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WASHINGTON, September 19, 2017 – World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim released the following statement about the recent natural disasters in Mexico and the Caribbean:   “Our solidarity goes to the people of Mexico, especially to all of those affected by the two powerful earthquakes, as well as by hurricane Katia, that have struck the nation in the last 12 days,” Kim said. “Our thoughts are also with the victims of hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean. As we continue to assess damages, we stand with all of you and offer our full support to help in the recovery.”

WASHINGTON, 19 de septiembre de 2017 – El Presidente del Grupo del Banco Mundial, Jim Yong Kim, expresó su solidaridad y apoyo al pueblo de México y el Caribe afectado por los recientes desastres naturales. "Nuestra solidaridad va al pueblo de México, especialmente a todos los afectados por los dos fuertes terremotos, así como por el huracán Katia, que han golpeado a la nación en los últimos 12 días", dijo Kim. "Nuestros pensamientos también están con las víctimas de los huracanes Irma y María en el Caribe. Mientras seguimos evaluando los daños, estamos con todos ustedes y ofrecemos nuestro pleno apoyo para superar los efectos de estos desastres".

Organization: International Maize and Wheat Improvement
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 01 Dec 2017

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT, is a not-for-profit agricultural research for development organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information http://www.cimmyt.org

CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the consultancy of Fleet Management Framework to work in the Business Services (BS) of CIMMYT.

BS is in the process of transiting the management of its fleet from a project based management set-up to a centralized global management model. The role of the consultant will be to lead and facilitate the transition to new operating model ensuring service delivery and proper control of assets with an aim of reducing costs in the long term. The Consultant will need to develop the central fleet management unit from the ground-up in order to realize this major operational shift in Management strategy.

The selected candidate will need to work in CIMMYT’s facilities as requested by the program and the consultancy will have an approximate duration of three (3) months. On a results based evaluation and subject to resource availability, this consultancy may be extended depending on the job needs.

Specific duties:

· Analyze the Programs / Units needs, develop a service delivery model, and determine the size of fleet in accordance with the information gathered from various sources.

· Develop the asset set-up and functioning models.

· Make the financial simulations ensure financial viability of model.

· Develop organizational structure for Fleet Management Unit (FMU) for efficient management and service delivery.

· Implement processes and controls for proper governance.

· Establish link and implement processes in experimental stations and ROs for new model and service deliver; Ensure adequate service delivery in remote stations.

· Review the information system in the Fleet Management Software to ensure all aspect of taking into account in the follow-up and management of the fleet.

· Prepare the FMU to move under the new operating model and structure (Logistics Unit).

· Review and validate the FMU business plan and method of operation.

· Re-structure the FMU to address its new role (new organizational chart) developing specific ToRs for each team member within the unit.

· Develop KPI’s for service delivery and monitoring of the fleet performance.

· Provide financial information for preparation of budgets by Programs/ Units based on new operating model.

· Conduct a skills-gap analysis (collective and individual) to identify and effectively support the continuous improvement of processes and methods.

· Any other related duty as required by the supervisor.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

· The consultancy requires a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration or related field.

· A proven record of accomplishment with a minimum of 5 years leading the operation of large fleets of small vehicles or pickups in a corporate or non-profit environment.

· Strong Understanding of operating procedures in a large centralized fleet with a dedication to service delivery.

· Understanding of the financial aspects of fleet management.

· Knowledge of best practices on fleet management.

· User advanced level in the usage of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

· Proficiency in English Language. English will be tested and candidate should score a minimum of C1 on CEFR.

· The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Strategic Thinking, Communication, Proactivity, Customer Orientation and Results Oriented.

How to apply:

Candidates must apply online to https://cimmytrecruitment.wufoo.eu/forms/irs17125-fleet-management-framework-consultancy/ IRS17125 Fleet Management Framework Consultancy. Screening and follow up will begin on Wednesday, 4 October 2017. For further information on the selection process, please contact Yessica Castillo (y.castillo@cgiar.org)
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.
This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply. andidate

Organization: Habitat for Humanity
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 22 Oct 2017

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of a Resource Development Manager – Foundations, Organizations, and Institutions (FOI). The goal of this opportunity is to seek funding from FOI, either directly or in collaboration with the HFHI global team, or the NO’s in the region. This position will be based in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Key Responsibilities:

• With the RD department team, to design strategies that makes possible the initiatives of PDI (Promotion, Defense and Incidence), Caribbean Strategy for Disasters Attention, and strategic programs in the organizations of Haiti and Nicaragua. Also to develop capacity in NOs and partners and to fundraise for approved of projects. To develop capacities with the NOs to respond effectively to potential partners.
• To support to the Communications Department with the “Brand Recognition Strategy.»
• To facilitate workshops for the LAC Area Office and/or the NOs.
• To provide basic support to Corporate initiatives working together as a team with the Resource Development Manager for Corporations.
• To support the Donor Satisfaction process in collaboration with the Resource Development team in LAC.

To act as a “bridge” by:

• Supporting the NOs in the LAC region in the search for funds from and provision of accountability, reports, communications, acknowledgements, etc., to their prospective and current FOI donors.
• Supporting HFHI headquarters in the search for funds from and provision of accountability, reports, communications, acknowledgements, etc., to their prospective and current FOI donors.
• Answering each request for service or information within a 24 hour period, when possible.

To closely accompany the NOs and in particular the NOs in the growth strategy : Mexico, Sao Paulo, and Colombia. The services rendered include:

• Provision of technical assistance in Resource Development (materials, international policies, advice, coaching, contacts, elaboration of proposals).
• Participation in the LAC country committees for these national organizations.
• Design/ facilitation/ review of Resource Development plans for NOs, both annual and strategic.
• Revision and pursuit of projects in different stages sent by NOs.
• Implementation and monitoring the Donor Satisfaction Process.
• Support in the recruitment, induction and evaluation of the Resource Development personnel in those countries.

To support the implementation of fundraising campaigns in the region. This includes:

• Acting as an advisor in the signing of the MOU.
• Review of the Terms of Reference for the hiring of consultants.
• Participation in the selection of consultancy companies, reviewing their proposals and presentations.
• Support to NOs in the planning and implementation of the Campaign.
• Service as bridge between HFHI headquarters and the countries that are participating in the Campaign, in terms of consultancy and services offered by HFHI.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Resource Development or related studies.
• 5 year of proven work experience with global donors (US, EU, Spain, etc.)
• Project writing experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, information and tasks simultaneously.
• Project Management skills.
• Experience in mentoring / training in resource development.
• Experience in multi-cultural environments.
• Fully bilingual: English / Spanish.

How to apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, please be sure to apply via the link: https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/resource-development-manager-foi-0

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 16 Oct 2017

Purpose of the Position

Under the close supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme assistant supports the respective section through providing a range of procedural, administrative, operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Key Expected Results

Support to programme development, planning and execution.

Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results

Support in resource mobilization

Support in knowledge management and capacity building

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Support to programme development, planning and execution.

Compiles data and information on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations.

Prepares and maintains records pertaining to programme planning and development for his/her respective section.

Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.

Arranges meetings, workshops and training courses pertaining to programme development, and provides support in making the necessary logistical arrangements.

Following up both internally with the Supply section and externally with counterparts to ensure supplies for programme implementation are delivered in a timely and accurate manner.

2.Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results

Provides support on budget revision/preparation, implementation status, determination position of funding utilization, operational, and financial closure.

Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.

Prepares and maintains records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation.

3.Support in resource mobilization

Compiles and organizes information and data pertaining to donors (both current and potential).

Compiles and organizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.

Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

Supports the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners pertaining to the section.

4. Support in Knowledge Management and capacity building

Gathers and shares information as needed in support of improving the processes and daily operations of the section.

Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by drafting necessary correspondence, compiling data reports and maintaining relevant records.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Completion of secondary education. Technical or university courses in administration, budget, finance or related to the work of the organization will be considered an asset.

A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Experience in an international, multicultural or multinational organization will be considered an asset.

Fluency in English and in the local language of the duty station required.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Working with People

Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

Analyzing

Learning & Researching

Planning and organizing

Following Instructions and Procedures

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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=507226

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Dominican Republic
Closing date: 12 Oct 2017

TÉRMINOS DE REFERENCIA
Consultoría Institucional
Asistencia técnica para un programa de formación que promueva cambios de comportamientos para la prevención del matrimonio infantil o las uniones tempranas en la República Dominicana
Ver términos de referencia completos en el siguiente enlace:TDR final – CAP -Formacion -Comunidad MIUT (Publicacion).pdf

OBJETIVO GENERAL:
El objetivo general de esta consultoría es:

Diseñar una metodología de trabajo adecuada la realidad local, para promover aquellos cambios de comportamiento que más favorecen las uniones tempranas y sus determinantes a nivel individual y comunitario, y acompañar los pasos iniciales de su implementación en comunidades seleccionadas.

OBJETIVO ESPECÍFICOS:
A partir del objetivo general, se definen los siguientes objetivos específicos a alcanzar:

⦁ Elaborar, en base a la información de estudios previos y utilizando el modelo ecológico, una encuesta sobre los conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas que pudieran promover, justificar o aceptar las uniones tempranas y el matrimonio infantil y sus factores causales asociados (normas y pautas tradicionales de género, embarazo en adolescencia y violencia de género), en zonas priorizadas de un programa piloto, definido por el socio institucional, y coordinar la implementación de la misma. Este diseño debe incluir un modelo de encuesta online, que facilite el análisis posterior de la misma.

⦁ Diseñar un marco de monitoreo y evaluación de los cambios que se pretenden lograr en el citado programa piloto en conocimientos actitudes y prácticas, con indicadores, línea de base y metas, de aquellos elementos seleccionados que, en base a la investigación realizada, tengan mayor incidencia en promover o aceptar las uniones tempranas o el matrimonio infantil.

⦁ En base a la investigación y selección de aquellos cambios necesarios, preparar y validar materiales educativos y diseñar programas de formación diferenciados para lideresas comunitarias/educadoras que trabajarán con grupos de niñas y adolescentes, en la mejora de su autoestima, y su empoderamiento en distintas facetas vitales, y para los/las promotores que trabajarán con el resto de los actores claves comunitarios (específicos para los distintos actores: adolescentes varones, padres, madres, líderes comunitarios etc.)

⦁ Elaborar criterios de selección para lideresas/educadoras/promotores que trabajarán en el programa piloto e implementar los diferentes programas de educación diseñados.

⦁ Apoyar técnicamente, acompañar y monitorear la implementación de las primeras intervenciones con las adolescentes, sus familias, la comunidad y los adolescentes varones.

RESULTADOS ESPERADOS:
Los resultados que se esperan alcanzar con la implementación de esta consultoría son:

⦁ Instituciones gubernamentales clave y UNICEF cuentan con una base de conocimientos sólida, basada en evidencias, sobre cuáles son los conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas existentes, en los territorios seleccionados, que más favorecen el matrimonio infantil y las uniones tempranas y sus determinantes.
⦁ Instituciones gubernamentales claves cuentan con un programa piloto de intervención en conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas.

⦁ Instituciones gubernamentales clave y UNICEF cuentan con un plan de monitoreo y evaluación de los cambios de comportamiento a promover.

⦁ Instituciones gubernamentales clave y UNICEF cuentan con un plan de formación de lideresas/educadores/promotores, para promover cambios sociales y de comportamiento diferenciado según sea su público objetivo (las adolescentes, los varones adolescentes, los padres, las madres, los líderes de la comunidad) y con los materiales necesarios para su implementación.

⦁ Instituciones gubernamentales clave y UNICEF tienen al menos 100 personas formadas para promover los cambios de comportamientos individuales y sociales en las zonas priorizadas, y se ha acompañado sus primeras intervenciones por el consultor.

PRODUCTOS ESPERADOS:
⦁ Documento con la encuesta CAP definida sobre matrimonio infantil y uniones tempranas y sus determinantes en territorios seleccionados.

⦁ Guía de formación de los implementadores de la CAP.

⦁ Documento con los resultados del análisis de la CAP e identificación los cambios sociales y de comportamiento que más influyen en los matrimonios infantiles y las uniones tempranas.

⦁ Marco de monitoreo y evaluación de los cambios que se pretenden lograr con el programa piloto en conocimientos actitudes y prácticas, con indicadores, línea de base y metas.

⦁ Documento de criterios de selección para lideresas/educadoras que trabajarán en el programa piloto.

⦁ Materiales de formación para lideresas comunitarias, promotores y educadores, validados y diagramados.

⦁ Plan de formación para lideresas, promotores, educadores, y documento de evaluación de los conocimientos adquiridos.

⦁ Informe del número de personas formadas y de los conocimientos adquiridos por las mismas.

⦁ Documento de la observación y del acompañamiento del trabajo de las primeras personas formadas, y recomendaciones para mejorar el mismo.

METODOLOGÍA Y ETAPAS DE IMPLEMENTACIÓN:
Se prevé que la consultoría de asistencia técnica tenga una duración estimada de nueve (9) meses, dada la naturaleza y complejidad de la acción propuesta. En este periodo de tiempo se llevarán cabo, en estrecha coordinación con el equipo técnico de UNICEF las actividades correspondientes a cada etapa del proceso.

Cada producto de cada etapa debe tener la aprobación de UNICEF para poder avanzar al siguiente proceso.

Etapa

Actividad

Detalles

Primera

METODOLOGÍA Y CRONOGRAMA DE TRABAJO

Servirá para establecer un diálogo técnico-político entre el equipo consultor y las personas designadas por UNICEF y el socio local institucional. En ella se preparará la metodología de trabajo, se definirá el cronograma del mismo, y se concretarán la/las zonas piloto de intervención por parte del socio local.

Esta etapa tendrá una duración no superior a 15 días después de la firma del contrato.

Segunda

DISEÑO DE LOS INTRUMENTOS

En esta etapa se definirá los instrumentos/encuesta para el levantamiento de información (estudio CAP y sobre factores causales) para analizar los factores sociales y de comportamiento, que facilitan o favorecen los matrimonios infantiles o uniones tempranas, y sus factores asociados, tomando en cuenta los actores clave sujetos de la acción de la consultoría. Esta encuesta debe permitir la recogida online de la información.

Asimismo, en esta etapa, se diseñará el marco de monitoreo y evaluación de la futura intervención, con indicadores, línea de base y metas de los elementos seleccionados para ser modificados.

Tercera

REALIZACIÓN DE ESTUDIOS

En esta etapa se implementará el levantamiento de información en el terreno por el socio local implementador del estudio CAP para el matrimonio infantil y uniones tempranas y sus factores causales asociados, en los territorios seleccionados.

Se formará a los equipos encuestadores del socio local, para que puedan aplicar los instrumentos definidos para cada actor clave sujeto de la acción de la consultoría, y que apoyen en la coordinación de la misma.

Asimismo, en esta etapa se realizará los análisis de los registros correspondientes y se preparen los borradores preliminares del informe con los resultados de los estudios; presentación y discusión de los resultados de los estudios con los actores clave correspondientes a distintos niveles (local y nacional).

Cuarta

REALIZACIÓN DE ESTUDIOS

En esta etapa, y en base a los resultados previos, se procederá a diseñar los programas de formación de los diferentes actores: Lideres/educadoras/promotores etc., diferenciados para la población objetivo de cada uno de ellos (las adolescentes, los varones adolescentes, las madres etc.).

Asimismo, se diseñarán y validarán los materiales educativos para cada caso, y se diseñara el modelo de evaluación de los conocimientos adquiridos.

En esta etapa se realizará la formación de todo el personal seleccionado que trabajará en la zona piloto, de manera diferenciada según sus grupos objetivos, y se evaluará el aprendizaje de los mismos.

Y finalmente, la consultoría acompañará y observará el trabajo de las personas formadas, valorando la aplicación de los conocimientos adquiridos, y, en su caso, hará recomendaciones para mejorar posteriormente algunos de los productos producidos anteriormente por esta consultoría.

CRITERIOS MÍNIMOS PARA LA SELECCIÓN DEL EQUIPO DE CONSULTORES EXTERNOS:
Se espera que esta consultoría sea implementada en su totalidad, por una firma consultora con un equipo de consultores externos, que, en su conjunto, reúnan y demuestren lo siguiente:
⦁ Formación profesional en áreas relacionadas con la sociología, antropología, humanidades, comunicación social o psicología.
⦁ Experiencia de más de 5 años en:
⦁ La realización de estudios CAP y/o evaluaciones de programas sociales.
⦁ El diseño e implementación de programas y proyectos sociales.
⦁ El diseño, registro y reporte de indicadores sociales.
⦁ El diseño de materiales para cambio de comportamiento.
⦁ El trabajo para el abordaje de la desigualdad basada en el género y de promoción de nuevas masculinidades.
⦁ Experiencia en el manejo de relaciones con el Gobierno Dominicano (incidencia política) y el diálogo social.

PRESENTACIÓN DE LA PROPUESTA TÉCNICA Y ECONÓMICA
Se pide a las partes cualificadas e interesadas que presenten lo siguiente:

1. Carta de interés en la presentación de una propuesta.
2. Propuesta técnica detallada que demuestre claramente un conocimiento profundo de estos TdR e incluya lo siguiente:
   ⦁ Descripción preliminar de la metodología para la realización de las distintas actividades relacionadas a la asistencia técnica, basada en la información de estos TdR.
   ⦁ Plan y calendario de ejecución de la asistencia técnica.
   ⦁ Perfil de composición del equipo, con sus CV, su papel en esta asistencia y porcentaje de tiempo que cada miembro propuesto dedicará al proyecto, así como del nivel de manejo del idioma español.
   ⦁ Explicación de la experiencia previa demostrada basada en los criterios de selección de selección de estos TdR.
3. Una propuesta financiera con un desglose detallado de los costos para la asistencia técnica, tomando en cuenta los resultados, productos y etapas de la consultoría. Se incluirá lo siguiente:
   ⦁ Costos honorarios de cada personal profesional del equipo
   ⦁ Gastos de misión de campo estimados para todas las actividades de la asistencia técnica
   ⦁ Gastos administrativos (todos los gastos deben de ser cotizados con los impuestos correspondientes incluidos).
4. Perfil de la Firma de Consultoría.
5. Nombres e información de contacto de tres referencias que pueden ser contactadas.
6. Copia de un informe anterior de trabajos similares realizados sobre: a) estudios de línea de base; b) implementación de programas sociales; y/o c) proyectos de incidencia política y/o diálogo social.

FORMA DE POSTULACIÓN:
Para fines de postulación enviar todos documentos y anexos indicados a dmr.reclutamientodr@unicef.org La fecha límite para aplicar es el: miércoles11 de octubre del 2017 hasta las 11:59 PM (República Dominicana)

*Las aplicaciones que sean enviadas sin completar todos los requerimientos incluyendo documentos que avalen el historial de trabajo, formación académica y referencias relacionas a la consultoría no serán consideradas.

Ver términos de referencia completos en el siguiente enlace:TDR final – CAP -Formacion -Comunidad MIUT (Publicacion).pdf

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=507373

Organization: Mayan Families
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 27 Oct 2017

Mayan Families, a 501.c.3 registered Non Profit, is looking for an Education Program Manager. Mayan Families provides opportunities and assistance to the indigenous and impoverished people of Guatemala through education and community development programs. We are located in Panajachel, Guatemala.

Through Education, Mayan Families provides students with the opportunity to break out of the vicious cycle of poverty and create a better future for themselves. In Guatemala, a country where the high cost of schooling prevents many indigenous people from getting an education, Mayan Families has sponsored more than 4,000 students so that they can have access to an education through our Student Sponsorship Programs and Preschool Nutrition Centers. Students in our programs are also provided with the necessary resources to succeed in their education through access to tutoring, sexual and reproductive health workshops and help with other supplies as needed. Mayan Families is seeking an Education Program Manager to support our ongoing growth.

The Education Program Manager role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious candidate with experience of working in an NGO, preferably in Central or Latin America, to further develop their skills in fast-paced environment. The Education Program Manager will swiftly build a wide base of organisational knowledge and be a key point of contact for management, colleagues and donors, whilst maintaining a varied portfolio of projects and leading a team of four donor relations staff. A passion for providing excellent customer service and the ability to make sound decisions are key assets in this role which combines project management with vital fundraising and donor relations duties.

General responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for the Education Team

• Balance project management responsibility and strategic planning alongside administrative work

• Be a key point of contact for senior management and colleagues for education-related issues

• Support the management and development of the education department: from encouraging strategic vision and planning to strengthening administrative processes for increased efficiency and level of service (for example: improving systems for student-sponsor communications, student data collection, tutoring and community service)

• Oversee funding initiatives and ensure that all budgets and goals are met by team

• Collaborate to create promotional materials for the Communications Department and various forms of social media

• Facilitate interdepartmental program cooperation for program development

Preschool Nutrition Centers

• Coordinate Spanish language evaluations

• Collaborate with Family Aid to provide nutrition support

• Support Guatemalan staff in the coordination and implementation of parental education

• Collaborate with Medical Program staff to provide medical support

• Work with the Education Development Coordinator to identify and secure new funding sources for the Preschool Nutrition Centers

Tutoring

• Collaborate with Guatemalan staff to coordinate the Tutoring Program

• Work with the Education Development Coordinator to identify and secure new funding sources for the Tutoring Program

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems for the following Education Programs: Student Sponsorship Program, Preschool Nutrition Centers, Tutoring program

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required. Preferred degrees include Education, International Development, Social Work, Non-Profit Management or related fields.

• Previous experience working in a sponsorship-model based organization, preferably in a management role.

• Experience of working with financial budgets and providing grant reporting

• Experience of leading successful fundraising initiatives and campaigns and meeting goals

• Experience living and working in a cross-cultural setting, preferably in Latin America or with indigenous people.

• Understanding of the social and economic issues facing indigenous Guatemalans

• Fluent in both English and Spanish with excellent communication skills both written and spoken in both languages

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to maintain a professional and friendly manner when working with donors, clients, and staff and volunteers

• Innovative with the proven ability to translate vision into reality

• Flexibility- able to easily adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced work environment

• Highly organized with strong administrative skills and an eye for detail

• Ability to multi-task, meet critical deadlines, and provide excellent follow up **

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letters along with a potential start date at hr@mayanfamilies.org
Please title your email «Education Program Manager».
For more information on our programs and work you can visit our website https://www.mayanfamilies.org/

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 12 Oct 2017

Honduras country office is putting an emphasis on donor reporting process, respecting the quality standards and the deadline, as a part of its effort to strengthen accountability. This in turn, will increase our credibility vis-à-vis donors, and successfully building new and innovative partnerships. Upcoming major donor reporting is the final report for Canadian government which funded the MUNSALUD project since 2008 until December 2017. The final donor report is going to be a critical document to analyze the implementation of the project over the past ten years, share lessons learned and best practices.

MUNSALUD is comprised of two programmatic components, the first one under the purview of UNICEF, the second one under the purview of UNFPA.

Component 1: Promotion of sexual and reproductive health and the prevention of HIV and pregnancy in adolescents.

The main objective of this component is to generate a change in attitudes and awareness among Honduran adolescents and young people, living in municipalities selected for intervention, in relation to their sexual and reproductive health, specifically the prevention of HIV and pregnancies in adolescents.

Component 2: Improve the access of adolescents and young people to health care services in sexual and reproductive health for the prevention, care and timely management of HIV and early pregnancy.

The objective of this component is to promote a context in which adolescents and young people to have access to affordable and timely sexual and reproductive healthcare services that are suited to young people’s needs while also preventing early pregnancy.

The reporting process to Canadian government is expected to be very complex and time and labor consuming not only because of the amount of funding, but also the duration of the project. The report need to be analytical in identifying high level results (impact and outcomes), lessons learned and good practices, obstacles, and existing gaps. In addition, the report needs to be written in English and reader friendly to general audiences and people who do not work in UNICEF. Given this context, there is a need to seek technical support to produce a quality donor report.

Goals of Consultancy

Development of quality donor report for Canadian government.

Main Tasks to be Accomplished

Develop and propose methodologies, process, and tools/instruments to develop the final donor report to Canadian Government according guidelines.

Coordinate actively with the Social Inclusion programme staff and UNFPA to ensure a timely and effective consolidation of information for the final donor report for Canadian government with special attention to analysis, quality of writing and accuracy of information and data.

Review MUNSALUD reports submitted to Canadian government, baseline studies, systematizations and other relevant documents

Coordinate with Social Inclusion programme and UNFPA to get additional inputs and data, consolidate the final report with special attention to analytical descriptions and quality and accuracy of information and data.

Analyze results obtained, challenges, good practices and lessons learned in the implementation of programme funded by the Canadian government

Consolidation and finalization of the report- including reviewing and editing translated documents with special attention to the coherence and accuracy of information, quality of English writing, and improved readability using graphics, maps and images.

Expected Deliverables

First payment: 30%

A methodological guideline (with timeline and responsibilities) for the donor report for Canadian Government is proposed for discussion with the supervisor. Instruments- Check-lists and outlines- facilitating the collection and consolidation of information and materials are proposed.

A draft donor report consolidating previous reports submitted to Canadian government and additional documents from UNICEF, UNFPA and Municipal Programme for Children Adolescents.

Concrete recommendations for the finalization in terms of filling the information gaps, strengthening the analytical descriptions, etc.

Second payment: 30%

A draft donor report is available, including additional inputs from UNICEF, UNFPA and Municipal Programme for Children Adolescents and Youth written in English.

Annex including human interest stories, best practices, and innovations.

Third payment: 40%

A high-quality, reader-friendly, visually inviting and informative donor report for the Canadian government is finalized by February 28, 2018.

Education and Professional Experience

Education

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Human Rights, Planning, International Development, Journalism and Communication, or other relevant areas.

Professional Experience

At least 5 years’ experience – domestic and international in the areas of communication, reporting, programming, fundraising (including strategic marketing)

Prior experience working in UNICEF

Experience working with donors (e.g. embassies, ministry of foreign affairs, foundations, and national committees, etc) strongly preferred

Prior experience working in external communication including developing communication materials such as brochures, reports, audio visual publications

Competencies

Fluency in Spanish and English, demonstrated ability to be very articulate and precise in spoken and written English and Spanish.

High level communication skills, including communicating clearly to the audiences both in speaking and writing.

Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.

Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources and develop strategies

Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups and capable of working as a team member in diverse environment

Innovative and creative thinking

Familiarity with UNICEF writing style guidelines and communication strategies an advantage

Further Information

1. Place of the consultancy

The consultant will be based in UNICEF´s office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, for the majority of the period. However, at the beginning of the consultancy, s/he could work remotely from home for maximum 5 working days to review relevant documents and develop a guideline, methodologies, and instruments for developing a Dutch donor report (products to payment No.1). Thereafter, the consultant would fly to Tegucigalpa to closely work with the UNICEF Honduras office.

During the consultancy, no field trips are foreseen, but if considered necessary to provide technical support to colleagues of UNICEF Honduras office by accompanying a field trip to collect information for the donor report, the office will cover the DSA and transportation. This should be agreed with the supervisor.

2. Air trip to and from Tegucigalpa.

The consultant will be responsible for making a travel arrangement and paying the airplane tickets from the place of living to Tegucigalpa, Honduras and other incurring costs to fly to Tegucigalpa and repatriation from Tegucigalpa at the termination of the consultancy.

3. Office space and equipment:

The consultant(s) will have their own equipment and office space that is necessary for the fulfillment of this consultancy. Any damage incurred to the equipment will be the responsibility of the consultant. The office will not cover any expenses for repairs to damaged equipment.

4. Insurance:

The consultant (s) will acquire their own insurance policies to cover medical expenses and / or personal accidents during the duration of this contract. The contract does not render UNICEF responsible for any accident that the consultant may suffer.

5. Delivery of products and/or reports:

The consultant will deliver the agreed products and reports –and a duplicate of each- in hard copy and electronic from, in universally acceptable language. The cost of preparing and delivering these products / reports will be borne by the consultant which must be included in the overall cost of the consultancy as an operating cost.

6.Property Rights:

All documents, materials or products of this consultancy are owned by UNICEF and may not be used by third parties without UNICEF’s prior consent.

Duration of Consultancy

1 month from date of signature. Expected start date January 2, 2018 to February 28,2018

Typeof Consultancy

Individual Consultancy

Deadline for Submissions

October 11, 2017 at 23:55 p.m. local Honduras time.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rateto undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

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=507337

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Originally published by the Jamaican Observer.   OVER 9,000km from her native Bulgaria, World Bank Country Manager Galina Sotirova is steeped in the challenges and opportunities of developing nations like Jamaica. Sotirova joined the bank in 1994 as a human development specialist and was a former country manager in Burkina Faso, and country operations advisor for the Caribbean before moving to Jamaica in July 2015. She also worked in Nigeria, Macedonia and Poland, the Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. Her on-the-job experiences have included working in specialist areas like pension reform and health, and she has lived in countries where there was “constant turmoil and social unrest, shootings and coups”. Her graduate degrees in international relations, economics and public policy from the University of Sofia, Johns Hopkins University SAIS, and the London School of Economics prepared her technically, but it is her “hands-on work in social and economic development that is most fulfilling”, she confesses. Sotirova says that her current position in Jamaica allows her to “contribute to an overall programme that the bank has for a country rather than a particular sector — to work with governments and stakeholders to develop strategies based on issues being faced”. A major focus of the country strategy for Jamaica, she said, is growth and the reduction of vulnerabilities, hence projects that seek to increase youth employment and empowerment, reduction of crime and enhanced safety. But, she says, the World Bank does not simply design and implement projects and not look back. “We are constantly evaluating our project results and asking pertinent questions — are we doing the right thing? Is there something we need to be doing more of? We’re constantly looking for the best model.”  

The economist will continue to support efforts to reduce poverty, promote shared prosperity, and create jobs WASHINGTON, September 18, 2017 – Seynabou Sakho is the new World Bank director for Central America. A highly respected economist with experience in several countries of Latin America and Africa, Sakho will begin her term today. “Sakho will prioritize the World Bank program in Central America to support country efforts to reduce poverty, promote shared prosperity, and create jobs, as well as to continue backing the integration agenda,” said Jorge Familiar, World Bank Vice-president for Latin America and the Caribbean. Sakho, who is from Senegal, joined the World Bank in 2004. She has held several positions with the Bank, including as economist for Brazil, Jamaica and Bolivia, economic advisor to the Operations Policy and Country Services Unit, and advisor to the Executive Director’s Office. Most recently, she served as manager of Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management for East and Central Africa.  The new World Bank Director for Central America earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in finance and economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She has also authored and co-authored several publications on economic growth, private-sector development, and the effect of financial restrictions on small and medium-sized enterprises. In her new role, Sakho will be responsible for the management unit, which covers six Central American countries.  Sakho is replacing Humberto López, who was named director of Strategy and Operations for Latin America and the Caribbean. In Central America, the World Bank currently has 33 projects committed and in implementation, with a budget totaling more than US$2.3 billion. Project areas include education, health, disaster risk management, violence prevention, social protection, rural competitiveness, land management, and public-sector efficiency. Contacts: Washington: Marcela Sánchez-Bender, +1 (202) 473-5863, msanchezbender@worldbank.org Central America: Cynthia Flores cfloresmora@worldbank.org and Àngels Masó amaso@worldbank.org Learn more about the work of the World Bank in Latin America and the Caribbean: www.worldbank.org/lac Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldbank Be updated via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLAC For our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/BancoMundialLAC   News Release 2018/018/LAC  

Amazonia Live and the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program have joined in the largest restoration effort ever made in Brazilian forests Brasília, September 15, 2017- A major initiative for the restoration of degraded areas in the Brazilian Amazon calls for the restoration during the next six years of almost 30,000 hectares, which corresponds to an estimated 73 million trees. This largest-ever forest restoration in Amazonia is the result of a partnership among the Brazilian Ministry of Environment (MMA), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the World Bank, the Brazilian Fund for Biodiversity (FUNBIO), Conservation International (CI-Brasil), the socioenvironmental initiative adopted by Rock in Rio, and Amazonia Live. Of the 73 million trees, 3 million on 1,200 hectares of the Amazon Forest would already have been restored by the initial contribution from Rock in Rio itself and by CI-Brasil, combined with spontaneous donations by the general public and support from festival sponsors and partners. The additional 70 million are part of the goals of the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program, a joint effort by the MMA, GEF, World Bank, FUNBIO, and CI-Brasil to expand the area of the forest being restored, promote sustainable use of natural resources, and strengthen the network of Conservation Units in the Brazilian Amazon. It is anticipated that 28,000 hectares of degraded areas will have been restored under the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program by 2023. Different methods will be applied, such as: enrichment of existing secondary forests, seeding of selected native species, conducting and/or fostering natural regeneration and, when necessary, direct planting of native species. The areas selected as priority for the project restoration actions are the southern regions of the states of Amazonas, Rondônia, Acre, and Pará. Amazonia Live was born in 2016 out of the commitment by the Rock in Rio Festival to plant one million trees in the Amazon in partnership with FUNBIO and the Socioenvironmental Institute (ISA) and to publicize the importance of preserving Amazonia in achieving equilibration of the planet. The platform grew rapidly after CI-Brasil entered as a foreign partner, which meant that the number rose to two million trees at the headwaters of the Xingu River, and with the entry of the Amazon Protected Areas Program (APRA) that supported the acquisition of one million seedlings of natural species for use in restoring degraded areas within the Conservation Units in the state of Amazonas. Declarations by the partners “Brazil can no longer live with the old benchmark for environmental degradation. The partnership between the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program and Amazonia Live platform is yet another demonstration of the new page we are now writing, with different social actors, united in the cause of restoration of the Amazon forest,” said José Sarney Filho, Minister of the Environment. “The Amazon plays a critical role in global climate regulation as well as in the region’s environmental and economic prosperity, and is the largest biodiversity repository on the planet,” said Naoko Ishii, GEF CEO and Chairperson. “We are uniting for an integrated, coordinated approach and for the sustainable management of a significant portion of the Amazon biome.” “Climate change is a serious threat to world development. With the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program, the World Bank is helping Brazil demonstrate that it is possible to preserve the forest, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and at the same time strengthen the local communities. The partnership with Amazonia Live enables us to share those good practices with an even larger public,” said Martin Raiser, World Bank Country Director for Brazil. “For FUNBIO, participating in the first stage of Amazonia Live, in partnership with the Socioenvironmental Institute, has been an outstanding experience. For 21 years now, we have been supporting some of the most important projects in Amazonia, among them the ARPA Program, the world’s largest tropical forest protection initiative. ARPA is now the standard and model for other Latin American countries,” said Rosa Lemos de Sá, secretary general of FUNBIO. “We are fully confident that this effort will produce results. We at the ISA, along with the Xingu Seeds Network, are promoting the planting of 1.5 million trees in degraded areas in the basins of the Xingu and Araguaia Rivers. That is our commitment and we are ready to expand it,” says Adriana Ramos, coordinator of the Socioenvironmental Institute (ISA). “Amazonia is our greatest asset and vital to the well-being of the peoples on our planet. We are running out of time and now is the time for acting together if we are to reverse the history of destruction in the region and write a new chapter for Amazonia in Brazil,” said Rodrigo Medeiros, Vice President of CI-Brasil. “The task is challenging, but it is by working in the spirit of the partnership and in a well-coordinated fashion, as we are doing under this initiative, that we will achieve success.” “For the first time we are adopting a single cause worldwide that will be promoted in all the countries where Rock in Rio is present and will extend through several editions of the event. With this action, we will attract the attention of the whole world to an urgent problem and show that it is possible, especially, to plant hope. We started with one million trees; today we want 73 million. This partnership between Amazonia Live and the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program shows that it is worthwhile to dream, that each of us can do our part and together, make the difference,” said Roberto Medina, president of Rock in Rio.For more information, visit: www.amazonialive.com.brwww.mma.gov.brhttp://www.worldbank.org/en/country/brazilwww.funbio.org.brwww.conservacao.org.br www.socioambiental.org/