Empleo

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 01 Jan 2018

NUTRITION IN EMERGENCY SURGE RESPONSE IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

THE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN´S FUNDS (UNICEF)

Call for expression of interest for potential candidates to be part of the Nutrition Rapid Response Roster

Purpose of the jobUNICEF is developing a Nutrition Rapid Response Roster (RRR), a pool of qualified readily available candidates able to be deployed to respond to sudden or slow-onset emergencies to provide technical and operational support in nutrition in emergencies. UNICEF is calling for potential candidates with experience in nutrition in emergencies and suitable qualifications, and interest and availability to support nutrition in emergency response actions in countries of Latin America and the Caribbean to be part of the Nutrition RRR. Candidates of the RRR will be contacted when there is a need for immediate deployment upon request by the UNICEF Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Background and justificationLatin America and the Caribbean is one of the most disaster–prone regions in the world. Increasingly vulnerable to the effects of a range of natural hazards, climate change and armed conflict and violence, imminent threats to human lives and individual wellbeing are of increasing concern. The most vulnerable population groups to malnutrition, as well as to the impact of disasters and emergency situations, are the rural and urban poor, those who belong to indigenous and afro-descendants’ groups, have low educational levels and limited access to health services and inadequate water and sanitation.

UNICEF is a key global actor in Nutrition both in development and emergency contexts. As part of development programs UNICEF supports the capacity development of national governments and other key stakeholders to achieve Nutrition security for the most vulnerable groups. In emergency situations, UNICEF has identified the Nutrition sector as a key priority in its “Core Commitments for Children” (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action, and is committed to support the prevention and care for malnutrition of affected and displaced populations, with focus on children and women. Under the provisions of the Humanitarian Reform, promoted by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), UNICEF has been designated as agency leader of the Nutrition Cluster with the responsibility to coordinate the humanitarian response at times of emergencies, to deliver a more efficient and effective response to the affected communities, as well as coordinate preparedness actions for capacity strengthening of all involved actors.

Main task related to the jobThe following tasks are general activities to be undertaken to respond to emergency situations. These will be aligned with priorities of the UNICEF Country Office and needs of the specific emergency, for which specific TORs will be prepared.

General tasks may include:- Support UNICEF country office to plan and implement emergency nutrition response activities in coordination with UNICEF Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean and UNICEF-HQ- Support UNICEF country office to coordinate the nutrition response by engaging with government, UN agencies, NGOs and other key nutrition partners from the nutrition coordination mechanism/nutrition cluster- Support collaboration with Food Security, Health and WASH Sectors- Support nutrition assessment in collaboration with key nutrition partners – Provide inputs to funding proposals to support nutrition emergency actions- Develop or adapt technical guidance or training materials as needed- Support any other activity of the UNICEF country office as needed: communication, procurement of supplies, planning of operations etc.

Deliverables– Specific deliverables will be discussed ad hoc. Qualifications and specialized knowledge/experience requiered– University degree in public health nutrition or related field- Experience in nutrition programming/international nutrition in humanitarian contexts- Qualifications/technical skills in nutrition in emergencies and/or operational field experience in supporting nutrition emergency response- Understanding of UNICEF mandate and role- Ability to work under pressure and under minimum supervision- Ability to engage with government and partners- Fluency in oral and written English and/or Spanish; French and/or Portuguese is an added advantage.- Preferably residing in the region

Estimated duration of the contract and proposalThe RRR will be revised every year. Candidates who make themselves available for an emergency response will be given priority for the following calls. If over a period of 2 years the candidate is called twice and is not available, she/he will be taken out from the RRR. She/he may reapply at a later stage. Reporting responsabilities/supervisionThe consultant will be supervised by the Regional Nutrition Specialist in UNICEF Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean and/or UNICEF country office.

Selection procedures

Please indicate the following information in your application:- Resume- Nationality- Country of residence- Language skills- Availability- Time notice required before deployment- Geographic preference for deployment (within their country or in any other country in the region)

Eligible candidates will be contacted for an interview for an evaluation of their background, qualifications and experience to subsequently be included in the RRR.

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=506811

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Chile
Closing date: 14 Sep 2017

Contract Type: Fixed Term AppointmentProposed Level: NO-CDuty Station: Santiago, ChileSupervisor: DeputyRepresentative

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

For every child, a champion

Accountable for effective engagement in social policy dialogue with the Government for programme development, advocating for increased and efficient public resource allocation and budgeting towards the social sector and sustainable decentralization of social services and local capacity building in support of the goal of universal coverage of essential social services and the creation of a protective environment for children. Conducts data collection and analysis to fill information gaps and to strengthen capacity for advocacy for children’s rights.

Constructive dialogue and partnerships are established between international and local social policy stakeholders, to provide effective protective environment for the most vulnerable children, including progressive compliance of principal policy documents and legislation regarding all aspects of child rights.

Current information on state budget and spending patterns and decentralization status of social services are monitored and updated on an on-going basis to support advocacy for decentralization and universal coverage of essential services.

Decentralization of social services is made sustainable through adequate local support, keeping decentralized services both accessible and effective. Programme plans of action are developed for children at provincial and district/municipality levels; coordination between sectors are increased and links between different levels of government structures for policy implementation are strengthened.

Data-driven analysis is provided for effective prioritization, planning, development, and results-based management for planning, adjusting, and scaling-up specific social policy initiatives. Gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs provided, relevant to the Social Policy programme.

Advocacy efforts are effectively made to raise awareness on children’s rights with both the general public and with policy makers, and to ensure local buy-in and continued relevance of UNICEF programming.

Effective partnerships with the Government and other agencies established to enable sustained and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child and the Millennium Development Goals for continuing worldwide progress of the UNICEF mission.

UNICEF social policy programme effectively planned, implemented and managed in support of the country programme.

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Social Policy Specialist to support UNICEF’s Chile programmes in the following areas:

Social Policy dialogue and programme development

Participates in social policy dialogue and development with the Government, engages in and establishes constructive dialogue and partnerships between international and local stakeholders to support the development of social policies and programmes contributing to the progressive realization of children’s rights and strengthening of implementation and monitoring mechanisms at all levels of society, and ensures that the services reach out in innovative, effective ways to those most vulnerable pockets of children and families that have been previously left out.

Promotes the advocacy for juvenile justice reform, supports child rights-based reviews of national, provincial and local legislation, in close consultation with community-level structures and supports the health and education sectors and the social welfare system for children.

Identifies opportunities for south-south and triangular cooperation, and establishes networks with other countries (through UNICEF offices) to facilitate the exchange of experiences and the collaboration among countries.

Monitoring state budget resources

Monitors and updates current information on state budgeting and spending patterns for social programmes and decentralization status of social services on an on-going basis to support advocacy for greater public resources and budget allocation for social development, the prioritization of resource allocation for children, and universal coverage of essential services for children, to ensure that they reflect the best interest of children.

Sustainable decentralization and capacity building

Where the national decentralization process is taking place, collaborates with the central and local authorities to assist in planning, policy discussion and service delivery closely responding to the needs of local communities.

Provides on-going support in making decentralization sustainable through adequate local support while keeping decentralized services both accessible and effective.

Collaborates with the central and local authorities to strengthen community-based capacity on quality data collection, analysis for policy development, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring of social policy and programmes.

Develops programme plans of action for children at provincial and district/municipality levels; strengthens coordination between sectors and between different levels of government structures for policy implementation.

Data collection, analysis and results-based approach

Collects systematically qualitative data for the sound and up-to-date assessment of the situation of children and women to provide the base-lines for result-based decisions on interventions and evaluations. Develops information systems for monitoring child rights indicators, with emphasis on community and child participation.

Provides timely, regular data-driven analysis for effective prioritization, planning, and development; facilitates results-based management for planning, adjusting, and scaling-up specific social policy initiatives. Support maintenance of information system for monitoring gender/sex disaggregated data.

Analyzes the macroeconomic context of social policy programmes and its impact on social development, emerging issues and social policy concerns, as well as implications for children, and proposes and promotes appropriate responses in respect of such issues and concerns, including government resource allocation policies and the effect of social welfare policies on the rights of children

Advocacy and communication

Promotes and raises awareness on children’s rights with both the general public and with policy makers, utilizing effective information dissemination, mass media campaign, special events, and other means, to ensure local buy-in, commitment, and continued relevance of UNICEF programming. Highlight interventions to attain social policy goals which are designed to reduce gender inequalities.

Partnerships

Establishes effective partnerships with the Government, bilateral and multilateral donors, NGOs, civil society and local leaders, the private sector, and other UN agencies to support sustained and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child and to achieve global UN agendas such as the Millennium Development Goals and the World Fit for Children (WFFC) agenda.

Identifies other critical partners, promotes awareness and builds capacity of partners, and actively facilitates effective collaboration within the UN family.

UNICEF Programme Management

Supports and contributes to effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the country programme.

Ensures that the social planning project enhances policy dialogue, planning, supervision, technical advice, management, training, research and support; and that the monitoring and evaluation component strengthens monitoring and evaluation of the social sectors and provides support to sectoral and decentralized information systems.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have:

Education

Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, International Finance, public relations, media, communication, or other relevant disciplines.

Work Experience

Five years of relevant professional work experience.

Field work experience.

Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in English and Spanish.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

Core Values (Required)

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core Competencies (Required)

Communication [ II ]

Working with People [ II ]

Drive for Results [ II ]

Functional Competencies (Required)

Leading and Supervising [ II ]

Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]

Analyzing [ III]

Relating and Networking [ II ]

Persuading and Influencing [ II ]

Planning and Organizing [ III ]

Candidates must be citizens of Chile to be considered eligible for this post. Please note that the National Officers(NOs) are locally recruited staff and therefore, candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.

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.

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=506750

Organization: Oxfam
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 25 Aug 2017

Team Purpose

Coordinar la implementación del programa de país de Oxfam en El Salvador (Humanitario, Ciudadanía Activa y Género), en coherencia con la estrategia de país. Proveer análisis estratégico relevante interno y externo; implementación de proyectos con altos estándares de calidad, eficiencia y eficacia; desarrollar y ampliar permanentemente el portafolio de donantes para el programa con criterios de sostenibilidad Job Purpose Responsable de coordinar técnicamente el proyecto financiado por Comic Relief (Red Nose Fund).

Este proyecto tiene como objetivo fortalecer las capacidades de la comunidad educativa para abordar los riesgos sociales y ambientales, así como fortalecer las capacidades de niños y niñas para participar en economías locales. Será desarrollado en 8 centros escolares del municipio de Ahuachapán, departamento de Ahuachapán.

Será responsable del logro de objetivos con altos estándares de calidad, eficiencia y eficacia, de acuerdo a los lineamientos de Oxfam y el donante; alinear la implementación del proyecto en mención conforme a los objetivos del programa de país y promover la colaboración y coordinación entre los diferentes actores y sectores involucrados.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Implementación del proyecto de Comic Relief /Red Nose Day

• Asegurar la implementación programática y financiera del proyecto en el municipio de Ahuachapán
• Ejecutar en el período establecido las actividades previstas en el proyecto tanto de los fondos ejecutados directamente por Oxfam y monitorear la ejecución programática y presupuestaria de cada una de las copartes dentro del proyecto.
• Participar en el Comité Municipal de Prevención de Ahuachapán para articular acciones relacionadas con los centros educativos, así como articular con actores de Protección Civil municipal, Gobernación de Ahuachapán y SIBASI Ahuachapán.
• Elaborar planes anuales de ejecución del proyecto a ser ejecutado en Ahuachapán. Mantener presencia en territorio y coordinación con instancias locales relevantes para el desarrollo del proyecto.
• Organizar y acompañar misiones de campo tanto de staff de Oxfam a nivel local, internacional, así como del donante y otros actores relevantes.

Monitoreo y Seguimiento

• Implementar el marco de monitoreo, evaluación y aprendizaje en base a estándares MEL de Oxfam para cada uno de los grants otorgados a copartes y en el proyecto como uno.
• Garantizar la elaboración de informes y organizar evaluaciones del proyecto de acuerdo al calendario y lineamientos de Oxfam y el donante.
• Acompañar a las copartes en la implementación de acciones y mantener un diálogo horizontal y continuo.

Otros:

• Apoyar al equipo de país en casos de emergencias humanitarias
• Otras tareas asignadas por su supervisor/a inmediato
• Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge
• Essential
• Identificación con los principios y valores promovidos por Oxfam
• Título universitario en trabajo social, ingeniería, sociología, economía, derecho u otros campos afines.
• Experiencia previa en manejo de programas, manejo de donaciones de la cooperación internacional.
• Al menos 5 años de experiencia en el trabajo con niñez, centros escolares y coordinación con el Ministerio de Educación.
• Conocimiento especializado en abordaje de la justicia de género. Además, compromiso de la igualdad de género y la incorporación del mismo como eje transversal.
• Conocimiento especializado en al menos una de las siguientes áreas: gestión del riesgo ante desastres, inclusión económica, agua y saneamiento, metodología de ahorro comunitario y género. Se favorecerá candidatos que manejen más de una de estas temáticas.
• Habilidad de relacionarse y representar a Oxfam antes diversos actores
• gubernamentales, no gubernamentales, comunitarios y privados.
• Habilidades de planificación, organización, y comunicación interpersonal y
• capacidad de análisis de contextos complejos.
• Habilidad para trabajar de manera independiente y como parte de un equipo.
• Disposición para trabajar bajo presión y por resultado.
• Manejo de vehículo estándar.
• Disposición para trabajar fuera de horarios en casos de emergencia.
• Manejo de MS Office.
• Desirable
• Estudios de postgrado o formación continua en temas de interés
• Disponibilidad para trabajar en un ambiente multicultural
• Conocimiento de idioma inglés

How to apply:

Los/las interesados/as enviar carta de interés en la consultoría, oferta técnica y económica, y los testados de estudios estipulados en el currículum actualizado por vía electrónica a más tardar el miércoles 25 de agosto de 2017, hasta las 5:00 pm, al correo electrónico: marco.alfaro@oxfam.org Las entrevistas de los candidatos/as que sean considerados para la consultoría se les comunicara vía correo electrónico.

Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Peru
Closing date: 27 Aug 2017

La Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y la Media Luna Roja (FICR) es la red humanitaria más grande del mundo, que cuenta con 97 millones de voluntarios y colaboradores en 190 países.

La Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y la Media Luna Roja apoya a las comunidades para que sean más fuertes y seguras, mediante diversos proyectos de desarrollo y actividades humanitarias en desastres y crisis, además el Movimiento colabora con gobiernos, donantes y otras organizaciones de ayuda para brindar asistencia a las personas vulnerables en todo el mundo.

La Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y la Media Luna Roja actúa como auxiliar de los poderes públicos en el país a través de sus áreas de salud, gestión del riesgo de desastres y voluntariado desarrollando actividades, programas y proyectos de ayuda, promoviendo el desarrollo y resiliencia de la población vulnerable o afectada por emergencias y desastres.

Nuestro trabajo se guía por siete principios fundamentales: humanidad, imparcialidad, neutralidad, independencia, voluntariado, unidad y universalidad, que son la base de nuestra visión colectiva y la determinación para avanzar en la lucha contra los principales desafíos que enfrenta el Perú en la presente década.

Objetivo de la contratación. Apoyar la implementación y coordinación, con el equipo técnico en terreno y de la sede, de las actividades relacionadas con la respuesta a la emergencia por el niño costero en los departamentos de Piura y Lambayeque. Monitorea la respuesta en la zona de intervención, elabora informes basado en los formatos de FICR, apoya el trabajo de comunicaciones, apoya los trámites y procesos financieros y de logística de la FICR y CRP e apoya la implementación de los varios componentes del proyecto incluyendo alojamientos temporales, agua e saneamiento, salud comunitaria, apoyo psicosocial entre otros.

Perfil Requerido

• Profesional titulado en ciencias sociales y económicas o afines.
• Experiencia mínima de 03 años en la implementación de proyectos similares.
• Experiencia sólida en redacción y edición de informes con atención a la entrega óptima de productos.
• Experiencia en el manejo de rendición de cuentas financieros
• Experiencia mínima de 03 años en el monitoreo de proyectos
• Experiencia dentro del Movimiento Internacional de la Cruz Roja y Media Luna Roja (deseable) Licencia de conducir (deseable)
• Conocimiento en herramientas Microsoft office y navegadores WEB (indispensable) Capacidad de trabajo en equipo.

Tareas y Responsabilidades del Puesto

• Apoyar la implementación de las actividades del proyecto, con énfasis en apoyo a la logística y componente financiero
• Apoyar en los procesos vinculados al monitoreo, evaluación y control del proyecto, en base de los requerimientos de FICR
• Elaborar planes de seguimiento y recopilación de información para la operación.
• Apoyar en los procesos vinculados al monitoreo, evaluación y control del proyecto.
• Apoyar al equipo local en el control de existencias de suministros.
• Apoyar la elaboración de informes financieros del equipo en terreno.
• Acompañamiento y soporte en las actividades previstas en el plan de acción.
• Ejecutar funciones adicionales asignadas por los coordinadores nacionales de FICR y CRP, basado en el plan de trabajo que se elabora en conjunto.
  Duración . Será por un periodo de 03 meses, con posibilidad de extensión, con base en Chiclayo o Piura con viajes frecuentes.
• Parte integral de estos términos de referencia es el Código de Conducta del Movimiento Internacional de la Cruz Roja y Media Luna Roja.

How to apply:

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

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

Fecha límite de presentación de documentos: 27.08.2017 Solo un reducido número de postulantes será contactado e invitado a participar en las evaluaciones y entrevistas; no respondemos a todos los correos.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 23 Oct 2017

For over 50 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 44 projects in 31 countries and revenues of $151 million.

Inclusion Director, Honduras

ACDI/VOCA is seeking an Inclusion Director for the USAID-funded Honduras Transforming Market Systems (TMS) Project. The objective of TMS is to foster competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems that provide increased economic opportunities that incorporate poor, marginalized Hondurans and reduce incentives to migrate. This position will be responsible for working across program areas to ensure activities consider social relations and issues and constraints for women, youth, and vulnerable groups at the productivity, market, and policy levels of interventions. The Inclusion Specialist will draw from project and non-project learnings, continually evaluating and adapting program activities to generate results.

Responsibilities

• Lead social analysis and other program assessments, the development of an inclusion strategy and work plan with specific and practical recommendations on how to integrate women, youth, and vulnerable populations into TMS’ program design, implementation, M&E, organizational structure, and operations.
• Support technical implementation of the activities of the annual workplan to achieve the TMS social inclusion targets on time and within budget.
• Strengthen monitoring to ensure that women and youth are tracked and appropriate response strategies are implemented; organize/support regular monitoring among local districts, partners, and service providers; analyze and report on program and project progress.
• Prepare and conduct trainings on inclusion topics for staff and beneficiaries.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure inclusion strategies are integrated properly throughout the program areas and is in accordance with USAID’s strategy.
• Document successful program activities and methodologies for inclusion through the development of resources and training manuals that can be shared and refined through the program’s collaborate, learn and adapt (CLA) approach.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years’ progressive work experience conducting youth, gender, and/or vulnerable populations analysis and integration programming, including on-the-ground participatory approaches to research.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience on projects with similar magnitude and complexity in Honduras and/or other developing countries in the region.
• Experience working on a USAID-funded project is strongly preferred.
• Experience in facilitating trainings for staff and beneficiary populations.
• Ability to write coherent and analytical reports is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish, English preferred.

How to apply:

Please apply online at https://internationaljobs-acdivoca.icims.com/jobs/5075/inclusion-director%2c-honduras/job?mode=view. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 23 Oct 2017

ACDI/VOCA is an economic development organization that fosters broad-based economic growth, raises living standards, and creates vibrant communities. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA has worked in 146 countries since 1963. Its expertise is in catalyzing investment, climate smart agriculture, empowerment & resilience, institutional strengthening, and market systems. ACDI/VOCA currently has 44 active projects in 30 countries valued at a total of more than $151 million.

Director of Operations, Honduras

ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Director of Operations for the USAID-funded Honduras Transforming Market Systems (TMS) Project. The objective of TMS is to foster competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems that provide increased economic opportunities that incorporate poor, marginalized Hondurans and reduce incentives to migrate. The Director of Operations will be expected to provide overall financial and administrative management, including ensuring that interventions comply with USAID regulations and Honduran laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day management of the finance, internal audit, grants and operational functions within the project and build internal project capacity to implement effective finance, grants and administrative systems.
• Develop, refine and implement operational systems and processes, ensuring compliance with most recent USAID and ACDIVOCA regulations and policies, and organize appropriate trainings and orientation systems for all staff.
• Maintain communications with the Chief of Party (COP), key staff and partners to understand project operational needs, serve as point of contact for all operational concerns and ensure effective performance.
• Oversee transaction and procurement activities, including those that directly benefit grantees. Ensure the prompt implementation of financial and contractual reviews and approvals for project activities.
• Provide direction and guidance to local and subcontractor staff on compliance agreement, procurement standards/requirements, as well as related ACDI/VOCA policies and USAID regulations.
• Oversee the establishment and closing of field office operations and the training of field office operations staff to monitor field-based vendor performance.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 7 years of experience managing the finance, operations, procurement, and grants of similar projects of similar size and scope which 5 years was on a USAID funded project.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a team.
• Demonstrated management, administrative, reporting, and representation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish, English preferred.

How to apply:

Please apply online at https://internationaljobs-acdivoca.icims.com/jobs/5076/director-of-operations%2c-honduras/job?mode=view No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 23 Oct 2017

For over 50 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 44 projects in 31 countries and revenues of $151 million.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation (CLA) Director, Honduras

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a M&E/CLA Director for the USAID-funded Honduras Transforming Market Systems (TMS) Project. The objective of TMS is to foster competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems that provide increased economic opportunities that incorporate poor, marginalized Hondurans and reduce incentives to migrate. The M&E/CLA Director is responsible for overall project data collection, monitoring, reporting and learning of results. The ideal candidate should have proven experience helping teams apply information and knowledge generated through M&E systems in order to inform adaptive management approaches as part of a collaboration, learning, and adaptation (CLA) approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning (MEL) plan incorporating feedback from project staff, partner organizations, host governments and other donors and stakeholders.
• Work with technical leads to develop a learning agenda which will incorporate CLA strategies within each of the proposed technical activities.
• 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 the recommended formats and communication channels.
• Serve as the activity’s internal leader for MEL, including both monitoring of performance and implementation and sharing of lessons learned.
• Supervise implementation of action-based learning and other prospective, complexity-aware monitoring tools such as network analysis, most-significant-change, etc.
• Assist the Chief of Party in facilitating collaboration with key stakeholders in sharing findings and gathering inputs to inform an adaptive management approach.
• Coordinate regularly with ACDI/VOCA’s headquarters office in Washington, DC, especially the program management M&E teams.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing the performance monitoring plans, evaluation, collaboration and learning, preferably with knowledge of USAID’s CLA approach and measuring systemic change.
• Experience with USAID programs and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations desired. Demonstrated ability to apply analytical methods practically in the complex setting of the day-to-day lives of project beneficiaries highly preferred.
• Fluent spoken, written, and reading abilities in English and Spanish is required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at https://internationaljobs-acdivoca.icims.com/jobs/5077/m%26e-and-cla-director%2c-honduras/job?mode=view. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 23 Oct 2017

For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 34 projects in 26 countries.

Youth Engagement Specialist, Honduras

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Youth Engagement Specialist for the USAID-funded Honduras Transforming Market Systems (TMS) Project. The objective of TMS is to foster competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems that provide increased economic opportunities that incorporate poor, marginalized Hondurans and reduce incentives to migrate. The Youth Engagement Specialist will lead the process of identifying and addressing age- and gender-specific constraints that limit social and economic empowerment, such as mobility, social stigma, early marriage, adolescent pregnancy, decision-making, and access to markets. He/she will be responsible for overseeing youth mainstreaming and integration efforts, emphasizing an inclusive Positive Youth Development Approach, which includes ensuring that youth-based approaches are central in project activities in accordance with the program design and the intended outcomes of the project.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the technical leadership team in guiding the effective activity implementation and achievement of youth objectives.
• Oversee the analysis of available desk research and support field assessments, as appropriate, to identify age- and gender- specific challenges and opportunities for youth engagement in on- and off-farm economic opportunities.
• Lead the development of strategies and interventions that promote the economic and social empowerment of youth, especially young women.
• Lead the development and implementation of activities that address intergenerational decision-making and promote reductions in early marriage and adolescent pregnancy.
• Work with the M&E Manager to ensure that data is age-disaggregated and youth impacts and resource utilization are tracked, monitored, analyzed, and reported.
• Contribute to the creation of work plans and periodic written program reports, summarizing youth results and evidence as well as progress and evidence of transformative approaches.Identify and address capacity building and resource needs for project staff and partners, including training, mentoring, and other support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in sociology, gender studies, youth development, or international development; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of practical and management experience in youth engagement, preferably with knowledge of USAID’s youth policy and approaches.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and proven successful ability to conduct analyses and gender and youth integration programming required.
• Experience working within agricultural market systems and value chains, including on-and off-farm livelihood development for young people
• Experience with youth-friendly research methods and conducting field based assessments.
• Demonstrated experience working with young people, including experience with participatory and youth-friendly learning methods and content development
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish, English preferred.

How to apply:

Please apply online at https://internationaljobs-acdivoca.icims.com/jobs/5079/youth-engagement-specialist%2c-honduras/job?mode=view. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 23 Oct 2017

For over 50 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 44 projects in 31 countries and revenues of $151 million.

Value Chain Director, Honduras

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Value Chain Director for the USAID-funded Honduras Transforming Market Systems (TMS) Project. The objective of TMS is to foster competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems that provide increased economic opportunities that incorporate poor, marginalized Hondurans and reduce incentives to migrate. The Value Chain Director will serve as a key member of the program’s technical and leadership team and is specifically responsible for increasing productivity and facilitating linkages to new, expanded markets that will sustain value chain competitiveness. The ideal candidate will bring experience working in both agricultural and non-agricultural value chains with a focus on MSMEs and lead firm engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical leadership, strategy, management and capacity development of a team in implementation of activities designed to increase value chain productivity and enhance access to market opportunities.
• Lead work plan development, written program reports, collaborate internally and externally, and ensure productive relationships between ACDI/VOCA and implementing partners.
• Supervise the assessment and prioritization of value chains to be targeted by the project to increase opportunities and incomes in USAID zones of influence.
• Develop relationships between beneficiaries and key stakeholders and build their capacity to mobilize towards key objectives, building long-term sustainability.
• Facilitate the development of business models that leverage private sector investment in key upgrades needed to improve value chain competitiveness.
• Support development of mechanisms that facilitate dissemination of market information and promote firms to pursue value-added market opportunities.
• Ensure inclusive programming with attention to ensuring equitable benefits for women, youth, the very poor, hired labor and other marginalized populations.
• Collaborate internally and externally to synthesize, share and apply learning for value chain strengthening.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and minimum of 10 years’ experience in the private sector or in international development projects in Honduras specializing in trade and investment, competitiveness, MSMEs in diverse sectors, such as value-added agriculture or tourism.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a team, ensuring effective integration of project activities with overall business/program objectives.
• Demonstrated competence in facilitation and to collaborate, learn and adapt
• Ability to write coherent and analytical reports is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish, English preferred.

How to apply:

Please apply online at https://internationaljobs-acdivoca.icims.com/jobs/5078/value-chain-director%2c-honduras/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=758&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Organization: Cuso International
Country: Peru
Closing date: 18 Oct 2017

Location Lima, Peru

Start Date Oct – Dec 2017 (flexible)

Length of Placement 12 Months

Language Requirements Spanish, English

Please submit a Spanish Cover Letter and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents only

The Volunteer’s Role

Are you passionate about climate change issues and sharing your knowledge with others?

Living in Lima, one of South America’s largest cities, you’ll become a team member of the Movimiento Ciudadano frente al Cambio Climático (Citizens Movement for Climate Change) or MOCICC and support your local colleagues in developing educational initiatives of urban agriculture and climate change, encouraging and supporting educational institutions in Lima to implement educational modules o these topics. In addition, you will support MOCCIC in defining its climate change and urban agriculture strategic objectives and plans.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Support the implementation of the «Active Educational Institutions Addressing Climate Change» educational modules in schools in Lima.

• Train teachers on climate change, management of organic gardens, and healthy eating, to transfer their knowledge to their students.

• Support MOCICC on its climate change education strategy.

• Support MOCICC in building its urban agriculture strategy and implementing actions.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

• University degree in Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.

Essential Professional Background:

• Experience in research, education, organizational development, project planning and management;

• Proven skills in communication, presentation and training;

How to apply:

https://curaweb.mindscope.com/CUSOIN04387_CURA/aspx/JobDetails.aspx?lang=en&Job_ID=338

Organization: Cuso International
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 11 Oct 2017

Honduras

Start Date Sep – Nov 2017 (flexible)

Length of Placement 12 Months

Language Requirements Spanish

Spanish Reading: Level 3, Writing: Level 3, Speaking: Level 3

Language Scale: http://www.cusointernational.org/languageratingscale

Please submit a Spanish Cover Letter and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents only

The Volunteer’s Role

Arca de Esperanzas (Ark of Hope) is an association of parents and specialists who serve children, youth and adults who are suffering or are at risk of suffering from brain injuries. Arca de Esperanzas opened in 2000, and since then has expanded to improve the socioeconomic well-being of people with disabilities and their families through recycling projects and initiatives. Currently, Arca de Esperanzas is generating employment through its project called “Environmental Education and Recycling”.

Put your green thumb to use, and strengthen Los Girasoles Recycling Program (part of the organization Arca de Esperanzas) by supporting the Reduce, Reuse & Recycle initiatives in Tegucigalpa, Honduras! As an Environmental Policy Advisor, you will conduct research and analysis on organizational capacity, and promote the creation of recycling policies and environmental practices. You will be able to contribute to economic sustainability of Arca de Esperanzas by improving environmental education and waste management practices.

This placement is under the VOICE program at Cuso International which has signed cooperation agreements with partnering organizations in Honduras. The purpose of these agreements is to provide human resources that will assist in the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation of various projects for a period of five years.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Conduct research on environmental laws and regulations as well as Reduce, Reuse and Recycle initiatives being implemented in Honduras.

• Create strategies that promote the regulation of waste management

• Provide support in the design, creation and implementation of an environmental education campaign

• Design of didactic material on environmental education as needed and provide feedback and suggestions on how existing programs can be improved

• Contribute to the creation of strategic agreements with public and private organizations to improve waste management practices

Essential Academic Qualifications:

University degree in Law, Environmental Studies, Ecology, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Science or similar

Essential Professional Background:

-At least two years of experience in research, organizational development, project design, planning and management preferably with community and civil society organizations, INGOs, National and local governments or the private sector.

-National or international experience in at least one of these sectors: Project management, law, waste management practices.

-Demonstrated experience leading or working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

-Understanding of Gender Equality, Social Inclusion and Human Rights.

-Understanding of participatory approaches to development.

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

• Accommodation while in placement

• Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

• Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

• Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

• Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

• Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer

• Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

• Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

• Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

How to apply:

https://curaweb.mindscope.com/CUSOIN04387_CURA/aspx/JobDetails.aspx?lang=en&Job_ID=173

Organization: Cuso International
Country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Closing date: 11 Oct 2017

Location Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Start Date Aug – Oct 2017 (flexible)

Length of Placement 12 Months

Language Requirements Spanish

Spanish Reading: Level 4, Writing: Level 4, Speaking: Level 4

Language Scale: http://www.cusointernational.org/languageratingscale

Please submit a Spanish Cover Letter and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

Live in the tropical savanna of Eastern Bolivia and support the Chiquitano Forest Conservation Foundation (FCBC) in making the most sustainable and socially responsible impact possible in their communities.

The FCBC is currently supporting multiple value chains, in varying stages of development, with the intention of expanding its support and influence to include new value chains in this upcoming year. Currently, FCBC is supporting value chains in natural medicinal, cosmetic, coffee and active carbon products throughout Bolivia. However, they are looking to expand to natural tea production (made from wild medicinal leaves and roots) as well as develop a new eco-tourism value chain in the community of Yororobá.

Cuso International Bolivia is looking for a volunteer just like you to contribute in administrative, organizational and productive capacities of the local associations supported by FCBC, dedicated to producing and providing socially and environmentally-sustainable products and services. Along with the staff at FCBC, you’ll work in creating new organizational and institutional structures through an evaluation of current practices as well as support the team in designing and implementing corresponding strategic plans.

You’ll also be responsible for transferring your skills to your local colleagues as well as the communities you will work with, giving workshops, seminars and producing educational materials on strategic planning, business continuity and administration, value chain and sustainability in business planning, among other subjects.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Facilitate workshops and/or create educational materials on themes related to strategic planning. These might vary depending on the volunteer’s expertise and the needs of the association though subjects may include business planning, conflict resolution, strategic planning, etc.

• Perform need-based analyses on associations, including an analysis of the new value chain of an eco-tourism initiative in Yororobá. The analysis should highlight the associations’ institutional needs, along with the beneficiaries’ progress in achieving their professional goals.

• Develop and implement strategic plans and recommendations on future actions of associations/groups based on the collected data.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

• Degree in Administration, Business, Social Sciences, Sociology, Economics or related field

Essential Professional Background:

• Experience in research, strategic planning, project planning and/or monitoring and evaluation.

• Experience in organizational development and developing business plans.

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

• Accommodation while in placement

• Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

• Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

• Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

• Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

• Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer

• Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

• Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

• Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

How to apply:

https://curaweb.mindscope.com/CUSOIN04387_CURA/aspx/JobDetails.aspx?lang=en&Job_ID=334