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Nicaragua is a clear example of the increasing awareness about the importance of investing in quality Early Childhood Education (ECD) to support development in low and middle-income countries. Previous research in other countries has shown that investments on quality ECD and daycare yield relevant social returns (Naudeau & Hasan, 2015: 4). Also, our work in the country is an example of how these kinds of programs can produce multiple positive spillovers and results; from a growing commitment within the National Government to boost the expenditure per student, to a reduction of the gaps in quality between rural and urban preschools nationwide.Historically, Nicaragua has struggled to make investment in preschool education in rural areas a policy priority, creating a gap between rural and urban areas, both in terms of coverage and quality. In 2013, only 47 percent of the rural children were enrolled in preschool education, compared to 70 percent in urban areas. Additionally, preschool education in rural areas was mostly provided through a “community-based modality” (covering 70% of the students enrolled in rural areas in 2016), operating in private locations, without quality standards and taught by volunteers who most of the times lack official certification [1] (70% of total preschool teachers are not graduated), resulting in very low quality education.This reality begun to change since 2011, with the approval of the new National Early Childhood Policy, the new Education Sector Strategy (2011-2015) and the Education Sector Strategy Support Project (ESSSP).  The ESSSP, financed by the European Union, the Global Partnership for Education and the World Bank and managed by the latter, focused on a holistic transformation of the preschool education supply through the design and implementation of a new preschool education quality model (PEQM).  As presented in figure 1, the quality standards of the PEQM comprise a range of areas, on which the project has made significant contributions.Curriculum. As a foundation to the new model, and in order to address inequalities in preschool education between rural and urban areas, a new, unified, curriculum for preschool was created in 2013, providing universal guidelines and standards for children in both formal and community preschools. Furthermore, new curricular instruments were developed and distributed to every preschool (community preschool and formal) nationwide.Teacher training. 100% of preschool teachers nationwide, from both formal and community preschools, have received training on the new curriculum, on the use of learning materials, and participated in monthly Evaluation, Programming and Educational Training Workshops (TEPCEs) that provide them with new tools to improve the learning process. Also, more than 2,300 un-certified pre-school teachers (20% of the total) were part of an in-service certification program over the course of 3 years, thereby reducing the percentage of uncertified teachers.Pre-school infrastructure. To improve the physical learning environments, a new adapted design for preschool classrooms was prepared and in 2015 and 2016 a total of 56 preschool classrooms were rehabilitated and equipped with proper preschool furniture, elevating the quality standards of preschool infrastructure. Assessments. To measure improvements in the system due to the new policies, the national government, with technical assistance from the World Bank, has created a new Integrated Early Childhood Development Monitoring and Evaluation System (SEIDI) as a way to assess the development and learning of children attending preschools as well the quality of the preschool learning environment. The instruments, developed with the support of the Measuring Early Learning and Quality Outcomes (MELQO) Consortium, which includes experts from UNICEF, UNESCO and the Brookings Institution among other notable institutions, measure various aspects related to child development and the quality of learning environments. This is an innovative approach that puts Nicaragua at the forefront of preschool quality monitoring and the assessment of children’s development and learning.                    Figure 1: The Preschool Education Quality Model (PEQM) being implemented in Nicaragua The story of Maria del Carmen Herrera, a preschool teacher in preschool Ruben Dario, in San Dioniso Matagalpa, illustrates the progress made by the government´s support to teacher´s training. She has 25 years of experience as a preschool community educator, but she is now a professionalized teacher with specialization in preschool education. She now works in the new preschool that has been rebuilt after an investment supported by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) through the ESSSP project. This preschool, located 124 km north of Managua, Nicaragua´s capital, was ergonomically designed to meet the needs of children between 3 to 5 years of age. It includes a classroom, sanitary services and playgrounds. Herrera, who has 41 pupils, says that the new preschool has motivated attendance and parent´s commitments to their children´s education. ResultsAlthough improving early childhood education and reducing the urban/rural gap is still a work in progress, some of the results achieved so far are encouraging. For example, from 2009 to 2016, preschool enrollment in Nicaragua has increased from 53% to 65% among children aged 3 to 5. In addition, the national government’s overall investment has increased by boosting the coverage of school meals for preschool and primary students from 24 to 44% in the period 2009-2014 and expanding access to school kits from 10 to 23% of preschool and primary students.  Furthermore, because of the increased investment in educational materials, teacher training and school infrastructure the National Government yearly per student expenditure in preschool education increased in at least 229% between 2013 and 2014 (Ministry of Hacienda, 2015). Per year preschool per student expenditure was calculated to be US$22.1 in 2013, US$63.7 in 2014 and US$61.2 in 2015 (Codeni, 2017), showing an increasing trend in a three-year period (2013-2015). We are encouraged by the progress we have seen and we believe that this new preschool model of education will enhance Nicaragua’s future. For this reason, the World Bank’s commitment with the Government of Nicaragua will continue over the next five years on this front with the new Alliance for Education Quality project, which will begin in 2017. Other articles related to this projectIn Nicaragua new school buildings make preschool more exciting for childrenGiving children a strong foundation in Nicaragua

Challenge El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, and one of the most densely populated in the world. With a per capita gross domestic product of US$8,602 (in purchasing power parity terms) in 2015, and a population of 6.1 million, the country is largely urban (about 66 percent) and ranks in the 83rd percentile worldwide for population density. Since the end of the Salvadoran Civil War in 1992, the country has advanced on both social and political fronts. In health, El Salvador has already achieved the Millennium Development Goal for reducing child mortality. In addition, the poorest segments of the population have been increasingly making use of healthcare facilities, aided in part by a policy of free primary care services. Immunization rates have also increased from 86 percent in the 1990s to 91 percent in recent years (2010-13). Similarly, access to improved sanitation and water resources increased from 79 percent to 90 percent, and the share with access to improved sanitation expanded from only 56 percent to over 70 percent during the same period. In education, both access to education, particularly at the primary level, and literacy rates have increased, with the most significant advances in urban areas. Finally, El Salvador has forged ahead in consolidating democracy since the end of the Civil War, with six consecutive democratically-elected governments and peaceful transitions of power. Despite this progress, poverty remains high, in part due to the country’s anemic growth. Using international poverty and extreme poverty lines of US$4 per day and US$2.5 per day, respectively, 31.4 percent of the Salvadoran population is considered poor (compared to 23.3 percent in the Latin America region), and 12.3 percent extremely poor (compared to 10.8 percent in the Latin America region). The country’s anemic growth is the main reason for the relative stagnation in poverty reduction. With an average growth rate of 1.5 percent (2001-15), El Salvador stands out as one of the slowest growing economies in the Latin America region. El Salvador faces numerous challenges, calling for action on many fronts. Political polarization, high levels of crime and violence, low levels of savings and investment, poor educational attainment and lack of skilled labor, and high rates of migration and remittances —among other factors—prevent the country from growing at a faster pace, and reducing poverty and increasing shared prosperity for its citizens. Approach In the face of these challenges, the WBG program has focused on ensuring social inclusion of the vulnerable segments of the population, while building foundations for inclusive growth. The WBG has been a key partner in supporting the country’s efforts to protect vulnerable households and expand effective and well-targeted safety net programs, as well as to increase access to basic health and education services. Moreover, the World Bank program has been promoting the creation of safer communities to boost economic development and focusing on providing at-risk youth and vulnerable groups with training, job readiness, and work experience to build their skills and assist their efforts to join the labor market. In addition, the World Bank is helping the country to foster sustainability and resilience, particularly by promoting the efficiency of public spending and building government capacity to manage natural disasters and environmental challenges. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) complement the World Bank support by focusing on sectors and areas that contribute to enhancing the country’s economic growth. IFC has been helping the country improve its investment climate, increase access to finance, and foster regional trade and financial inclusion. MIGA has provided guarantees in the manufacturing and financial sector. Results WBG financing helped achieving the following results from 2010 to 2016: Providing income support and contributing to the establishment of an integrated social protection system: By supporting the implementation of the Temporary Income Support Program (PATI) through the Income Support and Employability Project, the WBG helped channel resources to more than 40,000 beneficiaries (of which 70 percent were women and 30 percent between the ages of 16-24) in poor urban areas, preventing them from falling deeper into poverty. The PATI also included activities to promote opportunities for the urban poor by improving the coverage of labor intermediation, providing skills training, and organizing employment fairs, among other. As a result, one year after the completion of PATI, participants’ monthly income increased on average by US$18 per month. The WBG also helped improve the institutional capacity of the Government to develop an integrated social protection system by helping develop a Unified Registration System for social protection programs and design a Universal Social Protection System. Improving Access, Retention and Graduation Rates for Lower and Upper Secondary Education: By supporting the adoption of the Inclusive Full Time School (IFTS) Model, the WBG through the Education Quality Improvement Project has been helping the country improve access, graduation, and retention rates for lower and upper secondary education. The IFTS Model addresses the problems of quality and exclusion of economically disadvantaged students, and tackles problems of early drop out, repetition and poor learning outcomes. It does this by providing stimulating and diverse learning experiences, a safe learning environment, teaching that is responsive to the social and developmental needs of young adolescents from diverse backgrounds, and school accountability for student results. To date, the WBG-financed Project has supported the renovation of seventeen schools and 209 school facilities (including classrooms, libraries, study rooms, teacher rooms, sports and recreation spaces) and has benefited around 40,000 students with new facilities, learning materials, and pedagogical activities. The Project is also supporting the improvement of pedagogical skills of around 1,997 teachers through a series of certified trainings. Expanding Coverage of Health Services: With support from the Strengthening Public Health Care System Project, El Salvador has been expanding the coverage of health services provided by the Integrated Health Care Services Network to the 82 poorest municipalities of the country. This Network is critical for delivering high quality health services and aims to reduce fragmentation, inefficiencies, and coverage gaps by providing health services through three levels of care: (i) the primary level includes family and community health units; (ii) the secondary level includes basic and general hospitals; and (iii) the third level includes specialized hospitals. To date, a total of 21 hospitals, 52 community health units and 19 administrative offices have benefited from infrastructure renovation projects, the acquisition of medical equipment, medicines and medical supplies, and the procurement of ambulances, among other. Moreover, the Project has provided training to about 900 medical staff on maternal health, reproductive and sexual health, teenage pregnancy, child health, and nutrition, and promoted compliance with medical waste management systems. Finally, the Project has proven to be a practical tool for the Government particularly in response to national emergencies, such as the Ebola and Zika outbreaks. Enhancing the Capacity of Local Governments to Deliver Services: WBG support sought to strengthen municipalities’ institutional and technical capacity to design and implement municipal sub-projects through the Local Government Strengthening Project, benefitting around three million people across 262 municipalities through the development of more than 500 infrastructure projects. These projects for electrification, clean water and sanitation, waste management, construction and improvement of roads and bridges, and renovation of sports and recreation spaces generated around 12,000 temporary jobs. Moreover, the WBG supported a number of certified training programs in the areas of decentralization, fiscal management, and territorial development, improving the technical skills of more than 500 local government staff. Finally, the WBG supported the implementation of a municipal management information system, contributing to enhanced transparency and increased access to information.   Bank Group Contribution The World Bank’s current active portfolio in El Salvador includes two investment projects in the education and health sectors, totaling US$140 million in net commitments, This investment portfolio is complemented with trust funds and analytical and advisory services focusing on fiscal management, capital and financial markets development, climate change and disaster risk management. IFC seeks to facilitate access to credit and improve availability of finance through IFC credit lines tailored to small entrepreneurs and households. As of July 2017, IFC’s investment program was US$160 million. MIGA has US$129.3 million in gross exposure across three projects in the financial and services sectors. Partners Donor cooperation and partnerships play a fundamental role in achieving the development outcomes of El Salvador. To ensure complementarity of its activities, the WBG is closely coordinating with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, the European Union, the United Nations Development Program, and other bilateral donors, including the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the German Development Bank (KfW), the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GIZ), and Spain, among others. For example, the MCC is currently expanding the IFTS Model to 80 additional schools in the eastern region of the country, complementing the WBG’s support. In the area of increasing access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in addition to IFC, IDB is providing technical assistance to MSMEs and KfW is supporting SMEs through special credit lines for renewable energy. The climate change and the resilience agenda is also being supported in close coordination with other partners, including JICA, GIZ and IDB.    Moving Forward The WBG will continue its partnership with El Salvador in line with the Country Partnership Framework 2016-2019 that focuses on building the foundations to promote inclusive growth, and fostering sustainability and resilience. To this end, the World Bank will continue implementing its investment portfolio in the education and health sectors, and complement its support with knowledge products, advisory services, and technical assistance focusing on youth employability, crime and violence, financial sector development, fiscal management, and climate change resilience. In addition, IFC will continue bolstering private sector development by: (i) focusing on measures to improve the investment climate and trade facilitation; (ii) improving infrastructure and renewable energy sources; and (iii) increasing access to finance for MSMEs, with particular emphasis on agribusiness. MIGA will continue to explore opportunities to meet requests from investors.    Beneficiaries Carolina Silva, a young student from the la Libertad department in El Salvador, is more eager to learn as a result of the financial assistance she received through the Income Support Employability Project. When asked what made a difference, she replied: “The only thing that I needed to have perfect attendance in school was the possibility to afford to pay for the bus fare and not miss a day of school.” This financial aid not only helped secure bus fares for those children in need, but also helped to improve the safety of Carolina and other children, by ensuring safe arrival to school as children no longer had to walk alone through dangerous neighborhoods. Learn More Links to key related sites The web site of the World Bank for El Salvador offers in-depth information on all projects and programs in the country. Links to partner websites Ministry of Economy and Finance Multimedia A school bus full of opportunities for children and youth in El Salvador Trabajar deja de ser un sueño para miles de salvadoreños Música, escuelas y empleo para un mayor desarrollo de El Salvador  

Challenge Panama’s economic growth has been faster than any other country in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region over recent years, averaging 7.2 percent from 2001-2013. The country’s rapid growth has translated into significant poverty reduction. Between 2007 and 2012, poverty declined from 39.9 percent of the population to 26.2 percent, and extreme poverty from 15.6 to 11.3 percent. During the same period, income growth of households in the bottom 40 percent of population increased 8.2 percent, compared to the average per capita income, which grew by 6.6 percent. Although growth at the aggregate level has been largely pro-poor and inequality has declined, not everyone has shared equally in Panama’s prosperity. The indigenous peoples living in semi-autonomous territories (comarcas) and groups living in remote rural areas suffer from higher poverty levels and significant gaps in access to basic services than the rest of the country. For instance, in the poorest comarca with the largest population, Ngäbe Buglé, poverty rates reach 93 percent and extreme poverty 83 percent. In addition, most of the poor are settled in vulnerable areas, exposed to natural disasters. In order for Panama to maintain its growth model and for all Panamanians to benefit from it, economic, social, and environmental challenges must be addressed. These include ensuring a well-educated workforce with relevant skills to sustain economic growth, inclusion of marginalized groups and indigenous peoples, adequate and modern infrastructure to support a high performing economy, strengthened public sector institutions that promote efficiency and transparency, compliance with international financial standards to maintain investment flows, and sustainable natural resource management and resilience to natural disasters. Approach Given Panama’s unique development challenges and the sophistication of its economy, the World Bank Group (WBG) has supported the country’s efforts to maintain high growth, while ensuring that benefits reach all. The World Bank has been a key partner on policy reform for fiscal sustainability, enhanced targeting of social protection programs, and modernization of the public sector planning and budgeting system with enhanced transparency. Moreover, the World Bank program has had a clear focus on poverty and shared prosperity, supporting social inclusion by building productive alliances to help increase producer incomes, increasing the percentage of women receiving pre-natal care, and improving water and sanitation services in rural and poor communities. In addition to financing, the WBG has provided high-quality technical assistance and cutting-edge knowledge, particularly in managing fiscal risks stemming from natural disasters. WBG engagement in Panama also includes International Finance Corporation (IFC) investments and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) guarantees, which have supported the core growth sectors of the economy, centered on the Panama Canal, urban transportation, energy, trade, and financial services. Results World Bank (IBRD) financing helped achieved the following results from 2008 to 2015: Increased Income and Productive Capacity of Small-Scale Producers: Financing and technical assistance for access to markets was provided to 152 productive alliances of small-scale producers in high-poverty areas, including indigenous areas. Producers benefitted from increased agricultural productivity and a 23 percent increase in sales. Around 4,600 producers (30 percent women) received investment and technical support through 130 sub-projects covering a range of agro activities. Improved Targeting of Social Transfer Programs and Increased Social Security Coverage: By improving the targeting of the Red de Oportunidades program (translated as “Network of Opportunities”), the Government channeled resources to the poor in remote geographic areas, largely excluded in the past, increasing coverage in the indigenous comarcas (from 50% in 2008, to 70% in 2014) which represented 46 percent of beneficiary households. Improved Households Access to Quality Basic Health and Nutrition Services: Through the provision of a basic package of health services under the Coverage Extension Strategy, mobile health units provided regular access to a basic package of health services to 149,028 beneficiaries from 47 poor rural communities by 2014, with 86 percent of pregnant women receiving at least three prenatal controls (compared to 20 percent in 2010), and 96 percent of children under age one receiving full vaccinations (compared to 26 percent in 2010). Enhanced Capacity for Disaster Risk Management and Adaptation to Climate Change: The Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Loan with a Catastrophe Risk Deferred Drawdown Option has been a quick and flexible instrument in addressing a national drought emergency triggered by El Niño phenomenon (2015-2016), including support to the Water Security High Level Committee in the development and implementation of the National Water Security Plan. Most of the World Bank disaster risk management support has been provided through technical assistance activities with key results including the development of the first Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance Framework in Latin America, and a strengthened emergency preparedness and response capacity at the subnational level. Bank Group Contribution Following a decade of limited engagement, the World Bank Group partnership with Panama was rejuvenated in 2005.  Since then, the World Bank has delivered US$1.1 billion including operations in education, health, social protection, land administration, rural productivity, rural and urban water and sanitation, disaster risk management, public sector efficiency, and environment. Along with financial assistance, the World Bank has provided high-quality technical assistance and cutting-edge knowledge — in urban planning, urban transport system reform, disaster risk management, and logistics — to leverage increased economic activity resulting from the reversion of the Panama Canal in 1999. IFC and MIGA have provided support for private sector investments and employment generation.  IFC’s investment in Panama grew from nine projects totaling US$166 million over 2002–2006, to 28 projects representing US$ 1.2 billion gross investment during 2007–2014. These include support for the Panama Canal Expansion Project and the Penonomé Windfarm. The role of MIGA has been critical for improving urban mobility through the provision of the guarantee for the Metro Line 1. Partners Several operations have been implemented jointly or in close coordination with other donors. This was done successfully with the water program, providing, in part, a platform for dialogue on policy reform. Both the Metro Water and Sanitation Project and the Water Supply and Sanitation in Low Income Communities Project were coordinated with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) to cover distinct geographical areas. This proved to be a good model, allowing each multilateral to manage and develop its project activities in focalized areas. In terms of knowledge services, the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment was conducted jointly with IDB to identify challenges in Panama’s public financial management system. Moving Forward The WBG will continue its partnership with Panama in line with the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) under implementation to help reduce extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity by supporting Panama’s growth while ensuring inclusion and opportunities for marginalized groups, and bolstering resilience and sustainability. The CPF features a mix of instruments, drawing on the strengths of the institutions of the World Bank Group to provide Panama with a package of assistance to best address the country’s development needs. Leveraging the comparative advantages of the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA will facilitate the delivery of a complementary suite of services and greater partnership with the private sector. The World Bank and IFC are already collaborating strongly in the energy sector where the World Bank is supporting the modernization of the sector through the elimination of distortions, as well as new legislation to diversify the generation matrix, and IFC is investing in renewable energy (wind). MIGA will explore providing guarantees for energy and other infrastructure investments. During the CPF period, the WBG institutions will further explore potential synergies to accelerate progress towards the WBG’s twin goals. Beneficiaries Hilaria Palacios is a mother of five children and is four months pregnant with her sixth. Previously, it was very difficult for Hilaria to access health services because it required walking long distances or paying prohibitive transport costs just to reach the local clinic. Thanks to community visits by a mobile team of health professionals, including a doctor, a nurse, a technician, nutritionist, an environmental health sanitation specialist, and a driver, health comes to Hilaria. This approach allows Hilaria to have monthly access to quality basic health services during her pregnancy. Hilaria Palacios, project beneficiary commenting on the difficulty of accessing care prior to the mobile health teams:  “I had to walk or take a boat to receive check-ups.  It was very difficult.”  Today, Hilaria receives care from the mobile health teams:  “Here, I receive monthly check-ups from the Doctor.”   Learn More Links to key related sites The web site of the World Bank for Panama offers in-depth information on all projects and programs in the country. Links to partner websites Ministry of Economy and Finance Multimedia  Ya no hace falta esperar a que llueva en Panamá  Providing better health quality for moms and their children in Panama  ¿Cómo se pueden reducir riesgos ordenando el territorio? BLOG A Tale of Two Panamas: How Results-Based Financing improves Health for Rural Mothers and Children  

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El estudio concluye que poner fin al matrimonio infantil y las uniones tempranas en la República Dominicana reduciría la proporción de niñas que tienen hijos antes de los 18 años y el crecimiento de la población. También mejoraría el alcance educativo de las niñas, así como los ingresos que tendrían esas niñas cuando sean adultas.   SANTO DOMINGO, 23 de agosto de 2017 – El matrimonio infantil y las uniones tempranas están costando a la República Dominicana miles de millones de dólares y mantienen la pobreza intergeneracional, según un nuevo estudio publicado por el Banco Mundial y el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (UNICEF). Revela que poner fin al matrimonio infantil tendría un gran efecto positivo en el alcance de un mayor nivel educativo de las niñas, contribuiría a que las mujeres tuvieran menos hijos y a tenerlos más tarde en la vida, y aumentaría las ganancias de estas en su vida adulta. El estudio fue dado a conocer durante un acto realizado en el Palacio Nacional encabezado por la vicepresidenta de la República, doctora Margarita Cedeño; el Ministro de Economía, Planificación y Desarrollo, Isidoro Santana; la directora regional de UNICEF para América Latina y el Caribe, María Cristina Perceval; el representante del Banco Mundial en el país, Alessandro Legrottaglie; y el principal autor de la investigación y economista del Banco Mundial, Quentin Wodon. La investigación señala que las niñas casadas o en unión temprana son más propensas a abandonar la escuela y completar menos años de educación que las que se casan más tarde. Por el contrario, mantener a las niñas en la escuela es una de las mejores maneras de evitar el matrimonio infantil. También se ha observado que el matrimonio infantil y las uniones tempranas se asocian con mayor riesgo de maltrato a sus hijos en la primera infancia y con una menor tasa de registro de nacimiento de los mismos. Debido a sus efectos sobre la educación de las niñas, el matrimonio infantil también afecta al desarrollo de sus hijos en los primeros años de vida. "El matrimonio infantil y las uniones tempranas no solo ponen fin a las esperanzas y los sueños de las niñas, también obstaculizan los esfuerzos para acabar con la pobreza y lograr el crecimiento económico y la equidad de República Dominicana. Poner fin a esta práctica no es solo lo que hay que hacer en el plano moral y ético, sino también lo más inteligente desde el punto de vista económico", dijo Quentin Wodon, el principal autor del estudio y economista principal del Banco Mundial. Se estima que una niña que se case antes de los 18 años tendrá en promedio más hijos a lo largo de su vida que si se hubiera casado a los 18 años o más tarde. Como resultado, poner fin al matrimonio infantil y las uniones tempranas, reduciría la fertilidad total en un 10 % a nivel nacional y el crecimiento de la población. Asimismo, terminar el matrimonio infantil y las uniones tempranas reduciría sustancialmente la proporción de niñas que tienen hijos antes de los 18 años. Agrega que otro beneficio importante de terminar con el matrimonio infantil y las uniones tempranas sería un aumento de los ingresos esperados de las mujeres en el mercado de trabajo. Debido en gran parte al impacto del matrimonio infantil en la educación, las mujeres que se casan antes de los 18 años tienen, en promedio, ingresos que son 17 % más bajos que si se hubieran casado más tarde. Señala que estas menores ganancias en la edad adulta para las mujeres que se casan o unen a temprana edad, sumado a mayores tasas de fecundidad, conducen a mayores riesgos de pobreza. Indica que si se pusiera fin al matrimonio infantil se reduciría la pobreza en las familias de estas mujeres de 41 a 32 % y a nivel nacional de 31 a 28 %. “Las pautas culturales que promueven la desigualdad de género, la pobreza, las brechas de educación y la violencia intrafamiliar influyen en la percepción de las niñas, o de sus madres, de que el matrimonio precoz o unión temprana es un proyecto de vida aceptable, e incluso deseable como ‘la mejor opción económica’ si la pareja es un hombre mayor con ingresos. Planes nacionales intersectoriales, que incluyan empoderamiento de las niñas y fomento de pautas culturales familiares y sociales que las apoyen en la búsqueda de alternativas de vida, están teniendo buenos resultados en varios países”. señaló María Cristina Perceval, directora de UNICEF para América Latina y el Caribe. Por otro lado, debido a la reducción del crecimiento de la población, si se hubiera puesto fin a los matrimonios infantiles y uniones tempranas en 2014 hubiera supuesto un beneficio equivalente a aproximado de 171 millones de dólares en 2015 y en el año 2030 un beneficio anual de 4,800 millones de dólares. “Demostrar los costos del matrimonio infantil y las uniones tempranas tanto para las niñas que se casan o unen antes de los 18 años, como para todo el país, podrá ayudar a generar mayor inversión, y por tanto empoderar a todas la niñas y mujeres jóvenes”, declaró Alessandro Legrottaglie, representante del Banco Mundial en la República Dominicana. El estudio Impacto económico del matrimonio infantil para la República Dominicana forma parte de un estudio global y fue financiado por la Fundación del Fondo de Inversión para Niños, la Fundación Bill & Melinda Gates y la Alianza Mundial para la Educación. ### PRESS RELEASE NO: 2018/015/LAC ### Para obtener más información: Aileen Ceballos, UNICEF República Dominicana, (829) 659 9653, aceballos@unicef.org Christelle Chapoy, Banco Mundial, (202) 458 2656, cchapoy@worldbank.org

Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 30 Sep 2017

Project Summary

The goal of USAID/Honduras’s proposed Improving Tertiary Violence Prevention activity (ITVP) is to reduce recidivism within targeted populations of the highest-risk juveniles. The development hypothesis for this activity is that if high-quality, tertiary violence prevention services, specialized and targeted by risk levels, are provided to identified juvenile populations at the highest risk, (e.g., those already involved with gangs, crime or the court system), then the repeated criminal and violent offenses by these individuals will be reduced, ultimately contributing to reducing crime and violence in their communities.

USAID understands that a small number of state and non-state actors currently provide a very limited array of services to these populations. However, several fundamental challenges exist which limit the sufficiency, coherence and adequacy of these services to effectively reduce recidivism.

Through this new five-year activity, USAID will seek improved Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) and technical proficiency of state and non-state actors seeking to provide high-quality, specific and targeted services to juvenile tertiary populations. To qualify for support, these actors must be providing (or seeking to provide) services that are explicitly linked to preventing recidivism and likely centered on the themes of rehabilitation, reintegration and the reduction of stigma.

Position Summary

The Chief of Party will be responsible for the technical leadership and in-country management of the project. S/he will oversee the long-term expatriate and local staff and short-term experts in achieving project results. S/he will undertake regular assessments of the broader political environment within which the project operates to ensure flexibility and rapid reprioritization of activities when necessary. The COP must be a highly qualified with substantial, multi-country comparative experience in donor-funded democracy and governance improvement projects. The COP shall serve as the primary point of contact with USAID/Honduras with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating to the contract. The COP shall reside in Honduras for the life of the project. S/he shall have overall responsibility for ensuring quality control, the appropriateness and overall responsiveness of all assistance provided under the contract, whether by long- or short-term advisors or others.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as principal liaison with Honduras-based USAID representatives, government counterparts, and non-governmental stakeholders on program communications and technical implementation activities.
• Provide technical direction, leadership, and oversight of all administrative matters.
• Provide technical support to the team in all program areas.
• Develop and implement work plans for project activities.
• Oversee implementation of project monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure that project results are met.
• Supervise development and submission of project deliverables and provide timely and accurate reporting and briefings to USG/Stakeholders on all program areas.
• Oversee implementation of Creative’s security protocols and provide leadership in handling security-related issues.
• Manage the program team in a manner that is open and respectful and encourages professional development, and solicits constructive staff input.
• Liaise with Headquarters regularly on program and administrative issues.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• A graduate degree from an accredited university in public administration, public policy, a social science, law, or a related field;
• Experience in tertiary prevention, juvenile justice, alternative justice, and reinsertion/rehabilitation of populations in conflict with the law, particularly former gang members;
• Previous experience implementing international donor activities;
• Previous experience developing collaborative working relationships with counterparts, other contractors and international organizations and donors. This also entails monitoring, evaluating and documenting progress toward meeting project objectives; evaluating sub-contractor and grantee activities through consultative meetings, site visits and reporting requirements; working out solutions to keep activities on track; and providing overall guidance and direction to the team to achieve targets and objectives.
• Strong knowledge of USAID monitoring and evaluation policies and procedures.
• At least 8-10 years of relevant experience working for a USG Contractor or international NGO in governance, citizen security, crime and violence prevention, and/or reinsertion/rehabilitation, 5 of which should be in a supervisory capacity.
• Previous experience working in Latin America, with strong analytical capacity and understanding of the local context.
• Familiarity and experience working with USAID.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing systems and overseeing program start-up and close-out.
• Experience with activity design, development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience liaising and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

How to apply:

Please apply on company website: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*F785C77A7C76CEB0

Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 30 Sep 2017

Project Summary

The goal of USAID/Honduras’s proposed Improving Tertiary Violence Prevention activity (ITVP) is to reduce recidivism within targeted populations of the highest-risk juveniles. The development hypothesis for this activity is that if high-quality, tertiary violence prevention services, specialized and targeted by risk levels, are provided to identified juvenile populations at the highest risk, (e.g., those already involved with gangs, crime or the court system), then the repeated criminal and violent offenses by these individuals will be reduced, ultimately contributing to reducing crime and violence in their communities.

USAID understands that a small number of state and non-state actors currently provide a very limited array of services to these populations. However, several fundamental challenges exist which limit the sufficiency, coherence and adequacy of these services to effectively reduce recidivism.

Through this new five-year activity, USAID will seek improved Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) and technical proficiency of state and non-state actors seeking to provide high-quality, specific and targeted services to juvenile tertiary populations. To qualify for support, these actors must be providing (or seeking to provide) services that are explicitly linked to preventing recidivism and likely centered on the themes of rehabilitation, reintegration and the reduction of stigma.

Position Summary

The Deputy Chief of Party will be responsible for overseeing all operations including, but not limited to, directly managing administration, procurement, human resources, logistics, office and housing facilities, procurement, budgeting, and property inventory. He/she will work closely with partner organizations, ensuring their effective implementation of activities. The DCOP will represent the program in absence of the COP, and will provide guidance to staff and partner organizations alike. This position reports to the Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations including, but not limited to, directly managing administration, procurement, human resources, logistics, office and housing facilities, procurement, budgeting, and property inventory.
• Maintain close and regular contact with partner organizations to ensure program activities are being implemented effectively and efficiently.
• Manage and monitor project start-up and close-out activities.
• Assure timely development and launch of training, technical and information sharing events including workshops and conferences.
• Ensure that program implementation is in accordance with USAID regulations and procedures as well as with the specifications determined in the SOW.
• Oversee the procurement functions in the management of procurement.
• Advise in purchasing decisions for new equipment in compliance with contractual guidelines.
• Assist in overall management and inventory recording for all USAID property.
• Develop scopes of work for administrative personnel.
• Ensure all personnel policies are in compliance with local labor law, tax law, and USAID regulations.
• Represent the program before the donor, all partners, and all other actors in the absence of the COP.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Graduate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in management, both direct and remote, of a large, diverse staff working in a difficult environment.
• Previous experience working in Latin America, with strong analytical capacity and understanding of the local context.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and motivate staff.
• At least seven years of experience working on donor-funded programs in a related role and with demonstrated management experience.
• At least three years’ experience with management processes and systems, such as human resources management and development (including performance evaluation), financial management, or management of employee compensation systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Experience providing technical assistance preferably in fields such as governance, citizen security, and/or crime and violence prevention.
• Flexibility to work in a constantly changing work environment.
• Familiarity and experience working with USAID.
• Excellent speaking, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience liaising and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and spoken).

How to apply:

Please apply on company website: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*FA7985F2A3DC146A

Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 30 Sep 2017

Project Summary

The goal of USAID/Honduras’s proposed Improving Tertiary Violence Prevention activity (ITVP) is to reduce recidivism within targeted populations of the highest-risk juveniles. The development hypothesis for this activity is that if high-quality, tertiary violence prevention services, specialized and targeted by risk levels, are provided to identified juvenile populations at the highest risk, (e.g., those already involved with gangs, crime or the court system), then the repeated criminal and violent offenses by these individuals will be reduced, ultimately contributing to reducing crime and violence in their communities.

USAID understands that a small number of state and non-state actors currently provide a very limited array of services to these populations. However, several fundamental challenges exist which limit the sufficiency, coherence and adequacy of these services to effectively reduce recidivism.

Through this new five-year activity, USAID will seek improved Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) and technical proficiency of state and non-state actors seeking to provide high-quality, specific and targeted services to juvenile tertiary populations. To qualify for support, these actors must be providing (or seeking to provide) services that are explicitly linked to preventing recidivism and likely centered on the themes of rehabilitation, reintegration and the reduction of stigma.

Position Summary and Reporting:

The Grants Manager will serve as the principal point of contact and Manager for Grant Administration. S/he will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of grants administration and to ensure flexible, innovative, and rapid-response mechanisms are designed to target key zones in Honduras. S/he will also ensure that the Grant Management and administration function is always in compliance with Creative and USAID’s policies and procedures; and will work towards capacity building of the recipients as well as the other staff members in the area of grants management. The Grants Manager will report to the Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Creative’s grants policies as detailed in the Field Manual and the project’s Grants Manual;
• Responsible for ensuring quality control and the integrity of the data at Creative’s online grants database and ensuring that the data in the system is always up-to-date;
• Provides guidance and interpretation of Creative’s grants policies, procedures and regulations to program staff and grantees, as needed;
• Organizes and coordinates organizational staffing structure and workflow of grants staff activities and administration;
• Provides oversight and management of grants staff and grants program;
• Responsible for leading grant development processes: in coordination with the program team and the COP, drafts and issues RFAs or NFOs, provides advisory assistance to NGO/CSO grant applicants and leads the review of grant proposals; Analyzes and evaluates grant proposals and ensures compliance with program objectives; Provides recommendations for award to the COP and corresponding program-team member(s);
• Engages in negotiations with grantees and coordinates the issuance of grant agreements;
• Coordinates with the operations team (finance and procurement) and the program staff to facilitate grantee kick-off meeting, progress reporting and closeout of grant activities;
• Coordinates closely with program staff to ensure timely administration and monitoring of grant agreements;
• Ensure that grant master files (hardcopies) are always up-to-date, complete and ready for audit;
• Works with the Chief of Party to ensure grants by the program are compliant with the Grants/Activities Manual, including disbursement and monitoring protocols before they are closed;
• Provides training in grants compliance to project staff, as needed or as requested by the COP;
• Provides the Finance Manager and COP with a bimonthly report on grants disbursement status, and provides quarterly reports on grants issued, status, and any pertinent notes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, financial analysis, business administration or relevant field; Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred;
• A minimum of five years’ experience in grants management, preferably in Honduras or Latin America); and a minimum of three years working in international donor-funded projects;
• Previews supervisory experience.
• Experience managing total grant pools larger than $5 million;
• A solid understanding of USAID regulations and procedures pertaining to grants management;
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects;
• Ability to analyze technical and cost proposals and prepare reports and recommendations on whether applicants should be funded;
• Ability to analyze budget line items for compliance with budget guidelines;
• Strong organizational skills including proven records maintenance and database management;
• Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks; and
• Ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team.
• Speaking, writing and reading fluency in English preferred.

How to apply:

Please apply on company website: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*300C43376C9B210F

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Peru
Closing date: 03 Sep 2017

Save the Children es la organización líder en defensa de los derechos de la infancia en todo el mundo. Trabajamos en más de 120 países salvando vidas, proporcionando seguridad y protección a los niños y niñas y defendiendo sus derechos. Trabajamos en conjunto con nuestros socios, para impulsar avances en la forma en que el mundo trata a los niños y niñas, con el fin de generar cambios inmediatos y duraderos en sus vidas.

Save the Children International es una organización con mandato full spectrum (humanitario y de desarrollo). Esta es la única manera en que seremos capaces de asegurar que algunos de los derechos fundamentales que los niños tienen, como la supervivencia, la seguridad y el acceso constante a la protección se puede garantizar.

Como parte de un compromiso de trabajar con los niños a través de intervenciones humanitarias Save the Children apoyara los programas tanto en la aparición súbita y situaciones de emergencias. En el marco de las inundaciones recientes que impactaron a Perú, Save the Children ha decidido responder a esta emergencia brindando ayuda a familias y niñas y niños en aspectos de agua y saneamiento, salud, vivienda y protección a la niñez.

POLÍTICA DE PROTECCIÓN INFANTIL El/la Conductor/a deberá informar y responder a las intervenciones sobre la materia, según lo determinado en la Política de Protección Infantil. COORDINA CON Personal de logística.

OBJETIVO GENERAL

• Bajo la orientación del personal de logística el Conductor será responsable de operar y administrar la unidad vehicular institucional y brindar servicios de conducción confiables y seguros al personal de Save the Children en el marco del Programa de Emergencias en la Región Lambayeque y La Libertad.

OBJETIVOS ESPECÍFICOS

• Apoyo con transporte al personal de Save the Children de manera eficiente y segura para visitas al terreno y visitas oficiales de miembros de Save the Children de acuerdo con la planificación semanal y mensual en coordinación con el logista.
• Apoyar eficientemente con el transporte de equipos y materiales y realizar compras puntuales y recojo de materiales de proveedores y apoyar en la carga y descarga de materiales de acuerdo con la planificación semanal y mensual en coordinación con el logista.
• Participar en las reuniones de planificación semanal de movimientos del equipo técnico.
• Elaborar el plan de movimiento mensual de acuerdo a las necesidades de movilidades del equipo técnico en coordinación con el logista.
• Asegurar economizar a través del uso adecuado del vehículo y llenar el formato de bitácora de uso periódico del vehículo, incluyendo kilometraje total, consumo de combustible y gastos.
• Mantener al día el archivo de facturas de combustible
• Seguir y respetar las normas y regulaciones de tránsito según las leyes peruanas. SAVE THE CHILDREN TÉRMINOS DE REFERENCIA
• Cumplir con el manual de seguridad del conductor y cualquier otra instrucción, políticas y procedimientos de Save the Children referidos a la conducción y administración de vehículos y seguridad.
• Chequear el vehículo diariamente y asegurar el seguimiento a los mantenimientos técnicos del vehículo y reparaciones menores oportunas, programación de reparaciones mayores, incluyendo cambios oportunos de aceite, revisión de frenos y niveles de agua, revisión de llantas, combustible, etc. y registrarlo en el formato correspondiente a fin de asegurar que el vehículo se mantenga en buenas condiciones de funcionamiento en todo momento.
• Asegurar la limpieza del vehículo diaria y semanalmente
• Asegurar aprovisionamiento de combustible en base al kilometraje programado y asegurar que los vehículos pernocten en la base con un mínimo de ¾ del tanque de combustible.

PRODUCTOS:

• Presentación de informes y llenado de formatos según procedimientos establecidos
• Informe final de consultoría CALIFICACIONES REQUERIDAS
• Educación Secundaria Completa.
• Licencia de Conducir Nivel A-IIB válida y libre de faltas.
• Conocimiento del reglamento de tránsito.
• Experiencia laboral de mínimo 3 años en manejo de vehículos.
• Experiencia en la conducción profesional de vehículos institucionales de organizaciones no gubernamentales internacionales.
• Capacidad de trabajar independientemente y en equipo y de relacionarse de forma democrática con proveedores y otros miembros del equipo de Save the Children.
• Habilidad para priorizar y trabajar con plazos ajustados.
• Alto nivel de atención al detalle y calidad.
• Compromiso con la misión, visión y valores de Save the Children.
• Altos niveles de automotivación e iniciativa.
• Altos estándares de responsabilidad, ética e integridad.
• Manejo confidencial de la información.

How to apply:

Los interesados que cumplan los requisitos deberán enviar su CV y carta de motivación al siguiente correo electrónico: reclutamiento.peru@savethechildren.org

Organization: RTI International
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 27 Sep 2017

Position Summary

RTI is seeking a Project Manager to join the Regional Disaster Assistance Program (RDAP), based in Costa Rica, which is the primary vehicle for USAID/OFDA’s disaster risk management support in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). USAID/OFDA supports disaster risk reduction (DRR) programs aimed at saving lives, alleviating human suffering, and reducing the social and economic impact of disasters in LAC. The RDAP contributes to the increased capacity of disaster management personnel and governments in LAC countries, providing direct instruction as well as technical assistance for planning, strengthening, and consolidating the role of national organizations in disaster management.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the oversight, administration, and supervision of all training and technical assistance programs implemented by RTI International and serves as the main point of contact with USAID/OFDA for external training and technical assistance on behalf of RTI.

Primary Responsibilities:

· In conjunction with the COP, design and implement OFDA programming, providing overall strategic guidance and technical assistance to RDAP.

· Oversee four sub-regional managers and five technical specialists located in different regions in LAC, ensuring the consistency, quality and timeliness of their work and their adherence to OFDA’s overall strategic approach in the region.

· In collaboration with OFDA, manage the preparation, review, and submission of selected country work plans, ensuring consistency of technical approach across country work plans and with the overall project work plan.

· Track and report on programmatic achievements as required for project deliverable reporting. Produce technical and/or operational reports and updates for deliverable reporting and identify which activities promote or impede program success.

· Collaborate with Chief of Party to identify and manage risks and actively participate in the resolution of performance issues with project staff and sub-contractors or sub-awardees.

· Work closely with the client; responding to requests for technical information, and ensure the client is informed in a timely manner regarding program challenges, grantee issues, or changes to work plans and/or budgets.

· Serve as a representative for RDAP at relevant and strategic conferences, meetings, and other events throughout the region and internationally, focusing on the dissemination of information addressing emergency response and/or risk management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in related disaster management field and at least 6 years of relevant work experience on international development/humanitarian assistance programs; or Bachelor’s degree in a related disaster management field and at least 10 years of relevant work experience on international development/humanitarian assistance programs.

· Experience in disaster risk management, disaster preparedness, training, mitigation, and/or response activities is required. Experience in LAC is preferred.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in mid-level management responsibilities, including program strategic planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.

· Familiarity with the disaster structures of the LAC region; it’s key players, and agency relationships is an advantage.

· Familiarity with USG grant and contract management requirements, specifically USAID, is highly preferred.

· Fluency in English and Proficiency in Spanish Level 4 required, Level 5 preferred.

How to apply:

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at http://m.rfer.us/RTITld1Hw. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 24 Sep 2017

REGIONAL HEALTH COORDINATOR

The Regional Health Coordinator (RHC) initiates, leads, advises, supports and optimizes the contribution and resources for the implementation of health activities in the Regional Delegation of Mexico.

S/he is the overall responsible for the development and implementation of quality interventions in the health sector, comprising of 8 different programs (Health programs for migrants and IDPs, Physical Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Hospital project and surgical activities, Primary & pre-hospital Health Care, Health in Detention, HCiD, Health in community projects,).

The RHC is in charge of a team of 32 persons, including 10 mobiles and 22 residents located in 5 different countries, and is the direct line manager of 7 persons, and manages a budget of 2 million CHF (direct costs).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

(Refer to full JD for detailed list of responsibilities)

As the main responsible for all Health programs, and in close collaboration with the Deputy Health Coordinator (DHC) and the TEG health manager (based in HON):

• Coordinate the different health programs and projects in the region, in close collaboration with the other ICRC departments and Head of missions.

• Support the health team members in the planning, implementation, supervision and evaluation of their respective programs.

• Advise the other departments, the Deputy Head of Delegation-Operations and missions in the possible health implications of their programs.

• Represents the ICRC in various fora linked with health in order to increase synergies, visibility and networking opportunities

• Establishes, maintains, and improves active and regular working relationships and takes the lead role in representing the principles and work of the ICRC to representatives of other organizations (UN, INGOs, Civil Society, counter-parts, donors, government authorities, regional fora, etc.).

• Works at policy level with high-level decision makers, participating in strategy development, policy making, and technical discussions, as well as negotiating to determine priorities for development.

• Prepares briefing materials and reports on health sector where necessary. Conducts regular field visits to coach and support key staff at field level to achieve measurable program impact.

• Identifies capacity gaps and arrange for appropriate training of Projects Team staff to adequately equip them with the skills and knowledge required to accomplish their responsibilities.

• Contributes to health key technical staff recruitment and performance monitoring in collaboration with their line managers.

• As Health Focal Point for the RD mobile & resident staff, s/he is responsible for medical prevention and follow up such as: medical briefing, vaccination control, Health kits management (for all the delegation staff. Responsible for MedEvac process for mobile staff.

JOB PROFILE

Studies and Areas of Knowledge

• Medical Doctor (MD)

• Public Health studies will be an asset.

• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish at proficient level is required

  Proven skills in management of health programs with a Public Health approach.

  Working Experience

• Substantial experience at international level in technical support and/or program management.

• Direct experience of planning, implementing and measuring the impact of health related programs.

• Confirmed experience in team management and leadership.

• Proven knowledge of health systems in Mexico and Central America.

• Experience on the coordination of health programs with the ICRC will be a strong advantage.

• Working experience in Latin America will be an advantage.

  Others

• Clear commitment to, and experience of, developing and coaching professional and national staff, combined with the ability to give direct actionable feedback.

• Inter-personal skills to influence and guide Field and other managers in identifying programming opportunities and resolving program challenges.

• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.

• Credibility to represent the organization to authorities and actively participate in the different Health fora’s.

• Willingness to work and travel in difficult environments.

• Commitment to the values and mission of ICRC.

• Ability to travel to the field, which might require +/- 50% of the work.

• Driving License

How to apply:

If you meet the requirements please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you think you would be suitable for the job. Attach the files in your email using the following naming convention Code MEX1716_Name and last name. Send to the following email address: mex_rh_services@icrc.org Applications period closes 24:00hrs Sunday, 24^th September 2017.

WASHINGTON DC, August 16, 2017 – World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim arrives in Buenos Aires Thursday for a two-day visit to discuss Argentina’s development agenda and economic reforms, and to reaffirm the institution’s support to reduce poverty and inequality in the country. Kim will meet with President Mauricio Macri, Finance Minister Luis Caputo, several other members of the President’s cabinet, private sector leaders, and congressional representatives  to discuss opportunities to invest in infrastructure and human capital to increase the country’s competitiveness and job creation. “I look forward to visiting Argentina at this crucial time of economic change,” World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim said. “In a country with so much promise and potential, it is critical to keep working to boost growth and investment, while increasing efforts to reduce poverty and inequality.” Together with the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Lino Barañao, Kim will participate in a forum on Investing in the Future of Work. This event will examine technological change and how best to prepare people for the jobs of the future, bringing together students, entrepreneurs and opinion leaders. Other topics to be addressed include the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Buenos Aires in December, and Argentina’s Presidency of the G20 next year. The World Bank Group is working with Argentina in key areas such as renewable energy, agriculture, human development,  the environment, infrastructure, and private sector development. Biography World Bank Group President, Jim Yong Kim: http://president.worldbankgroup.org/ ———————-   Learn more about the work of the World Bank in Argentina: http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/argentina Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BancoMundialArgentina/ Be updated via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLAC For our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/BancoMundialLAC