Empleo

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 19 Jul 2017

Job Title: Director of the El Salvador Landscape Restoration Project

Department: El Salvador

Reports to: HOP El Salvador

Location: San Salvador, El Salvador

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON DONOR FUNDING

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 partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and commitment to serving those in need.

Job Summary:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting a Director for its El Salvador Landscape Restoration Project, a 10+ year program designed to demonstrate the long-term impact of applying water-smart agricultural practices across a large landscape/territory. The project builds on previous investments in the Global Water Initiative, Blue Harvest, ProSoils, and Water Smart Agriculture.

The 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 monitoring, evaluation and learning) and administrative elements of the project, including the coordination of all consortium partners, and monitoring the budget. He/she is responsible for ensuring compliance with the donor contract including oversight of partner 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 Director will be a senior leader from the Agriculture and/or Water development sectors and will be responsible for leading all aspects of the development, implementation and consolidation of the Landscape Restoration project, including ensuring that the project contributes to the thought leadership of the industry, and positions CRS as a leading agency in Agriculture and Water fields. The Director is also responsible for leveraging this position for future growth within this sector for the agency.

The Director will operate within the organizational structure of CRS while coordinating the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in the implementation of the program interventions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for representing the El Salvador Landscape Restoration project, to major stakeholders and key relevant ministries within the country.

Background:

The smallholder-dominated agriculture sector in El Salvador depends on efficient use of natural resources for food security and delivery of food to domestic and export markets. While market opportunities increase, the natural resource base continues eroding due to inadequate soil and crop management, absence of public investment, and inadequate public policies and services. The Government of El Salvador is demonstrating renewed interest in updating and upgrading basic training, extension and data related to land, water and soil use. There is growing recognition that natural resource losses are provoking devastating consequences for food security, access to clean water and economic development driven by agriculture.

CRS will implement the project at landscape scale (e.g. watershed, mountain range or river system) to demonstrate (showcase) the benefits of water-smart agricultural practices at a wide scale over many years. The goal would be to inform and influence strategic investments in agricultural landscapes by decision makers at local, national and regional levels. Once a territory is selected, CRS will lead a consultative process with local stakeholders to plan specific actions to restore the landscape.

The Director of the El Salvador Landscape Restoration Project (henceforth referred to as “Director”) will provide strategic vision and leadership to achieve the collective objectives of the different initiatives (and future initiatives that relate to water-smart agriculture that may arise in the future). The Director will supervise a team of experts including a Deputy Director, a Policy Director, a Finance and Compliance Manager, and a MEAL Manager as well as long and short-term expert consultants. The Director will coordinate key research, capacity building and alliance activities. The Director will lead the following areas: strategic planning, project implementation, field research, communications, monitoring, reporting, and financial management.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and strengthen relationships with the donor, and catalyze the interest of other potential donors in water-smart agriculture initiatives at landscape scale.
• Supervise the project team, ensuring continuous collaboration between influence/policy and field operations.
• Identify, develop and/or expand key relationships with relevant governmental, private sector and academic actors from Central America, the United States, Europe and other regions
• Support the development and implementation of a policy/advocacy agenda for the promotion of water-smart agriculture water resource protection investments at scale
• Develop and implement a sustainability strategy that identifies, creates, and strengthens local community based organizations as critical implementers and owners of this process
• Provide overall management of and accountability for the initiatives’ strategic objectives
• Guide and advise Country Program leadership on country-specific activities to ensure one coherent set of programs with flexibility for local differences in country projects
• Ensure effective coordination among the regional water and agriculture initiatives as well as other regional and country-level programs

Program Quality

• Lead the design and implementation of the El Salvador Landscape Restoration 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.
• Lead quarterly technical review of implementation plans for the project and ensure appropriate actions are taken to meet implementation timelines and commitments.
• In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other 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 from results of program monitoring and evaluation are incorporated into the design and execution of program activities to meet stated objectives and needs of the beneficiary populations.
• Integrate project interventions with other CRS programs as appropriate through linkages with other service providers.
• Ensure that processes are anchored in CRS ProPack methodologies, Integral Human Development (IHD), the Justice Lens, the Gender Lens and CRS Partnership principles

Management

• Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
• Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.
• 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 in concert with other staff and partners to ensure adherence to financial guidelines and maintain transparent systems and records.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget and take corrective action to ensure that program expenses match the execution of activity plans and accurate effort reporting.

Representation and Communication

• Seek out opportunities to represent CRS programming in international circles and highlight the innovative work under the El Salvador Landscape Restoration project.
• Publish on program results.
• In collaboration with CRS supervisor, act as primary program contact to 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.

Human Resources

• Manage recruitment portfolio for the program, 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 a team of CRS and consortium staff 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.

Leadership, Vision and Representation

• Provide strategic vision and ensure technical excellence
• Guide and engage in a water-smart agriculture influence agenda in collaboration with other CRS programs in Central America
• Represent CRS at key international fora related to water-smart agriculture interests (conferences, seminars, etc.)- when possible make formal presentations to large audiences regarding CRS work in Central America and beyond
• Expand, build, maintain key relationships and multi-actor/agency alliances for influence initiatives related to program objectives
• Seek and follow through on opportunities for complementary funding and proposal development

Coordination and Communication

• Maintain strong internal CRS communication 1) between Policy and Technical areas of the regional initiatives, 2) among project team and the Country Program leadership and management, and 3) with external technical and policy experts, national and local government representatives and 4) with the implementing partners.
• Support the coordination of publications on scientific technical innovations and project experiences of innovative approaches to water-smart agriculture
• Direct the development of a communications strategy to further the objectives of the restoration project, including use of social media and traditional media outreach (in coordination with the LACRO Regional Information Officer)

Supervision

• Supervise the management team including the Deputy Director, Technical, Finance & Compliance and MEAL Managers for coordination of planning, budgeting, and effective execution of the projects in four countries
• Provide oversight and support to country-specific teams in coordination with Country Representative and Head of Programming
• Ensure annual performance planning and reviews of regional program staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system. Mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
• Ensure staff compliance with CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as donor procedures, policies and regulations

Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Recognized leader in Agriculture and/or Water sectors
• Proven track record of successful program management, including management of multi-activity projects, complicated logistics and large budgets
• Proven track record of resource acquisition
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience, including performance evaluation, coaching and mentoring
• Advanced degree in business management administration, economic development or international relations (with an international agricultural or economic focus) required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in program management and leadership with a focus on smallholder agriculture (value chain, sustainable production systems, etc.) and environment
• Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide range of key actors, including private sector, national government agencies, academic and research entities, other NGO peers, etc. Solid knowledge of agricultural curricula for soil management and training content for agricultural professionals
• Excellent leadership, 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 learning and reporting; Excellent report-writing skills
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility; ability to work with people of different perspectives, good judgment.
• Knowledge of CRS Partnership strategy and Partner management experience an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Applications from Nationals of El Salvador or Central American strongly preferred.

Personal Skills

• Proven leadership, and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
• Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented
• Ability to think critically, effectively manage change and problem solve
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with demonstrated strength in relationship management
• Ability to be flexible, persistent, and diplomatic and to gain respect among staff, local community leaders, church and secular partners, as well as local government ministries and donor organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-cultural team, but be self-motivated and accountable for program implementation and work independently if needed.

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

Key Working Relationships:

• *Internal:** Country Program management including CR, HoP,DHoP and HooP, Agriculture Territory and Ecosystem CP Staff including Alianza Cacao, Water Soil and Agriculture, and Blue Harvest, MEAL Technical Coordinator, and Finance Manager.
• External: Howard G. Buffett Foundation staff, , other donors; private sector leaders in various agriculture and water-focused industries including coffee, cocoa and others; university and other researchers; government officials; multi-lateral agency and NGO leaders.

Physical Requirements/Environment:

Normal conditions for an office environment.

Travel Required:

This position will require travel in-country of up to 50% and will require some international travel of up to 10%.

Foreign Language Required:

Advanced or native fluency in written and oral English; professional proficiency in Spanish.

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=5000227588606

Organization: Acción contra el Hambre España
Country: Spain
Closing date: 14 Jul 2017

Acción contra El Hambre-España es una organización internacional no gubernamental, privada, apolítica, aconfesional y no lucrativa, creada en 1979 para intervenir en todo el mundo. Su vocación es luchar contra el hambre y trabajamos combatiendo las consecuencias y las causas de la desnutrición en más de 40 países. La estructura de la organización en España cuenta con más de 120 puestos de trabajo en España, unos 115 cooperantes sobre el terreno, más de 1.300 trabajadores nacionales en misiones y una treintena de voluntarios que trabajan en torno a cuatro ejes de intervención: nutrición, salud, seguridad alimentaria y agua y saneamiento.

OBJETIVO GENERAL

El Técnico ADJUNTO de Campañas y Eventos en dependencia directa del Responsable de CyE, ejecutará las actividades definidas de las diferentes campañas asegurando los ratios de resultados establecidos en la estrategia y programación de crecimiento y cumpliendo los objetivos cuantitativos y de calidad establecidos en la programación anual.

El Técnico Adjunto de Campañas y Eventos dará apoyo al Técnico de Campañas y Eventos en la gestión e implementación de la estrategia mencionada.

OBJETIVOS DEL PUESTO

• Implementa el Plan Estratégico del Departamento respecto a los objetivos de captación de fondos a través de Campañas y Eventos, conjuntamente con el Técnico y el Responsable del Departamento.
• Coopera para la definición de los objetivos del Departamento en coordinación con el resto del área y la dirección de comunicación.
• Desarrolla y busca actividades de captación de fondos a través de Eventos, Campañas masivas, definición y venta de productos y otras actividades similares, nacionales y regionales.
• Desarrolla actividades de comercialización para las campañas y eventos especialmente planificados en la estrategia del departamento y apoyo a estas actividades en delegaciones, concretamente con el proyecto de La Carrera contra el Hambre
• Ejecuta actividades de notoriedad de marca conjuntamente con el Técnico y el Responsable mediante Eventos, Publicidad, Campañas de imagen y otras actividades similares.
• Colabora en el análisis de resultados y elaboración periódica de informes
• Seguimiento administrativo de las Campañas y Eventos realizados.
• Supervisa el trabajo de las personas voluntarias que la organización establezca, debiendo de hacer seguimiento continuo de su trabajo y reportando al Técnico y/o Responsable.
• Control y seguimiento del material elaborado por el departamento.

PERFIL DEL CANDIDATO

• Licenciado/a ó Diplomado/a en Marketing, Publicidad o similar. Idealmente con conocimientos en Captación de Fondos.
• Técnicas de Marketing y Fundraising
• Habilidades comerciales, organización de eventos, publicidad below the line.
• Trabajo con niños, sensibilización.
• Valorable: Email marketing
• Mínimo 1 año o prácticas en Departamento de Captación de Fondos de organización no lucrativa, en Departamento de marketing y publicidad de empresas de servicios o en agencias de marketing online. Experiencia en coordinación de campañas y eventos en el tercer sector u otros.
• Idiomas: Inglés, francés valorable
• Ofimática y sistemas específicos: Manejo de paquete Office (todo). Se valorará conocimiento de programas de Gestión de Datos.
• Movilidad: Nacional, por proyectos

SE OFRECE

• Duración**: Indefinida**
• Locación**: Madrid**
• Remuneración: entre 18.000 € y 21.000 € brutos anuales
• Hasta un máximo de un 20% adicional en función del contexto y la responsabilidad del puesto (según baremo Acción Contra el Hambre – España).
• Alojamiento y manutención à cargo de la organización (incluye perdiem) : paquete valorado en función del destino.
• Los gastos de transporte hasta la misión.
• 25 días laborables de vacaciones por año de servicio.
• Seguro de asistencia sanitaria, repatriación, accidente, viaje y vida.
• Prima por hijo (menor de 18 años) y por mes, de 100€ a 225€ en función de las condiciones ACF-E.

How to apply:

Sólo se consideraran las candidaturas recibidas a través de nuestro servicio on-line. Por favor has click en el link siguiente para acceder al servicio

https://employ.acf-e.org/

Nota.- Dada la urgencia en este puesto, la vacante puede cerrarse antes de la fecha prevista. Para más información sobre este puesto, consulte nuestra página Web www.accioncontraelhambre.org en caso de no encontrarla aquí publicada se entiende que el proceso de selección ha sido cerrado.

Organization: Li Ch’utam
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 03 Jul 2017

LICHUTAM is an international development organization based in El Valle del Polochic – Guatemala. The Polochic Valley is one of the most disadvantaged areas in Guatemala, where education is still a privilege only few can afford. Most rural communities in the region are affected by low income, high levels of poverty and low access to basic service such as health, electricity, and water. Since 2009 we have been working to promote sustainable development in indigenous Maya communities through innovative solutions with the aim to improve education and livelihoods of local inhabitants.

Currently our projects serve two Maya Q’eqchi speaking communities, with a total population of 600 people, focusing on following key activities:

1. Support teachers at the primary school in community of Nueva Mercedes
2. Organize extracurricular activities such as computer classes, arts, crafts, mind-training games and sports for children
3. Scholarship Program to provide support for students in secondary and high school
4. Family Projects: kitchen gardens, teaching planting/harvesting techniques, providing technical agricultural support

We are a small and young organization, a group of eager and practical people who want to make a difference in the world. Currently, we are looking for Local Programme Coordinator to lead a team of up to 4 volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity for a person who has interest in international development, enjoys working in rural environment, has excellent intercultural communication skills and previous experience in project management.

Your profile

We are looking for a commitment of 6-12 months in the field in order to develop a long-term relationship of trust with the Maya community and to facilitate ownership within the organization.

Education

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in pedagogical studies, international development, international relations, economics or equivalent. Master’s degree and/or knowledge in alternative pedagogies such as Stainer School or Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed are advantages.

Skills

• Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken)
• Team management and coordination
• Project Cycle Management
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to primitive circumstances, sometimes rapidly changing situations and tropical climate
• Ability to work in an international, multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and intercultural communication skills

Other

• «Hands-on» attitude & result-based management
• Field experience in developing countries is desirable
• Experience working with indigenous communities, development of community-based education in rural areas, knowledge and creativity to apply pedagogical games to support education are highly desired.

Your responsibilities

• Field coordination and management of LICHUTAM projects (planning, implementation and evaluation).
• Management of local and international volunteers.
• Administrative follow-up and budget control of the projects.
• Activity reporting to LICHUTAM International Board (Guatemala and Germany).
• Partnership network development (local and international NGOs, governmental agencies, associations, local schools, etc.).
• Maintain a trustful relationship with the community.

What we offer

• To cover all living (accommodation and food) and work related transport costs. Housing is organized in a modern volunteer lodge with max 3 others. *
• Internet connection.
• A unique opportunity to gain work experience in a cross-cultural environment and to work with indigenous Q’eqchi Mayan families in the heart of Guatemala.
• Possibility to improve your language skills and learn about forward thinking development projects.
• A recommendation letter upon successful completion of the assignment.

Joining our volunteer team is a challenging opportunity that suits highly motivated people who pursue for career within international development and want to make a visible difference.

* Unfortunately we can’t offer a salary, health insurance or compensation for flights.

How to apply:

Please submit your application, consisting of a CV and a motivation letter, to info@lichutam.org no later than 3 July 2017. Please mark “Application: Local Programme Coordinator” in the subject field. We will contact all successful applicants to arrange an interview via Skype shortly after the closing date. The position is projected to begin in the end of August/ the beginning of September, 2017.

Organization: Li Ch’utam
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 03 Jul 2017

LICHUTAM is an international development organization based in El Valle del Polochic – Guatemala. The Polochic Valley is one of the most disadvantaged areas in Guatemala, where education is still a privilege only few can afford. Most rural communities in the region are affected by low income, high levels of poverty and low access to basic service such as health, electricity, and water. Since 2009 we have been working to promote sustainable development in indigenous Maya communities through innovative solutions with the aim to improve education and livelihoods of local inhabitants.

Currently our projects serve two Maya Q’eqchi speaking communities, with a total population of 600 people, focusing on following key activities:

1.Support teachers at the primary school in community of Nueva Mercedes
2.Organize extracurricular activities such as computer classes, arts, crafts, mind-training games and sports for children
3.Scholarship Program to provide support for students in secondary and high school
4.Family Projects: kitchen gardens, teaching planting/harvesting techniques, providing technical agricultural support

We are a small and young organization, a group of eager and practical people who want to make a difference in the world. Currently, we are expanding our team – we are looking for volunteers who are able to take responsibilities within the association. This is a fantastic opportunity for a person that has interest in international development, enjoys working in rural environment and has excellent intercultural communication skills.

Your profile

• Ability to engage for 3-6 months’ period in the field.
• Fluency in Spanish and English – both written and spoken.
• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in pedagogical studies, international development, international relations, economics or equivalent. Master’s degree and/or knowledge in alternative pedagogies such as Stainer School or Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed are advantages.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a part of a multicultural team, but also take responsibility and initiatives independently.
• «Doer» attitude, eager to fulfill goals in a result based management.
• Experience working in rural areas in developing countries.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to primitive circumstances, sometimes rapidly changing situations and tropical climate.
• Experience working with indigenous communities, development of community-based education in rural areas, knowledge and creativity to apply pedagogical games to support education are highly desired.

Your responsibilities

• Running activities of the local projects on a daily basis.
• Taking initiatives to design educational programs and activities.
• Assisting teachers at the local school.
• Develop a trustful relationship with the community.
• Report periodically to other LICHUTAM members.
• Liaise with external organizations (governmental and other NGOs) that serve the same purpose.

What we offer

• To cover all living (accommodation and food) and work related transport costs. Housing is organized in a modern volunteer lodge with max 3 others. *
• Internet connection.
• A unique opportunity to gain work experience in a cross-cultural environment and to work with indigenous Q’eqchi Mayan families in the heart of Guatemala.
• Possibility to improve your language skills and learn about forward thinking development projects.
• A recommendation letter upon successful completion of the assignment.

Joining our volunteer team is a challenging opportunity that suits highly motivated people who pursue for career within international development and want to make a visible difference.

* Unfortunately we can’t offer a salary, health insurance or compensation for flights.

How to apply:

Please submit your application, consisting of a CV and a motivation letter, to info@lichutam.org no later than 3 July 2017. Please mark “Application: Global Volunteer” in the subject field. We will contact all successful applicants to arrange an interview via Skype shortly after the closing date. The position is projected to begin in the end of August/ the beginning of September, 2017.

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 30 Sep 2017

Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation (CLA) Specialist, USAID Amazon Knowledge and Learning Platform, Brazil

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:

USAID/Peru is looking to contracting a firm to support the adaptive management of USAID programs under the Amazon Vision and to improve knowledge and evidence for the conservation of Amazon biodiversity and climate change mitigation services.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a remote Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation (CLA) Specialist to provide, full-time support on the USAID Amazon Knowledge Learning Platform based in Brasilia, Brazil. The period of performance is anticipated to be five years, beginning in May 2018.

****Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Brazilian citizenship will be considered. **

Responsibilities:

· Foster strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, serve as a convener for dialogue and learning around emerging issues, and coordinate efforts amongst implementing partners working in common development objectives.

· Serve at the platform’s main point of contact within Brazil

· Develop plan that outlines key learning and knowledge management questions, stakeholders and their roles, and broad stakeholder engagement at multiple levels.

· Spearhead the design and implementation of institutional learning activities including seminars, events, briefings, after actions reviews, among others.

· Assist USAID staff in adopting and strengthening systems and processes that foster learning and knowledge-sharing, and inform future programming.

· Support the development and implementation of a learning plan that outlines key learning questions, stakeholders and their roles, and broad stakeholder engagement at multiple levels.

· Lead strategic communications, including producing publications and organizing public events with partners and other stakeholders.

· Support business process re-engineering, including assisting in negotiating change management around monitoring, evaluation and learning related issues.

· Lead facilitation, including facilitating processes and workshops; facilitating learning, collaboration and coordination among implementing partners and other collaborators with the greatest impact on results; producing reflections on the implications of new learning; developing product plans for adapting programs accordingly; establishing a network of key stakeholders and organize periodic, appropriate opportunities for USAID to interact with them based on strategy implementation and evidence-based experience.

· Conduct analyses and assessments, including conducting other analyses and assessments; creating contextual design and diagnostic assessments and baselines; creating thematic literature reviews, feasibility studies and evidence gap maps; identifying gaps through research and experiential knowledge sharing, systematic reviews and rapid evidence assessments; reviewing primary and secondary data analysis to inform project design including scenario planning, sectoral and cross cutting assessments and situation assessments; and utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods.

Qualifications:

· Advanced degree or higher in field related to organizational learning or development assistance such as public, business or development administration; knowledge management; political science; economics or development studies.

· Minimum of eight years of demonstrated experience in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, project design, learning, and knowledge management, including experience in applying learning to improve development programs and systems change for adaptive management of development organizations or agencies.

· Fluency in written and spoken English and Portuguese required.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

How to apply:

Link to job posting: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1602

Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 16 Jul 2017

Senior M&E Reporting Specialist,

Promoting Justice Project, Mexico

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.**
Project Summary: **

The Promoting Justice Project (PROJUST), financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), supports the implementation and consolidation of the Mexican criminal accusatorial system within the judicial sector with involvement from civil society. PROJUST provides customized direct or indirect support at the state and national level for the final push toward the 2016 Constitutional reform deadlines and therefore contribute to mitigate conflict, reduce impunity, and promote a more transparent and efficient justice system.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), the Senior M&E Reporting Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the reporting process to ensure high quality reports, leading the design and implementation of new M&E products, videos, studies and other analytical outputs. In this role, the Senior M&E Reporting Specialist will also provide guidance and manage members of the M&E team participating in these activities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the reporting process of weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reports, and other written material, to ensure the highest quality products.
• Design and implement new M&E products, such as results-based videos, case studies and other analytical pieces that form part of the Assess & Evaluate 7-pillar, 5-year M&E strategy for PROJUST. This will involve leading field work activities, where applicable.
• Provide senior guidance and mentorship to members of the M&E team involved in activities under the Senior Reporting Specialist responsibility.
• Contribute to the analysis of data for reports against PROJUST’s results framework.
• Lead the process of identifying and documenting early wins, and putting in place a mechanism for making this an established practice across project teams.
• Participate and contribute to PROJUST’s annual planning process, including the process of preparing annual Work Plan documents.
• Work with the Quality Control Coordinator, implement strategies to ensure that M&E protocols and tools are up-to-date and widely available to all members of the PROJUST team.
• Together with other members of the team, deliver training to staff on M&E protocols, in particular related to reporting.
• Any other related task assigned by the M&E Director.

Qualifications:

• Experience heading small teams in carrying out specific tasks.
• Superior writing skills (in the English language) and reporting skills.
• Professional experience with monitoring and evaluation.
• Native English speaker or someone with full fluency in English (nearly native).
• Full command of the Spanish language.
• Experience with translating material from Spanish to English.
• Comfortable with and experienced in editing and reviewing the writing of peers.
• Experience writing reports in a concise, clear manner, though incorporating high impact language to convey a compelling story of how project activities are having an impact on beneficiaries and institutions.
• Degree in international relations, development studies, communications or a related area; master’s level preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft applications, in particular word (the main program used in our reporting).
• Ability to operate under pressure and cooperate with colleagues to accomplish deadlines.
• Ability to receive construct feedback in a positive light, in particular related to drafted reporting.
• High attention to detail.

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Organization: Atlas Corps
Country: Colombia, United States of America
Closing date: 01 Jul 2017

Atlas Corps seeks emerging leaders from around the world to apply for Fellowships in the U.S. and Latin America. Atlas Corps engages professionals committed to social change in 6-18 month fellowships at organizations to learn best practices, build organizational capacity, and return home to create a network of global leaders. This prestigious fellowship includes a living stipend to cover basic expenses (food, local transportation, and shared housing) and health insurance. All applicants must be aged 22-35 and must have 2-10 years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/social sector, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, English proficiency, commitment to return to your home country after the fellowship.

How to apply:

The priority deadline to be considered for opportunities beginning in 2018 is June 19, but applications are accepted year-round. Exact deadlines, start dates, and program details vary between the United States and Colombia. Please check our website (apply.atlascorps.org) for details.**

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 21 Jun 2017

Save the Children International (Guatemala), is hiring a: Humanitarian and DRR Specialist under the following conditions:

TYPE OF CONTRACT: National Post

LOCATION: Guatemala City, Guatemala

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

AVAILABILITY OF TRAVEL IN AND OUT THE COUNTRY: Frequent

ROLE PURPOSE: As a key member of Save the Children International’s Humanitarian Team, the Humanitarian and DRR Specialist will work closely with the Guatemala Country Office to provide administrative and operational support for humanitarian response in country, and with the LAC Regional office and LAC region Country Offices to provide technical support on Humanitarian Response and Disaster Risk Reduction. In the event of a major humanitarian crisis the role holder will be expected to work outside the scope of the job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly including traveling and deployment.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Previous experience of at least 3 years in Humanitarian and Emergency Programs.
• Previous experience in managing Humanitarian responses.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, and excellent writing skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the field in any LAC Countries.
• Previous experience in managing DRR/CCA programs in LAC
• Knowledge of institutional donors, including but not limited to, ECHO, USAID
• Experience in first emergency response in the field.
• Proven knowledge and/or experience in Child focus programs.
• Previous experience and knowledge of security management.

How to apply:

Interested candidates can submit letter of interest and updated resume not later than June 21 to the following address:
https://fs12.formsite.com/ONGatGt/empleos/index.html

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 26 Jun 2017

Save the Children International Guatemala, is hiring a R**egional Coordinator for the Escuelas Construyendo Paz** project under the following conditions:

TYPE OF CONTRACT: National Post

LOCATION: Guatemala City, Guatemala

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

AVAILABILITY OF TRAVEL IN AND OUT THE COUNTRY: Frequent

ROLE PURPOSE: The Regional Coordinator will have the function of facilitating the integration between operations in Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico in constant communication with SC Norway. In the same way, facilitating processes of internal communication, technical support, monitoring and evaluation, management and budget as well as tasks related to the generation of a regional agenda to promote the participation and the consolidation of youth networks that integrate the project ECPAZ. The Coordinator also will dedicate 50% of their time to support the Regional Office of Save the Children in Latin America to coordinate the initiative of adolescents, follow a plan that sets 4 priorities:

1. Advocacy and Campaigns
2. Mobilization of resources for the regional initiative of adolescents
3. Communication and visibility
4. Knowledge management and exchange

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and understanding of the English language at the intermediate level (75%) (writing, reading and verbal expression).
• Strong knowledge of national or international regulations on human rights-based approach.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Economic Sciences, Communication Sciences, Social Work or similar studies.
• Training in social issues, childhood and development.
• Knowledge of software packages: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, statistical packages, e-mail, internet.
• Budget management
• Excellent writing and spelling in English and Spanish
• Drafting and interpretation of texts, analysis of the context, knowledge of children’s issues, legal framework, planning and formulation of projects.
• Implementing and designing policies to address level, implementation and control of work processes.
• Assertive communication with donors and other actors
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Negotiation skills
• Capacity for synthesis

How to apply:

Interested candidates can submit letter of interest and updated resume not later than June 26 to the following address: https://fs12.formsite.com/ONGatGt/empleos/index.html

Save the Children International promulgated and implemented an approach to the protection of children and adolescents, particularly one that promotes the right of children and adolescents to a life free from abuse, exploitation, and neglect.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 02 Jul 2017

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

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

Purpose of the Position

This position reports to the communication specialist with responsibility for general assistance and support of the communications department, according to the established norms and procedures.

The role of this post is to provide support services on social media strategies, brand and image, traditional media, events and projects for programmatic and fundraising purposes; plus administrative matters such as following up budget and maintenance of archives.

The major end result to be accomplished by the post will be engaging audiences with UNICEF´s programmatic objectives and contributing to raising global RR and OR.

Within the new County Office program framework and considering global trends, it is expected that the incumbent prioritizes tasks and organizes agreed tasks based on general direction and guidance from the supervisor.

Key Expected Results

This post will contribute with the organizations goals as it will make recommendations on appropriate information and communication materials for use in traditional and social media, and other advocacy and communication activities, as well as for fundraising purposes; and makes recommendations on the appropriateness, quality and dissemination of digital, printed and audio-visual materials. These recommendations contribute to the effectiveness of the communication strategy and plan.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Follows up on annual work plan budget and all SAP actions subscribed to the position. Maintains archives of all communications projects with rigorous detailed organization of documentation and budget invested.
2. Assist in the development, maintain and update of the country social media strategy and associated work plan which includes analysis and record of the periodic digital results (web, social networks, donation website and any additional micro-website developed during the year, such as unicef10k.com). Ensure on-going assessment of social media trends and practices and their application to the evolving strategy. The result of the analysis should be a recommendation to the improvement and refining of the strategy and/or its tactics.
3. Assist in keeping record and analysis of news clipping sent to UNICEF staff, by external news monitoring/clipping provider. Maintains handy by topic and date, all news releases approved and distributed.Once every two months develops an executive brief about trends on children news published in traditional media and social media in the country and about other social oriented organizations.
4. Maintain close attention to advances on the programmatic and PFP results in order to make sure that the communications strategy is coherent with the Country Program priorities and any specific situation that might arrive.
5. Support in Internal Communication actions.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education:

Secondary education degree required. University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Web design as an asset; or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area.

Experience:

Six (6) years of practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, interactive digital media and/or publicity.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required.

Excellent communication and writing skills in Spanish is required.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

1. Commitment
2. Diversity and Inclusion
3. Integrity

Core competencies

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

Functional Competencies

1. Applying Technical Expertise (level 2)
2. Planning and organizing (level 2)
3. Analyzing (level 2)
4. Following instructions and procedures (level 2)

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505426

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 02 Jul 2017

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

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

Purpose of the Position

The Adolescent Development Officer reports to the Education Specialist for close guidance and supervision. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical program information and learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures, to support the development and formulation of the adolescent development and participation program/projects within the Country Program

Key Expected Results

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to adolescent development and participation program preparation and planning and implementation of programs/projects, contribute to achievement of sustainable results on adolescent development and participation programs. Success in adolescent development and participation programs and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide program services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Support to program development and planning
2. Research and analyze regional and national political, health, social and economic development trends. Collect, analyze, verify and synthesize information to facilitate program development, design and preparation.
3. Prepare technical reports and inputs for program preparation and documentation ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevancy of information.
4. Facilitate the development/establishment of adolescent development and participation program goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting of related information for development planning and priority and goal setting.
5. Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical program transactions and preparing materials/documentations in accordance with organizational rules, processes and systems for program planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluations.

2.**Program implementation, monitoring and delivery of results:**

1. Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to collect/analyze/share information on implementation issues, suggest solutions on routine program implementation and submit report to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decision. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
2. Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual program reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare minutes/reports on results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders.
3. Monitor and report on the use of adolescent development and participation program resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution Prepare inputs for program/donor reporting.

3. Technical and operational support to program implementation

1. Undertake field visits and surveys and/or collect/share information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
2. Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF and adolescent development and participation policies, strategies, processes and best practices to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.

4. Networking and partnership building

1. Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate program implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on adolescent development and participation programs/projects.
2. Draft communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support resource mobilization to ensure the adolescent development and participation programs/projects and adequately resourced and supported.
3. Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of adolescent development and participation programs/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.
4. Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

1. Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.
2. Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.
3. Research, benchmark and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems.
4. Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education:

A University Degree in anthropology, psychology, sociology, education or other social science field is required.

Experience:

A minimum of one year of professional experience in social development planning and management in adolescent development related areas at the international level some of which preferably served in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in program/project development and management in related areas in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.

LanguageRequirements:

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

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

1. Commitment
2. Diversity and Inclusion
3. Integrity

Core competencies

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

Functional Competencies

1. Analyzing (II)
2. Applying technical expertise (II)
3. Learning and researching (II)
4. Planning and organizing (II)
5. Formulating strategies and concepts (I)

Technical Knowledge

Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children Adolescent and women.

Methodology of programme/project management

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505424

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 02 Jul 2017

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.For 70years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.**Purpose of the Position**In close coordination with the Communication Specialist and sector heads, the Communication for Development Officer will offer technical support and will help design, form, manage, execute, monitor and evaluate a behavioural change and social mobilization strategy, plan of action, and programme activities to support the overall country programme.This includes organizing the research, development, pre-testing, and production of culturally relevant communication materials; developing and enhancing strong partnerships with community groups, leaders and civil society partners; and developing training materials and activities.**Key Expected Results**

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

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

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

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

1. Commitment
2. Diversity and inclusion
3. Integrity

Core competencies

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

Functional Competencies

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

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505423