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Organization: International Maize and Wheat Improvement
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 30 Apr 2017

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

We are seeking an outstanding, motivated candidate for the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow in Wheat Physiology. The position offers a career opportunity for a researcher interested in wheat research with impact in Mexico. The successful candidate will work in the Global Wheat Program as a member of the Wheat Physiology team. This position will contribute to collaborative activities with the Bread Wheat Breeding team and Mexican partners including national programs and seed producers. In addition, the successful candidate will conduct studies related with lodging resistance traits characterizing improved germplasm and genetic resources.

This position is based at CIMMYT Headquarters located in Texcoco, Mexico.

Specific duties:

• Contribute to the ongoing collaborative research with the national agricultural research system from Mexico that focus on releasing new improved wheat varieties.
• Develop and coordinate a network with collaborators in Mexico that will contribute to the national wheat value chain by promoting the adoption of improved varieties recently released.
• Contribute to the research on wheat lodging resistance traits and other yield potential related traits.
• Assist in the selection of breeding materials in collaboration with Bread Wheat Breeding team.
• Contribute to training activities and interaction with visitors.
• Provide support to the development of project proposals and reports.
• Create internal technical documentation and training materials.
• Disseminate relevant research outputs through publication of scientific papers in peer reviewed journals and oral and poster presentations at national and international meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade and role.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

• A recent Ph.D. in Plant Physiology or Breeding of wheat or other cereals.
• Previous experience working under field conditions and in an internationally recognized crop research institute.
• Knowledge of the Mexican wheat producing system and experience reporting to Mexican donors.
• Experience evaluating lodging resistance traits under field conditions.
• Experience with statistical packages to analyze the data.
• Full Spanish proficiency, both written and spoken. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Established publications in peer reviewed international journals.
• Ability to work under pressure with a high level of cultural sensitivity and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Flexibility to travel and spend at least 4 months per year in NW-Mexico and frequent travelling across Mexico.
• Competencies:
  • Pro-Activity
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Highly Organized.

The position is for an initial fixed-term for tow (2) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

How to apply:

Candidates must apply here for 16845 Post-Doctoral Fellow in Wheat Physiology. Screening and follow up of applications will begin on Monday, 2nd January 2017. Incomplete applications (CV and Cover Letter) will not be taken into consideration. For further information on the selection process, please contact Enrique Martinez, at e.m.sanchez@cgiar.org.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.

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

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 31 Dec 2016

Title: Training Needs Assessment, Lead Consultant

City: Tegucigalpa

Country: Honduras

DESCRIPTION:
Counterpart International is currently seeking a Lead Consultant to conduct a baseline assessment of the principal training and technical assistance needs of public servants in the areas of governance and transparency. This is a consulting position based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This position will report to Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Counterpart International is seeking a consultant with skills in identifying and assessing training and technical assistance needs of public institution officials in Tegucigalpa, Honduras beginning in the month of December 2016. This is a short term consultancy position with a maximum of 20 days within a 2-month period and will require the creation of an information base of the main training and technical assistance needs of public servants in the areas of governance and transparency. This information will facilitate the formulation of plans for training and technical assistance for the identified institutions. The goal of the plans is to design and provide support to the institutions in meeting their mandates to transparently provide public services in a manner that ensures accountability to citizens.

The Lead consultant will accomplish the following:
• Design the assessment methodology and instruments in coordination with program staff and local consultant. The methodology should be designed to gather substantive information sufficient to determine what training and assistance should be provided to ensure public institutions are transparent and accountable to citizens in the delivery of public services;
• Define the specific public institutions and units to be included in this assessment, in collaboration with members of partner Intermediary Service Organizations (ISOs) and program staff;
• Create a work plan with a detailed schedule of activities for the implementation;
• Implement work plan according to designed methodology, including conducting interviews and possibly focus groups in country with public servants from the identified institutions;
• Work closely with a local consultant who will provide contextual information and act as a liaison with various government entities; Develop a report that assesses the context and status of public entities regarding transparency and anti-corruption. The report should include key findings with conclusions and recommendations, and generally advise Counterpart on how best to design and implement trainings on issues of transparency and anti-corruption.
• Present findings to Counterpart, partner civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders, as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced degree in International Development, Public Administration, Non-profit Management, Business Administration or a similar field;
• Minimum of five (5) years of international development experience or an equivalent combination of applied research/advanced academic work in a relevant subject matter with several years of field work in a technical capacity working with civil society organizations and government;
• Demonstrated experience with training or other building capacity skills in the areas of governance and transparency;
• Extensive technical capacity to conduct assessments, collect data, perform analysis and interpretation of information, and produce technical design of training processes and teaching materials;
• Knowledge of the Honduran and/or Central American social context, public administration system, and civil society sector;
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment;
• Excellent ability to amiably collaborate and coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders, including government, civil society, and individuals;
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Database management, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Counterpart International is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of Counterpart International to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community. We equip individuals, organizations and communities-our counterparts- to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries. We work with them in some of the world’s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures.

For more information on Counterpart, please visit our website at www.Counterpart.org

How to apply:

Apply online at: https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*F2CB7D5A4F98F2D7

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

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

Responsibilities include:

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

Qualifications:

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

How to apply:

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

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

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

Responsibilities include:

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

Qualifications:

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

How to apply:

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

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

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

Responsibilities include:

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

Qualifications:

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

How to apply:

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

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

Pays : Pérou

Ville (lieu d’affectation) : Lima

Durée de contrat : 2 ans

Départ : Avril 2017

ORGANISATIONS PARTENAIRES

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

CONTEXTE DU POSTE

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

L’atteinte des résultats du programme sera facilitée par :

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

DESCRIPTION DU POSTE

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

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

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

Fonds de développement de l’innovation (FDI) :

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

Formation et accompagnement des partenaires :

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

Évaluation et apprentissage :

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

EXIGENCES

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

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

Expérience de travail :

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

Compétences spécifiques :

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

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

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

Qualités recherchées :

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

CONDITIONS :

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

How to apply:

Ce poste vous intéresse ?

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

RecrutVolontaire.oxfamqc@oxfam.org

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

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

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

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

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

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

KEY END-RESULTS Organizational Context

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

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

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

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

QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES

Education

Completion of SecondaryEducation, High School Diploma is a requirement.

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

Work Experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IT Skills

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

Language Proficiency

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

Competency Profile

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=501699

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

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

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

Purpose of the Position

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

Key-End Results

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

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

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

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Advisory Capacity Policy Development and management

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

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

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

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

2. Knowledge Management and generation

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

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

Document investment cases for leveraging resources for Social Policy.

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

3. Technical Leadership

Establish and manage technical relationships with key external counterparts.

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

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

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

4. Advocacy and leveraging

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

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

5. Networking and Partnerships

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

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

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

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

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

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

Developing country work experience is required.

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

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

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication – Level III

Working with People- Level III

Drive for Results- Level III

Functional Competencies

Analyzing – Level III

Planning and Organizing – Level III

Leading and Supervising – Level II

Formulating Strategies and Concepts – Level III

Relating and Networking – Level III

Persuading and Influencing – Level III

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

How to apply:

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

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

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

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

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

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

· Follow-up of those cases requiring longer support;

· Data gathering and sharing with all the OCs;

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

· Attending international psychosocial intersectional meetings and trainings;

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

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

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

Professional Requirements

· Degree in Psychology;

· Good knowledge of the different therapeutic schools;

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

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

· Experience in the humanitarian field, preferably with MSF.

Competencies Requirements

· Strong commitment with MSF values and humanitarian motivation;

· Capacity to plan, organize and report;

· Availability for flexible working hours;

· Ability for multi-tasking;

· High tolerance to stress and ability to cope with important workload and under pressure:

· Very good communication skills, written and spoken;

· Very good capacity to work in a team and to be diplomatic and cooperative; **

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position and comply with the requirements, please send a CV, Motivation Letter in english and the name of 2 professional references until December 11th to vaga.msfbrasil@msf.org.br, mentioning in the subject: ´Psychosocial Focal Point.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

Antecedentes

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

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

Responsabilidades y actividades principales:

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

Responsabilidades y funciones administrativas:

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

PERFIL DESEADO

Requisitos Necesarios:

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

Requisitos Deseables

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

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

How to apply:

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

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

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

Responsibilities include:

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

Qualifications:

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

How to apply:

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

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

Objetivo de la posición:

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

Principales responsabilidades:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Conocimientos y experiencia:

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

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

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

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

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

  Habilidades y competencias:

• Alta capacidad analítica y planificación estratégica.

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

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

  Idiomas:

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

Otros requerimientos:

• Disponibilidad para viajar y desplazarse hacia áreas rurales

• Flexibilidad horaria

  Condiciones de contratación:

• Tipo de contrato: indeterminado

• Jornada: completa

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

• Lugar de trabajo: México DF

How to apply:

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

Muchas gracias