Empleo

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Panama
Closing date: 15 Jun 2017

Position Title : Unit Head, Panama Unit, Contract Division, Office of Legal Affairs

Duty Station : Panama City, Panama

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 : 15 June 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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, Cambodia, 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, United Republic of

Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela

(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

The Office of Legal Affairs (LEG) provides legal support and advice to all parts of IOM (Headquarters, Administrative Centres, Regional Offices and Country Offices). The Legal Counsel also provides legal support to the Policy Making Bodies on constitutional matters, mandate and procedures. LEG consists of three divisions.

Within LEG, the Contract Division (LEGCR), through its Units in Manila and Panama, reviews and approves the conclusion of contracts and similar agreements for IOM as provided for in IN/99 Rev.2. Such contracts and agreements include Memorandum of Understanding, local cooperation agreements with States, IGOs, NGOs and other partners, declaration and consent forms for IOM beneficiaries.

In addition, LEGCR deals with various legal issues concerning contractual relations, including contract negotiation, advise on intellectual property rights, contractor’s non-performance, termination, contractual disputes, arbitration, misconduct by contractor’s employees, and complaints made by a contractor and its employees, as relevant.

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Legal Counsel and the direct supervision of the Division Head, Contract Division (LEGCR), the Unit Head, Panama Unit (LEGCR-PU) will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the day-to-day management and administration of the work of LEGCR-PU and guide and supervise the work of the legal officers within the Unit.

2. Draft, review and approve various types of contracts and agreements necessary for the development and implementation of IOM projects in a timely manner with minimal supervision, taking into account of IOM’s legal status, IOM’s contract templates and the organizational policies, regulations and rules.

3. Assist the Division Head in drafting, revising and updating IOM contract templates, including identifying the needs of developing new templates and revising existing templates.

4. Provide timely and pertinent legal advice to contract related (potential) disputes and other problems, including proposing the best actions in response to court summons or invitation to conciliation or arbitration.

5. Review and provide comments to various organizational policies related to the work of

LEGCR, such as procurement policy.

1. Conduct trainings on concluding contracts and agreements for IOM staff for the

French/Spanish speaking regions.

1. Participating in negotiating legal terms of contracts and agreements and undertaking consultations with internal and external entities, as required.

2. Work on a variety of in-house legal issues concerning contractual matters, including drafting or reviewing research papers.

3. Follow up on meetings and international conferences (mainly in the French/Spanish speaking regions) relevant to the Office of Legal Affairs regarding issues related to the work of LEGCR.

4. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, Public International Law or a related legal 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

• Experience in contract review in an international governmental organization (IGO);

• Proven research skills; and

• Practical experience in one or more of international, administrative, civil or commercial law an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English as well as fluency in either French or Spanish, are required. In addition, working knowledge of the third IOM Official language, strong 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.

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 15 June 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 02.06.2017 to 15.06.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/125 (P) – Unit Head, Panama Unit (LEGCR-PU) (P3) – Panama City, Panama

(55077634) Released

Posting: Posting NC55077640 (55077640) Released

Organization: MAGNA
Country: Spain
Closing date: 17 Jun 2017

MAGNA (Medical and Global Nutrition Aid) is providing medical care for children and their families in times of humanitarian crises, conflicts, epidemics, famines and natural disasters. MAGNA creates medical humanitarian projects aimed at saving lives and alleviating suffering to those who are at risk. MAGNA’s humanitarian and development programs have been currently implemented on three continents – Africa, Asia, America, in twelve countries (Cambodia, Kenya, DR Congo, South Sudan, Haiti, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Nepal, Philippines, Myanmar, Lebanon and Syria), where in 26 projects and in over 82 health facilities in the world, offers medical, nutritional and psychosocial assistance to people in need.

• Position name: Country Manager for South Sudan and DRC
• Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension dependent on future funding
• Location: Barcelona/Girona (Spain)
• Reports to: Operations Manager and/or Operations Director

Main Responsibilities

The Country Manager works under the general supervision of the Operational Director and directly under Operational Manager and in cooperation with the Financial and Fundraising & Communication Departments. Country Manager supervises mission’s activities in assigned country, provides leadership and vision to the organisation’s program agenda, and supports the development of new programs or missions. Country Manager is to ensure that each mission under his/her supervision operates based on a sound humanitarian strategy and follows the MAGNA standards of operations.

General Management

• Backstop the daily operations of the country programs to ensure continuance through appropriate response to context changes, mission, program, and beneficiary needs, donor positioning, lessons learned, and best practices
• Support Geographic Offices and Countries in the development of the strategic humanitarian planning (i.e. Contingency Plans, Preparedness Plans, Emergency Response Plans, Early Rehabilitation and Recovery Plans, etc.)
• Ensure monitoring and follow-up to emergency and recovery interventions, which MAGNA is involved in (including monitoring/evaluation missions in countries)
• Support the Geographic Offices in the investment and development of the organization in new countries where MAGNA is not present yet
• Be available for rapid deployment in countries where there is lack of humanitarian personnel, if needed by the circumstances
• Support the Geographic Offices to develop humanitarian strategy interventions and programming in countries where MAGNA is present and for new potential one (including reporting to back donors and liaising with the other MAGNA affiliates present in the Country)
• Updates the country strategy and validate program’s definition as laid out in the proposals and assure that it is coherent with MAGNA operating principles, charter and mandate
• Ensure that all programs are defined and implemented following MAGNA protocols, approved budgets and guidelines and are need based
• Assists in-country teams to provide financial, program development, fund raising, recruitment, logistical and technical oversight, input and supervision
• Provide support to designed missions and ensure that the administrative requirements are fulfilled
• Contributes to the HR identification and participate on field personnel selection and pre/post briefing, evaluation etc.
• Facilitate compliance with internal and external regulations, all applicable laws, and contractual obligations
• Contributes to the MAGNA Internal Regulations updates
• Presents a M&E focal person for the countries, executes assessment missions
• Visit the country missions regularly for management and operational assessment and support
• Assures problem solving and mitigation as needed
• Supervise local recruitments and contributes to expatriate recruitment and HR questions
• Assures briefing and debriefing of the expatriates, update on MAGNA’s policies and procedures and any potential internal training necessary
• Elaborates regular narrative and financial reports

Project Management

• Supervise the project management via Project Coordinators in the field, assures the communication and updates in all fields
• Ensure compliance with proposals and donors requirements, policies and regulations
• Perform regular program evaluation to ensure that objectives are being achieved and quality is maintained
• Is responsible for timely reporting on projects and transparent financial management in lines with the budget
• Assures archive for the missions and programs, as well regularly in the HQ
• Reviews and controls expenses reports, project spending and budget versus actual spending
• Assists in new proposals (incl. budgets) process which may include proposal writing, editing and input, preparation for submission, submission, following through the approval process, and assisting in start-up activities

Supports and follows up field missions on:

• Developing, following and/or amending country strategies
• Security management (prevention and management)
• Timely answers to specific questions on context and donor policy
• Ultimately validate program’s definition as laid out in proposals and assure coherence with MAGNA operating principles, and procedures
• Work with Operations Center to ensure that all programs are defined and implemented following MAGNA technical protocols and quality guidelines, and that new initiatives are implemented as needed.
• Track success rate of the program activities completed as per implementation plan
• To provide timely support in writing, editing, formatting and validating proposals and reports
• The Country Manager must liaise consistently and productively with the Operations Manager and Operations Director and have an overall strong knowledge of the technical issues, politics of the region, relevant research, and best practices on all points related to programs and humanitarian issues in the missions he/she supervises.

Representation and fundraising

• Explores funding opportunities for the organization’s projects in assigned countries and with full range of donors
• Work with Administrators and Finance Controllers to ensure that current and future programs are sufficiently funded and that general support is sufficient for implementation.
• Keep informed of donor’s guidelines evolution so he/she can support and validate the writing of proposal’s budget
• Maintain substantial relationships with donors and partners (governmental, NGO, and companies) both current and potential
• Maintain donors’ correspondence files. Focal point for donor relationship provides relevant update on context, country strategy and programs’ progress
• Prepares annual country reports and provides material for external and internal communication
• Represents and advocates for MAGNA’s programs and strategic vision
• Coordinates the communication between the F&C department and the field
• Provide leadership, guidance and promote professional working relationships with all MAGNA departments to staff members
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, in respect of the Code of Conduct

Work with HR Agenda

• Validate the organizational structure of the missions, participate in the definition of necessary posts, of job description and help the recruitment process
• Brief field expatriates regarding missions
• Support the Geographical Offices/Countries in the recruitment and training of humanitarian personnel
• Development of mission support documents (country profiles, briefing packets, etc.)
• Support and supervise the Operations Manager: implement evaluation, follow up and assistance on HR related issues, in the recruitment process of expatriates (interviews, evaluations, trainings)

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree or equivalent working experience
• Previous working experiences in Humanitarian Aid projects in the field (at least 5 years). Previous experience of work at Head Quarters is preferably
• Good knowledge of developing countries structures and proven previous experiences working with local NGOs as partners.
• Knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management
• Knowledge of the main humanitarian donors, with particular reference to DG ECHO and UN ways of working
• Languages – English advanced level (French and Spanish are an advantage)
• Desirable knowledge and background on Protection sector
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of MS Office
• Culturally sensitive and able to understand and work in a very complex contexts
• Creative competency to set up new strategies, new projects, new tools
• Problem solving attitude
• Good team player with strong initiative
• Good inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt and work in difficult situations
• Preferably public speaking skills
• Preferably knowledge of inter MAGNA affiliates coordination mechanism
• Able to travel (min 25%). While travelling for the missions, the country manager might be exposed to precarious settings under high security risk, or live in basic conditions. Be creative and possess the ability to work with limited resources or difficult environments

How to apply:

Please note this post is only for candidates who are eligible to work and live in the EU. Interested applicants can send only their CV including education, qualifications, contact number and relevant documents: by email, to address ocb@magna.org . The email subject line MUST include in the title of email the following to be considered: “Country Manager Africa”. E-mails without job title will not be reviewed. We thank all applicants for their interest but only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that you provide appropriate contact information (e-mail, mobile, etc.) and at least two professional references. The closing date for submission is CET (18.00hr) 17th June 2017.

Organization: International Bureau for Children’s Rights
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 16 Jun 2017

Mandat :

Sous la supervision de la Directrice de programmes et développement établie à Montréal, et en lien fonctionnel avec la personne Chargée de programmes, le ou la Chef de projet est responsable de la bonne exécution du projet au Costa Rica visant à renforcer les capacités des acteurs-clés (police, justice, CONATT et secteur privé) en matière de lutte contre la traite de personnes, en particulier celle impliquant des enfants, en respect avec le mandat et les orientations stratégiques du Bureau. Le projet a démarré en 2015 et devrait se poursuivre jusqu’en 2019.

Il s’agit d’un poste international, où les candidatures costaricaines et non-costaricaines sont encouragées. La personne qui occupera le poste sera déployée à San José, et devra être en mesure de réaliser régulièrement des missions pour de courtes ou moyennes périodes à l’extérieur de la capitale ainsi que dans les Amériques (centrale, du sud et Canada), qui peuvent représenter jusqu’à environ 25% de son emploi du temps.**Responsabilités, tâches et fonctions** :

Volet Programmation

Programmes : Il/Elle s’assure de la bonne mise en œuvre du projet et est imputable de ses résultats

• Elaborer une stratégie opérationnelle en lien avec la Direction des programmes et les collègues concernés
• Assurer la planification opérationnelle et budgétaire du projet en lien avec la personne Chargée de programmes
• Être imputable de la bonne réalisation du projet (atteinte des objectifs, suivi des indicateurs, respect des calendriers d’activité, suivi budgétaire, qualité des livrables) selon les principes de la gestion axée sur les résultats et les procédures de l’IBCR et du bailleur de fonds.
• Valider, consolider et réviser les livrables produits par l’équipe technique avant transmission à la personne Chargée de programmes
• Valider l’analyse des données collectées par l’équipe technique et les ajustements proposés à la méthode de collecte le cas échéant.
• Produire les rapports contractuels de projet (narratifs et financiers) et plans de travail à destination du bailleur de fonds, en vue de leur envoi à la personne Chargée de programmes à des fins d’avis et de consolidation.
• Animer les instances de pilotage, les groupes de travail sectoriels du projet ainsi que les tables de concertation et de coordination pertinentes.
• Analyser de manière continue l’impact et les résultats du projet sous sa responsabilité, notamment en ce qui concerne les activités sur le terrain, la qualité des livrables et les activités de plaidoyer, alerter la direction des programmes en cas d’écart et proposer les mesures nécessaires pour veiller à ce que les résultats et les objectifs du projet soient atteints

Représentation, communication et plaidoyer : Il/Elle représente l’organisation auprès des partenaires, bailleurs, médias et autorités locales

• Elaborer une stratégie de plaidoyer en lien avec les objectifs du projet, la mettre en œuvre et en faire un suivi régulier.
• Définir une stratégie de communication avec l’appui de la personne Responsable des communications, la mettre en œuvre et en faire un suivi régulier.
• Assurer un contact régulier et de qualité avec les partenaires institutionnels et le bailleur du projet sur le terrain, de concert avec la direction des programmes.
• Participer au Comité de pilotage du projet en présence des partenaires institutionnels et du bailleur de fonds.

Suivi technique : Il/Elle s’assure que la qualité des livrables est conforme et que les pratiques techniques respectent les normes institutionnelles de l’IBCR

• Veiller à l’application des normes institutionnelles de l’IBCR au sein de l’ensemble du projet sur le terrain.
• Valider les choix techniques proposés par les spécialistes du siège en collaboration avec les experts du terrain (réviser les livrables sur le plan technique et coordonner les experts).
• Veiller à ce que les initiatives d’apprentissage et de gestion des connaissances soient pleinement intégrées et opérationnelles sur le terrain.

Sécurité : Il/Elle est responsable de la sécurité de l’ensemble du personnel, des biens, du matériel et des actions de l’IBCR sur le terrain

• Faire le suivi du contexte sécuritaire, diffuser les informations de sécurité, informer le personnel en mission de la situation sécuritaire et poser les gestes nécessaires pour assurer le plus haut niveau de sécurité du personnel (salariés, visiteurs et consultants), des biens, du matériel et des actions de l’IBCR sur le terrain. Volet administratif

Ressources humaines : Il/Elle s’assure de l’allocation optimale des ressources humaines du projet et encadre l’équipe à San José (définition d’objectifs, suivi)

• Embaucher les employés et consultants nationaux déployés sur le terrain au Costa Rica.
• Participer avec la personne Chargée de programme établi à Montréal au recrutement des consultants internationaux qui travailleront sur le projet au Costa Rica.
• Gérer, orienter, superviser et coordonner l’équipe d’employés et de consultants nationaux et internationaux qui seront mobilisés par le projet (incluant les experts) incluant le suivi administratif de leur travail, leur évaluation et leur mise en réseau avec le reste de l’équipe du projet à Montréal lorsque nécessaire.

Suivi logistique, administratif et financier : Il/Elle s’assure que les pratiques logistiques et administratives en place respectent les procédures de l’IBCR et les règles du bailleur de fonds

• Valider l’ensemble des ateliers et des sessions de travail rendus nécessaires par le projet, incluant la préparation logistique, le suivi des invitations des partenaires et des autorités.
• Être responsable du respect du budgets et de l’atteinte des résultats financiers sous sa responsabilité, analyser les suivis budgétaires et proposer des ajustements le cas échéant.
• Élaborer les budgets prévisionnels et effectuer en temps opportun les demandes de trésorerie des activités et opérations sur le terrain, en suivant les procédures de l’IBCR et du bailleur de fonds.
• Participer au besoin à l’élaboration et à la mise-à-jour des manuels de politiques et procédures et les adapter au besoin en accord avec la Direction des programmes.
• Valider les fiches de temps et de paie de l’équipe au Costa Rica et les faire parvenir au siège en temps opportun.
• Gérer l’ensemble de l’administration, des finances, des ressources humaines et de la logistique du bureau terrain.**Volet organisationnel**

Relation avec le siège : Il/Elle assure la bonne circulation des informations entre le siège et le terrain

• Assurer le rapportage interne (rapports mensuels, trimestriels, semestriels et annuels) vers la personne Chargée de programmes et la Directrice de programmes et développement.
• Participer aux réunions et événements du Bureau.
• Sur demande de son/sa responsable hiérarchique, effectuer toute autre tâche reliée à ses compétences et au bon fonctionnement du Bureau.
• S’assurer de la bonne communication et de la coordination entre les experts du siège et les experts sur le terrain

PROFIL RECHERCHE

Prérequis :

• Diplôme d’études universitaires de deuxième cycle en gestion de projet, en développement international, en droit, en sciences sociales ou dans un domaine connexe.
• Minimum de quatre (4) années d’expérience en gestion programmatique, administrative et financière et dans la mise en oeuvre de projets pluriannuels de grande envergure dans le pays ou dans la sous-région concernés.
• Aptitudes au raisonnement stratégique, capacité à fédérer des acteurs d’horizons différents autour d’une cause commune; expérience de mise en réseau, en plaidoyer, animation de groupes de travail.
• Excellentes aptitudes de communication écrite et orale en espagnol de même qu’en français ou en anglais. La maîtrise du français ou de l’anglais est essentielle au poste, tout comme la maîtrise de l’espagnol.
• Faire preuve de leadership au sein d’une équipe, aptitudes à diriger une équipe de travail.
• Aptitudes à travailler dans des délais très courts.
• Esprit d’initiative, autonomie, excellentes qualités interpersonnelles, capacité à travailler dans un environnement multiculturel.
• Disponibilité à se rendre en moyenne deux fois par année à Montréal pour prendre part à des exercices de planification stratégique et opérationnelle ayant trait au projet.
• *Disponibilité à entrer en fonction dès juin 2017**

Atouts :

• Connaissance du bailleur Affaires mondiales Canada.
• Expérience en projets de protection et droits de l’enfant.
• Expérience précédente en pratique juridique.
• Connaissance du Costa Rica et de ses institutions.

Conditions de travail :

Le Bureau offre des conditions de travail compétitives. Le salaire annuel offert oscillera entre $48,450.00CAD et $61,699.00CAD, selon l’application de la politique salariale du Bureau.

How to apply:

Si ce poste vous intéresse, veuillez nous faire parvenir votre candidature, en indiquant clairement la fonction pour laquelle vous postulez, et en incluant :

• Une lettre de motivation décrivant de quelle manière vos qualifications professionnelles et expérience répondent à la description du poste. En plus, donnez des informations précises quant à votre statut vous permettant de résider et travailler au Costa Rica et de voyager facilement dans la plupart des pays voisins.
• Un curriculum vitae
• Les coordonnées complètes de trois références récentes
• Le Formulaire de recrutement à télécharger directement sur notre site internet : http://www.ibcr.org

Veuillez envoyer votre dossier avant le vendredi le 16 juin 2017 par courriel au : rh@ibcr.org ou par télécopieur à : +1 (514) 932- 9453.

Le Bureau international des droits des enfants remercie à toutes les personnes intéressées au poste. Seulement les personnes dont leur candidature a été retenue seront contactées.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 15 Jun 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 Education Officer reports to theEducation Specialist for close guidance and supervision.The Education Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the education programs/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical program information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Education Program within the Country Program.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Support to program development and planning

Research and analyze regional and national political, education, social and economic development trends. Collect, analyze, verify and synthesize information to facilitate program development, design and preparation.

Support preparation of technical reports and provide inputs for program preparation and documentation ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevancy of information.

Contribute to the development/establishment of sectoral program goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting of education and other related information for development planning and priority and goal setting.

Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical program transactions, preparing materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support program planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating results.

Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate the program review and approval process.

Program management, monitoring and delivery of results.

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.

Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare minutes/reports on results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders.

Monitor and report on the use of sectoral 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 draft inputs for programme/donor reporting.

Technical and operational support to program implementation

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.

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 policies, strategies, processes and best practices on education and related issues to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.

Networking and partnership building

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 education programs.

Draft communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for education programs.

Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of education programs/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.

Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Provide support in identifying, capturing, synthesizing and sharing lessons learned for knowledge development and capacity development of stakeholders.

Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.

Research, benchmark and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems.

Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Working with People

Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

Formulating strategies and concepts (I)

Analyzing (II)

Applying technical expertise (II)

Learning and researching (II)

Planning and organizing (II)

Technical Knowledge

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

Experience: A year of professional experience in social development planning and management in education and/other related areas at the international and/or in a developing country is an asset.

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

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505084

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 19 Jun 2017

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

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

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision of the Corporate Partnership Specialist and the technical supervision of the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Officer, the Corporate Fundraising Officer (Partnership Retention) will be accountable to optimize the value of existing corporate partnerships.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Fundraising strategy– Under the coordination and leadership of the supervisor, establish the Corporate Partnerships plan with objective to secure and increase high-value and long-term alliances, as well as flexible, sustainable and predictable revenue as part of overall Resource Mobilization and Program Strategy defined by RM&P Manager- Ensure the plan is aligned with the local and global priorities- Identify and monitor industry trends as well as best practices at UNICEF network, including experiences from competitors and Natcoms with the goal to turn these into recommendations on how to strengthen the strategy and action plans – Propose innovative ways to further develop existing and new fundraising channels and translate the ideas into strategies and concrete plans/results: virtual reality; exhibition; events, 4C’s, etc.- Propose and manage the development of Business Cases with potential for replication- Analyze the operational actions needed and take the necessary steps to implement the programmes and communication of each partnership agreement

Partnership maximization

– Develop proposals and negotiate agreements- In close interaction with different areas, support in the development of the campaign, including development of materials, training, and communication possibilities along negotiation- Evaluate and analyze results of each partnership to ensure strategies were adequate to goals planned.- Flag risk and propose mitigation plans if needed- Search and attend forums, groups and events, which counts with the presence of the top management of the private sector, in order to improve networking with companies’ decision makers

Global priorities and campaigns

– Promote a “share and compare” culture throughout the different channels using appropriate tools in order to fully leverage the search and reapply opportunities nationally and regionally or globally when applicable

Compliance with UNICEF’s rules and guidelines

– Ensure the entire process of partner development follows UNICEF guidelines including screening and proposal submissions (DD1, DD2, and Opportunity)- Draft contracts with the necessary juridical support. – Interact with the local, Regional and Global team to evaluate opportunities and fluxes, as well as clearance monitoring

Monitoring and assessment

– Monitor progress of decisions and action plans based on outcome of items above – Carry workflow of activities/maintains information flow in the absence of the Corporate Manager – Create an annual forecast of corporate donations’ entry. Revisit the material in a monthly basis and adjust it, if necessary- Assist in the preparation of the office/region RM&P budget- Prepare periodical fundraising reports, monitor and maintain control records- Evaluate and analyze financial and non-financial results from the alliances, checking efficiency of strategies used and suggesting necessary adjustments with a view of increasing results and revenue

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

– First level University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) preferably in Marketing, International Relations, Communication or Business Administration is required.

Experience

– At leasttwo (2) yearsof progressively responsible professional work experience in Private Sector Fundraising, Corporate Alliances Management, or Marketing; some of which in international organization are required.

– Additional years of experience in the related fields is considered an asset.

– Specialized skills in Customer Marketing Actions or Private Sector Fundraising are desirable.

Language Requirements

– Fluency in English and Portuguese is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication (II)

Working with People (II)

Drive for Results (II)

Functional Competencies

Relating and Networking (II)

Persuading and Influencing (II)

Planning and Organizing (I)

Entrepreneurial Thinking (I)

To view our competency framework, please click here.

Note: Please note that this Vacancy Announcement is open for competition to Brazilian nationals only.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

In relation, please note that all candidates who wish to apply to this Vacancy Announcement are requested to prepare and submit their respected UNICEF applications in English language.

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505142

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 17 Jun 2017

For every child, a champion

Under the supervision of the Communication Officer, the incumbent is responsible for designing and editing corporate materials used by the Costa Rica Country Office, editing, designing and layout of all materials published through the UNICEF office, supporting sector counterparts on publications and managing support to digital initiative related to knowledge management, such as cyber library for children, as well as providing weekly scans of news and information published elsewhere about children in Costa Rica and participates in Costa Rica CO Knowledge Management Process.

How can you make a difference?

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Communication Assistant to support UNICEF’s Costa Rica in the following areas:

• Support the implementation of the UNICEF communication strategy• External events for advocacy• Digital communication and adjusting audio-visual materials• UNICEF Website and other online initiative supported by UNICEF • UNICEF fundraising strategy

Support the implementation of the UNICEF communication strategy • Support in the production of communication products and materials for different audiences, but mainly mass media• Adapt global communications materials to the local context when is required• Monitor and record the information published by the mass media and digital media related to UNICEF and important national children topics• Assist in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials for both web, blogs and traditional media. • Implement the tasks in the country communication work plan and strategy as assigned • Provide technical support in the designing and production of documents and materials essential for the implementation of the communication and advocacy strategy of UNICEF Costa Rica, when it is required.• Ensure with the specialists and officers that all materials designed are accompanied by detailed and pertinent distribution list, and follow up its delivery. • Guarantee the proper use of the logo of UNICEF in publications and documents produced by partners and allies.• Maintain updated the data base of journalists and opinion leaders and keep close collaboration with mass media

External events for advocacy• Provide logistical and technical support to UNICEF Costa Rica office during public and internal activities such as workshops, events, meetings, where it is required. • Ensure that the country office contact list of individuals, groups, or organization, including government are up to date • Assist in preparing communication materials for advocacy events according to audience and relevant for UNICEF • Follow up on the agreements established in the plan advocacy when required

Digital communication and adjusting audio-visual materials• Support the implementation of digital strategy identifying materials related to bi-annual content map and pictures to develop the contents for the UNICEF digital channels • Adjust the Global social media materials to local content with data or a proper local language • Support public events taking pictures/videos and administrate and keep updated the photo and video gallery.

UNICEF Website and other online initiative supported by UNICEF • Update the UNICEF Costa Rica website with local, regional or international information. Follow up the Google analytics metrics and submit a quarterly report to keep updated the KPI’s set by HQ. Support the counterparts to ensure the updating of the websites with pertinent information.

• Maintains regular contact with those managing knowledge and data at other agencies and public bodies to ensure all recent publications on children are updated in the cyber library for children available and other digital initiative promoted or supported by UNICEF Costa Rica.

UNICEF fundraising strategy• Support the implementation of the UNICEF partnership and fundraising strategy in the management of meetings with private sector companies, the preparation of presentations on UNICEF’s work in this sector and the development of fundraising campaigns with the private sector, as well as the design and dissemination of accountability materials.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

Core Values:CommitmentDiversity and inclusionIntegrity

Core competencies:Core competenciesCommunication [II]Working with People [II] Drive for Results [II]

Functional Competencies:Analyzing [II]Applying Technical Expertise [II]Following instructions and Procedures [II] Planning and Organizing [II]

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

Education:

High School Diploma. University courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, and knowledge in Graphic Design is an asset.

Experience:

Seven years of practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, interactive digital media and/or publicity.

Photography skills, software knowledge for basic Graphic and Editorial.

Other skills related to specific domains within communication and fundraising would be an asset.

Digital Communication skills.

Experience in an international organization is a plus.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in Spanish and English.

General Service Staff are recruited locally. Candidates must be in possession of an existing work permit or resident/citizen of Costa Rica to be considered eligible for this post. Please note that General Service (GS) staff are locally recruited staff and therefore, candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our 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=505075

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Country: Spain
Closing date: 22 Jun 2017

GENERAL CONTEXT

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

The MSF movement is built around five operational directorates supported by MSF’s 21 sections, 24 associations and other offices together worldwide. MSF OCBA is one of those directorates. The operations are implemented by field teams and the mission coordination teams; together with the organizational units based in Barcelona, Athens and decentralised in Nairobi, Dakar and Amman. The field operations are guided and supported by 5 Operational Cells, the Emergency Unit and other departments supporting operations

and finance supporting operations.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE AND JOB ENVIROMENT

As highlighted in MSF OCBA’s strategic Plan for 2014-2017, together with effective medical action, we aim to maximise our transformation potential (the capacity to change, or contribute to bringing about changes that improve the medical status and the humanitarian condition of the populations we work with/for) through complementary engagement and advocacy strategies. Our ambitions range from increasing access to vulnerable populations, to mobilising other agencies to respond, advocating for changes of medical protocols, to contributing to changes at an international policy level, and they will all constitute an intrinsic building block of our medical-humanitarian operations in the field.

The HAA is a full member of the Centre for Applied Reflection on Humanitarian (ARHP) Practice with a particular focus on supporting operations and developing in-house analytical capacity. S/he works closely with the head of the ARHP, the Operational Program Managers (RECO) and the Heads of Mission (HoM) of the priority contexts. The HAA reports hierarchically and functionally to the Head of the ARHP.

The work of the HAA has three main components:

1) Surge Humanitarian Affairs capacity in priority contexts: involves guiding and supporting MSF operational managers (particularly Heads of Mission and RECO) in humanitarian affairs analysis, identifying key messages and developing advocacy strategies, from field-level negotiations through to international influencing at the highest levels.

2) Mentoring: both in mission (HAOs) and at the end of the mission (field coordinators)

3) Specific analytical and research assignments: critical event investigations or research

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Facilitate the delivery of OCBA’s humanitarian affairs ambitions in priority contexts

• Advise Desk and HoM on positioning and advocacy strategies in a maximum of three priority contexts (at a given time). This is not structural support, but surge and ad-hoc support in moments of crisis and/or emergency as agreed between the Director of Operations and the Head of the ARHP.

2. Manage the end of mission mentoring programme of field coordinators on humanitarian affairs analysis and reflection

• Oversees the process of identification and management of end of mission mentoring to field coordinators[1] in close collaboration with the Desks, the medical referents and the head of ARHP.

• Directly mentors coordinators who are part of the programme providing assistance in (i) defining the issue/dilemma to be analysed or capitalised, (ii) defining the needed research if relevant, (iii) structuring the reflection and (iv) providing feedback during the work.

3. Participate in the oversight and mentoring of the pool of humanitarian affairs officers / field advocacy managers in coordination with the Human Resource and Operations Departments

• Assist in the HAO selection process (define tests, analyse results, conduct interviews).

• Debrief all HAOs/advocacy managers returning from the field and identify issues to address/correct regarding the structural management of this pool (to discuss with HR and Ops)

• Provide punctual (around 2 weeks) on-the-job mentoring to HAOs/advocacy managers in the field as per priorities identified by HR/Ops/ARHP, and this in support of the soon-to-be-recruited full time field mentor for humanitarian affairs and advocacy (max 2 times per year)

• Main contact between the field mentor for humanitarian affairs and advocacy and the ARHP

4. Carry out specific field research

• Whether responding to direct field requests or as ARHP initiatives, short field research assignments to produce high quality reports

• Could be requested to lead the investigation after a critical event which would include(i) supervising the gathering of evidence, (ii) analysing the data, (iii) producing the report (establishing the facts, lessons learnt, identification of messages and advocacy plan)

5. Participates in the trainings for first missions, field coordinators and heads of mission (shared with other members of the ARHP)

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education, skills and experience

Essential

· Social Sciences profile, with an international component and/or expertise, including: (International) Political Science, International Law, Development’ Studies, Anthropology or similar

· Previous experience in humanitarian advocacy and/or humanitarian affairs, whether in MSF or externally

· Previous field operational experience in a humanitarian crisis, whether in MSF or externally

· Knowledge of the practical workings of the humanitarian and wider aid system in acute and protracted conflict (including UN coordination structures, international NGOs, integrated peacekeeping missions, donors and the role of host governments)

· Ability to analyse complex operational environments and synthesise the core elements into conclusions and recommendations for MSF operations and advocacy

· Outstanding analytical and advisory skills

· Ability to understand medical data and epidemiological analysis

· Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent MSF in high-level external meetings

· Proven excellence in written English, with a track record of published reports and position papers

Desirable

· Experience in line management, including coaching and professional development

· Knowledge of protection issues in armed conflict, including those relating to International Humanitarian Law and the human rights of internally displaced persons

· Advocacy and/or humanitarian affairs training, whether MSF or external

· French and Arabic language skills

Competences

· Commitment to MSF’s Principles

· Cross-cultural Awareness

· Behavioural Flexibility

· Strategic Vision

· Results and Quality Orientation

· Service Orientation

· Planning and Organising

· Initiative and Innovation

· Teamwork and Cooperation

· Leadership

· Security Awareness and Management

Others

· Availability to travel frequently, including to insecure environments (up to 40% of the time)

CONDITIONS

· Temporary position based in Barcelona, at the Médecins Sans Frontières-Spain Headquarters

· Full time role,

· 2 year contract

· Annual gross salary: 39,448.49 € (based on a 40 hours per week) Divided in twelve monthly payments + Secondary Benefits based on MSF-OCBA Reward Policy

· Start Date: ASAP

[1] Heads of Mission, Medical Coordinators, Deputy Heads of Mission, Field Coordinators and Project Medical Coordinators

How to apply:

To apply, all applicants should please send their CV and cover motivation letter under the reference “**Humanitarian Affairs Advisor**” to: recruitment-bcn@barcelona.msf.org.

Please submit your CV and cover letter in ONE file and name the file with your LAST NAME.

Replies will only be sent to short-listed candidates.

Médecins Sans Frontieres, as a responsible employer, under article 38 of “Ley de Integración Social del Minusválido de 1982 (LISMI)” invite those persons with a recognized disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above mentioned position.

Organization: Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Country: Spain
Closing date: 29 Jun 2017

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health, ISGlobal, is the fruit of an innovative alliance between academic, government, and philanthropic institutions to contribute to the efforts undertaken by the international community to address the challenges in global health. ISGlobal provides a hub of excellence dedicated to scientific research and the provision of health care. The institute, which originated in a joint initiative of the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and the University of Barcelona, has amassed over 30 years of experience in the field of global health. The pivotal mechanism of its work model is the transfer of knowledge generated by scientific research to practice, a task undertaken by the Research, Training and Policy and Global Development departments. Its ultimate goal is to help close the gaps in health disparities between and within different regions of the world.

ISGlobal is seeking an experienced Social Anthropologist who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the project “**Transforming Intermittent Preventive Treatment for Optimal Pregnancy” (TIPTOP).** The overall project goal is to contribute to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by expanding access to intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with quality-assured (QA) sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP).

The five-year project, funded by UNITAID and coordinated by Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, will increase malaria in pregnancy IPTp-SP coverage and expand antenatal care attendance primarily through Community Health Workers (CHW) in four African countries – Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria. The Jhpiego-led consortium includes Jhpiego as principal recipient and implementing partner responsible to UNITAID for the implementation of the Project and ISGlobal, the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, as lead research and evaluation partner. The consortium will work closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Malaria Medicines Venture (MMV) as well as other stakeholders, to ensure that all project outputs are met.

The Project will establish a scalable model across four countries to generate evidence for change and expand access to preventive chemotherapy for pregnant women. TIPTOP will apply a community-based approach that fosters partnership and strengthens the dynamic link between communities and health facilities, especially for the most vulnerable people. A learning-driven approach will be employed throughout the project to guide expansion in a two-phase process and generate sufficient evidence to inform WHO policy recommendations and future actions in each country, in an effort to expand the intervention over the long-term.

ISGlobal is the lead evaluation and research organization and is responsible for implementing a set of studies to generate evidence for global guidance on community IPTp-SP. Specifically, ISGlobal will be responsible for designing and implementing the project’s evaluation plan, as well as designing, analyzing and reporting the operational research studies to assess the cost and acceptability and feasibility of the intervention and its impact. These will be done through household surveys, feasibility studies, costing studies —and also assistance to ensure the quality of routine monitoring data.

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Project Coordinator and of the Senior Technical Coordinator will:

· Conduct acceptability and feasibility studies in close collaboration with local counterparts in Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria.

· Develop study protocols in collaboration with local counterparts identified by ISGlobal, and supervise data collection activities.

· Quality assurance for the data analysis leading to reporting and scientific publications.

· Develop procedures and guidelines for the conduction of the social research with local counterparts in Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria.

· Coordinate, supervise and perform training activities with local counterparts as required.

· Coordinate and supervise the work of a junior social scientist (pre-doc position)

· Interact with colleagues in ISGlobal, Jphiego and local counterparts in Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria.

· Report activities of the project.

· Scientific writing of manuscripts derived of the research activities.

The candidate will be expected to:

· Travel to project sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria as required by project’s activities. Potential travels to other African countries, or project coordination or annual meetings might be needed.

· Provide technical advice to local counterparts, conduct training and supervise data collection activities in Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria.

· Interact with consortium partners and other organizations (WHO, MMV) and stakeholders that may be involved in the project and the acceptability studies as required (i.e., ethics committees).

· Prepare and present records of the activities to the Project Coordinator and the Senior Technical Advisor, reports to JHPIEGO, UNITAID and eventually a manuscript summarizing the activities conducted in the project as well as potential applications for competitive grants.

· Coordinate meetings, teleconferences and prepare summaries of the discussions with participants in the project, as well as with researchers and staff from other African institutions and partners involved in the acceptability studies (e.g. Jhpiego, ISGlobal local counterparts in Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria).

· Carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Senior Technical Advisor.

Qualifications:

· Advanced University degree (e.g. biomedical sciences or social sciences) and Master or PhD studies in social sciences (anthropology, sociology, human geography or other related subjects).

· Trained and experienced in qualitative methods.

Experience:

· At least 3 years previous experience in social sciences research with a focus in qualitative research (e.g.focus groups, surveys, interviews).

· Experience facilitating qualitative group discussions, transcribing and analyzing data.

· At least 3 years working experience in low- and middle-income countries.

Desirable:

· Knowledge of GCP/GLP practices and Standard Operative Procedures.

· Ability to adapt to new environments, work effectively as part of the team and use own initiative when required.

· Ability to design and develop activities, to achieve milestones and specific deliverables, and to meet deadlines.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· To have a genuine interest in biomedical research of infectious diseases, maternal health, capacity building and global development.

Competencies:

· Full-time schedule and exclusive dedication.

· A very good command (advanced level) of the English language and working knowledge (intermediate level) of French and/or Portuguese.

· Knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is a plus.

· Excellent writing ability to elaborate high-quality and concise technical reports. Excellent presentation skills.

· Excellent ability of initiative, coordination and team work in multicultural environment, and to interact with local counterparts and other project stakeholders.

· Flexibility. Open to new ideas and new working methods, adapt positively to change, exchange views and opinions with colleagues. Able to work independently while understanding own limits.

· Knowledge of social science software applications to record and analyze results using statistical techniques and packages ( NVIVO, EDNOTE, SPSS, STATA)

We offer:

· Fixed-term contract for all project length (about 57 months), office-based in Barcelona, starting in August 2017.

· Salary according to the candidate profile and project budget.

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a CV and a cover letter to: job@isglobal.org with the reference TIPTOP_SS. Applications should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. The closing date for receipt of application is 29^th June 2017.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

Organization: Mercado Global
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017

Position Overview:

The Institutional Partnerships Manager serves as Mercado Global’s lead foundation and corporate relationship manager. Through a variety of mechanisms such as grants, corporate sponsorships, corporate events, corporate match programs, and insight trips, the Institutional Partnerships Manager is responsible for meeting annual institutional partnerships fundraising goals. This role also manages the creation of key communication tools, including the annual report, and oversees the intern program.

Mercado Global seeks an Institutional Partnerships Manager who is passionate about growing a cutting-edge model for fighting poverty and empowering women. He/she should have self-initiative, leadership capabilities, and strong written communication skills.

This position provides fundraising and grant-writing professionals with the opportunity to work with our network of institutional partners, our talented team in Guatemala, and the indigenous women we serve. This position is based at our Guatemala headquarters in Panajachel, Guatemala and reports directly to the Development Director.

Roles and Responsibilities

Grant writing and management:

• Maintain pipeline of foundation and corporate prospects that align with Mercado Global’s mission,
• Develop and submit grant proposals and maintain institutional fundraising application and reporting calendar,
• Track grant activity progress internally and prepare narrative and financial reports and other engagement tools for current funders.

Institutional engagement:

• Manage engagement activities such as trunks sales, lunch and learns, probono support, and insight trips with institutional partners,
• Work with Private Donors Program Manager to promote and secure corporate matches from private donors,
• Identify and secure corporate sponsors throughout the year for Mercado Global fundraising events,
• Identify and organize Mercado Global presence at industry events and conferences, supporting applications, logistics, engagement strategy, and follow-up, and
• Work with Sales Manager to cultivate relationships with Mercado Global partner retailers.

Communications :

• Manage artisan story library for grant reports and other organization communications,
• Lead strategy and content creation of annual report, liaise with Marketing Manager on design and layout, and
• Support creation of monthly enewsletter in partnership with Marketing Manager.

Intern Management:

• Manage intern lifecycle, including hiring, recruitment, and onboarding coordination with MG teams, and
• Manage Institutional Partnerships interns.

Key Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree,
• Minimum two years grant writing experience with proven track record of success,
• Demonstrated leadership in meeting fundraising goals,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to quickly incorporate feedback,
• Superior critical thinking skills and attention to detail,
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team setting and communicate effectively in English and Spanish,
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with an ability to push multiple projects forward simultaneously,
• Experience managing interns and superior delegation skills
• High-level proficiency in written and spoken Spanish,
• Commitment to Mercado Global’s mission,
• Extreme flexibility, drive, sense of humor, and prior experience living long-term outside the U.S., and
• Commitment to a two-year contract to live and work in Guatemala.

About Mercado Global:

Mercado Global is a social enterprise with an innovative approach to fighting poverty and empowering women in rural Guatemala. By providing business development support and connecting artisan cooperatives to sales opportunities in the U.S. on an unprecedented scale, Mercado Global partner artisans are a source of change in global sourcing practices.

Each Mercado Global collection starts with a journey to the highlands of Guatemala where our designers partner with indigenous women artisans to develop unique pieces that combine Mayan craftsmanship with modern design. From one of the most marginalized populations in the world, our partner artisans are rising to become leaders in their communities and are sending their children to school, often for the first time.

Mercado Global’s partners include Nordstrom, Anthropologie and Target, among others. Newsweek has featured Mercado Global on its cover, and Good Morning America, Harper’s Bazaar, and others have showcased the organization’s designs. Our institutional supporters include the Levi Strauss Foundation, the PIMCO Foundation, and the Bonnie Cashin Foundation.

Learn more at www.mercadoglobal.org

How to apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to Molly Burns at molly@mercadoglobal.org.

Please indicate “Institutional Partnerships Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 16 Jun 2017

ANTECEDENTES:

La directora general de la Organización Mundial para la Salud (OMS), Margaret Chan, anunció el 1 de febrero de 2016, una emergencia de salud pública de importancia internacional en relación al aumento de los trastornos neurológicos y malformaciones neonatales asociados a la circulación del virus Zika. Hoy en día, un total de 46 países y territorios en América Latina y el Caribe han informado sobre nuevos brotes de transmisión autóctona desde 2015. En noviembre 2016, OMS anunció que la epidemia Zika dejó de ser una emergencia de salud pública con un carácter de preocupación internacional, aunque el efecto y su consecuencia sigue siendo un desafío significante de la salud pública.

El virus Zika se transmite por mosquitos del género Aedes aegypti. La característica principal de la epidemia es su impacto en manifestaciones neurológicas congénitas en niños y niñas. Es por ello que, en febrero de 2016, UNICEF planifica una respuesta al virus Zika con el objetivo de mitigar el impacto del Síndrome Congénito del Zika y otras malformaciones congénitas en recién nacidos y promover su desarrollo e inclusión. Los principales resultados que UNICEF espera alcanzar son:

Detección:

Las mujeres en edad reproductiva, embarazadas, hombres y los proveedores de salud sensibilizados sobre el virus Zika y la importancia de un diagnóstico temprano.

Prevención:

Las mujeres en edad reproductiva y embarazadas y sus parejas, en las zonas de riesgo adoptan prácticas para la prevención de la transmisión del virus del Zika.

Las mujeres en edad reproductiva y adolescentes previenen el impacto del Zika (conocen métodos de contracepción para evitar embarazos no deseados).

Cuidado y apoyo:

Los niños y niñas afectados por el Síndrome Congénito del Zika (y otras malformaciones congénitas y discapacidades relacionadas) y sus familias, reciben el cuidado y apoyo oportuno, integral y multidisciplinario.

Desde marzo de 2016, UNICEF apoya la respuesta al virus Zika en 32 países y territorios de América Latina y el Caribe, con una cobertura que va desde el nivel nacional hasta el comunitario, promoviendo la adopción de prácticas personales, familiares y comunitarias que ayuden a la prevención el control del virus a través de estrategias de comunicación de riesgo y participación comunitaria. Se focalizan las intervenciones en zonas de riesgo y en población clave como mujeres en edad reproductiva, mujeres embarazadas, hombres, sus familias y adolescentes.

Del mismo modo, UNICEF viene promoviendo el apoyo a las familias con niños y niñas afectadas por el Síndrome Congénito de Zika (SCZ) y otras malformación congénitas para que reciban atención temprana y oportuna para garantizar su derecho al desarrollo pleno y la no estigmatización ni discriminación a través del diseño de normas, protocolos, capacitación a personal de los servicios de salud, acompañamiento y capacitación de las familias afectadas y la promoción de la participación de actores comunitarios clave en este proceso.

OBJETIVO DE LA CONSULTORIA / CONTRATO INDIVIDUAL DE SERVICIOS PROFESIONALES:

Producir un paquete con tres módulos de formación de formadores sobre la prevención del Zika para socios implementadores, personal técnico de instituciones de gobierno y otros actores clave a nivel comunitario.

RESULTADOS ESPERADOS (medibles):

Mediante un proceso consultivo con la oficina regional de UNICEF (LACRO), el equipo regional de respuesta al Zika y las oficinas de país de UNICEF en Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador y República Dominicana, la empresa consultora o contratista individual desarrollará un paquete para la formación de formadores que servirá para capacitar a personal técnico de instituciones de gobierno a nivel municipal (educación, salud, saneamiento ambiental, control vectorial, etc.), personal a nivel comunitario de las ONG, grupos comunitarios, sociedad civil y voluntarios en acciones para la prevención de la infección por Zika.

El paquete incluirá tres módulos de orientación y de formación (organizados por temática) y será diseñado con metodología adecuada para enseñanza presencial de adultos y entre pares, tomando en cuenta el perfil del facilitador y del participante, adaptado a su nivel educativo (con lenguaje sencillo y accesible), y considerando un entorno comunitario para la réplica de las formaciones y el traspaso de conocimientos. Estos aspectos serán determinados mediante un diagnóstico rápido que la empresa consultora o contratista individual desarrollará mediante consulta (web o telefónica) a los socios clave en terreno en los países priorizados: Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala y República Dominicana.

Los temas propuestos para los tres módulos de formación pueden incluir los siguientes:

Conocimientos básicos del Zika: ¿Qué es el Zika? ¿Cómo se transmite el Zika? ¿Qué poblaciones están en riesgo?

Medidas de control del vector: ¿Dónde vive y cómo se reproduce el Aedes? ¿Cómo evitar criaderos de mosquito en el hogar? ¿Cómo evitar mosquitos en la comunidad?

Medidas de protección personal: ¿Cómo debe protegerse la mujer embarazada y su pareja?

Cada módulo puede incluir acciones específicas y llamados a la acción; y cómo aconsejar a la población en riesgo sobre prevención durante visitas a hogares, entre otros.

El paquete de formación de formadores deberá incluir:

Manual del facilitador (ToT): incluirá contenido e instrucciones para desarrollar o estimular las capacidades de los futuros facilitadores en función del contenido sobre Zika.

Manual del facilitador de réplica: se enfocará en el contenido sobre prevención al Zika que ellos deben transferir a sus respectivos grupos operativos que a su vez irán de casa en casa en la comunidad.

Guía del participante: incluirá los contenidos, las acciones y consejos sobre prevención del Zika que deben poner en práctica durante su interacción con miembros de la comunidad.

Presentaciones PowerPoint de cada módulo

Material de referencia y ejercicios

Estos materiales deben incluir objetivos de aprendizaje concretos, instrucciones claras y contenido pertinente y práctico que facilite el trabajo de réplica de la formación del facilitador. Asimismo, debe incluir conocimientos prácticos que facilite el trabajo de alcance comunitario para la prevención del Zika de los participantes. Estos módulos deberán ser diseñados en tres formatos: formación para 3 días, formación rápida de 1 día y formación (1 día) orientada a gerentes y tomadores de decisión a nivel municipal. Los materiales de formación deberán ser presentados en versión digital, con fotografías originales o con licencia, ilustraciones originales y gráficos en alta resolución y diagramados según el manual de estilo de publicaciones de UNICEF.

Los módulos de formación deberán ser validados en terreno mediante dos talleres, los cuales brindarán insumos para el ajuste de los contenidos de los módulos. Una vez finalizados los productos, la empresa consultora o contratista individual deberá realizar un taller con actores clave para presentar el uso adecuado del paquete de formación de formadores y recomendaciones para implementación. Las versiones finales de los módulos de formación de formadores (en sus tres versiones) deberán estar en español e inglés. Las versiones borrador y de avance serán en español, así como los informes de diagnóstico y de validación.

UNICEF proveerá contenidos técnicos y documentos existentes producidos por las oficinas de país, oficina regional y socios sobre aspectos de prevención del Zika. La empresa consultora o contratista individual utilizará dicho contenido técnico para guiar el proceso de producción de los productos solicitados.

COMO APLICAR:

Para aplicar, se deben presentar los siguientes documentos en sobres separados:

Propuesta técnica/metodológica: debe incluir plan de trabajo, cronograma de trabajo, CVs del equipo técnico y por lo menos tres muestras de productos similares producidos anteriormente.

Propuesta financiera (en dólares americanos).

La pre-selección de candidatos se realizará posterior a la fecha máxima se recepción de ofertas. Solo los candidatos pre-seleccionados serán contactados.

TODA INFORMACIÓN RECABADA A TRAVÉS DE LA CONSULTORÍA ES PROPIEDAD EXCLUSIVA DE UNICEF

PARA MAYORINFORMACION VER ARCHIVO COMPLETO DE LOS TERMINOS DE REFERENCIA ADJUNTOS EN PDF.

ToRs_ToT_Prevencion-Zika.docx

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=505044

Organization: Panagora Group
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017

Learning and Knowledge Management Specialists – Guatemala

Panagora Group, a woman-owned small business specializing in global health and international development, seeks Learning and Knowledge Management Specialists for the anticipated USAID/Guatemala Metrics activity. Learning and Knowledge Management Specialists will provide short-term technical assistance to the activity. These positions are located in Guatemala.

Responsibilities include:

· Contribute to the activity’s collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) activities

· Conduct surveys, assessments and analyses that contribute to USAID’s learning and adaptation agenda

· Provide mapping services to the Mission to with overlays of socio-economic, security, demographic, and other information that supports the learning agenda

· Analyze evaluation data, running correlation, and other analyses to draw conclusions and lessons

· Disseminate findings, such as best practices and techniques, to ensure that relevant, reliable data reaches the appropriate decision makers

· Facilitate learning agenda dissemination via communities of practice, seminars with various partners and stakeholders, and developing communications tools

Qualifications include:

· Advanced degree in monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, public health, or related field.

· Minimum 5 years of experience working in CLA, knowledge management, and monitoring and evaluation.

· Experience working in Guatemala or Latin America.

· Prior experience working with USAID projects highly preferred.

· Strong management and communications skills required.

· Fluency in Spanish and English, both verbal and written, required.

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

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

How to apply:

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

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

Organization: Handicap International
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 14 Jun 2017

1. Context:

Under the umbrella of the Direction of Development Action, HI is working in Colombia since 1998, assisting persons with disability, displaced populations, armed violence victims and also mine victims.

The program started working in the demining sector in 2016, following the historic peace agreement between the government and the FARC. The agreement triggered numerous support from the international community and from various donors to support the post-conflict transition, and particularly the demining/clearance activities in 54 townships through a rapid response mechanism.

HI’s demining operations are scattered in 7 large geographical areas, including indigenous reserves and national parks, which lead to human and material resources management challenges. Contamination in Colombia is mainly composed of artisanal landmines, UXOs and IEDs, which further adds to the complexity of operations.

Demining is a new activity in the country: it is therefore important to setup new operational standards and ensure HI is positioned as a central actor in the mine action sector.

HI is known and respected in Colombia for its Inclusion & Victim Assistance and Protection related projects. All those projects are interrelated and demining activities are expected to be implemented consistently.

Demining activities take place more than 600km away from HI’s HQ in Medellin. Logistic constraints to access those areas are important and need to be anticipated carefully in collaboration with the support services team.

A strong communication with other development partners, local authorities and other clearance operators is required.

HI currently has five offices in Colombia:

• Medellín coordination office

• Bogotá demining office

• Cajibío field office (covering 3 municipios) – Cauca department

• Vistahermosa field office (covering 1 municipio) – Meta department

• San Vicente del Caguán field office (covering 1 municipio) – Caquetá department

HI’s current and planned activities in the mine action sector include:

• Non-Technical Survey (NTS) in the Cauca, Meta and Caquetá departments, contaminated with artisanal landmines, UXOs and IEDs;

• Manual clearance and potentially machine-assisted demining at a later stage;

• EOD spot tasks and Battle Area Clearance;

• Risk education to vulnerable populations;

• Victim Assistance and Comprehensive Victim Assistance projects and livelihoods.

HI currently has 6 NTS teams and 5 clearance teams, who have all passed operational accreditation. NTS activities are ongoing and clearance is scheduled to begin in July 2017.

2. Objective:

The Technical Field Manager reports hierarchically to and under the technical supervision of the Chief of Operations and works under his Quality Assurance monitoring. The Technical Field Manager will support the implementation of the specific objectives of the demining project in the Cauca department.

3. Responsibilities:

The Technical Field Manager supervises directly 2 to 3 clearance teams, each of them composed of one Supervisor, one Team Leader, 6 to 10 deminers and one Medic; and 2 to 3 NTS teams, each of them composed of one Team Leader, two NTS Officers, and one Medic. The tasks carried on by the teams will vary according to the contamination found on the ground and might include NTS, technical survey, manual clearance, machine-assisted clearance, EOD spot tasks, and BAC. This position has a strong capacity building component; the goal is to train local staff to be able to assume national TFM positions in the future.

3.1) Training of local staff in preparation for deployment to the field

• Contribute to the recruitment and training of the teams (when necessary) and provide refresher training as required;

• Ensure team members are adequately trained and equipped prior to deployment to the field;

• Identify opportunities for staff capacity building and design and implement training programmes;

• Ensure all produced materials and tools are in line with HI SOPs and NMAS/IMAS and respect technical guidance and quality standards.

3.2) Ensure the safe execution of the demining project in designated base according to internal SOPs

• Assist in the creation and ensure the implementation of work plans for NTS/TS/clearance operations;

• Supervise and lead the deployment of 2 to 3 clearance teams, guaranteeing compliance with regulations and methodology in force;

• Supervise and lead accurate and consistent data management and monitoring for feeding into the national database.

• Conduct the disruption, deflagration and disposal of APMs and ERWs in accordance with HI SOPs and DAICMA National Standards

• Ensure all disposal procedures are conducted safely and in a timely manner.

3.3) Conduct regular Quality Assurance (QA) on NTS, TS and clearance teams

• Ensure a high level of quality assurance of activities using the appropriate internal guidelines and technical tools;

• Report any non-conformity to the Chief of Operations and recommend corrective measures;

• Seek the continual improvement of HI’s operations in terms of efficiency and effectiveness, in coordination with the Chief of Operations;

• Prepare and accompany QA visits from national authority and external monitoring bodies

3.4) Logistics and administration

• Support the logistics team in the identification and procurement of required equipment using HI’s internal templates and respecting logistic and administrative

• procedures;

• Is fully responsible of HI explosives stored in the area under his/her responsibility; ensures storage, handling and use of explosives by accredited personnel follows IMAS, HI SOPs and Colombian Law.

• Ensure proper use and storage of equipment.

3.5) Transversal responsibility

• Undertake other relevant tasks as required by the Chief of Operations.

4. Collaboration and reporting:

The TFM will work under the supervision of the Chief of Operations and in close coordination with the national Location Manager, to whom he/she will respond regarding security aspects. He/she will take care to apply the following directives in terms of reports and progress reports:

4.1 Compile daily/weekly/monthly reports, as required by the Chief of Operations.

4.2 Ensure operational reporting internally, to authorities and donors as required.

4.3 A final report, at the end of the mission is to be submitted to the Programme Director, Chief of Operations and regional Senior Technical Advisor.

Those directives have the goal to insure a good collaboration between the consultant and HI.

5. Consultant profile:

Mandatory

• EOD3+/IEDD certification and a minimum of 5 years in a similar position (military or demining experience)

• Predisposition to work within a multi-cultural team and live in a rural area with limited amenities

• Good communication and writing skills in Spanish

• Previous management and capacity building experience

Desirable

• Experience of field work with an NGO in the humanitarian/development sector

• Good communication and writing skills in English

6. Specific Conditions:

Type of contract: Consultancy

Duration of the contract: 12 months

Start date: 1^st July 2017

Salary: From 6,000 to 7500 EURO per month according to experience

Affectation base: Cajibío (Cauca)

Leaves: 37 days field leave (R&R) + 10 bank holidays

Flight tickets: 1 return ticket for deployment + 1 return ticket for leaves

Accommodation: Provided by HI in country, shared guest house

How to apply:

Please send a CV and motivation letter with the reference COL/31051 to mineactionroster@handicap-international.org.