Empleo

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 13 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

The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Deputy Representative (Level 4) for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection (or a sector of) program/s and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of progress of child protection programs/projects within the country program. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies.

The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Support to program/project development and planning

Support the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis for the child protection programs/projects and/or sector to ensure that current comprehensive and evidence based data on child protection issues are available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy advocacy, intervention and development efforts on child rights and protection and to set program priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.

Participate in strategic program discussion on the planning of child protection programs/projects. Formulate, design and prepare programs/projects proposal for the sector, ensuring alignment with the overall UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.

Establish specific goals, objectives and strategies and implementation plans for the sector/s using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for program review and approval.

Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.

Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector in child protection programs.

Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.

Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.

Actively monitor programs/projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.

Monitor and verify the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.

Prepare regular/mandated program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.

Technical and operational support to program implementation

Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and country office partners/donors on interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on child protection and related issues to support program management, implementation and delivery of results.

Arrange/coordinate availability of technical experts with Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely/appropriate support throughout the programming/projects process.

Participate in child protection program meetings including program development and contingency planning discussions on emergency preparedness in the country or other locations designated to provide technical and operational information, advice and support.

Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and/or consideration.

Networking and partnership building

Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results in child protection.

Prepare communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for child protection programs and emergency interventions.

Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on child protection and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of programs/projects ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Apply/introduce innovative approaches and good practice to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.

Keep abreast, research, benchmark and implement best practices in child protection management and information systems. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.

Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.

Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results in child protection and related programs/projects.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Working with People

Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

Leading and supervising (I)

Formulating strategies and concepts (II)

Analyzing (III)

Relating and networking (II)

Deciding and Initiating action (II)

Applying technical expertise (III)

Technical Knowledge

Education: Advanced University degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law and other social science field is required. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection and/other related areas at the international level some of which preferably were served in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in child protection and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

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=507264

Organization: Acción contra el Hambre España
Country: Spain
Closing date: 12 Oct 2017

Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization created in 1979. Its goal is to combat hunger and dangerous situations that threaten men, women and children. Currently 500 expats and more than 5,000 employees are working for Action Against Hunger in more than forty-six countries working in projects concerning four areas of focus: nutrition, health, food security and water and sanitation.

The Action Against Hunger network is looking for a Sharepoint Technical Chief, for our offices in Madrid.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

Action Against Hunger has recently upgraded its intranet based on the SharePoint solution migrating from the 2013 to the cloud version.

The new version of the site must meet essential requirements as fit for purpose design, modelling, incorporation of new functions and features, and integration of existing applications. The Sharepoint Technical Chief will carry out the maintenance of the platform, provision of technical support to the network teams, and to be responsible for both designing/creating and /or updating content on the site and developing new functionalities, including implementing data entry form capabilities.

The Sharepoint Technical Chief will work with the Action Against Hunger IT Directors Group to define the architecture, administration, and integration of developments into the new Sharepoint platform. To do this the Sharepoint Technical Chief will support the Head of IT to maintain our Sharepoint farm, design the site, and model and adapt new functions and applications.

This position will work closely with all Action Against Hunger HQs, to gather their requirements and guarantee fruitful collaboration amongst them. S/He will transform these into a functional analysis and participate during their implementation by supporting configuration of site/s structure and steering capacity building among all the stakeholders.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

• Provide escalated support to SharePoint users in coordination with the different HQ It teams
• Manage, maintain and report on technical issues related to SharePoint
• Create and maintain Team Sites and sub-sites
• Assist in preparing content for publication via SharePoint; including, lists, libraries and pages.
• Provide training to technical and non-technical staff in the use of SharePoint to all the HQ offices.
• Provide and maintain support information – user guides, training guides, standards documents
  to ensure consistency.
• Works closely with the Head of IT to deliver the requested outcomes and ensure user support requested (e.g IT Support, design, infrastructure)
• Create, modify or delete service applications in Sharepoint on cloud.
• Develop new features in Sharepoint: WebParts, Content Types, Event, Handlers
• Tailoring and Design of Form Templates according to the requirements specified by the different functional units (for all HQs).
• Participate in functional and technical design, implementation, operation and management services of SQL Server databases
• With the support of the Head of IT, Carry out SharePoint Server farm configuration, architecture, and installation of Application Services such as Excel, PerformancePoint, Managed Metadata and Business Connectivity Organize and conduct project design sessions and design flexible solutions to meet project requirements
• Design technical solutions, communicated through functional and technical design documents based on previously drawn requirements map

• Work with the IT Directors of all HQs to articulate implementation strategy through roadmaps, estimates and rollout plans. Report on its progress to them.

• Lead establishment of requirements at HQs and network level, develop and maintain platform workflows, process performance dashboard, and application integration capabilities

• Custom development of SharePoint applications.

PROFILE

• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or demonstrable equivalent working experience).
• 2+ years SharePoint experience, including SP2010 and SP2013
• 3+ years development experience with Microsoft .NET Framework and SQL.
• Advance Knowledge in Microsoft Technologies, Office 365, Windows Server, Shell scripting and SQL Server.
• Experience with Microsoft Workflow Foundation
• Experience with .NET
• Experience with HTML, Java Script, CSS technologies
• Experience using SharePoint’s REST services layer
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with software development best practices including source control, release management, code reviews, and bug tracking.
• Solid communication and writing skills
• Experience with SilverLight
• Ability to understand, analyse and summarise
• Capacity to elaborate functional and rigorous documentation
• Capacity to recommend solutions and/or improvements and integrate new solutions.
• English required. Spanish and French desirable.
• Experience in the humanitarian sector desirable
• Ability and willingness to travel

REMUNERATIVE PACKAGE

• We offer immediate incorporation to a dynamic international network with an international career development
• A two years contract
• A competitive remuneration package between 30.000 and 36.000 euro/ gross / year
• The position based in Madrid
• 25 working days of paid leave per year
• Meal Vouchers

How to apply:

We will only consider the candidacies received by our online service. Please click in the following link to accede to the service:

https://employ.acf-e.org/index.php/positions/view/128/

Note. – Given the urgency of this position, the vacancy may close before the deadline. For more information about this position, visit our Website www.accioncontraelhambre.org in case of not find it published here means that the selection process has been closed. 0cm;}

Organization: Canada World Youth
Country: Peru
Closing date: 02 Oct 2017

Company Name:Canada World Youth
Project Title: EQWIP HUBs Powering Youth Innovation for Sustainable Livelihoods
Start: As soon as possible
Working Location: Lima, Peru
Schedule: Full-time contract
Annual Salary:

ABOUT EQWIP HUBs

Do you want to work with a team of energetic, skilled and passionate individuals who are motivated to create innovative solutions for sustainable youth livelihoods? If yes, then EQWIP HUBs is the team for you!

Powered by Canadian leaders in global youth development – Canada World Youth (CWY) and Youth Challenge International (YCI) – the EQWIP HUBs project is a global network that connects Canadian volunteers, youth participants, and international partners through innovative programming in six developing countries.

Through 18 knowledge centres in Bolivia, Ghana, Indonesia, Peru, Senegal and Tanzania, EQWIP HUBs offers entrepreneurship and employment training so that young people, especially women, can come together to gain market-relevant skills and learn from mentors. Our youth focused, collaborative and tech-friendly approach is unique. By working in partnership with global peers – we can create a better future for all. Together, we’re on a mission to change the lives of 100,000 youth by 2020.

Whether you’re an experienced Canadian looking to put your skills into action for youth development, or a young person in an EQWIP HUBs country looking for a program to prepare you for the future – we have opportunities for you.

Canada World Youth & Youth Challenge International

Each recognized as Canadian leaders, CWY and YCI bring a combined 70 years of expertise in global youth development. Forty thousand young people around the world have been transformed through CWY’s world-renowned global reciprocal exchange programs and YCI’s youth innovation initiatives, proving young people can lead real change in global health, the environment, and youth livelihoods.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Operations Manager, reporting to the Country Manager, will provide operations management of the HUB project across the national HUB locations, including coordination of personnel, project activities and financial and material resources. S/he will establish and maintain positive, collaborative and productive relationships with project staff and implementing partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Support the Country Manager with daily project management, contributing to project decision-making by providing input on the financial health and status of the project

· Coordinate with headquarters to ensure appropriate financial and administrative management and compliance with donor rules/regulations

· Identify areas of risk and take steps to reduce vulnerabilities

· Ensure preparation and submission of financial reports, manage and monitor cash flows related to project expenses

· Lead annual budgeting exercise and collaborate with the Country Manager and other technical team leaders to ensure program activities are in accordance with the project budget and work plan

· Maintain and refine policies and procedures for the procurement and disposal of project goods and services, in compliance with project policies and procedures and regulations, and provide training to admin and finance staff on proper procurement procedures

· Review, negotiate, and approve all field office contracts (including service agreements, office leases, contracts), ensuring all required contractual terms and conditions are included and obtaining the best value to the project

· Oversee the process for renewing local hire employment contracts on an annual basis, ensuring annual performance reviews are completed and employment contracts renewed on time

· Lead the process for the recruitment of local staff, including review of job descriptions, salary negotiations, and contract development

· Provide guidance to supervisors on recruitment procedures, promotions, and performance management

· Develop and manage an online timesheet management system for local project staff

· Oversee local company registration requirements and ensure EQWIP maintains compliance with evolving local regulations (e.g. taxation, employment/labour, etc.)

· Ensure security guidelines and procedures are established, maintained, updated regularly and adhered to by the project teams. Monitor the security situation along with senior management and communicate procedures to staff

· Perform other duties as delegated by the Country Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field

· 5 to 7 years of demonstrated experience with mid-level management responsibilities for finances, procurement, human resources, and contracts

· Experience providing management and oversight of field office operations, especially across central and satellite offices

· Demonstrated ability to lead a team and manage, motivate and mentor staff at all levels to create a positive team environment

· Strong knowledge of generally-accepted accounting and procurement practices

· Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines

· Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills required

· Advanced-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and basic functional knowledge of QuickBooks or other field accounting software packages preferred

· Strong verbal and written English skills required

· Applicant must be citizen of Peru

How to apply:

Deadline to apply: Monday, October 2, 2017 at 5pm EST. Applications will be considered upon submission. Please submit your cover letter and CV as a one document Word or PDF e-mail attachment to hrperu@eqwiphubs.org with “Operations Manager” in the subject line. Applications will not be considered beyond the deadline.

No phone calls about the position can be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Organization: Amnesty International
Country: Peru
Closing date: 10 Oct 2017

Finance and Office Coordinator

For over 50 years, we’ve been campaigning for human rights wherever justice, freedom and truth are denied. We’ve reshaped policies, challenged governments and taken corporations to task. In doing so, we’ve changed thousands of lives for the better. Join Amnesty as we set up a new regional office in Peru and you will too.

ABOUT THE ROLE: Taking control of all things finance for our Lima sub-regional office, you’ll play a key part in shaping the International Secretariat’s presence in the region. Implementing our global policies and putting in place local processes and systems will be instrumental to our initial and ongoing operational success. As you would expect, you will be monitoring budgets, regularly reporting to local and international management and ensuring we meet all the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. As well as managing payroll and cash flow, you’ll have responsibility for facilities management, legal compliance, IT and a range of HR functions. This will include securing visas for international staff, commissioning training and ensuring HR best practice. You will be technologically-savvy able to maintain IT systems with the back-up of our global hub in London.

ABOUT YOU:

An experienced office coordinator, you’ll be an expert when it comes to preparing and monitoring budgets and overseeing the smooth day-to-day coordination of an office. More than being methodical, organized and flexible, you’ll be confident in your ability to get an international office up and running, thanks to a history of putting in place and managing financial, administrative, HR, IT and legal systems. You’ll also be well-versed in HR, customer focused and fluent in both English and Spanish. Indeed, you’ll already have local contact networks in tax, immigration and with service contractors, along with a knowledge of local contract law.

ABOUT YOU:

A qualified and experienced accountant and/or office manager, you’ll be an expert when it comes to preparing and monitoring budgets and overseeing the smooth day-to-day management of an office. You’ll have good knowledge of Belgian accounting standards and labour law.

More than being methodical, organized and flexible, you’ll be confident in your ability to get things done in an efficient and compliant way. You’ll be fluent in Dutch and/or French. Day-to-day working language will be English (written and spoken)

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 25 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=em9lLmNvbGxpZXIuMjIwOTQuMzgzMEBhbW5lc3R5LmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ

Organization: Plan
Country: Spain
Closing date: 03 Nov 2017

The Youth Economic Empowerment Project Manager will be a member of the Department of International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programs at Plan International Spain.

OVERVIEW

Plan International is an international community development organization, child-centered and particularly focused in girls, founded in 1937, working in 70 countries, 51 of which are developing countries and 10.000 staff. With a focus on long-term sustainable development, as well as relief in emergencies and humanitarian aid. Plan International works in a participative way with children and families across a range of programs including education, health, household economic security, protection and water/sanitation. Advocacy cuts across all programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Project proposal formulation.

2. Management, monitoring and evaluation of the projects assigned.

3. To ensure full compliance with donor requirements in reporting (narrative and financial).

4. Effectively management of funding relationships with major institutional donors that support funding objectives.

5. To identify needs and new project opportunities in line with the strategy.

6. Lead the process of identifying and prioritizing funding opportunities.

7. To cooperate and liaise with Plan International National Offices and Country Offices partners and, where applicable, with external stakeholders at the appropriate levels.

8. The position will be based in Madrid with assignments on the field (around 35% of the time).

PROFILE:

• Spanish mother tongue with hHigh level of French and English.
• University Degree.
• 3 years of working experience in Development and Youth Economic Empowerment projects.
• Proved experience in raising funds project management mainly with multilateral and bilateral donors (previous experience with AECID, DG DEVCO will be valuable).
• Knowledge in Project Cycle Management tools & knowledge in donors´ processes.
• Experience in the following area would be an asset:

a. Business Development

b. Livelihood based on green solutions (e.g. eco – agriculture.)

c. Renewable energy solutions

• Previous experience in West Africa Region would be valuable.

What we offer:

• Temporary contract
• Total reward including annual Gross Salary + variable incentives (to be set upon candidate’s experience and the organization standards) + Ticket Restaurant.
• 23 days of holidays per year.
• Short working hours on Fridays (and throughout July and August).
• Integration into a developing organization.
• Take action so that a 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive.

How to apply:

The candidates must send application and cover letter to recruiting@plan-international.org with the reference PI-PMYEE-18

Organization: UN Office on Drugs and Crime
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 01 Oct 2017

ACERCA DE UNODC

La Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito (UNODC) es la Oficina líder a nivel mundial en la lucha contra las drogas ilícitas y la delincuencia organizada transnacional.

Los tres pilares del programa de trabajo de UNODC son:

1. Proyectos de cooperación técnica en el terreno para mejorar la capacidad de los Estados Miembros a actuar contra las drogas ilícitas, la delincuencia y el terrorismo;

2. Trabajos de investigación y análisis para incrementar el conocimiento y la comprensión de las drogas y los problemas de delincuencia y ampliar la base de pruebas para las decisiones políticas y operativas;

3. La labor normativa para ayudar a los Estados en la ratificación y aplicación de los tratados internacionales pertinentes, el desarrollo de la legislación nacional en materia de drogas, la delincuencia y el terrorismo, y la prestación de un secretariado técnico y de servicios sustantivos a los órganos creados en virtud de dichos tratados.

GÉNERO Y JUSTICIA

UNODC ofrece asistencia técnica para el fortalecimiento de las estrategias de prevención del delito y de las respuestas del sistema de justicia penal a la violencia contra las mujeres.

Estas respuestas incluyen leyes y políticas más eficientes y mayor capacidad para prevenir, investigar, juzgar y sancionar los delitos conexos, para facilitar el acceso a la justicia y a la asistencia jurídica para víctimas y testigos.

OFRECEMOS

• · La oportunidad de establecer una red de contactos con expertos nacionales e internacionales que dominen el estado del arte de las discusiones en materia de prevención, género y derechos humanos;
• · Participación en conferencias y talleres del proyecto, así como de otras iniciativas nacionales de UNODC;
• · Acceso a información sobre funcionamiento de UNODC y del Sistema de Naciones Unidas en México;
• · Aprendizaje de herramientas de facilitación de reuniones y de prácticas de fortalecimiento institucional;
• · Desarrollo de habilidades metodológicas, analíticas y de investigación;
• · Experiencia de trabajo en terreno con actores locales de diferentes sectores;
• · Aprendizaje sobre la construcción de conocimiento a nivel comunitaria con equipos multidisciplinarios.

TUS PRÁCTICAS PROFESIONALES

Las prácticas profesionales son estancias temporales que permiten a estudiantes de licenciatura y posgrado participación en la implementación de proyectos, talleres y conferencias, de alcance regional e internacional, a efecto de aprovechar las capacidades estratégicas.

DURACIÓN

SEIS MESES y al finalizar el periodo se proveerá a la persona interesada toda la documentación que apoye y valide el desarrollo de la práctica profesional. De igual forma y de acuerdo a la evaluación de desempeño, se extienden las cartas de recomendación y constancias correspondientes.

BUSCAMOS

• Egresadas/os nacionales y extranjeros, de las licenciaturas en: derecho, economía, ciencias políticas, comunicación, relaciones internacionales, administración y sociología.
• Con habilidades investigativas, analíticas, comunicativas y organizativas.
• Excelente redacción y ortografía del español.
• Capacidad de lectura y redacción en inglés.
• Que le interese temas como el desarrollo local, las políticas públicas y la vinculación entre género y justicia.
• Comprobante de seguro de gastos médicos mayores.

PRINCIPALES FUNCIONES

• Apoyar al personal de proyecto en la organización y logística de las actividades de asistencia técnica, tales como talleres, mesas de trabajo y capacitaciones.
• Contribuir a la elaboración de documentos relacionados con la gestión del proyecto (oficios, presentaciones, notas conceptuales y reportes de actividades);
• Asistir en los procesos de elaboración de documentos de investigación, incluyendo la revisión de literatura y de bases de datos estadísticos, así como el levantamiento, sistematización y análisis de información cuantitativa y cualitativa.
• Asistir al personal del proyecto en las reuniones de trabajo y actividades en terreno, incluyendo la preparación de documentos de apoyo, redacción de relatorías, elaboración de minutas y sistematización de información.

El internship se puede llevar a cabo en la Ciudad de México.

VISITA NUESTRA WEB: http://www.unodc.org/mexicoandcentralamerica/es/index.html

How to apply:

La persona interesada deberá enviar su curriculum vitae y una carta de exposición de motivos en una cuartilla al correo electrónico: nayeli.sanchez.macias@unodc.org y abril.zarco@unodc.org. En la carta, debera contestar las preguntas siguientes:

• ¿Cuáles son dos características o talentos que considero poseer?
• ¿Qué aprendizaje me gustaría obtener de la pasantía?
• ¿Qué puedo aportar al proyecto Género y Justicia?

Organization: UNOPS
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 05 Oct 2017

Especialista en Mercado Farmacéutico (Home Based-Por Producto)

Vacancy code: VA/2017/B5417/13150

Level: ICS-10

Department/office: LCR, PAOH, Honduras

Duty station: Home based

Contract type: International ICA

Contract level: IICA-2

Duration: 3 months

Application period: 21-Sep-2017 to 05-Oct-2017

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Información General de UNOPS

La misión de UNOPS es servir a las personas necesitadas mediante la ampliación de la capacidad de las Naciones Unidas, los gobiernos y otros asociados para gestionar proyectos, infraestructuras y adquisiciones de forma sostenible y eficiente.

Dentro de estas tres áreas de conocimientos principales, UNOPS proporciona a sus asociados servicios transaccionales, de asesoramiento e implementación en proyectos que abarcan desde la construcción de escuelas y hospitales hasta la adquisición de bienes y servicios o la formación del personal local. UNOPS trabaja en estrecha colaboración con los gobiernos y las comunidades para garantizar una mayor sostenibilidad económica, social y ambiental en los proyectos que apoyamos, con especial énfasis en el desarrollo de la capacidad nacional.

Trabajando en algunos de los entornos más desafiantes del mundo, la visión de UNOPS es promover prácticas sostenibles de implementación en los contextos humanitario, de desarrollo y de consolidación de la paz, siempre con el objetivo de satisfacer o superar las expectativas de nuestros asociados.

Con un personal de más de 7.000 empleados repartidos en 80 países, UNOPS ofrece a sus asociados los conocimientos logísticos, técnicos y de gestión que necesiten y donde los necesiten. La estructura flexible y el alcance global de la organización hacen que ésta pueda responder a las necesidades de los asociados con celeridad y a su vez beneficiarse de las economías de escala.

Background Information- Job Specific

La UNOPS ha firmado un Memorándum de Entendimiento con Instituciones del Sector Salud en la República de Honduras para brindar los servicios de asistencia técnica proporcionados por la UNOPS con respecto a evaluación procesos de adquisición de medicamentos y material médico quirúrgico, así como insumos para Laboratorios entre otros.

La UNOPS está llevando a cabo las siguientes actividades relacionadas a los procesos de adquisición de medicamentos, material médico quirúrgico e insecticidas:

• Elaboración de Bases de Licitación

• Publicación de la Convocatoria

• Preparación de notas aclaratorias

• Recepción y apertura de las ofertas

• Evaluación de las propuestas

• Adjudicación de Contratos

• Seguimiento a Contratos

Functional Responsabilities

Propósito:

o Elaboración de Estudio de Mercado de Medicamentos y Material Médico Quirúrgico de Honduras, en el que se incluya un análisis de oferta vs demanda de medicamentos a partir de listas oficiales de medicamentos e insumos quirúrgicos:

Áreas de interés / Alcances:

o Característica del mercado farmacéutico Local y Regional.

o Describir el mercado farmacéutico Local (A profundidad).

o Actores y situación actual

o Estructura del sector de manufactura del medicamento

o Estructura de la oferta y análisis de la competencia

o Canales de Comercialización y Distribución

o Describir Sistema actual de regulación de medicamentos

o Análisis del marco regulatorio nacional y regional

o Regulaciones de comercio exterior aplicable a los medicamentos

o Análisis de posibles restricciones existentes para introducir medicamentos provenientes de empresas extranjeras.

o Evaluar los procesos de compras de medicamentos a partir de listas oficiales de medicamentos en la SESAL y el IHSS, con énfasis en medicamentos y material médico quirúrgico no ofertados (desiertos) y fracasados en las adquisiciones.

o Situación de oferta de conformidad al mercado

o Alternativas, fabricantes, país de origen, proveedores con sus referencias de contacto.

o Búsqueda y análisis de Precios de referencias del mercado local e internacional a fin de proyectar el precio promedio de mercado para cada insumo médico.

o Definir las fuentes Relevantes de Información para realizar búsquedas de precios (DDP sin IVA) en congruencia con las cantidades de consumo referenciales de las entidades del Sector Salud.

o Establecer Conclusiones y recomendaciones.

El/a contratista se enfoca en las siguientes actividades:

o Bajo la orientación general del/la Especialista de Adquisiciones es responsable de gestionar el exitoso desarrollo del estudio de mercado.

o Elaboración del plan de trabajo.

o Elaboración de herramientas de recopilación de información con todos los aspectos y variables solicitadas, según alcances.

o Recopilar la información, utilizando como fuente los datos proporcionados por:

· Las autoridades sanitarias de cada país y los responsables de los programas de salud pública

· Reportes de contrataciones.

· Estudios académicos y de investigación, etc.

· •Realizar coordinaciones con Especialista de Adquisiciones, durante el desarrollo de la consultoría.

o El/la responsable del servicio realizará presentaciones sobre el avance y la propuesta final de forma presencial / virtual.

o Otras tareas asignadas relacionadas al estudio en curso.

Dada la condición de home based de éste Contrato, se utilizará la escala local vigente del país de residencia permanente del Especialista en Mercado Farmacéutico para el pago de honorarios.

En éste tipo de Contrato – Lumpsum (Por Producto)- Indica que se deben entregar productos específicos, definidos dentro de un marco de tiempo específico. El pago por esos servicios se hará como un pago completo a la terminación y la entrega a satisfacción del supervisor del (los) producto (s).

Será necesario, según las exigencias del trabajo, misiones oficiales a Tegucigalpa Honduras, las cuales serán coordinadas con su supervisor.

Seguimiento y control de los progresos

El/La contratista prestará sus servicios bajo la modalidad de pago prodcuto (Lumpsum).

El/La contratista trabajará en estrecha coordinación con el/la Especialista de Adquisiciones, según el plan de trabajo, pactado para cada requerimiento. El/La Especialista deberá contar con computadora portátil que le permita trabajar en condiciones óptimas las actividades y tareas planificadas.

Productos:

Producto 1: Plan de Trabajo

o El consultor presentará un Plan de trabajo y Cronograma de actividades, detallando la propuesta de la matriz y tareas específicas que se realizarán para el desarrollo de la presente consultoría. Deberá ser entregado a los 15 días calendario de iniciado el servicio, en formato impreso y medio digital.

Producto 2: Identificación de Proveedores

o Matriz de proveedores locales e internacionales de medicamentos

o Matriz de proveedores locales e internacionales de material médico quirúrgico

o Matriz de precios de referencias locales e internacionales que puedan ser comparados dentro del contexto de precios de mercado del listado de insumos médicos del país.

Producto 3: Documento final

o Documento en formato impreso y medio digital, incluyendo área de interés y alcances de esta consultoría así como todas las fuentes de información y referencias tomadas en cuenta.

El Especialista deberá contar con su equipo de cómputo (PC/Laptop) para realizar sus actividades y entrega efectiva de los productos; la oficina de campo colaborará con las coordinaciones de reuniones de los actores principales.

Functional Competencies

o Experiencia en Investigación/Estudios de Mercado

o Cadena de suministro de medicamentos

o Habilidades para elaborar informes

o Excelentes habilidades en el uso de Microsoft Office (MS Office)

o Conocimiento de Regulaciones y Políticas Farmacéuticas.

o Trabajo en equipo

o Excelentes habilidades interpersonales y de análisis.

Marco de Competencias UNOPS

Desarrollo de Asociaciones

Demuestra comprender el impacto que tiene su función en todos los asociados y siempre pone al beneficiario en primer lugar. Desarrolla y mantiene relaciones externas sólidas y es un asociado competente para otros (si entra en sus funciones).

Enfoque basado en soluciones

Evalúa los datos y los procedimientos que se deben seguir para lograr decisiones lógicas y pragmáticas. Adopta un enfoque imparcial y racional con riesgos calculados. Aplica la innovación y la creatividad al proceso de resolución de problemas.

Orientación hacia los resultados

Establece de forma eficaz una línea de acción propia y/o para otros con el objetivo de alcanzar una meta. Las acciones desembocan en la correcta consecución de la tarea con especial atención a la calidad en todas las áreas. Identifica las oportunidades y toma la iniciativa para actuar. Comprende que el uso responsable de los recursos maximiza el impacto que podemos tener en nuestros beneficiarios.

Integridad e Inclusión

Trata a todos los individuos con respeto, responde con tacto a las diferencias y anima a los demás a hacer lo mismo. Defiende las normas éticas y de la organización. Mantiene altos estándares de confianza. Es un modelo para la diversidad y la inclusión.

Agilidad

Está abierto al cambio y es flexible en un entorno con un elevado ritmo de trabajo. Adapta su perspectiva a las circunstancias o los requisitos cambiantes. Reflexiona sobre las experiencias pasadas y modifica su propio comportamiento. El desempeño es constante, incluso bajo presión. Siempre persigue mejoras continuas.

Comunicación Eficaz

Expresa ideas o hechos de forma clara, concisa y abierta. La comunicación indica una consideración por los sentimientos y las necesidades de los demás. Escucha de forma activa y comparte de manera proactiva el conocimiento. Gestiona los conflictos de manera eficaz mediante la superación de las diferencias de opinión y la búsqueda de un denominador común.

Liderazgo propio y de los demás

Actúa como modelo positivo que contribuye al espíritu de equipo. Colabora y apoya el desarrollo de otros. Solo para administradores de personal: mediante el uso de estilos de liderazgo apropiados, actúa como modelo de liderazgo positivo, motiva, dirige e inspira a los demás para que tengan éxito.

Education/Experience/Language Requirements

Educación

o Título de Maestría Farmacéutico, ciencias naturales o económica relevantes o afines a la consultoría.

o El requerimiento de Maestría puede ser reemplazado por el título de Licenciatura, en combinación con años de experiencia adicionales (+2) relevantes.

Experiencia

o Un mínimo de 5 años (o más dependiendo de los títulos académicos) de experiencia directa en procesos de gestión de medicamentos, regulación, políticas farmacéuticas y gestión del ciclo logístico para el suministro de medicamentos.

o Experiencia desarrollando investigaciones de mercado

Idiomas

o Excelente dominio del idioma español

o Conocimientos técnicos a nivel intermedio de idioma inglés, deseable.

Contract type, level and duration

Tipo de Contrato: Acuerdo de Contratista Individual (Por Producto)

Contract level: Dada la condición de home based de éste Contrato, se utilizará la escala local vigente (LICA 10) del país de residencia permanente del Especialista en Mercado Farmacéutico para el pago de honorarios.

Duración de Contrato: 3 meses

Para más información del contrato ICA puede ingresar al siguiente link:

https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Información Adicional

o Tenga en cuenta que la fecha límite es medianoche, hora de Copenhague (CET).

o Las solicitudes recibidas después de la fecha límite no serán consideradas.

o Solo aquellos candidatos que sean seleccionados para la fase de entrevistas serán notificados.

o Animamos encarecidamente a candidatas cualificadas a solicitar el puesto.

o Para puestos de funcionarios, UNOPS se reserva el derecho a designar a un candidato para un nivel inferior al publicado en el puesto.

o El candidato seleccionado será responsable de cumplir con las políticas de seguridad, las instrucciones administrativas, los planes y los procedimientos del Sistema de Gestión de la Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas y del de UNOPS.

o Es la política de UNOPS llevar a cabo verificaciones de antecedentes de todos los contratados/pasantes potenciales.

o La contratación/pasantía en UNOPS está supeditada a los resultados de dichos controles.

How to apply:

https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=13150

Organization: FHI 360
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 25 Oct 2017

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Project Director

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the development and implementation process for company projects involving departmental or cross -functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing projects. Plans and directs project schedules and monitors budget/spending. Monitors the project/program from init iation through delivery. Organizes project(s) activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Reviews project proposals and plans to determine scheduling, budget, procedures, staffing, and allotment of resources needed for projects.
• Establishes work plans, project teams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to meet project goals and ensure compliance with policies.
• Develops proposals and researches sources for funding projects.
• Manages the performance and provides development opportunities to managers and staff to achieve project goals.
• Provides guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve project goals.
• Participates in the strategic development of methods and techniques with executive management.
• Establishes, serves and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on project matters.
• Provide leadership to the project team, ensuring clarity over plans and priorities, encouraging effective team-work.
• Responsible for induction of project staff, ensuring their familiarity with mandate values, quality standards, policies and program objectives and their individual responsibilities in upholding these standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent – Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.

• Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of project management experience.
• Certification in project management preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in multi-sector project management and implementation.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience.
• Demonstrated talent management, strategic planning, performance management, staff development, and capacity building experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
• Experience operating in insecure environments.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

How to apply:

https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/19080/project-director/job?mode=view

Organization: Panagora Group
Country: Dominican Republic
Closing date: 25 Oct 2017

Panagora Group LLC is seeking a Team Leader and Team Members for a Mid-term Evaluation of the USAID/Dominican Republic programming in the field of justice sector reform, comprised of separate activities aimed at strengthening the Attorney General’s Office, the National Police, Community Justice houses, and civil society oversight and dialogue on justice sector reform. The evaluation will take place between January and February, 2018, and will require up to 45 days of effort during that period, including three to four weeks of field work in the Dominican Republic.

Team Leader:

· A graduate degree (LLD, PhD, MA, MSC or similar) in a related field, such as Law, Political Science, Criminology, Sociology or similar.

· At least 10 years of professional experience in designing, managing or evaluating international development programs in the fields of rule of law, justice sector reform, and policing.

· Significant experience as Team Leader of evaluations of donor funded international development programs, especially USAID projects and activities

· Experience evaluating rule of law and/or justice sector reform programs

· Practical skills in the use of mixed methods for evaluations

· Proven experience in managing evaluation teams and analytical and report drafting skills

· Fluent English and Spanish

Team Member:

· A graduate degree (PhD, MA, MSC or similar) in a related field, such as Law, Political Science, Criminology, Sociology or similar.

· At least 5 years of professional experience in designing, managing or evaluating international development programs.

· Experience as Team Member of evaluations of donor funded international development programs, especially USAID projects and activities

· Practical skills in the use of mixed methods for evaluations

· Fluent English and Spanish

How to apply:

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to connect@panagoragroup.net with the full position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries please. Finalists will be contacted.

Panagora is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices.

Organization: Global Green Growth Institute
Country: Peru
Closing date: 04 Oct 2017

The Senior Associate position supports managers on monitoring ongoing projects both substantively and financially to ensure efficient and timely delivery of results.

The position oversees the provision of integrated platform across a range of services in the context of project management- HR, finance, legal, procurement and day to day project and/or output management within the country program- to ensure the effective delivery of the projects/program, in line with the Work Program and Budget/Logframe.

PURPOSE

• Support Country Representative in implementation of the National Green Growth Strategy in green infrastructure and land use.
• Support the development of governance structure for green infrastructure implementation as well as harmonization of project evaluation tools and a strategic planning document for infrastructure investments
• Support development of land tenure outputs related to formalization of smallholder farmers to reduce deforestation and improve livelihoods
• Support the Country Representative in resource mobilization efforts with potential donors and private sector entities for GGGI-Peru portfolio expansion
• Provide support for stakeholder engagement and strategic relation building with government counterparts, donors and private sector actors
• Oversees coordination with Peruvian government counterparts for the formulation of green growth policy options consistent with country goals and priorities
• Oversees Peru team outputs and ensures viability of GGGI recommendations for successful financing and implementation
• Oversees and integrates transactions in Finance, HR, legal, procurement for the particular project/output in an effective service platform
• Ensures adherence to GGGI policies across procurement, legal, HR and finance.
• Supports project managers/country manager in monitoring the ongoing projects both substantively and financially.

ENGAGEMENT

• Ensure consistent delivery of public policy documents and recommendations in a timely manner according to established GGGI workplans.
• Identifies and anticipates issues impacting consistent service delivery and recommends remedial solutions for effective project management
• Anticipates project requirements and ensures alignment of services to meet those needs.

DELIVERY

• Proposal for governance structure and related documents for implementation of green infrastructure in priority basins
• Proposals and working drafts for smallholder land tenure mechanisms or other relevant documents for land use as related to the implementation of the National Green Growth Strategy.
• Concept notes and proposal drafts for resource mobilization opportunities
• Consistent provision of quality finance and monitoring services
• Leads ERP finance portal for the project/output
• Leads the monitoring and updating of project compliance information.
• Leads budget control for procurement
• Support the project/program audits

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• A master’s degree or comparable advanced degree in a public policy related field (e.g. economics, politics) or equivalent professional experience
• At least 5 years professional experience in economic development, competitiveness and/or environmental policy development with demonstrated work in water and land use.
• In-depth knowledge of green infrastructure issues, environmental services and land tenure is necessary
• Demonstrated experience in working with public sector actors in capacity building, training and policy development
• Demonstrated experience in engagement with private sector
• Project delivery experience, including managing the delivery of results on time and on budget
• Candidate must be fully bilingual in Spanish and English (written and verbal abilities)

FUNCTIONAL

• Strong analytical skills, alongside strong reporting writing skills
• Team work and creative problem solving abilities
• Excellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team working in an evolving and entrepreneurial environment
• Strong Stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proven experience leading or supporting project delivery, i.e. managing/supporting the delivery of results on time and on budget
• Experience working with developing countries within the climate change / green growth sector
• Experience working in Peru and/or Latin America a must

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision and values
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership
• Process and share information easily and excellent at problem solving
• Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily
• Promote creativity and innovation among staff

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=R0dQSWRpdmlzaW9uLjg2MzIyLjM4MzBAZ2dnaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

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

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

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

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

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

Specific duties:

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

· Develop the asset set-up and functioning models.

· Make the financial simulations ensure financial viability of model.

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

· Implement processes and controls for proper governance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

· Any other related duty as required by the supervisor.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

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

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

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

· Understanding of the financial aspects of fleet management.

· Knowledge of best practices on fleet management.

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

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

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

How to apply:

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

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

To act as a “bridge” by:

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

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

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

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

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

Key Requirements:

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

How to apply:

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