCIA

Educo dispone de una Política de Protección de la Infancia que vela para la protección de los niños, niñas y adolescentes. Educo se compromete a realizar todo lo necesario para garantizar la protección de la infancia y realizar revisiones de antecedentes y recoger referencias de los/las candidatos/as.

CONDICIONES:

RETRIBUCIÓN

30.000 USD brutos anuales (todos los pagos extra incluidos).

UBICACIÓN

El puesto de trabajo estará basado en una oficina de Educo en la región, preferiblemente en El Salvador.

DURACIÓN DEL CONTRATO

La duración inicial es de 12 meses, con posibilidad de extension.

How to apply:

Las personas que cumplan los requisitos y estén interesados en la oferta han de presentar su CV a cv@educo.org, indicando la referencia COORD RRHH LAM en el asunto, antes del 20 de Noviembre del 2016.

En caso de experiencia y competencias equivalentes, se dará prioridad a mujeres y candidatos de América Latina.

Se ruega que las personas que no cumplan los requisitos se abstengan de enviar su CV.

Fundación Educación y Cooperación se compromete a no realizar ningún tipo de discriminación por motivos de raza, color, sexo, religión, opinión, política, ascendencia nacional u origen social, fomentando la igualdad de oportunidades para acceder al puesto de trabajo.

Informamos que los datos que nos facilita serán incorporados en nuestros ficheros, cuya finalidad es el almacenamiento de dichos datos para el presente proceso de selección/Evaluación.

Educo cederá los datos internamente a las personas que hayan solicitado un proceso de selección de personas dentro de nuestra organización. Usted puede dirigirse a nuestra sede en C/ Guillem Tell,47 Barcelona para ejercer sus derechos de acceso, cancelación y rectificación

4 noviembre, 2016

Costa Rica: Project Manager (Mesoamerica Project)

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 14 Nov 2016

Position Title : Project Manager (Mesoamerica Project)

Duty Station : San Jose, Costa Rica

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 14 November 2016

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in coordination with relevant Headquarters (HQs) and Regional Office (RO) units and in collaboration with COMs in countries where the programme operates, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and overseeing to the Mesoamerica Programmes effective implementation (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama).

The Mesoamerica Programme (Regional Program to Strengthen Capacities to Protect and Assist Vulnerable Migrants in Mesoamerica) builds the capacity of governments and civil society in Central America and Mexico, since 2010, for identification, protection and assistance to vulnerable migrants, especially unaccompanied children, victims of trafficking, and others vulnerable to human rights abuses along the migration route.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Monitor and coordinate effective implementation and overall management of the Mesoamerica Programme in coordination with IOM missions in the region and Regional Office, by overseeing the technical, administrative and financial aspects.
Supervise project staff as well as consultants recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities.
Monitor project progress, specifically aimed at documenting and evaluating results as well as increasing effectiveness and recommending appropriate action.
Observe projects’ compliance with the objectives set in project documents and budgets, M&E frameworks and work plans, and ensure overall compliance with donors’ contractual requirements, interests and expectations.
Ensure processing, endorsement and submissions of project proposals, donor reports, partner agreements (Service Agreements, MoUs, LoAs and other types of contracts) and any other relevant documents, in line with specific internal requirements and procedures.
In close coordination with CoM, provide support for the development of new programs, projects and activities on vulnerable migrants in close coordination with the relevant donors, government counterparts, public and private institutions, and project partners, ensuring compliance with donor interests and requirements.
In close coordination with the COM, participate in donor meetings, briefings, conferences, UN meetings and liaise with donors, governmental partners, project partners, think tanks policy centers at the international and national level on vulnerable migrant’s matters.
Act as focal point for assistance to vulnerable migrants in the mission and coordinate with the

Migrant Assistance Department in HQs.

Review and recommend approval of requests for direct assistance to vulnerable migrants, as well as Assisted Voluntary Returns.
Contribute to the collection, study, and sharing of relevant information/data on victims of trafficking and other vulnerable migrants, for dissemination to colleagues and relevant stakeholders.
Brief the CoM on a regular basis; inform on programme matters and on national and regional current affairs that may have an impact on the work of IOM.
Guide and support capacity building and training activities in the field of protection of vulnerable migrants for government officials and others stakeholders through workshops and seminars.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Development, Political or Social Sciences, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience working in the development and humanitarian fields;

• Experience in project development and implementation;

• Experience in managing and implementing migrant assistance and counter-trafficking projects;

• Knowledge of human trafficking and vulnerable migrants issues in the Mesoamerica Region;

• Understanding of and experience working with international human rights instruments, tools

and standards with the adaptation and implementation of the same in developing countries;

• Experience liaising with government counterparts, UN agencies and/or non-governmental organizations;

• Excellent writing and organizational skills.

Languages

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Note

Appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. H

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 14 November 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 02.11.2016 to 14.11.2016

Requisition: VN 2016/207 (P) – Project Manager (Mesoamerica Project) (P2)-SanJose,CostaRica

(54871794) Released

Posting: Posting NC54871797 (54871797) Released

3 noviembre, 2016

Panama: Business Process Analyst (PRIMA)

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Panama
Closing date: 15 Nov 2016

Position Title : Business Process Analyst (PRIMA)

Duty Station : Panama City, Panama

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 15 November 2016

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Context:

The goal of the “PRIMA for All IOM” project is to contribute to strengthening IOM’s position as lead migration agency, by consistently demonstrating transparency and a performance that operationalizes a results-based management approach to programming.

Specifically, PRIMA is designed to;

• Capture project data and documents throughout the project lifecycle to facilitate monitoring and reporting

• Provide an online workflow approval process in line with Project Handbook

• Enhance knowledge sharing capacity in relation to project development and outcomes

• Aid aggregated reporting of IOM project data

Under the overall supervision of the Business Relationship Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the translation of ideas and business needs into business requirements to facilitate successful implementation PRIMA. S/he will provide support to subject matter experts ensuring that the IOM business requirements for the PRIMA system are aligned with project manager and project developer’s requirements, supporting project management and change management in implementing the development of PRIMA for all IOM Projects. S/he will lead and coordinate system testing activities in conjunction with the PRIMA technical development team and will be responsible for tracking and prioritizing with the technical team all the functionality enhancements identified during development and testing.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Ensure that business functional requirements gathered during blueprint are reflected in the design of the system; design/redesign solutions for business functional requirements in consultation with the relevant business entities as well as the technical and development team.
Assist functional, development and technical teams during solution development, and monitor and report progress.
Lead system test efforts: organize system testing workshops; prepare test plans and scripts to confirm system functions as designed; identify, track and monitor the correction of bugs identified during testing; compile test results, and obtain formal sign-off from corresponding business units on the production-ready solution.
Work with the PRIMA subject member expert Group to validate the proposed tools and processes; organize and/or participate in strategic workshops, seminars which are technically or functionally relevant to PRIMA for all IOM projects.
Assist the PM in managing scope by differentiating between system bugs and proposed enhancements. Coordinate with business process owners to prioritize enhancements and development considering other short-term and long-term activities of business analyst, development and technical teams.
Participate in data migration and cut-over activities for compiling and cleansing the master data, ensuring its quality and validating result of upload activities when applicable.
Provide knowledge transfer to Quality Assurance and Support teams.
Ensure go-live and post go-live support is adequately provided. Assist in the conduct of training to actively promote the introduction of the new business solution. Troubleshoot end-user issues, as necessary, and perform assigned User Support activities.
Identify potential risks associated with solution development and enhancement projects, plan mitigation measures and report to Project Management.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

• Project management certification would be highly advantageous.

Experience

• At least four years of IOM experience in the development, implementation and management of projects related to migration management and/or emergencies;

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, such as coordination of working groups and training events;

• Strong knowledge of the IOM Project Handbook;

• Demonstrated understanding of project and quality disciplines;

• Strong analytical skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application/ operational requirements;

• Exceptional time management and consultancy skills;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts;

• Skills in conducting end user training;

• Certification on PRINCE2 methodology of project management is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.