Empleo

Organization: World Food Programme
Country: Panama
Closing date: 04 Jul 2017

ABOUT WFP

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

VA Number: RBP_PAN/2017/007

Post Title: Programme Associate (Country Strategic Planning Programme Associate)

Level: Equivalent to GS6

Contract type: SC (Service Contract)

Duration: 6 months until December (With possibility of extension)

Duty Station: WFP Panama, Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean

ABOUT WFP The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position is based in WFP’s Regional Bureau in Panama, within the Programme Unit. The job holder will have a Programme Policy profile and will report to the Country Strategic Planning Consultant.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide support to the implementation of WFPs Integrated Road Map (IRM), which comprises: (1) the WFP Strategic Plan (2017-2021), (2) the policy on Country Strategic Plans, (3) the Financial Framework Review and (4) the Corporate Results Framework. Together these four pillars will allow the organization to design and deliver coherent portfolios, instead of a project-based approach. Under this new approach, Country Offices will be better positioned to support the countries in which WFP operates through an increased emphasis on maximizing and measuring results within country strategic plans.

The Programme Associate will focus on providing support to Country Offices in transitioning to the Coutry Strategic Plan (CSP) frameworks aiming to outline WFPs contribution to achieving zero hunger at a country level.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Provide technical and project management support to programme unit and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the CSP framework in support of the CSP Consultant and the RBP Programme Unit;
2. Prepare reports and collect information from various sources within WFP system (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control;
3. Support accurate tracking of funds related to CSP formulation allocated to COs and RB and provide regular analysis and updates;
4. Liaise with COs on all administrative aspects related to Regional Bureau missions within the IRM framework;
5. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the Programme Unit area of responsibility with the IRM framework and consistency of information presented to stakeholders;
6. Support the CSP consultant in the design of methodologies and approaches to CSP formulation missions and other programme support missions;
7. Support communication aspects related to coordination between COs, Regional Bureau and Headquarters, including translations;
8. Support efforts to strengthen staff capacity in COs and RB on all isssues related to the formulation of CSPs;
9. Track CO progress within IRM processes basing on previously specified programmatic objectives; and
10. Others as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has worked with technical teams in the area of food security programming or other aspects of humanitarian and/or development work.
• Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
• Language: Fluency (level C) in Spanish and English language. Evaluation of written and spoken English may include an assessment exercise.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in programme. Previous experience with WFP or another organization working on food security or development issues in the region is desirable.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only short-listed qualified candidates will receive an acknowledgement.

National positions are subject to local recruitment. These posts shall be filled, as far as possible, by persons recruited from commuting distance of the duty station or within the country.

Applicants should hold Panamanian citizenship or be legally allowed to work in Panama.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

3 July 2017

How to apply:

How To Apply

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=56881&company=C0000168410P&username=

Application Procedures:

Go to:

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Step 2: Click on “View Vacancy” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

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Professional Level:

Professional

Organization: Save the Children
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 27 Jun 2017

PROPÓSITO: Responsable de apoyar a la Gerencia para la implementación de todos los componentes del programa Primeros Pasos Hacia el Éxito, de acuerdo al Protocolo de Funcionamiento del programa, lo que incluye procesos de planificación, seguimiento, asesoría técnica a personal del programa y a algunos actores comunitarios. Esto incluye pero no se limita a: desarrollar los procedimientos requeridos para las compras de bienes y servicios, haciendo uso del sistema INTEGRATED, así como su distribución, retroalimentación para la elaboración o ajustes del Plan de Implementación Detallada -PID- y el respectivo Plan Anual de Compras, apoyo a las coordinaciones para el seguimiento presupuestario, asegurar y monitorear las actividades de implementación cuando corresponde. Además debe apoyar el desarrollo de las acciones de monitoreo, evaluación y rendición de cuentas -MEAL- requeridas por esta unidad, así como también la elaboración de informes, herramientas de seguimiento y organización de eventos generales del programa. CUALIDADES Y EXPERIENCIA Con título universitario vinculado a carreras humanísticas como Trabajo Social, educación, salud, u otras afines con alguna especialización en Desarrollo Local, Primera Infancia, Derechos Humanos, etc.

• Al menos 3 años de experiencia en trabajos relacionados con niñas, niños y adolescentes con un enfoque en Derechos Humanos y área comunitaria.
• Experiencia en organizar, ejecutar y sistematizar eventos o jornadas.
• Experiencia en trabajo administrativo y manejo básico de Microsoft Office con nivel de Excel avanzado.
• Altamente organizada/o y con atención al detalle.
• Capacidad de trabajar con poca supervisión.
• Capacidad de trabajo bajo presión, múltiples tareas y cumplimiento de plazos y metas.
• Conocimiento y práctica en la resolución creativa de conflictos y manejo básico del estrés.

• Conocimiento del funcionamiento del sistema nacional de protección, educación y salud, relacionados con la niñez y adolescencia en el país.

• Capacidad para establecer relaciones y coordinación interinstitucionales.

• Manejo de metodologías para formación comunitaria.

• Compromiso con los derechos de protección de la niñez y adolescencia.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=QW5kcmVhLjA0MzQ2LjM4MzBAc2F2ZXRoZWNoaWxkcmVuYW8uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

Organization: World Food Programme
Country: Panama
Closing date: 15 Jul 2017

VA: RBP/PAN/2017/009

Post title: Programme and Policy Officer

Level: NOA

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Duration: 1 year

Duty Station: Panama, WFP Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean

Entry on duty: As soon as possible

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (RBP) provides strategic guidance, technical support and direction to WFP country operations in the region. WFP RBP is strenghthening its approach to manage strategic oversight and implementation or regional and national-level initiatives on preparedness and response (EPR), with a specific focus on cash-based transfer (CBT) as well as with linkages to asset creation, resilience and national social protection. This position will support the Operations Team (OpT) within the programme unit of the Regional Bureau, with frequent travel in the LAC Region. The National Officer will report directly to the Regional Programme Advisor. The Officer will also closely work with UN Agencies, partners and in particular regional or sub-regional organizations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. To assist the Operations Team in providing technical support to Country Office and strategic orientation in all emergency preparedness and response actions;
2. To develop CBT EPR plans, proposals and budgets in consultation with other relevant units in the Regional Bureau;
3. To build capacity to WFP, government counterparts and cooperating partners on CBT and EPR in the region;
4. To support Country Offices to ensure full CBT preparedness for emergencies, including cash delivery mechanism preparedness;
5. To provide Country Offices within the Region with technical advice and guidance in the appropiate use of CBT as transfer modalities in food assistance programmes and advise them regarding compliance with the internal Business Process Model;
6. Participate and organize the CBT working groups meeting at regional level;
7. Work closely with the Regional Social Protection team Country Offices to support Country Offices in their preparedness measures with a specific focus on CBT and linkages to national social protection systems/platform (shock-responsive Social Safety Nets);
8. Support the OT Team with CBT operational support to national shock-responsive safety nets, including stand-by agreements where feasible;
9. Support the information management, visilbility and reporting requirements for the OT Team;
10. Review and provide inputs to project proposals and documents to ensure quality assurance and coherence;
11. Represent WFP at workshops, seminars, meetings and other events as requested;
12. Develop relationships/partnerships between WFP and external players in the region, as appropiate, who are active in the area of emergency preparadness and CBT;
13. Keep up to date with best practices and ongoing discussions and debates relevant to the use of Cash and Voucher transfers in both development and humanitarian contexts.
14. Document lessons learnt and best practices in EPR and CBT
15. Perform other duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Economics, Agriculture, International Affairs, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development studies or a field relevant to International Development Assistance.

Language: Fluency (Level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different. Evaluation of written and spoken English may include an assessment exercise.

At least one year of postgraduate professional experience in commerce, development, administration or food aid support.

* General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.

* Understanding of the theory and application of food security, livelihood and safety net programmes;

* Good understanding of food security targeting, monitoring and evaluation techniques and their application;

* Knowledge of major humanitarian, recovery and development challenges and issues, specifically strategies for poverty and hunger reduction;

* Knowledge of issues related to International Development cooperation and humanitarian assistance;

* Knowledge and understanding of UN’s role in development cooperation;

* Understanding of UN or WFP policies and programming requirements with a working knowledge of Project Finance, Costing, Budgeting and Procurement.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

* Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of in-kind food as well as CBT transfers;

* Experience in emergency preparedness work;

* Experience in leading and supporting the design, set-up and implementation of CBT responses in emergencies;

* Experience in planning, design and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes with relevant work experience at the country or implementation level in developing countries:

* Experience in social protection or safety nets desirable

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only short-listed qualified candidates will receive an acknowledgement.

National positions are subject to local recruitment. These posts shall be filled, as far as possible, by persons recruited from commuting distance of the duty station or within the country.

Applicants should hold Panamanian citizenship.

Selected candidate will be employed on a Fixed-Term contract with a probationary period of one year.

* Fixed-Term appointments are for a continuous period of one year or more and shall have a specified expiration date. The initial appointment is subject to a probationary period of one year.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline to apply to this post is 15 July 2017

How to apply:

How To Apply

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=57002&company=C0000168410P&username=

Application Procedures:

Go to: https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=57002&company=C0000168410P&username=

Click on Apply:

Step 1: Register and create your online CV.

Step 2: Click on “View Vacancy” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Professional Level:

Professional

Organization: Overseas Development Institute
Country: Belgium, France, Spain, United States of America
Closing date: 09 Jul 2017

Summary: The Open Algorithms (OPAL) is looking for a Technical Project Lead to begin as soon as possible for 12 months (with the first 1-month being a trial period).

About the project: The Open Algorithms (OPAL) project is a socio-technological innovation to leverage private sector data for public good purposes by “sending the code to the data” in a privacy preserving, participatory, scalable and sustainable manner. It has two main objectives: providing a far better picture of human reality to official statisticians, policymakers, planners, businesses, and citizens, while enabling greater inclusion and inputs of all members of societies on the kinds and uses of analyses performed on data about themselves. OPAL, developed by a consortium composed of Data-Pop Alliance, Imperial College London, the MIT Media Lab, Orange, and the World Economic Forum, builds on years of work of this group and others, and is a key milestone towards realizing a vision where data is at the heart of societal development around the globe, in support of the UN Sustainable Developments Goals and democracy.

OPAL will start with pilots in Senegal and Colombia with funding from the Agence française de développement (AFD), provided to the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), in partnership with their National Statistical Offices—ANSD and DANE—and leading local telecom operators—Orange- Sonatel and Telefónica Colombia. In its initial phase of OPAL’s deployment, requests for predetermined indicators—e.g. population densities—will be sent via the platform through predeveloped algorithms running on the companies’ data servers, behind their firewalls, in a privacy preserving manner, and results will be made available via an interface. Local engagement and empowerment will be central to the development of OPAL: needs, feedback and priorities will be collected and identified through local workshops and discussions, and their results feed into the design of future algorithms. These algorithms will be open, therefore subject to public scrutiny and redress. A local advisory committee on ethics and development—*CODE* in French and Spanish—will provide guidance and oversight to the project, to ensure it abides by key ethical principles. In addition, training will be delivered around the project to foster its use and diffusion as well as capacities and connections more broadly.

About the position:

The technical project lead will be responsible for coordinating the development of the platform, supporting the users of the platform, and the installation in local countries with key partners. They will be critical in coordinating between the platform development team in London (Imperial College), the MIT team in Cambridge, and telecommunications operators in Senegal and Colombia.

Key activities include:

• Leadership role in the platform installation, support to telecommunication operators, algorithm development, and support of the platform users.

• Support technical efforts of and liaise with the telecommunication operators in-country especially at the time of installation and launch of the platform. Senegal will be deployed first and then Colombia. Support the local teams working with the platform (e.g. explain to partners how to use the API and algorithms, provide user support) and refer unresolved questions to the development team.

• Liaise with all partners and stakeholders regarding technical aspects of using the OPAL platform, including: algorithms and use cases.

• Support the definition and planning of the general OPAL workstream including definition of timeline and resource requirements with key technical partners.

o Coordinate daily with the rest of the global OPAL team as well as frequently with local OPAL teams in English, French, and potentially Spanish.

• Monitoring of platform usages and performance and follow-up in countries and assistance as needed

o Contribute to design of testing protocols.

• Clarification of Technical Requirements, and ensuring compliance of requirements.

• Participate in the meetings of the OPAL Global project.

3. About you

• Experienced professional with 3-5 years of work experience in a technical lead position and proof of successful past experience in a similar position including experience interacting with end-users and manage project launches

• Academic background in computer science, engineering, or a similar field with ability to code in python and use APIs, work and manage a Linux environment.

• Interest in development issues and developing countries contexts, including Africa and/or Latin America. Time spent in developing countries is a plus

• Excellent writing, facilitation and organizational skills

• Fluency in English. Working proficiency in French or Spanish is a plus

• Good fit with the OPAL EC and team globally and locally

• Located in Europe (preference) or US and willingness to travel internationally. If located in the US consider travelling extensively in Europe.

4. Salary

The OPAL Technical Lead will be hired as an ODI contractor (on behalf of Opal Consortium) for 12 months. The salary range is 40000/50000 euro per year.

How to apply:

Please send your application to l.marchina@odi.org.uk by 09/07/2017 including:

• CV or Resume (max 2 page)

• Cover letter with 2 references

• Statement of Integrity, Eligibility and Social and Environmental Responsibility – compiled, signed and scanned. Each candidate should compile this is compulsory standard statement as required by the AFD. Download it from here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5841944cf7e0ab4b3cc18ae4/t/5928667c9de4bbe2b52698ec/1495819908314/statement+of+integrity.pdf

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 04 Jul 2017

Position Title : Regional Migration, Environment & Climate Change Specialist

Duty Station : San Jose, Costa Rica

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, One year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 04 July 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Regional Director for Central America, North America, and the Caribbean and the thematic oversight of the Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) Head of Division at Headquarters (HQ), the successful candidate will act as a regional thematic resource person. S/he will monitor and analyse regional thematic trends; support regional thematic project development, and review and endorse projects related to his/her thematic area in the Central America, North America, and the Caribbean region.

The MECC Thematic Specialist will directly coordinate work with the MECC Focal Point based in the Regional Office for South America in Buenos Aires who reports to the Regional Director for South America. S/he will contribute to the development of MECC activities led by Regional Office for South America.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Act as a thematic resource person providing capacity building, training, and general support to Country Offices (CO) in the region. Contribute to building the capacities of IOM staff in the thematic area of MECC and to mainstreaming environmental and climate change dimensions in other relevant thematic areas.

2. Contribute to determination of regional strategies in MECC thematic programming with Field Offices and Member States, provide technical input for the development of complementary national strategies and connect the MECC field to other migration relevant policy and practice areas.

3. Act as the main counterpart to the MECC Division in Headquarters (HQs), ensure coordination, knowledge exchange and information flows between MECC Divisions, and the regional offices.

4. Provide technical guidance and information to governments and other agencies working with migration, environment and climate change issues and strengthen the knowledge base relating to thematic area. Identify emerging issues relevant to the thematic area and develop regional and multi-country programmes and projects in the thematic area and identify anticipated synergies between thematic areas in close coordination with the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO), where available and in close coordination with MECC Focal Point in RO Buenos Aires when relevant.

5. Review, endorse, and track project proposals developed by COs in the region, coordinate and provide regular updates to the MECC HQs Division on projects endorsed. Ensure that all endorsed projects are:

a) consistent with the IOM Constitution, IOM Strategy and the Organization’s policies, thematic guidelines and manuals and any relevant national and/or regional strategies;

b) coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the respective migration/thematic area(s);

c) developed according to IOM’s project development procedures as established in the IOM Handbook on Projects.

1. Participate in and actively contribute to IOM’s network of RTSs globally, analyse and share best practices with MECC Divisions and other relevant HQs Divisions and COs.

2. Contribute to the development of regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in coordination with the MECC Focal Point in RO Buenos Aires, Regional Policy Officers (RLPOs), Country Offices (COs), the MECC Division and relevant HQs Division(s).

3. Provide thematic guidance to Project Managers through sharing information with the COs at the regional level(s) and providing general technical support upon request from the Field in coordination with the RPLO and MECC Focal point in RO Buenos Aires for COS in South Americas.

4. Ensure the delivery of quality MECC thematic training to governments as required by COs in the region.

5. Represent IOM in the region by actively participating in conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise, as required by the Regional Director, in coordination with MECC Division and the MECC Focal Point in RO Buenos Aires when relevant.

6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Economics, Migration Studies, International

Relations, Law, Environmental Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Advanced understanding on migration and displacement in relation to environment, climate change and natural disasters;

• Demonstrated high level of expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development;

• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM

project development, management and reporting;

• Writing, research and publishing track record in particular in migration and environmental issues;

• Sound knowledge of international for a and policy process in the areas of migration, climate change, environment, disaster risk reduction, knowledge of frameworks such as UN conventions on climate change, ecosystems, desertification, the Platform on Disaster Displacement, MICIC Initiative etc.

• Understanding of legal frameworks human rights approaches, soft law and protection issues related to environmental migration.

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, donors, academia, other national/international institutions and NGOs;

• Proven flexibility to coordinate contributions from diverse stakeholders

• Excellent team building skills with a track record in team coordination and building trust;

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;

• Experience of regional issues a distinct advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Working knowledge of French and /or Portuguese an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 04 July 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 21.06.2017 to 04.07.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/143(P)-Regional Migration,Envi&ClimateChangeSpec(P3)-SanJose,CostaRica

(55095860) Released

Posting: Posting NC55095889 (55095889) Released

Organization: Project Concern International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 25 Aug 2017

**Spanish and English fluency are required for this position

Founded in 1961, PCI is an international non-profit organization that empowers people to enhance health, end hunger, and overcome hardship. Last year, PCI served more than 19 million people in 15 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. During the past 50 years, the organization has served millions more in 14 additional countries. Since 1974, Project Concern International (PCI) has implemented a diverse portfolio of community-based programs in Guatemala’s rural highlands and urban cities to improve health, improve resiliency, and promote the empowerment of vulnerable communities. PCI currently works in 25 municipalities, both urban and rural, throughout Guatemala. PCI is recruiting for a Chief of Party (COP) to lead an anticipated multi-million dollar USAID-funded project designed to reduce social conflict and improve social cohesion by bringing together diverse sectors and stakeholders within communities to identify and address the main drivers of social conflict at the familial, community, and municipal levels. By building partnerships between communities and governing institutions (both statutory and traditional), and strengthening governing institutions and non-governmental capacity to respond to local conflicts, the project will increase social cohesion within and between communities to reduce social conflict and increase confidence in governing institutions.

The COP is responsible for the overall implementation of the project, and s/he provides technical and administrative supervision to the project. The COP will oversee coordination with key stakeholders (including the GOG, civil society, the private sector, and others) and lead preparation and oversite of any subcontract. Additionally, the COP will be responsible for communications with USAID, for publicly representing the project, and for liaising with the GOG and other institutions/stakeholders on issues related to rural and community development in Guatemala, particularly in the Western Highlands.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide an integrated vision and lead execution of inter-related components in local capacity strengthening, community mobilization, public-private partnership development, and conflict resolution. These areas of intervention will be tailored to each of the following sectors: youth and families, governance, land rights, and extractive and natural resources.
• Provide strategic leadership through vision, continuous improvement of quality, innovation and establishing a results-driven-management system.
• Mentor senior technical staff to develop standard operating guidelines, quality assurance and control systems, milestones, successful startup and efficient technical service delivery mechanisms.
• Provide strategic oversight for all activities and ensure to cost-effectively achieve project objectives.
• Propose and implement innovative and state-of-the-art ways to facilitate community development through the promotion of security, community organization and improved coordination and involvement of local authorities.
• Oversee partners’ and sub-grantees’ performance by establishing accountability mechanisms in program, finance, commodity and data quality management.
• Develop systems to identify operational risks and their management and to reduce risks in project implementation.
• Establish a culture of evidence-based decision-making and data driven analytics through a well-developed monitoring and evaluation system.
• Assure good financial management of the project (e.g. budget execution, program-finance linkages, monitoring and reporting processes and procurement systems) and adhere to PCI and USAID financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee total compliance to PCI and USG regulations in all aspects of program implementation.
• Lead in establishing excellent communication protocols and working relationships with Government, donors, partners and other stakeholders.
• Establish a work culture that respects and prioritizes the needs of communities, especially the most vulnerable.
• Lead in managing human resources through recruitment, mentoring, setting performance objectives, rewarding and training project team members.
• Actively engage in PCI’s effort to embed innovation and support the project team in doing so as well.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of senior management experience responsibility with progressively increasing responsibilities managing development projects.
• Experience managing complex, multi-million dollar contracts and/or cooperative agreements funded by the US Government.
• Demonstrated delivery of strong results in a COP role.
• Experience in Latin America, with preference for recent work in Guatemala.
• Post-graduate degree in development studies, international relations, public policy, government, or a related field.
• Relevant technical expertise in local capacity strengthening, community mobilization, public-private partnership development, conflict resolution, or other related fields.
• Preference for experience working in any of the following sectors: youth and families, governance, land rights, and extractive and natural resources.
• Experience working with senior government officials and building consensus among diverse actors, including NGOs (local and international), representatives of civil society, the private sector and USAID partners.
• Demonstrated abilities in USAID reporting, budgeting, procurement, and project management, including monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent understanding and familiarity with US Government donor regulations.
• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing/mentoring staff.
• Development philosophy in keeping with PCI’s mission, vision, core values and approach to integrated, community-driven programming.
• Excellent analytical and self-motivation skills; excellent advocacy and persuasion skills; able to think critically.
• Strong financial management abilities.
• Fluency (verbal and written) in Spanish and English. Non-native English speakers must be able to provide proof of English fluency through a score or certificate of a recognized test such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Michigan test.
• Comfort working in insecure environments, including areas with high rates of crime and violence.

Who Excites Us:

• Someone that has a deep and personal commitment to addressing conflict and violence in all forms;
• Someone that has an authentic love, passion and interest in working in the poorest communities we serve;
• Someone with a demonstrated ability to innovate and take risks to achieve greater outcomes. Job Location Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

How to apply:

https://pciglobal-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=511&…

Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 31 Jul 2017

Project Summary:

The U.S. Agency for International Development-funded Crime and Violence Prevention Project (CVPP) seeks to improve citizen security in El Salvador by working with the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, mayors and community representatives across 55 high and medium-risk municipalities. To achieve its objectives, the project works across three key components i) increasing the Government of El Salvador’s capacity to prevent violence and crime on a national scale, ii) supporting municipal-led, and community-based crime and violence prevention initiatives, iii) and replicating and adapting innovative crime and violence prevention models.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advise the Chief of Party and USAID on program and strategic direction of programming;
• Identify program opportunities and potential local partners;
• Manage, oversee, and report on activities implemented to the CoP and USAID;
• Ensure compliance with all requirements for activity development, recipient worthiness, activity implementation, management, monitoring, evaluation, and activity closing. This includes ensuring compliance with USAID and Creative’s regulations and procedures, ensuring that all procurement processes are perceived as transparent by beneficiary communities, assuring fair and transparent procurement processes, review of financial management, and monitoring activity implementation;
• Under the guidance of USAID and Chief of Party, contribute to the design and implementation of the M&E system at the activity level and ensure that all activities implemented are monitored and evaluated;
• Ensure the quality and completeness of information that is uploaded into the Activity Database and ensure that office staff use, maintain, and upload information into the Activity Database;
• Supervise local staff assigned to design and implement activities, both on programs and operations;
• Oversee operations related to specific activities, including logistics, procurement, budgeting, finance, and property management; and
• Identify new ways of achieving project efficiencies.

Required Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of relevant experience working with a USAID Contractor or international NGO managing an office or program, and with some demonstrated supervisory experience;
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working on complex, high-speed and challenging field operations in developing countries;
• Experience with OTI grants management, preferably in-kind and small grants;
• The candidate should be fluent in the USAID’s policies and procedures in regards to financial management, financial reporting, procurement processes, and grants management;
• Experience working in Latin America is required, preferably in a fragile or transitional state environment;
• Financial management experience, including budgeting; tracking, reporting and accounting; and procurement;
• Experience with activity design, development, and implementation;
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required; and
• Excellent writing skills in English.

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant work experience implementing programming related to violence prevention working with community groups and/or government institutions;
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor staff; and
• Past representational experience with host governments, other donors, and civil society and demonstrated success with inter-agency coordination and joint programming ideally.

How to apply:

Please apply on company website: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*6B970217DE70E684

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 20 Jul 2017

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

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

Job Profile:

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to provide overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise for the anticipated five-year USAID Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) Project. The COP will serve as primary liaison with USAID/Guatemala on management and technical matters and will be responsible for communications with USAID, for publicly representing the Project, and for liaising with the Government of Guatemala and other institutions and stakeholders on issues related to conflict mitigation and community development, particularly in the Western Highlands. The overall goal of the Communities Building Peace Together Project is to address social conflict in the Western Highlands, specifically focusing on and empowering youth and families, while building peace at the community and municipal levels. The Project will seek to address the drivers of social conflict by focusing on four general categories—youth and families; governance; land; and extractive industries and natural resource exploitation. The COP will have a demonstrated ability to work in complex, politically charged, environments, across different cultures; and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.

This is will be a full-time position (contingent on funding) based in Guatemala City, Guatemala. This position will report to the Regional Director of Latin America and Caribbean Programs. Guatemalan nationals are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of project implementation in meeting the objectives of the cooperative agreement including, but not limited to, technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management of project activities, reporting directly to the designated USAID AOR.
• Lead coordination among USAID and key stakeholders, and other implementing partners.
• Ensure all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate.
• Ensure highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and communications.
• Identify obstacles and risks related to implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate adjustments to the home office and donor.
• Provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.
• Oversee all administrative, contracting, hiring, recruitment, financial, and logistical aspects of the program in compliance with Counterpart policies and procedures.
• Coordinate activities between the field office and Counterpart headquarters; ensure cooperation and communication with other Counterpart programs in Guatemala.
• Assume financial accountability and ensure successful implementation of the program.
• Ensure compliance with Counterpart and USAID rules and regulations, particularly with respect to financial and grant management.
• Serve as primary liaison to USAID, local and national governmental authorities, local nongovernmental organizations, community organizations, and other donor organizations to coordinate activities and facilitate monitoring and reporting of project objectives and achievements of results.
• Establish and maintain critical working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to secure buy-in and active participation in program activities.
• Leverage networks, program investments, and project successes to seek opportunities for program expansion and promoting Counterpart’s practice areas.

Qualifications:

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in international development with at least eight years’ experience in a management/leadership position, preferably in community development, youth development, governance, violence prevention, social cohesion, and/or civil society strengthening.
• Experience working with programs/projects that are of a similar scope and scale to this project, required.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage challenging projects involving various stakeholders.
• High level of leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of government, civil society counterparts, indigenous and local councils, private sector entities, and other key stakeholders.
• Guatemalan or regional experience is preferred, with additional consideration for demonstrated Guatemalan experience.
• Previous experience managing complex donor-funded projects. Knowledge of USAID development approaches, as well as understanding of USAID rules and regulations and mandatory reporting requirements.

Education:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in law, international development, public policy, youth development, conflict transformation and/or mitigation, or other relevant field (a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and an additional three years of experience could be substituted for a Master’s degree).

Language:

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish.

How to apply:

Please apply on the Counterpart website here.

Organization: Heartland Alliance
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 21 Jul 2017

Position: Country Director (CD), Mexico

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Mexico City, Mexico with frequent travel within the country

Reports To: Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean

Transform the lives of the most marginalized and vulnerable communities and be at the forefront of social change.

About YOU: A driven and passionate mid- to late-career professional hoping to manage an inspiring, dynamic team of leading human rights workers. Collaborative, hard-working, and visionary, the CD will have exceptional leadership skills and the ability to grow an office and take HAI’s successful programming to the next level. This person has experience living and working in hardship countries. The ideal CD has strong English writing skills, speaks Spanish, and has management experience in diverse and challenging environments.

Organization Summary : Heartland Alliance International (HAI) is the youngest and fastest growing part of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, a family of organizations that has been leading anti-poverty and social justice work in Chicago for more than 125 years. HAI is comprised of nearly a dozen country offices implementing programs on a broad range of human rights issues globally, as well as the Chicago-based Marjorie Kovler Center for the Treatment of Survivors of Torture, which serves individuals from more than 50 countries. HAI has significant expertise in the fields of trauma-informed mental health care and access to justice for survivors of rights abuses. It is also an industry leader in access to high-quality and stigma-free health care. Across all of its programs, HAI promotes progressive, innovative approaches to human rights protections and gender equality.

Position Summary: This position is based in Mexico City, Mexico and provides supervision of and support to all Mexico projects and offices (Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Michoacán). It serves as the senior representative of HAI in the country and leads the offices in strategic planning, creative program development efforts, and effective project implementation. The incumbent will grow HAI’s presence in Mexico with the strategic vision, expertise and passion necessary to execute an ambitious work plan and solidify HAI’s reputation as the United States’ largest service-based human rights organization and an innovative leader in social justice programming globally. The position requires national and international travel (30%+).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the incumbent is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and capabilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Program Development and Senior Leadership (65%)

• Collaborate with Chicago-based senior management to develop a long-term country strategy to guide and inform future program development initiatives
• Lead implementation of HAI’s strategic plan in Mexico
• In-country lead for preparation of project proposals for external donors, conceptualizing and developing new project concepts, in close collaboration with Chicago-based staff
• Promote the work of HAI and provide HAI program briefings to donors and other stakeholders as needed
• Identify, evaluate, and cultivate new partnership opportunities with other international and local non-profits by regularly participating in local and regional coordination meetings
• Maintain close and positive collaboration with major donors and partners in the area of operation
• Represent HAI to local authorities, donor representatives, international organizations, and NGOs in the area of operation
• Work closely with Chicago-based staff regarding service issues, strategic planning, new opportunities, management issues, program successes, and security and safety concerns
• Monitor and communicate changes in the external operating environment, especially in regard to government and donor policy changes and security in the region
• Negotiate and/or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entities in accordance with HAI signing authority policies
• Oversee staff supervision and support training opportunities for Mexico office staff, including, applying all related security measures for their safety in adherence with HAI’s training and staff supervision principles and security policies
• In collaboration with Chicago-based Human Resources department and Mexico office Director of Administration, develop and ensure compliance with human resources best practices, including the approval of local human resource policies and procedures; recruitment, selection, and on-boarding of in-country international or national staff
• Serve as HAI’s legal representative in Mexico

Project Supervision and Coordination (35%)

• Supervise implementation of projects to ensure that activities are implemented in accordance with agreed strategies, principles, implementation and M&E plans, and donor requirements
• Conduct frequent site visits and makes site assessments to ensure project goals are progressing and to strengthen and encourage staff as needed
• Ensure all monthly, quarterly and bi-annual updates/reports are prepared and submitted, in accordance with donor & central office requirements
• Provide project planning documents and recommendations to central office as requested.
• Oversee compliance with all relevant external and internal standards and associated reporting across all projects
• Direct, plan, and implement policies, objectives, and activities of the organization to ensure continuing operations and to increase productivity
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and creative work environment by fostering a mission-driven learning environment

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages and directly supervises staff, subaward recipients, and volunteers in Mexico including, but not limited to, Director of Finance, Director of Administration, and Director of Institutional Development, Programs and Research.

Qualifications: Demonstrated passion for human rights work and eagerness to fill a senior leadership position that has the opportunity to design human rights programming; build the capacity of local staff and partners; and secure the sustainability of HAI’s resources for years to come. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skillset, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience: Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent and at least five years of relevant senior leadership experience preferred; or, eight to 10 years related experience and/or training; a Bachelor’s degree with eight years of senior leadership experience may be considered; Experience must include:
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing human rights; living in challenging, insecure environments; Budget development and financial management; Success in identifying funding opportunities and preparing successful proposals to international donors; Working in partnership with NGOs and other civil society organizations and networks throughout Mexico;
• Language Skills : Superb written and spoken English and Spanish
• Preferred Qualifications : Previous technical experience with one or more of the following program areas strongly preferred: crime and violence prevention; access to justice; mental health; migration and displacement; gender justice; and LGBT rights. Track record of working on human rights-related programs in Mexico.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies.

External Representation

• Effectively designates a portion of time to external representation. Prioritizes donor communications and maintains positive relationships with donors. Regularly develops partnerships and relationships with external organizations as relevant to position. Actively seeks out opportunities to present, network, or engage externally to represent HAI.

Leadership

• Leads by example and serves as a model for others. Creates an environment where people feel valued. Humble demeanor.
• See problems as opportunities and provides solutions through inspiring and empowering others.
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of others to improve performance. Takes responsibility for oneself or one’s employee’s performance. Provides constructive feedback and develops team members. Integrity to do the right thing even when it’s difficult or not popular.

Decision Making

• Models and trains staff in decision making. Even in the most difficult situations, recognizes problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed, assesses risks, takes charge of and ensures integration of feedback from a group when it is necessary to facilitate a decision, and makes decisions in a timely manner under ambiguous circumstances and when there exists considerable risk.

Change Management

• Initiates the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis through facilitating groups or teams to problem-solve and think creatively to develop and implement new approaches or systems. Helps employees to develop a clear understanding of what they will need to do differently, as a result of changes in the organization. Implements or supports various change management activities (e.g., communications, education, team development, coaching). Establishes structures and processes to plan and manage the orderly implementation of change. Able to identify when change is needed and focus on why changes are beneficial or necessary to successfully implement change.

Forward and Strategic

• Leads strategic planning processes and unites team members to achieve goals within the strategic plan. Demonstrates long-term thinking, planning and decision-making to help the organization achieve its goals. Ability to generate unique insights to improve HAI’s competitive advantage through clear understanding of HAI’s strengths and weaknesses compared to peers and competitors and knowledge of trends within the field. Able to engage, encourage collaboration, and effectively elicit a variety of perspectives on critical and complex issues to maximize engagement of all levels of staff in the strategic and other planning processes.

Professionalism

• Understands how they are perceived by others. Takes actions calculated to have a positive effect on others. Able to coach managers with vague concerns or complaints about a team member’s lack of professionalism, to clearly identify and articulate how the individual is not meeting expectations, as well as advise how to address that concern.

Reliability

• Shows commitment/ dedication and accountability not only in one’s work, projects, and goals, Takes responsibility for own mistakes; does not blame others.

Teamwork and collaboration

• Promotes and generates cooperation among one’s peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that get results. Able to leverage relationships across offices or HA partner companies to broaden managers’ knowledge and understanding of internal resources for collaboration and who the members of the team are.

Integrity and Authenticity

• Skilled at building trust, sincerely soliciting input with clear understanding of how input will be used, able to create and maintain a culture that enables staff to learn and grow from mistakes, and challenges others who are not acting with integrity. Maintains confidentiality regardless of pressure from others, admits mistakes and takes stands based on principles and values in spite of the potential for negative consequences.

Cultural Humility and Interpersonal Awareness

• Consistently open and approachable when resolving highly sensitive and complex issues; including with parties holding opposing viewpoints. Treats staff at all levels of the organization in accord with the 4R’s. Able to appropriately challenge others who are not demonstrating cultural humility.

Resilience and Stress Tolerance

• Able to not only recognize and mitigate personal stressors, but is skilled at coaching middle managers on how to anticipate increased stress in teams and implement systems to minimize the impact, and able to recognize and respond to changes in individual employee’s stress levels.

Service Orientation

• Able to recognize need for assistance or guidance without being asked, able to guide managers or team leaders on reprioritization and/or short and long term strategies to address staffing or other resource needs. Recommends or makes connections between staff across departments and/or countries to foster knowledge sharing.

Written Communication

• Uses an appropriate, grammatically correct business writing style. Tailors written communications to effectively reach an audience. Able to make persuasive and compelling arguments.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to be based in Mexico City and to make frequent trips to program sites ( Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Michoacán) .
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds for purposes of carrying in-kind gifts that need to be lifted, stored or delivered for the program. Also to carry a laptop computer, materials for presentations, and documents.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work full-time in areas that might be considered unstable, insecure, and dangerous

How to apply:

https://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=HEARTLANDALLIANCE&cws=1&rid=…

Organization: World Vision
Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017

Grant Acquisition Management

JOB PURPOSE To provide tactical and operational leadership in the implementation of the grant fundraising strategy and GBPs, enhance NO capacity and positioning for acquiring and managing bi & multi-lateral grants and private funds, and meeting donor and WV accountability standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION:Master’s Degree in development studies, economics, business administration, sociology, anthropology, international relations, or any other relevant field of social science.

Experience: Five years grant acquisition & management.

Knowledge and skills: Development theory of change & practice, ODA donor landscape & trends, Networking, Partnership building & brokering, Proposal development, Budgeting & financial , tracking/reporting, Communication skills, Team work and collaborative skills, Conflict Resolution and Oral & written English Skills-

How to apply:

See more at: https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/nicaragua/field-operations/grant-and-pns-acquisition-management-manager/7526#sthash.lOFJkhUM.dpuf

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Chile
Closing date: 12 Jul 2017

How can you make a difference? Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Representative, the Deputy Representative supports the Representative in the overall management of the Country Office. S/He is responsible for coordinating closely with the different programme sections on all phases of the Country Programme from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with the UNICEF Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Country programme planning and development 2. Support to the Representative on managing the country office 3. Monitoring and quality control of programs 4. Representation, alliance building and UN System coordination 5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

For details, view the attached full job description..Chile__17001_Deputy-Representative_P4_2017.pdf

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

1. Advanced university degree in the social sciences, international relations, law, or other relevant field, is required.
2. A minimum of eight years of professional development experience that combines technical and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which would have been served in developing countries, is required.
3. Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
4. Experience of working in an emergency or humanitarian context is an asset.
5. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.**For every Child, you demonstrate…** Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.

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=504859

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 19 Jul 2017

Job Title: Director of the Honduras Center for Conservation Agriculture (CCA)

Internal: Chief of Party I

Department: Programs

Band: TBD

Location: Department of Intibucá, Honduras

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON DONOR FUNDING

1. I. About CRS

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as part of our staff and as partner people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and commitment to serving those in need.

1. II. Background

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting a Director for its Honduras Center for Conservation Agriculture (CCA) Project, a 7-year program that will contribute to wide-scale adoption of conservation agriculture in Honduras for increased livelihoods resiliency for famers and their families. The Project director will guide the CCA through its initial conformation into a sustainable center that will provide long-term technical services for conservation agriculture, both within and outside of Honduras. This effort builds on previous CRS investments in the Global Water Initiative, Blue Harvest, ProSoils, and Water Smart Agriculture. The Director will provide strategic and program leadership to a team of both internal and external experts, and will establish the relationships and guide the development and implementation of a business model that will lead to the long-term viability and impact of the CCA.

1. III. Job Summary

The Project Director will provide the vision and overall leadership to the program team. S/he will be responsible for overseeing the overall management of the project including the quality of programmatic implementation (including research, monitoring, evaluation and learning) and administrative elements of the project, including establishment and implementation of a viable business model, and monitoring the budget.

The Project Director will also serve as the primary point of contact in country with government actors, the private sector, and non-government stakeholders. He/she is responsible for ensuring compliance with the donor grants including oversight of budgets, finance and administration, and donor reporting. The Project Director is responsible for ensuring that project results are achieved on time and on budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability; and that the budget is consumed as planned

The Project Director will be a senior leader from the agricultural development sector, with a business vision, and will be responsible for leading all aspects of the development, implementation and consolidation of the Center for Conservation Agriculture project, including ensuring that the project contributes to the thought leadership of the industry and positions the CCA as a catalyst for widespread adoption of conservation agriculture. The Project Director is also responsible for leveraging this position for future growth within this sector for CRS.

The candidate will operate within the organizational structure of CRS. The successful candidate will also be responsible for representing the project to major stakeholders, especially donors and key relevant ministries within the country.

1. IV. Primary Job Responsibilities

Program Quality

• Lead the design and implementation of the Honduras Center for Conservation Agriculture Project with an innovative program lens, designing pilot solutions to existing development issues.
• With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards through annual and quarterly activity planning and budget forecasts.
• Ensure that vision and plans for the program are innovative and are in line with CRS agency and country program strategies, as well as with Honduran government priorities.
• Lead quarterly technical review of implementation plans for the CCA and ensure appropriate actions are taken to meet implementation timelines and commitments.
• In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to collaborating agencies to ensure that best practices and lessons learned are documented and disseminated.
• Coordinate with M&E department to oversee the design and implementation of the program’s monitoring and evaluation system, using appropriate forms, procedures, and tools for data collection and analysis as the basis for measuring, documenting and reporting of project performance and outcomes. Ensure that M&E lessons learned are incorporated into the project design and activities.
• Ensure coordination with the Technical Advisors for the design and implementation of scientific research components of the project.
• Integrate project interventions with other CRS programs as appropriate through linkages with other service providers.
• Ensure that processes are anchored in a business model approach with the integration of key CRS models such as, the Holistic Organizational Capacity Assessment Instrument (HOCAI), Integral Human Development (IHD), the Justice Lens, the Gender Lens and CRS Guiding Principles.

Management

• Ensure staff compliance with CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as donor procedures, policies and regulations.
• Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.
• In coordination with the Business and Finance Specialist, ensure accurate and timely financial reports, carry out quarterly financial tracking and reporting system, review the budget comparison report to ensure that spending and program implementation is aligned, while analyzing the progress toward program goals and against burn rates. Proactively identify and address financial issues and concerns.

Representation and Communication

• Seek out opportunities to represent CRS programming in international circles and highlight the innovative work under the Center for Conservation Agriculture.
• In collaboration with CRS supervisor, act as primary program contact to donor and other local and international stakeholders, and be responsible for addressing all program matters.
• Represent CRS at external meetings with international and domestic stakeholders.
• In specific instances, prepare and deliver presentations of the project ongoing activities, challenges/opportunities, and results achieved.
• Strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.
• Oversee the development and implementation of program communication strategies and materials, including compliance with donor’s branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and regularly with regional/HQ management and technical advisors, especially with regards to sharing and reviewing important communication with the donor.
• Seek and follow through on opportunities for income generation, complementary funding, and proposal development to sustain CCA operations and services

Human Resources

• Manage recruitment portfolio for the Center, in collaboration with Human Resources Department and CRS country program management, orient, and support the professional development of supervisees, providing timely, respectful feedback.
• Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
• Supervise and coach the program team to meet program objectives.
• Oversee the management of the relationship with partner organizations, ensure regular communication and organization of review/planning workshops.

• With program staff, lead the identification of performance gaps and training needs of CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high quality training, technical assistance, and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies, including the selection and coordination of consultants.

• V. Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with advanced degree in business management administration, economic development or international economics (or equivalent combined experience).

• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in agriculture program management and leadership with experience in sustainable production, agricultural production machines and equipment, irrigation and at least working knowledge of conservation agriculture; experience in environment a plus

• Strong commitment to agricultural field work and frequent engagement in field

• Experience in managing visible, complex, high value projects at a national level.

• Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide range of key actors, including private sector, national government agencies, academic and research entities, other NGO peers, and small-holder farmers

• Experience designing and managing financially viable agricultural services a plus.

• Excellent leadership, planning, analytical, communication, research and technical skills, with a proven ability to prioritize multiple work demands

• Proven ability to think and lead strategically and creatively

• Excellent team coordination skills; strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams

• Experience in budgeting and budget management.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; critical thinking and analysis for innovation, learning and reporting

• Cross-cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility; ability to work with people of different perspectives, good judgment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

• Applications from Nationals of Honduras or Central America strongly preferred.

• Willing to live in commuting distance from the Project location.

• VI. Agency-Wide Competencies

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Develops Constructive Relationships

• Promotes Learning

• VII. Key Working Relationships

• Supervisory: Supervises the Honduras Center for Conservation Agriculture project team members including the Business and Finance Specialist and Research & MEAL Advisor.

• *Internal:** Country Program management and technical staff, LACRO Regional team, Agricultural Livelihoods and Water staff in PIQA, MEAL staff in PIQA, other technical and strategy advisors.

• External: Government officials (Honduras Commission on Climate Change, municipal government leaders); university and other researchers; multi-lateral agencies, donors, and NGO leaders; private sector leaders in various agriculture-focused industries; potential donors and investors for the CCA.

Travel Requirements: This position will require travel nationally and internationally as up to 30% of the time.

Foreign Language Requirements: Advanced fluency (reading, writing, and speaking) in English & Spanish. Excellent English writing skills required.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

EOE

How to apply:

Apply online- https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/nghome.guid?c=1161051&d=External&r=5000227597506