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Organization: Cuso International
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 25 Oct 2017

Cuso International is currently implementing two new projects, Sustainable Colombian Opportunities for Peacebuilding and Employment (SCOPE) and Volunteer Opportunities for International Cooperation and Empowerment (VOICE) Project, both funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The SCOPE Project will develop programs that provide skills training, work internships, and job placements for at-risk youth, women and victims of the conflict matched to the labour market needs of the private sector in seven major Colombian cities: Soacha-Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Buenaventura and Quibdó.

The MEAL Manager will report to the Country Director and is responsible for ensuring that the project has the systems and the capacity for carrying out effective monitoring and evaluation of project activities. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the project collects, collates and analyzes the key information and data necessary for effective project management, including compliance with GAC and Cuso International reporting requirements, and in supporting other staff and partners to participate in this. To do this the post holder will be responsible for the implementation of the Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) that enables complex monitoring of the beneficiaries and impacts of the program to take place.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

· Oversee implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation**,** Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system for the SCOPE project.

· Collaborate with SCOPE project staff, MEAL Consultants and project partners to design and implement data collection protocols, tools and systems.

· Prepare a comprehensive performance monitoring plan and coordinate implementation with all relevant staff, volunteers and project partners.

· Ensure that the MEAL system fully reflects and incorporates Cuso International’s gender and social inclusion commitments as outlined in the Gender Equality Policy, Strategy and Approach collaborating with the Project Manager, Gender and Social Inclusion and Gender and Social Inclusion.

· Revise and update the Performance Measurement Framework and indicators if necessary on an ongoing basis to incorporate learnings and changes in the project environment.

· Train and brief all staff, volunteers and project partners on the MEAL system and ensure that they clearly understand their role and have the necessary tools for monitoring and evaluation.

· Oversee the regular production and updating of key lessons learned from the SCOPE project.

· Produce quality and timely project reports as required by Cuso International and GAC.

· Produce an update of key lessons learned from the SCOPE project and share with staff, volunteers, project partners and other key actors.

· Improve SCOPE accountability to our local beneficiaries and other stakeholders.

· Lead baseline survey, internal mid-year and annual reviews and external program evaluations.

Knowledge and Information Management

· Manage knowledge, information and data collection and investigation analysis and provide regular updates on variances of results and targets.

· Develop appropriate analysis tools for monitoring and evaluation of project activities as well as knowledge management gathering systems to input into program process, outcome and impact measurement.

· Provide feedback to SCOPE and Cuso International at large based on quarterly monitoring and evaluation reports and analysis of impact data received on a monthly basis.

Other Responsibilities

· Inform and advise the Country Director on monitoring and evaluation strategic directions.

· Carry out any other related responsibilities as required.

· Travel outside of Bogota when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

University degree in a related field (Development or Social Studies); Project Management and Evaluation Certificate considered an asset.

EXPERIENCE

· Minimum 5 years development experience, with at least 3 years working in MEAL systems and/or knowledge management systems of donor funded projects preferably in the area of economic development.

· Experience of developing and facilitating monitoring and evaluation trainings and skill building workshops for actors, including stakeholders in the private sector, government and civil society.

· Experience in networking among, promoting and collaborating closely with private sector, government and civil society actors.

· At least five years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation with in depth experience with:

• Logic model and performance measurement framework approach and other strategic planning tools.

• MEAL methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory).

• Design, implementation and management of MEAL systems for large development projects.

• Training in MEAL.

• Facilitating learning-orientated analysis sessions of monitoring and evaluation data with multiple stakeholders.

• Experience in data processing and knowledge management.

KNOWLEDGE

· A solid understanding of Colombia development context, preferably knowledge in employment and training with a focus on participatory processes and joint management, including:

• An appreciation of the contribution volunteering in its many forms can bring to development.

• A strong awareness of gender and social inclusion issues and knowledge of issues affecting young women and men and youth and victims of the conflict in Colombia.

• An appreciation of the contribution that the private sector and business development approaches can bring to development.

• Proven ongoing commitment to staying abreast of current development thinking.

· Solid knowledge of the processes of strengthening local organizations and building local capacities for MEAL.

· Demonstrated experience of integrating and measuring gender and social inclusion results including:

• Gender and social inclusion information disaggregated and gender sensitive baselines, indicators and targets.

• Data collection and analysis of indicators related to gender and social inclusion.

ABILITIES

· Demonstrated ability to communicate good practices and learning in working with targeted audiences that contributes to breaking down negative gender and generational stereotypes.

· Ability to present and represent Cuso International in a variety of communication media to a variety of audiences including government, private sector, donors and civil society.

· Proven ability to work effectively in a number of teams, in a multi-cultural context and where teams may be geographically dispersed.

· Proven ability to be self-serving in IT (Outlook, Email, databases, basic excel, PowerPoint).

· Good time management and flexibility.

· Ability to work under pressure.

SKILLS

· Demonstrated skills in strategic monitoring and evaluation planning, capacity building, community-based mobilization and employment initiatives for community groups and vulnerable populations.

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate project views efficiently and positively in various formats, including public speaking, panels, debates and group discussions.

· Strong networking skills and the ability to build relationships, alliances and networks in a fast paced ever changing work environment.

· Leadership skills.

· Considerable problem solving and decision-making skills.

How to apply:

If you think you have the qualifications for this job, we definitely would like to hear from you!

Expressions of interest should be sent in English no later than Sunday, October 25, 2017 to hr.lac@cusointernational.org quoting “**MEAL Mgr, LAC-2017-1009, SCOPE”** in the subject line. Your résumé and cover letter should demonstrate how you meet all the essential and any asset qualifications.

We appreciate your interest in our organization. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. onsible for

Organization: Internews Network
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 10 Nov 2017

POSITION SUMMARY

Internews is seeking a Project Director for a USAID-funded program in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras to build the capacity of local media and promote freedom of expression throughout the region. The Project Director will provide strategic guidance and leadership for Internews’ programs; coordinate technical, legal and professional capacity building assistance to partners and beneficiaries; ensure proper oversight of Internews personnel, financial management and administration; and coordinate with other relevant stakeholders in the region to ensure that Internews leverages other resources, avoids duplication and compliments other media development initiatives. The Project Director will also be responsible for establishing strong partnerships and dialogue with the appropriate donor representatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Provide leadership, management, representational and operational oversight for Internews’ programs in the region.
• Provide strategic, operational and representational assistance to ensure that activities are meeting their goals and targets, including recommending program adjustments when necessary to keep the projects on track.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with local partner organizations and ensure that implementation is responsive to the needs of partners and beneficiaries.
• Track and report project progress and activities monthly against work plans.
• Assist with developing and approving curricula for trainings as well as overseeing, managing, and monitoring trainings led by consultants and/or local trainers.
• Oversee program monitoring and evaluation in the region to ensure effective implementation and to measure the impact of activities.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of media issues in the region and a general understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing media across the region.
• Ensure the projects are in compliance with all cooperative agreement rules, requirements and regulations as well as with Internews internal policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary budget authority over the projects, responsible for ensuring all costs charged to the projects are allowable, reasonable and correctly allocated.
• Provide management and oversight of daily operations of the programs, in particular with regard to coordination of activities and events at the regional level.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain regular communications with Internews headquarters staff to communicate progress on programming and address upcoming issues in advance.
• Serve as primary project and organizational liaison with USAID and the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador, as well as other international donors active in the region.
• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish.
• 5-10 years of progressively responsible media development experience, including working with media organizations; an understanding of media and telecommunications law and policy; integration of technology into media development programs and/or investigative journalism are a plus.
• Experience with USAID- and/or US government-funded programs required; senior-level management of USAID-funded programs strongly preferred.
• Experience with sub grants management and local partners relations.
• Master’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience developing collaborative working relationships with counterparts, international organizations and donors.
• Development experience in the LAC region (5+ years preferred).
• Working experience and knowledge of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras is preferred.
• A successful track record in supervising, designing, managing and implementing technical assistance for donor-funded, cross-border media projects and proven ability to develop, implement, and monitor work plans, training plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and procurement plans.
• Experience as a manager or trainer with professional capacity-building programs for journalists and media outlets and strong knowledge of new media preferred.
• Experience managing local staff.
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate.
• Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening.
• Proven ability to prioritize, handle multiple on-going assignments, and manage time effectively.

Benefits Information

This position is being offered and hired by Internews Network. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Network’s offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. Additional information can be found on our Internews Benefits page.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our Career Center.

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

Position Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Collaborative, Learning, and Adapting Specialist for an upcoming USAID-funded program in Honduras. The overall goal of the activity is to foster competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems that provide increased opportunities that incorporate poor, marginalized Hondurans and recue incentives to migrate. The position will provide technical leadership to data collection, monitoring, reporting, and learning of results.

Reporting & Supervision:

The position will report to the Chief of Party.

Expected Outcomes:

• Expert-level contributions to the team;
• Technical direction, managerial support and fiscal oversight of assigned activities;
• Dynamic representation of Creative before clients and critical audiences; and
• Supervision and nurturing of staff in the field and the corporate office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop the M&E/CLA plan incorporating feedback from client, project staff, partner organizations, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Work with COP, DCOP, and technical leads to develop a learning agenda which will incorporate CLA strategies within each of the proposed technical activities
• Support the comprehensive assessment on public/private actors’ capacity, market linkages, constraints, and potential to meet demands of domestic and international markets;
• Support all technical activities that require data collection and analysis;
• Oversee the development and implementation of beneficiary tracking and database management systems to collect, process, and manage project data;
• Track and analyze project indicators and other useful statistics and prepare high-quality and timely reports using appropriate formats;
• Lead M&E/CLA activities and champion them throughout the life of the project, securing its application;
• Supervise implementation of action-based learning and other prospective, complexity-aware monitoring tools such as network analysis, feedback loops, etc.
• Support project efforts on stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing;
• Coordinate with client and other related programs to maximize CLA impact through learning sharing;
• Contribute as a member of the program’s senior management team in terms of defining and implementing program strategy.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business, economics, statistics, finance, or other relevant field, or equivalent work experience;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of agriculture, economic development, livelihoods, business enabling environment, or similar programs;
• Minimum five years applying CLA, preferably under USAID or donor program-funded projects;
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing M&E plans;
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical methods in complex settings, and to transform findings into actionable plans;
• Preferred experience in M&E/CLA of projects that used M4P or market system approaches;
• Experience integrating gender and youth programming into program design and M&E;
• Experience in knowledge sharing best practices, design, and development of activities;
• Demonstrated experience working with senior-level host country counterparts;
• Ability to work and quickly adapt in a complex and fluid environment;
• Understanding of Central America and/or Honduran’s operating environments; and
• Strong written and oral communication skills and fluency in Spanish required, knowledge of English preferred. National Honduran strongly encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to travel within Honduras up to 40% of time.

How to apply:

Please apply on company website: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*E8126E25325A1202

Organization: Mary’s Meals
Country: Spain
Closing date: 17 Oct 2017

It gets you out of bed in the morning and pays the bills, but are you looking for much more from your job?

In joining Mary’s Meals, you will become part of a global movement supported by people from all walks of life, focused on one simple goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in their place of education.

From small beginnings feeding just 200 Malawian children in 2002, we are now reaching 1,230,171 children in 14 countries around the world with a daily meal in school.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to work with and support our international fundraising organisation, Mary’s Meals Spain. You will report to the Board and be focused on raising awareness of poverty around the world and communicating Mary’s Meals Spain’s response to this issue. You will support the development of Mary’s Meals Spain including the strategic and organisational development and implementation of a fundraising strategy.

We are looking for someone to lead, design, deliver and implement a strategy to ensure the organisation can achieve its mission and objectives and involve the board, volunteers, advisors and employees in ongoing strategic planning that will enable and support ongoing growth and sustainability.

You will have significant senior management experience in a growing organisation, preferably within a charitable fundraising environment and be responsible for supporting strategy, communication, finance, fundraising and strengthening the Board.

You will be a strong leader and decision maker with a collaborative and coaching approach, who is comfortable working with internal, external colleagues and stakeholders, and who can manage differing and conflicting priorities with ease. It is essential that you have experience of effectively leading continuity, change and transition and that you have excellent communications skills and are fluent in Spanish, Catalan and English. You will have strong leadership and management skills and able to negotiate, consult and influence at a strategic level and have an effective influencing style which engages others.

If you would like to showcase your relationship building expertise working with a wide range of people across different countries and settings and can advocate passionately about our global movement we want to speak with you.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who has significant leadership experience but who can operate at all levels to get the job done. You will also have an intimate knowledge of Spain and an understanding of Spanish administration.

The role is based in Barcelona however you will be required to travel countrywide and will be required to travel to Mary’s Meals International offices in Scotland as required.

If you would like to make a difference to the lives of thousands of children across the world, we’d love to hear from you. By contributing to the work of Mary’s Meals, you will become part of a worldwide movement of people who will not accept that any child in this world of plenty should endure a day without a meal.

How to apply:

For full job description & to apply visit:

https://www.marysmeals.org.uk/useful-links/work-for-us/

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Spain.

To apply, send a copy of your CV and a detailed covering letter in support of your application – outlining what attracts you to work for Mary’s Meals and this post to Jobs.MMI@Marysmeals.org

Closing date: Tuesday 17^th October 2017

Interview date: Week beginning 23^rd October 2017

Organization: Wildlife Conservation Society
Country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Closing date: 22 Oct 2017

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is an international conservation NGO headquartered at the Bronx Zoo in New York City working to save wildlife and wild lands and to meet global conservation challenges in over 60 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

WCS has recently reorganized into a set of regional programs, which includes the Andes-Amazon-Orinoco (AAO) region, covering the Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru country programs, in addition to region-wide engagement on a variety of conservation matters.

To support this regional program, WCS seeks a dynamic, well-organized, hard-working, and committed team player to oversee the budget and finances of the region, and to provide direct support to the Regional Director in managing the operations of the Regional Program. The Regional Business Manager will continually assess and document the financial health of the Regional Program and develop both short and long term financial plans for the Region, including each of its constitutive country programs and regional initiatives. S/he will provide regular reports for management in the region and headquarters.

This position reports to the AAO Regional Director. This position will involve regular travel to WCS country offices within the region and to WCS NY headquarters, up to 25% of the time. The position will be based in a WCS country office in the region.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Management: Provide monthly key performance indicators such as budget to actual reports, performance reports (on track, ahead or behind budget), income balances and budget gap analysis and plans to mitigate them, for each country (including every single grant) and all multi-country grants; Work with Regional Controller to resolve any issues with finances in the region; Report regularly to headquarters about the financial state of the Region; Support institutionalization of good project management practice, including in grants tracking and management, document control, results reporting and monitoring.

• Strategic Financial Planning: Ensure Regional Director and other senior staff in the region have the financial information they require to fundraise for the region; Work with country programs to develop multiyear business plans for each country program and the region; Complete annual presentation of short and long term financial plans for each country with detailed variance analysis on prior plans

• Budget Leadership: Manage and maintain the budget for the AAO region; Lead the annual WCS budgeting process for all countries in the region; Work with country finance teams to understand and report on full program costs; Manage the region’s Unrestricted allocations; Serve as the budget lead for regional grants; Review country budget adjustments and budget to actual reports, and ensure regular and timely budget updates.

• Proposal Review: Working in coordination with NY grant departments, approve all proposal budgets from the region, and each of its constitutive country programs and regional initiatives: Ensure budgets are covering the full costs of the program and are in line with business plans; Ensure budgets are developed in compliance with WCS policies and undergo appropriate reviews.

• Grant Management: Ensure regional grant administration is on track; Coordinate preparation of financial reports for regional grants; Review and approve grant financial reports prepared by country programs prior to submission to NY for signature; Support country programs in understanding WCS grant management processes, systems, tools and donor compliance requirements.

• People Management: Support the Regional Director and administrative procedures to manage regional staff; Support the recruitment and training of grant/finance/administration staff as needed to strengthen country program administration and financial staff.

• Perform other duties as determined by the Regional Director.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and display evidence of good leadership, business partnering and influencing skills. S/he must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be comfortable participating both as an effective contributor, leader, and listener in group settings. S/he must be well organized, self-motivated, resourceful, effective and efficient at coordinating multiple resources to get things done, with attention to detail; can work on multiple tasks at multiple levels and switch between them; can foresee and plan around obstacles.

· Bachelor’s degree in a program of study such as finance, accounting, economics, or business required, MBA preferred.

· Proven financial management experience in an international organization (5+ years) including staff management experience.

· Demonstrated knowledge of grant and contract compliance, with U.S. Government Agencies preferred.

· Effective “roll up the sleeves” work ethic; Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team. Must be solution-oriented, and have strong problem solving and analytical skills.

· Spanish and English fluency required.

· Excellent computer and systems skills required with respect to MS Office applications (advanced skills in MS Excel required) and major financial accounting and reporting software (SAP or equivalent)

· Experience with grants management and grant reporting in a multi-funder environment required.

How to apply:

Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, should apply by sending a resume and cover letter in English to wcslatinamerica@wcs.org and postulaciones@gestiontalento.com with Ref: Business Manager, Andes-Amazon-Orinoco. Please include at least two references and your salary expectations.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 17 Oct 2017

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 70years, 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**In close coordination with the Communication Specialist and sector heads, the Communication for Development Officer will offer technical support and will help design, form, manage, execute, monitor and evaluate a behavioral change and social mobilization strategy, plan of action, and programme activities to support the overall country programme.This includes organizing the research, development, pre-testing, and production of culturally relevant communication materials; developing and enhancing strong partnerships with community groups, leaders and civil society partners; and developing training materials and activities.

Key Expected Results

1. Programme communication strategy and plan of action strategically developed and formulated, and the implementation effectively managed, facilitated and executed for social and behavioural change in support of efficient and effective programme delivery.
2. Culturally relevant programme communication materials designed, pre-tested, and produced in time, meeting requirements and quality standards.
3. Strong partnerships with community groups, leaders and other partners in the community and civil society developed and enhanced to promote participation in social and behavioural changes supportive of programme goals.
4. Effective training materials and activities organized, developed and implemented to build capacity in participatory and behaviour communication at various government levels.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

1. Advanced university degree in the social/behavioural sciences, (sociology, anthropology, psychology, health education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research.
2. Two years of relevant professional work experience in the development, planning and management of social development programmes, including several years in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes
3. Fluency in English and local working language of the duty

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

1. Commitment
2. Diversity and inclusion
3. Integrity

Core competencies

1. Communication
2. Working with people
3. Drive for results

Functional Competencies

1. Formulating Strategies and Concepts
2. Analyzing
3. Applying Technical Expertise
4. Learning and Researching
5. Planning and Organizing

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=507582

Organization: Banyan Global
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 30 Oct 2017

Banyan Global is seeking a Youth Entrepreneurship Specialist for the USAID- funded Honduras Transforming Market Systems Project. The project seeks to strengthen key market systems by improving the business enabling environment, promoting resilience, and strengthening targeted value chains resulting in private sector growth, increased incomes, and job creation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement youth entrepreneurship interventions for the project
• Lead analytical work to support the creation of a youth entrepreneurship plan.
• Collaborate with team members to develop appropriate youth entrepreneurship strategies and targets for the project.
• Coordinate with other donor-funded programs implementing youth entrepreneurship activities, including work at the policy level.
• Identify appropriate youth-led and youth-focused organizations as potential project partners; carry out organizational assessments.
• Design and deliver youth entrepreneurship training for project staff and partners.
• Collaborate with the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure indicators are disaggregated by age and data is accurately captured on youth programming across the project.
• Support project reporting, including the development of work plans, quarterly reports, and success stories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in youth related programming.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing youth entrepreneurship programming.
• Knowledge of USAID’s youth policy and approaches.
• Experience working within agricultural market systems and value chains, including enterprise development support for SMEs and agribusinesses.
• Experience conducting research and data gathering.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.
• The ability to travel regularly throughout Honduras.

How to apply:

Only Honduran candidates should apply. Banyan Global is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply to the position through our website, http://www.banyanglobal.com/careers/, and include a cover letter and résumé in your submission. Please no phone calls.

Organization: Banyan Global
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 30 Oct 2017

Banyan Global is seeking a Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor for the USAID-funded Honduras Transforming Market Systems Project. The project seeks to strengthen key market systems by improving the business enabling environment, promoting resilience, and strengthening targeted value chains resulting in private sector growth, increased incomes, and job creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead gender and social analysis ensuring conformity to USAID best practice standards.
• Lead the development of a gender and social inclusion strategy to guide the project’s integration of women, youth, and vulnerable populations.
• Design and deliver training to the project team and partners on social inclusion topics, including gender-based violence.
• Work collaboratively across the project team to provide advisory assistance on implementing the social inclusion strategy.
• Assist project teams to integrate social inclusion indicators into the selection of local partner organizations; support gendered organizational assessments of potential partners.
• Lead efforts to systematically monitor and measure the project’s social inclusion efforts and document learning.
• Assist in project reporting, including work plans, quarterly reports and success stories.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ of experience conducting gender and/or social inclusion programming in Honduras.
• Experience in designing and delivering technical trainings on gender and social inclusion.
• Experience working on USAID-funded projects.
• Spanish and English fluency.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.

How to apply:

Only Honduran candidates should apply. Banyan Global is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply to the position through our website, http://www.banyanglobal.com/careers/, and include a cover letter and résumé in your submission. Please no phone calls.

Organization: Banyan Global
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 30 Oct 2017

Banyan Global is seeking a Senior Financial Sector Specialist for the USAID-funded Honduras Transforming Market Systems Project. The project seeks to strengthen key market systems by improving the business enabling environment, promoting resilience, and strengthening targeted value chains resulting in private sector growth, increased incomes, and job creation.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing technical interventions to catalyze financing for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and agri-businesses in Honduras.
• Overseeing the enterprise development and finance activities of the project.
• Building the capacity of Honduran business service advisory (BDS) firms in financial analysis, business planning, and general financial assistance to SMEs and agribusinesses.
• Identifying agri-businesses and SMEs seeking debt/equity financing and supporting their access to investment.
• Supporting the development of SME business plans, cash/flow statements and other financial documents to secure short- and long-term financing.
• Providing access to financing support for SMEs and agri-businesses.
• Managing the development and delivery of training and technical assistance to financial institutions and SMEs
• Developing partnerships with commercial financial institutional.
• Assisting in the organization of Business to Business (B2) meetings across the country to identify, screen and train agri-businesses and SMEs seeking debt and equity financing.
• Providing thought leadership on innovative mechanisms to increase access to finance for SMEs, women-owned businesses and exporters.

Position requirements:

• 10-15 years of experience designing and implementing access to finance programs in Honduras.
• Knowledge of and experience with SME financing, trade finance, and agricultural lending programs in Honduras.
• Experience working with commercial banks in Honduras.
• Experience working with equity investors in the region.
• Experience in designing and delivering training and technical assistance for banks and financial institutions on SME and agri-business financing.
• Experience providing hands-on technical assistance to agri-businesses and SMEs to access financing and investment (e.g., developing a business plan, cash/flow statements).
• Understanding and exposure to credit guarantee programs.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is mandatory.
• Experience working with USAID.
• Master’s degree in business, economics, finance or related field.
• Ability to travel to the field on a regular basis.

How to apply:

Only Honduran candidates should apply. Banyan Global is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply to the position through our website, https://banyanglobal.com/careers/, and include a cover letter and résumé in your submission. Please no phone calls.

Organization: Banyan Global
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 30 Oct 2017

Banyan Global is seeking an Enterprise Development Specialist for the USAID-funded Honduras Transforming Market Systems Project. The project seeks to strengthen key market systems by improving the business enabling environment, promoting resilience, and strengthening targeted value chains resulting in private sector growth, increased incomes, and job creation.

Responsibilities include:

• Building the capacity of Honduran business service advisory (BDS) firms in financial analysis, business planning, and general financial assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and agribusinesses.
• Supporting the development of firm business plans, cash/flow statements and other financial documents to secure short- and long-term financing.
• Designing and delivering business advisory and financial management training to agri-businesses and SMEs.
• Designing and implementing technical interventions to catalyze financing for SMEs and agri-businesses in Honduras.
• Supporting the development of strategies to incorporate disadvantaged, youth, and women-owned businesses into targeted value chains.
• Assisting in the organization of Business to Business (B2) meetings across the region to identify, screen and train agri-businesses on business and financial management.
• Supporting analytical research on topics related to enterprise development.
• Support project reporting, including the development of work plans, quarterly reports, and success stories.

Position requirements:

• Five years of experience designing and implementing entrepreneurship development and SME support activities in Honduras.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field.
• Experience designing and implementing training on agribusiness and agri-finance development.
• Experience providing hands-on technical assistance to agri-businesses and SMEs to support financing (e.g., developing a business plan, cash/flow statements).
• Knowledge of and experience with SME financing, trade finance, and agricultural lending programs in Honduras.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is mandatory.
• Experience working with USAID.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.

How to apply:

Only Honduran candidates should apply. Banyan Global is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply to the position through our website, https://banyanglobal.com/careers/, and include a cover letter and résumé in your submission. Please no phone calls.

Organization: Palladium International
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 27 Oct 2017

Primary Responsibilities

• Advise the Project Senior Management in the planning, monitoring and evaluation processes and provide recommendations to improve the quality of these processes.
• Propose and formulate methodologies, approaches and tools for the monitoring and evaluation of Project indicators including piloting and testing data collection tools.
• Elaborate and implement data collection plans.
• Design and carry out sample based surveys at the national and regional levels. Direct and/or supervise data collection in the field
• Draft quarterly and annual inputs/reports on monitoring, evaluation, collaboration, learning and adapting activities and results to be included in the Project reporting schedule.
• According to the Work Plan, monitor and evaluate the activities under each Project Objective and Component, the completion of the commitments, and the conditions of the environment where the activities are developed.
• Participate in the design, revision and implementation of the Project’s learning agenda. Organize and coordinate learning events and systematize data and information provided during these events. Plan, organize and coordinate Collaborating, Learning and Adapting events and data gathering and inputting data into Project databases.
• Design and implementation of protocols and tools for focus group discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews ( KIIs), pause and reflect, after action review (AAR), site visit, check list, etc. in order to answer learning questions.
• Organize, analyze and report quantitative and qualitative data and information to answer learning questions in a collaborative manner.
• Confirm the information input/reported in the Monitoring and Evaluation System by implementing partners (BDSPs, CDMYPEs, etc.) and Project technical staff through data cleaning and data quality assessments to ensure quality of databases
• Analyze data using econometrics techniques as well as qualitative data codification/software such as Access, MySQL, Eviews, Stata, SPSS, Dedoose, Atlas.ti, and MAXQDA to answer learning questions. Analyze data from primary and secondary sources.
• Draft terms of references to contract short term consultants or data collection firms in line with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan.
• Collaborate with external performance evaluators requested by USAID.
• Other functions assigned by the COP, CDOP, and M&E Director.
• Ensure quality of data capture, entry, cleaning, quality and organization
• Coordinate or conduct field data collection and ensure creation of quality databases
• Prepare reports

Reporting The M&E Officer – Methodologies and data collection specialist- will report to the M&E Director. Experience and qualifications

• University degree in economics and statistics or business administration. Master degree in any of such careers strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience in qualitative and quantitative methodologies and instruments for data collection, analysis and reporting in the context of monitoring and evaluation systems for international development projects. Experience in projects aimed at improving business competitiveness; development micro, small and medium enterprises; and/or improving business enabling environment will be valued.
• Experience in design and implementation of sample-based surveys, FGDs, KIIs and research.
• Proven experience in database design, input, maintenance, merging and management including application to capture data, data entry and data cleaning.
• Ability to transfer knowledge, training staff and facilitating focus groups, workshops and other qualitative data collection methodologies.
• At least 3 years’ experience drafting reports in English and Spanish on monitoring and evaluation subject matters
• Experience in building capacity in monitoring and evaluation information systems for international development projects.
• Ability to write sound technical reports in English and Spanish.
• Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to identify lessons learned, best practices, success stories and adapt Project activities.
• Advanced level of English spoken and written, at least level III.
• Advanced use of software to manage quantitative and qualitative data such as CSPRO, EPINFO, ODK, SPSS, Stata, Eviews, ATLAS.ti, Nvivo, Dedoose, MAXQDA and Power BI.

How to apply:

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Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 27 Oct 2017

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

Under the direct supervision of the Operation Manager undertakes administrative management support services in a country or sub-country office, the incumbent assists in ensuring efficient and cost effective administrative support services, providing guidance to administrative staff as well and supporting staff in office administrative assignments. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization’s administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.

Key Expected Results

1. Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of administrative policy and procedures timely implemented to support operations at the country or sub-country levels.
2. The budget preparation and implementation are properly administered in the area of administrative management and services.
3. Operations of delivery of administrative support services are timely and effectively and security arrangements are well established for enhanced safety and security.
4. Property management of administrative supplies, office equipment, vehicles and other properties is effectively performed.
5. All administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts satisfy the requirements as stipulated and are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
6. Staff capacity is enhanced through active staff learning/development programmes in the area of administrative support and services.
7. Effective working relations are maintained with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners.
8. Any other assigned administrative support responsibilities and services are effectively carried out and delivered.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of administrative policy and procedures timely implemented to support operations at the country or sub-country levels.

1. Provides practical input on implementation of administrative guidelines, in close coordination with the head of office, operation staff/ supervisor.
2. Supports supervisor and the head of the office, and updates staff on administrative policies, procedures rules and regulation. Implements the appropriate application and interpretation of administrative rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Briefs and assists arriving and departing staff on basic administrative
3. procedures and requirements.
4. Contributes to recommendations on the improvement of internal controls systems taking into account the prevailing conditions in the locality.
5. Keeps supervisor abreast of potential problem areas, prepares reports on administrative matters as required.
6. Provides administrative support and services to sub-country (zone) offices and out postings, where applicable, including preparation and funding of service contracts, preparations of PGMs for all admin supplies and guidance on administrative procedures.

2. The budget preparation and implementation are properly administered in the area of administrative management and services.

1. Assists supervisor in preparing estimates on office premises, supplies and equipment requirements for budget preparation purposes. Assists zone offices in the establishment and maintenance of administrative services and the administrative budget.
2. 1. Operations of delivery of administrative support services are timely and effectively provided, and security arrangements are well established for enhanced safety and security.
3. Assists Chief Operations and/or Chief of Field offices in the establishment and maintenance security arrangements and related administrative services.

4. Property management of administrative supplies assistance ensures, office equipment, vehicles and other properties is effectively maintained

1. Supports management of administrative supplies, office equipment and vehicles, updating inventory of items, serving as ex-officio member to the Property Survey Board where applicable. Assists supervisor in Property Survey Board submissions, preparing minutes of meetings. Assists supervisor in executing PSB recommendations approved by the Head of Office.
2. Monitors and supervises adequate and appropriate use of supplies. Ensures that services and maintenance of premises are in accordance with organizational standards,

5. All administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts satisfy the requirements as stipulated and are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

1. Ensures that all administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
2. Contributes to the reviews of contractual arrangements related to administrative support (i.e. courier, premises maintenance, ancillary administrative support, vehicle maintenance, equipment maintenance etc.) to ensure that the terms and conditions of all contracts are being adhered to by providers of goods and services. Proposes to supervisor any changes that may be required.
3. Monitors payments against contractual obligations.

6. Staff learning and development

1. Develops training activities to ensure effective performance and efficiency in admin services management. Implements effective staff learning and development programme activities for capacity building. Contributes to workshops for staff’s competency building, staff learning and development, career development.

7. Partnership, coordination and collaboration

1. Support effective working relations with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners on issues relating to administrative matters through information exchange, collaboration, and harmonization. Cooperates with other UN agency counterparts in the UN reform initiatives (including common services and premises agenda, etc.).

8. Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned as required.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

1. Completion of Secondary School, University level courses in administration, finance, or any other related field of discipline relevant to the job is an asset.
2. 7 years of relevant professional work experience with both national and International work experience in office management, administration, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply or any other relevant function.
3. Work experience in emergency duty station.
4. Fluency in English and another UN language.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

1. Commitment
2. Diversity and Inclusion
3. Integrity

Core competencies

1. Communication
2. Working with People
3. Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

1. Analyzing
2. Applying Technical Expertise
3. Planning and Organizing
4. Following Instructions and Procedures

Technical Knowledge

Common Technical Knowledge Required

1. Principles of office management, operations management, programme management and administration IT Skills and working knowledge of UNICEF SAP/HR, WEB HRIS, MICROSOFT – Excel, PowerPoint and Word software.
2. Administrative service management’s goals, visions, positions, policies, and strategies
3. Supply operations, logistics and purchasing administration
4. Rights-based and Results-based management
5. UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies, approaches and procedures

Specific Technical Knowledge Required

1. UNICEF administrative service management’s policies, procedures and guidelines in the manual as relevant, in the context of the country situations and conditions of work.
2. UNICEF Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP) as it relates to administrative service management in the context of the country situations and conditions of service.

Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced

1. UN policies and strategy to address issues in harmonization of administrative service management and operations in the common system..
2. UNICEF positions about UN common approaches to administrative service management and operations issues.
3. UN security guidelines.
4. Government regulations and laws in the locality pertinent to administrative service

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=507849