empleo

Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Peru
Closing date: 17 Sep 2017

La Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y la Media Luna Roja (FICR) es la red humanitaria más grande del mundo, que cuenta con 97 millones de voluntarios y colaboradores en 190 países. La Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y la Media Luna Roja apoya a las comunidades para que sean más fuertes y seguras, mediante diversos proyectos de desarrollo y actividades humanitarias en desastres y crisis, además el Movimiento colabora con gobiernos, donantes y otras organizaciones de ayuda para brindar asistencia a las personas vulnerables en todo el mundo.

La Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y la Media Luna Roja actúa como auxiliar de los poderes públicos en el país a través de sus áreas de salud, gestión del riesgo de desastres y voluntariado desarrollando actividades, programas y proyectos de ayuda, promoviendo el desarrollo y resiliencia de la población vulnerable o afectada por emergencias y desastres. Nuestro trabajo se guía por siete principios fundamentales: humanidad, imparcialidad, neutralidad, independencia, voluntariado, unidad y universalidad, que son la base de nuestra visión colectiva y la determinación para avanzar en la lucha contra los principales desafíos que enfrenta el Perú en la presente década.

Objetivo de la contratación.

· Gestionar y dar asistencia técnica a las actividades de agua y saneamiento relacionados con la respuesta a la emergencia por el niño costero en los departamentos de Piura y Lambayeque.

Perfil Requerido

Profesional titulado en ingeniería civil o sanitaria.

· Experiencia de trabajo en diseño y ejecución de proyectos de agua y saneamiento, particularmente en el área rural, y en instituciones públicas o privadas especialmente en organizaciones de ayuda humanitaria.

· Disponibilidad a tiempo completo para trabajar en Lambayeque y Piura por los meses que se requiera.

· Debe contar con experiencia en ejecución de proyectos con componentes de soporte institucional y/o comunal, para la gestión de las obras implementadas.

· Ser proactivo, saber desenvolverse en equipos multidisciplinarios y trabajar bajo presión.

Tareas y Responsabilidades del Puesto

· Ser responsable de gestionar los aspectos técnicos de ingeniería, brindando asistencia y conocimiento técnicos en lo referente a las soluciones de abastecimiento de agua potable de manera permanente en las localidades de localidades de intervención.

· Proponer opciones técnicas para implementación de alternativas de solución del agua en las comunidades de intervención.

· Brindar acompañamiento y asesoramiento técnico a las familias seleccionadas en el marco del proyecto para la implementación de las opciones de abastecimiento de agua y saneamiento que incluye la construcción de letrinas.

· Dar asistencia técnica a las actividades comunitarias de la promoción de prácticas saludables relacionadas con higiene y agua segura

· Coordinar con los equipos locales y de la sede, autoridades locales y otras organizaciones trabajando en las zonas

· Elaborar informes mensuales sobre actividades.

Duración

· Será por un periodo de 02 meses, con posibilidad de extensión, con base en Chiclayo o Piura con viajes frecuentes. Parte integral de estos términos de referencia es el Código de Conducta del Movimiento Internacional de la Cruz Roja y Media Luna Roja.

How to apply:

Se invita a las personas interesadas a remitir: Hoja de vida y carta de motivación. Es indispensable
indicar en la carta su aspiración salarial, disponibilidad y tres (3) referencias laborales.

Enviar los documentos solicitados a: peru.limaregdelegation@ifrc.org indicando en la referencia:
ESPECIALISTA TÉCNICO EN AGUA. Se considerarán las postulaciones de ciudadanos peruanos o residentes extranjeros con permiso de trabajo vigente.

Fecha límite de presentación de documentos: 17.09.2017; sin embargo, de encontrar la persona con el
perfil deseado cerraremos el proceso.

Solo un reducido número de postulantes será contactado e invitado a participar en las evaluaciones y
entrevistas; no respondemos a todos los correos.

Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Peru
Closing date: 17 Sep 2017

La Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y la Media Luna Roja (FICR) es la red humanitaria más grande del mundo, que cuenta con 97 millones de voluntarios y colaboradores en 190 países. La Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y la Media Luna Roja apoya a las comunidades para que sean más fuertes y seguras, mediante diversos proyectos de desarrollo y actividades humanitarias en desastres y crisis, además el Movimiento colabora con gobiernos, donantes y otras organizaciones de ayuda para brindar asistencia a las personas vulnerables en todo el mundo.

La Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y la Media Luna Roja actúa como auxiliar de los poderes públicos en el país a través de sus áreas de salud, gestión del riesgo de desastres y voluntariado desarrollando actividades, programas y proyectos de ayuda, promoviendo el desarrollo y resiliencia de la población vulnerable o afectada por emergencias y desastres. Nuestro trabajo se guía por siete principios fundamentales: humanidad, imparcialidad, neutralidad, independencia, voluntariado, unidad y universalidad, que son la base de nuestra visión colectiva y la determinación para avanzar en la lucha contra los principales desafíos que enfrenta el Perú en la presente década.

Objetivo de la contratación.

· Gestionar y dar asistencia técnica a las actividades de agua y saneamiento relacionados con la respuesta a la emergencia por el niño costero en los departamentos de Piura y Lambayeque.

Perfil Requerido

Profesional titulado en ingeniería civil o sanitaria.

· Experiencia de trabajo en diseño y ejecución de proyectos de agua y saneamiento, particularmente en el área rural, y en instituciones públicas o privadas especialmente en organizaciones de ayuda humanitaria.

· Disponibilidad a tiempo completo para trabajar en Lambayeque y Piura por los meses que se requiera.

· Debe contar con experiencia en ejecución de proyectos con componentes de soporte institucional y/o comunal, para la gestión de las obras implementadas.

· Ser proactivo, saber desenvolverse en equipos multidisciplinarios y trabajar bajo presión.

Tareas y Responsabilidades del Puesto

· Ser responsable de gestionar los aspectos técnicos de ingeniería, brindando asistencia y conocimiento técnicos en lo referente a las soluciones de abastecimiento de agua potable de manera permanente en las localidades de localidades de intervención.

· Proponer opciones técnicas para implementación de alternativas de solución del agua en las comunidades de intervención.

· Brindar acompañamiento y asesoramiento técnico a las familias seleccionadas en el marco del proyecto para la implementación de las opciones de abastecimiento de agua y saneamiento que incluye la construcción de letrinas.

· Dar asistencia técnica a las actividades comunitarias de la promoción de prácticas saludables relacionadas con higiene y agua segura

· Coordinar con los equipos locales y de la sede, autoridades locales y otras organizaciones trabajando en las zonas

· Elaborar informes mensuales sobre actividades.

Duración

· Será por un periodo de 02 meses, con posibilidad de extensión, con base en Chiclayo o Piura con viajes frecuentes. Parte integral de estos términos de referencia es el Código de Conducta del Movimiento Internacional de la Cruz Roja y Media Luna Roja.

How to apply:

Se invita a las personas interesadas a remitir: Hoja de vida y carta de motivación. Es indispensable
indicar en la carta su aspiración salarial, disponibilidad y tres (3) referencias laborales.

Enviar los documentos solicitados a: peru.limaregdelegation@ifrc.org indicando en la referencia:
ESPECIALISTA TÉCNICO EN AGUA. Se considerarán las postulaciones de ciudadanos peruanos o residentes extranjeros con permiso de trabajo vigente.

Fecha límite de presentación de documentos: 17.09.2017; sin embargo, de encontrar la persona con el
perfil deseado cerraremos el proceso.

Solo un reducido número de postulantes será contactado e invitado a participar en las evaluaciones y
entrevistas; no respondemos a todos los correos.

Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Peru
Closing date: 26 Sep 2017

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly-motivated individual for a newly-established position to lead and coordinate efforts oriented to ensure that user consultation and participation are integrated across USAID SERVIR Amazonia activities. USAID SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR which is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The Position: The User Engagement Lead work on specific products, tools, trainings, and events, to ensure that necessary user engagement activities are planned and that the right mix of skills are in place for engaging users effectively. He/she will have primary responsibility for developing approaches and templates that guide systematic user engagement as well as working closely with other key personnel to define roles and responsibilities for completing user engagement task. This position will report to the project’s Chief of Party and will work closely with members of the CIP team. The User/Client Engagement Lead will be based in the Amazonian Region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The position will be responsible for ensuring that all SERVIR activities:
• Develop approaches and templates that guide systematic user engagement as well as working closely with other key personnel to define roles and responsibilities for completing user engagement tasks.
• Systematically identify stakeholders and assess their needs
• Develop user engagement strategies to ensure stakeholder involvement up front, in design and prototyping, and in uptake and maintenance
• Regularly contribute information to the user database and other knowledge management tools related to user engagement and outreach.

Selection criteria:

• At least a Master’s level degree in International Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Adult Education, or other field related to this position.
• At least seven years of experience in international development approaches relevant to this position, including engaging with various users of geospatial applications including policy makers, communities, students, and practitioners.
• Ability to identify relevant collaboration partners within and outside the institution; maintain existing linkages and effectively communicate with stakeholders on different levels.
• Proven record of productive engagement with government institutions, NGOs, and scientists. Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental and development context of the Amazonia.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the following languages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Conditions: The employment contract will be for a three-year term (with three-month probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

How to apply:

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website *(http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/**),*** including a letter of motivation, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Peru
Closing date: 26 Sep 2017

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly-motivated individual for a newly-established position to lead and coordinate efforts oriented to ensure that user consultation and participation are integrated across USAID SERVIR Amazonia activities. USAID SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR which is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The Position: The User Engagement Lead work on specific products, tools, trainings, and events, to ensure that necessary user engagement activities are planned and that the right mix of skills are in place for engaging users effectively. He/she will have primary responsibility for developing approaches and templates that guide systematic user engagement as well as working closely with other key personnel to define roles and responsibilities for completing user engagement task. This position will report to the project’s Chief of Party and will work closely with members of the CIP team. The User/Client Engagement Lead will be based in the Amazonian Region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The position will be responsible for ensuring that all SERVIR activities:
• Develop approaches and templates that guide systematic user engagement as well as working closely with other key personnel to define roles and responsibilities for completing user engagement tasks.
• Systematically identify stakeholders and assess their needs
• Develop user engagement strategies to ensure stakeholder involvement up front, in design and prototyping, and in uptake and maintenance
• Regularly contribute information to the user database and other knowledge management tools related to user engagement and outreach.

Selection criteria:

• At least a Master’s level degree in International Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Adult Education, or other field related to this position.
• At least seven years of experience in international development approaches relevant to this position, including engaging with various users of geospatial applications including policy makers, communities, students, and practitioners.
• Ability to identify relevant collaboration partners within and outside the institution; maintain existing linkages and effectively communicate with stakeholders on different levels.
• Proven record of productive engagement with government institutions, NGOs, and scientists. Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental and development context of the Amazonia.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the following languages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Conditions: The employment contract will be for a three-year term (with three-month probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

How to apply:

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website *(http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/**),*** including a letter of motivation, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Peru
Closing date: 26 Sep 2017

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks an experienced project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to support the implementation of SERVIR Amazonia, a large research for development project that will cover activities across the entire Amazonian region. SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The Position: The M&E Specialist will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of the overall M&E system, as a critical function to support the effectiveness of the project towards achieving major R&D goals in environmental conservation and climate change. The M&E functions will cover work to be implement as part of CIP’s responsibilities in the project as well as those of key partners.

A strong focus of the position will be to identify and suggest actions to ensure benefits of the program reach several diverse social groups, including women and men, youth and indigenous populations. He or she will be inventive and innovative in finding novel ways to efficiently collect, analyze and communicate disaggregated quantitative and qualitative data to inform and orient the project’s work.

This position will be based in the Amazonian Region and will involve work in Latin America, with focus on the target counties of the project (Peru, Brazil and Colombia), and occasional travel to other countries and regions as required. The M&E specialist will form part of CIP’s Project Management Unit (PMU), and will report to the Head of the PMU.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with other project staff in CIP and in other participating institutions, the M&E specialist will be the responsible for the design and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation systems, including:

· Develop and maintain the project M&E plan based on results framework, related indicators and annual plan of work;

· Support the design, development and implementation of an M&E platform supporting planning, monitoring, reporting, learning and evaluation processes;

· Support the development and dissemination of training materials for the use of the M&E platform.

· Design and implement harmonized data collection tools for different level of indicators across project activities and institutions;

· Facilitate the integration of disaggregated data in the planning, monitoring, evaluation and budgeting process;

· Training of project team members and partners on the M&E platform and the use of data collection tools developed to facilitate their adoption and proper use;

· Conduct regular validation of data reported by project team members and partners;

· Regularly prepare consolidated monitoring reports at required project levels and provide timely M&E information as input for project staff to develop specific recommendations for corrective actions of the project;

· Coordinate and promote the use of qualitative and quantitative evaluative approaches for M&E.

Selection Criteria:

· Post-graduate qualification, at least at M.Sc. level, in fields such as International Development, Environmental and Earth Sciences and Engineering, Geography, Forestry, Climatology, Anthropology, Agricultural Economics, or Gender Studies. Publications in relevant fields are desirable.

· Relevant work experience in design of projects or programs and experience with developing and managing complex M&E systems.

· Experience in working with multi-partner projects in the Agricultural and Environmental R&D area, with emphasis on environmental conservation under the context of climate change.

· Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.

· Knowledge of Spanish or other languages is desirable.

· Competencies in collecting, analyzing, and reporting disaggregated data, preferably in the context of agricultural research and natural resource management including both qualitative and quantitative research methods;

· Competencies in project management, preferably in the context of agricultural research for development, including results based management, development of logical models (theory of change, impact pathways, result chains), monitoring and evaluation;

· Capability to motivate managers and scientists at all levels of responsibility to actively contribute to timely monitoring, knowledge management and reporting;

· Good interpersonal skills. Experience working successfully in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for an initial three-year term (with a three-month probation period) with possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

How to apply:

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2016 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Peru
Closing date: 26 Sep 2017

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks an experienced project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to support the implementation of SERVIR Amazonia, a large research for development project that will cover activities across the entire Amazonian region. SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The Position: The M&E Specialist will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of the overall M&E system, as a critical function to support the effectiveness of the project towards achieving major R&D goals in environmental conservation and climate change. The M&E functions will cover work to be implement as part of CIP’s responsibilities in the project as well as those of key partners.

A strong focus of the position will be to identify and suggest actions to ensure benefits of the program reach several diverse social groups, including women and men, youth and indigenous populations. He or she will be inventive and innovative in finding novel ways to efficiently collect, analyze and communicate disaggregated quantitative and qualitative data to inform and orient the project’s work.

This position will be based in the Amazonian Region and will involve work in Latin America, with focus on the target counties of the project (Peru, Brazil and Colombia), and occasional travel to other countries and regions as required. The M&E specialist will form part of CIP’s Project Management Unit (PMU), and will report to the Head of the PMU.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with other project staff in CIP and in other participating institutions, the M&E specialist will be the responsible for the design and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation systems, including:

· Develop and maintain the project M&E plan based on results framework, related indicators and annual plan of work;

· Support the design, development and implementation of an M&E platform supporting planning, monitoring, reporting, learning and evaluation processes;

· Support the development and dissemination of training materials for the use of the M&E platform.

· Design and implement harmonized data collection tools for different level of indicators across project activities and institutions;

· Facilitate the integration of disaggregated data in the planning, monitoring, evaluation and budgeting process;

· Training of project team members and partners on the M&E platform and the use of data collection tools developed to facilitate their adoption and proper use;

· Conduct regular validation of data reported by project team members and partners;

· Regularly prepare consolidated monitoring reports at required project levels and provide timely M&E information as input for project staff to develop specific recommendations for corrective actions of the project;

· Coordinate and promote the use of qualitative and quantitative evaluative approaches for M&E.

Selection Criteria:

· Post-graduate qualification, at least at M.Sc. level, in fields such as International Development, Environmental and Earth Sciences and Engineering, Geography, Forestry, Climatology, Anthropology, Agricultural Economics, or Gender Studies. Publications in relevant fields are desirable.

· Relevant work experience in design of projects or programs and experience with developing and managing complex M&E systems.

· Experience in working with multi-partner projects in the Agricultural and Environmental R&D area, with emphasis on environmental conservation under the context of climate change.

· Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.

· Knowledge of Spanish or other languages is desirable.

· Competencies in collecting, analyzing, and reporting disaggregated data, preferably in the context of agricultural research and natural resource management including both qualitative and quantitative research methods;

· Competencies in project management, preferably in the context of agricultural research for development, including results based management, development of logical models (theory of change, impact pathways, result chains), monitoring and evaluation;

· Capability to motivate managers and scientists at all levels of responsibility to actively contribute to timely monitoring, knowledge management and reporting;

· Good interpersonal skills. Experience working successfully in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for an initial three-year term (with a three-month probation period) with possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

How to apply:

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2016 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Peru
Closing date: 26 Sep 2017

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly talented Communication Specialist to drive the internal and external communications activities for the upcoming USAID SERVIR Amazonia project. SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR which is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The position: The Communication Specialist will be based in Amazonian Region and involve work in Peru, Brazil, and Colombia as well as travel other countries in the Amazonian region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of the project communication strategy.
• Coordinate communication efforts in partner Centers, programs, and organizations.
• Coordinate promotion of the SERVIR Amazonia brand, particularly among donors and decision makers.
• Supervise online content for the project website.
• Support preparation of reports, social media, and brand journalism efforts.
• Contribute communications components to program development in the countries served by SERVIR Amazonia.
• Develop and coordinate communication plans for external events.
• Actively collaborate with other Communications team members to execute the project communication efforts.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Journalism, Communication, Marketing or a related area.
• Five years of professional experience in developing and implementing communication strategies or exemplary communications results in fewer years.
• Demonstrated experience working with media.
• Strong and effective use of social media skills.
• Knowledgeable and familiarity with public relations.
• Experience with website content management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems or exploit potentials.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English. Spanish and Portuguese language skills a plus.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for a three-year term (with a three-month probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

How to apply:

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply ;

Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Peru
Closing date: 26 Sep 2017

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly talented Communication Specialist to drive the internal and external communications activities for the upcoming USAID SERVIR Amazonia project. SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR which is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The position: The Communication Specialist will be based in Amazonian Region and involve work in Peru, Brazil, and Colombia as well as travel other countries in the Amazonian region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of the project communication strategy.
• Coordinate communication efforts in partner Centers, programs, and organizations.
• Coordinate promotion of the SERVIR Amazonia brand, particularly among donors and decision makers.
• Supervise online content for the project website.
• Support preparation of reports, social media, and brand journalism efforts.
• Contribute communications components to program development in the countries served by SERVIR Amazonia.
• Develop and coordinate communication plans for external events.
• Actively collaborate with other Communications team members to execute the project communication efforts.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Journalism, Communication, Marketing or a related area.
• Five years of professional experience in developing and implementing communication strategies or exemplary communications results in fewer years.
• Demonstrated experience working with media.
• Strong and effective use of social media skills.
• Knowledgeable and familiarity with public relations.
• Experience with website content management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems or exploit potentials.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English. Spanish and Portuguese language skills a plus.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for a three-year term (with a three-month probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

How to apply:

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply ;

Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Peru
Closing date: 26 Sep 2017

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks an experienced Gender Specialist to support implementation of the Gender Strategy for the upcoming USAID SERVIR Amazonia project. SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR which is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The position: The Gender Specialist will help the SERVIR Program to provide expert support on gender issues to teams including social and biological scientists, enabling them to strengthen the gender- responsiveness of their research for the development. She/He will be based in the Amazonian Region, and involve work in Peru, Brazil, and Colombia.

Duties and Accountabilities:
Support the implementation of the SERVIR gender work plan
• Contribute with the development of the gender strategy.
• Facilitate the integration of gender research in planning, monitoring, evaluation and budgeting process.
• Support and monitor the implementation of SERVIR project gender research work across internal portfolio;
• Facilitate effective and regular communication among gender focal points and relevant clusters teams;
• Ensure the consolidation of progress reports, the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt on gender research in coordination with gender focal points;
• Promote gender as an integrative part of communication and knowledge management in SERVIR project.

Selection Criteria:

• Master’s degree in Sociology, Development Economics, Anthropology, Gender Studies. Publications in relevant fields are desirable
• Relevant work experience in gender research and mainstreaming of at least 5 years, including fieldwork in Latin America (preferably).
• Experience developing effective partnerships for research
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
• Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese languages is desirable
• Competencies in gender analysis, preferably in the context of agricultural research or natural resource management including both qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• Familiarity with the principles of gender mainstreaming;
• Good interpersonal skills. Experience working successfully in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for an initial three-year term (with a three-month probation period) with possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

How to apply:

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Peru
Closing date: 26 Sep 2017

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks an experienced Gender Specialist to support implementation of the Gender Strategy for the upcoming USAID SERVIR Amazonia project. SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR which is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The position: The Gender Specialist will help the SERVIR Program to provide expert support on gender issues to teams including social and biological scientists, enabling them to strengthen the gender- responsiveness of their research for the development. She/He will be based in the Amazonian Region, and involve work in Peru, Brazil, and Colombia.

Duties and Accountabilities:
Support the implementation of the SERVIR gender work plan
• Contribute with the development of the gender strategy.
• Facilitate the integration of gender research in planning, monitoring, evaluation and budgeting process.
• Support and monitor the implementation of SERVIR project gender research work across internal portfolio;
• Facilitate effective and regular communication among gender focal points and relevant clusters teams;
• Ensure the consolidation of progress reports, the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt on gender research in coordination with gender focal points;
• Promote gender as an integrative part of communication and knowledge management in SERVIR project.

Selection Criteria:

• Master’s degree in Sociology, Development Economics, Anthropology, Gender Studies. Publications in relevant fields are desirable
• Relevant work experience in gender research and mainstreaming of at least 5 years, including fieldwork in Latin America (preferably).
• Experience developing effective partnerships for research
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
• Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese languages is desirable
• Competencies in gender analysis, preferably in the context of agricultural research or natural resource management including both qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• Familiarity with the principles of gender mainstreaming;
• Good interpersonal skills. Experience working successfully in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for an initial three-year term (with a three-month probation period) with possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

How to apply:

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Peru
Closing date: 26 Sep 2017

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly skilled, results-oriented Chief of Party (COP) who will be responsible for the technical leadership and operational oversight of SERVIR Amazonia and will serve as the principal institutional liaison to USAID. He/she is responsible for ensuring development and implementation of the sustainability roadmap for SERVIR Amazonia. SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR which is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The Position: The Chief of Party will represent the hub in regional and wider contexts and be responsible for the hub’s activities. He/She will be based in the Amazonian Region, and involve work in Peru, Brazil, and Colombia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Project Management:

ü Provide management, leadership, and strategic vision in all aspects of project implementation.

ü Ensure that project implementation is responsive to target communities and partners and aligned with CIP core values, strategic plan and guiding principles.

ü Monitor adherence to grant agreement, CIP policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations including the CGIAR.

ü Select, oversee and advise performance of partners and sub-grantees. As responsible manager for all technical and financial reporting to the donor, ensure timeliness, quality, and responsiveness to donor requests in all areas of reporting.

ü Ensure that monitoring of project indicators is timely and of excellent quality to support reporting and adaptive management.

ü Promote the project with stakeholders, the donor community, and the general public in Ethiopia through sound and innovative communications.

· Representation and Resource Mobilization:

ü Represent the project SERVIR Amazonia, USAID with Government of Brazil, Peru and Colombia, and NGOs.

ü Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities, country plans, and planned funding initiatives.

ü Build and manage strong and productive partnership and implementing partners and facilitate learning and knowledge exchange across the entire project partnership.

ü Participate in regular review meetings with USAID and ensure that the project is well understood and highly regarded by the donor and all project partners.

· Staff Management, Professional Development and Team Building:

ü Create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.

ü Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring that all staff members are effectively using the performance planning and management system.

· Project Support Operations:

ü Ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of financial and operational policies and procedures for constant compliance with all CIP and donor policies, regulations, and requirements.

ü Ensure project quality through implementation of country-specific project reviews and use of comprehensive M&E systems.

ü Coordinate with finance, procurement, and M&E project staff to ensure operational systems are in place to support field offices and activities including logistics, procurement, security, operational, and human resources.

· Gender:

ü The Chief of Party is expected to take a leadership role in the mainstreaming of gender sensitive project interventions, through support and promotion of gender throughout all areas of the project.

· Safety, Security and Risk Management:

ü The Chief of Party is expected to oversee the implementation and continual review of the country security guidelines and security management plan, and manage all security issues in consultation with the regional and HQ.

ü In coordination with the Safety and Security Manager ensure the consistent monitoring and analysis of the security environment and adherence by all staff to the CIP security protocols and procedures.

Selection Criteria:

· A graduate degree (Master’s Degree or higher) in a field of study relevant to SERVIR Amazonia such as GIS/Geography, Natural resources management, Biodiversity, Climate change, Sustainable development, or International development.

· Ten years of professional experience in managing scientific/technical projects, in progressively more responsible posts. The projects managed will have included the production of new scientific tools to meet client needs and requirements. Management includes the development of work plans and control of budgets.

· Proven ability to communicate, coordinate, and effectively work with diverse stakeholders, including senior government officials, and including in regard to politically sensitive topics.

· Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

· Proven success in building a client base and partnerships, including with the private

· sector, strongly desired.

· Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the program and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of regional stakeholders.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the following languages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

· Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures as related to program management required.

· Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context of Amazonia based on on-the-ground experience.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for an initial three-year term (with a three-month probation period) with possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

How to apply:

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2016 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

Organization: Heartland Alliance
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 16 Oct 2017

Heartland Alliance International (HAI)[1] es una entidad sin ánimo de lucro con sede principal en Chicago, EEUU. Fue creada con la misión de promover los derechos humanos y proveer servicios a comunidades que viven en situaciones de alta vulnerabilidad, pobreza o en contextos de conflicto o violencia. HAI trabaja para proveer sistemas de apoyo y protección que sean de alta calidad y sostenibles. Los programas globales de HAI en salud pública trabajan con organizaciones locales para comprometer a las comunidades en la entrega de servicios de salud, la construcción de capacidades, el apoyo y la movilización de la comunidad para las personas más marginadas y en mayor riesgo en el mundo. Nuestro objetivo es organizar y empoderar a las poblaciones altamente vulnerables a nivel local, para que sean auto-sostenibles y aboguen por sí mismos. HAI actualmente implementa proyectos en: Colombia, Iraq, Burundi, Nigeria, República Dominicana, República Demócrata del Congo, México, Haití, Ghana, y Cote d’lvoire.

[1] HAI es un contratante que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades, contratando sin distinción de raza, color, credo o religión, edad, estatura, peso, sexo, identidad de género, estado civil, ascendencia, origen nacional, discapacidad física o mental, orientación e identidad sexual, condición de desplazado, afiliación o creencias políticas, situación de ex-delincuente (dependiendo de la ofensa y puesto a cubrir), baja militar desfavorable, la pertenencia a una organización cuyo objetivo principal es la protección de los derechos civiles o la mejora de las condiciones de vida y las relaciones humanas o infección por VIH.

El/la Psicólogo/a se responsabilizará de brindar atención directa y apoyo en el desarrollo de las actividades previstas del proyecto, específicamente en: Apoyo en intervención directa, valorando y fortaleciendo las potencialidades manifiestas por los miembros de las comunidades; brindar servicios de atención especializada a las personas desplazadas internamente; coordinar conjuntamente con el resto del equipo, la identificación de las personas que requieran acompañamiento y atención. También tendrá la responsabilidad en apoyar el desarrollo e implementación de planes de prevención y jornadas de psicoeducación conjuntamente con actores de la comunidad involucrados en temas de salud y bienestar, tales como: maestros, líderes, gobiernos, parteras, líderes de comunidades de fé y referentes de salud locales. Estas acciones se realizarán en entornos urbanos y rurales complejos, con alta sensibilidad y competencia cultural hacia víctimas y distintas comunidades étnicas, en concordancia con el marco normativo y operativo de la acción humanitaria.

Esta posición requiere la capacidad para contribuir en la construcción e implementación de una estrategia de respuesta y atención en salud mental y apoyo psicosocial, basada en la comunidad, para atender emergencias humanitarias por desplazamiento. El proyecto se desarrollará principalmente en los municipios de Alto Baudó, Quibdó, Guapí, Barbacoas, Buenaventura, Cali y algunas comunidades aledañas. En adición, se responderá a eventos de desplazamiento masivo que ocurran en el transcurso del proyecto en comunidades aledañas, según las brechas de atención y la capacidad operacional.

(i) Participación en la planificación y seguimiento del plan de trabajo

• Participar en las reuniones de coordinación y planificación convocadas por el/la Coordinador/a del Proyecto;
• Mantenerse actualizada/o sobre situación de seguridad y seguir el protocolo para asegurar la seguridad del equipo en terreno;
• Reportar mensualmente sobre el plan y reporte final proyecto.

(ii) Fortalecer alianzas con comunidades seleccionadas

• Dar entrenamiento en temas de trauma informado, salud mental y apoyo psicosocial a las comunidades seleccionadas;
• Participar en las reuniones convocadas con la comunidad para lograr un buen entendimiento de las temáticas relacionadas a la salud mental y el bienestar psisocial de la población;
• Incorporar un adecuado enfoque diferencial y ajuste de las metodologías para asegurar que sean culturalmente adecuadas al contexto;

(ii) Atención psicológica

• Proveer tratamiento psicosocial a través de consultas psicológicas individuales manteniendo y sistematizando historias clínicas de los pacientes atendidos, llevar un adecuado seguimiento de los casos abiertos y cerrados. Remitir casos más complicados de acuerdo a las normativas establecidas por la organización a proveedores de servicios médicos especializados.

• Dirigir sesiones psicoeducativas con equipos conformados por otros psicólogos/as y trabajadores/as sociales en lugares afectados por el conflicto y/o desplazamiento.

(iv) General:

• Apoyar la formación del equipo y fortalecer las capacidades en salud mental y atención psicosocial para aumentar y mejorar sus habilidades necesarias para la consecución de los objetivos del proyecto;
• Promover activamente y fortalecer relaciones interinstitucionales con las autoridades y otras organizaciones locales;
• Participación activa en las reuniones de coordinación y planificación de HAI;
• Asistir con la elaboración de procedimientos que aseguren que el proyecto cumple con las normas profesionales locales y las de HAI;
• Mantener la confidencialidad con cualquier información intercambiada, facilitada o creada durante y después del programa;
• Contribuir a fomentar espacios/ambientes de trabajo, así como participar activamente en la construcción de nuevas estrategias que garanticen la operatividad no sólo técnica, sino humana del proyecto;

Demás funciones o tareas que el equipo de Dirección considere necesarias y que correspondan al cargo desempeñado y a las capacidades de la persona empleada.

Educación

Requisitos imprescindibles:

• Estudios universitarios en psicología; posgrado en psicología clínica (Especialización o Maestría).

• Experiencia en investigación, se valorará estudios de doctorado.

• Habilidad demostrada en la atención con sensibilidad y competencia cultural y de género; Preferiblemente especialización en trabajo comunitario con enfoque diferencial afro e indígena y/o de género.

• Experiencia en trabajo humanitario, ofreciendo atención a víctimas de emergencias en entornos urbanos y/o rurales complejos.

  Se valorará positivamente:

• Amplia visión del oficio clínico y claridad en modelos terapéuticos;

Conocimientos en psicología y trauma, psicología intercultural y/o etno-psiquiatría

Experiencia

Requisitos imprescindibles:

• Mínimo 2 años de experiencia clínica;

• Experiencia previa en trabajo en el ámbito de los derechos humanos y particularmente con población afrodescendiente e indígena, población en situación de desplazamiento y/o víctimas del conflicto armado;

• Experiencia humanitaria y flexibilidad en entornos complejos, trabajando con diversas comunidades étnicas y campesinas.

  Se valorará positivamente:

• Experiencia en formación y capacitación de comunidades y entidades de salud pública;

• Experiencia manejando situaciones/incidentes de seguridad complejas;

• Experiencia con personas LGBTI y sobrevivientes de violencia de género es preferible;

• Experiencia trabajando en zona tropical y de selva, teniendo que permanecer en la zona durante periodos de varias semanas;

Dominio de inglés.

Aptitudes / Actitudes

• Persona flexible y recursiva en aplicación de modelos terapéuticos breves y particularmente con enfoque diferencial a población afrodescendiente e indígena;

• Enfoque orientado a resultados y persistencia para alcanzar los logros;

• Persona eficiente, ágil, organizada, responsable y con iniciativa;

• Capacidad para trabajar en equipo, puntual, ordenada y discreta;

• Excelentes habilidades interpersonales, comunicación asertiva, capacidad para resolución de conflictos y manejo del error;

• Empatía ante el dolor ajeno y capacidad para manejar asertivamente situaciones de conflicto;

• Paciencia y buen sentido del humor;

• Respeto por la diversidad y la interculturalidad;

• Afinidad y compromiso con los mandatos de HAI International; Disponibilidad para viajar 15-20 días cada mes a zonas con situaciones de riesgo medio-alto.

How to apply:

Cómo aplicar:

Los interesados favor enviar su hoja de vida y carta de motivación a: colombia@heartlandalliance.org antes del 15 de septiembre del 2017. Indicar en el asunto del correo: Psicólogo/a MAS Colombia + nombres y apellidos.

Por favor tenga en cuenta que no se considerará n aquellas aplicaciones recibidas en fecha posterior a la fecha indicada o que no adjunten carta de motivación.

Entrevistas: Se realizarán las entrevistas según se vayan recibiendo las hojas de vida.

Tipo de Contrato:** Contrato por prestación de servicios profesionales.

Disponibilidad: Inicio de labores: Inmediato.

Remuneración: A definir de acuerdo a la escala salarial de la organización, así como también a la experiencia de la persona seleccionada.