Empleo

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
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

Under the close supervision of the Finance Assistant, Data Base Assistant (Billing) will be responsible to perform support tasks related to information technology systems applicable to fundraising activities in Brazil, with a strong focus on bank processing and billing.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities

1. Payments from donors processed correctly and according to the processes– Prepare all files and accompany all information streams to ensure accurate payment processes with all partners- Monitor and improve the different information streams- Maintain relations with all partners in order to streamline the payment processes- Monitor and update teams procedures- Classify and File processed donation cards and/or files

2. Increased success rates in all payment processes

– Exchange EFT files with the different banks and reconcile the database accordingly- Monitor and evaluate the bank processes and improve them where necessary- Monitor and evaluate the bank processing success rates- Report the bank processing success rates with the supervisor- Propose improvements in the processes in order to maximize the success rates in payment processing

3. Information recorded and retrieved in the Database

– Make sure that all information related to the billing of donors is duly integrated in the database- Monitor and evaluate the (payment) information in the database, reporting inconsistencies and suggesting improvements where needed- Maintain contacts with donors to check personal or financial data in order to ensure correct identification and proper payment processes

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

– Completed secondary education is required. Universiry degreeis an advantage.

Experience

– Five (5) years of working experience in operational data entry or data management, office management, operations management and administration or accounting is required.

Language

– Fluency in Portuguese and English 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 (I)

Working with People (II)

Drive for Results (I)

Functional Competencies

Analyzing (I)

Learning and Researching (I)

Planning and Organizing (I)

Following Instructions and Procedures (I)

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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.

Note:Non-citizens of Brazil must be in possession of a work permit authorizing them to work throughout the Country.*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds, representing the diversity of Brazil, such as black and indigenous people, to apply to become a part of our organization. Candidates will be treated equally regardless of gender, sexual orientation, special needs, social and HIV/aids status. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.

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=505041

Organization: World Vision
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 05 Jun 2017

Job Purpose

Providing major and mega donor assistance services from WVUSA office, especially supporting fund raising for the “Every One” campaign. The “Donor Relations Officer” will coordinate with the different departments of the WVUSA office, (mainly the group from International Programs, Marketing, Engagement and the Donor Service Department) and the departments of the Honduras National Office (National Director, GAM Directorate, Operations Directorate, Area Programs APs) to expand and enhance expertise and knowledge from different kinds of donors regarding World Vision Honduras’ field projects.

Knowledge & Abilities

Bachelor’s Degree required with preference in Communications, International Relations, Marketing, Community Development, or related field of study.

Two years of experience in similar position

Excellent communication and public relations skills with a strong ability in English (bilingual).

(written and oral) and the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and principles required.

Technical experience in video, photography and writing.

Driving 4×4 vehicle

Main Responsibilities

Keeping the promise of WVUS to donors by researching, planning and providing high quality products that demonstrate the impact of the program on the different beneficiaries.

Assistance to donors who visit the Honduras National Office, travel through so-called «Vision Trips.» This includes the understanding of objectives provided by WVUSA’s fund raising team and the validation of the national leadership of WVHN to plan strategically.

How to apply:

Are you the person? Apply now!

Congratulations you are about to start a new chapter in you professional career. We are looking for you!

Enter to: https://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-honduras

Organization: World Vision
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 31 May 2017

Oportunidad de Contribuir

a la tierna protección de la niñez en Honduras

Título del puesto:

Oficial de Identidad Cristiana

Fecha límite de aplicación:

31 de Mayo 2017

Localidad del puesto:

Tegucigalpa

Fecha de inicio vacante:

03 de Julio 2017

Cantidad requerida:

1 Plaza

Esquema de trabajo:

Plaza Permanente

¿Qué estamos buscando?

Acompañar en su contexto comunitario a los Programas de Área y Proyectos Complementarios y Oficina Nacional (ON) para la aplicación de las políticas y estrategias de relaciones con las Iglesias y de “Nutrición Espiritual de la Niñez”, además de políticas e iniciativas de la Confraternidad.

Fortalecer, en el personal de la organización, la Identidad Cristiana pautada en Nuestra Misión.

Requisitos técnicos:

· Licenciatura en Teología o Licenciatura en Pedagogía o Ciencias Sociales. (Si la formación académica es en Pedagogía, se requiere un certificado en Estudios Bíblicos; si es en Teología, se requiere competencias en diseño de materiales pedagógicos.).

· Experiencia básica en elaboración de guías pedagógicas.

· Redacción de informes técnicos.

· Metodología para preparar enseñanzas bíblicas.

· Conocimiento de dogmas y estilos de ministerio de las confesiones cristianas.

· Técnicas de Comunicación Escrita y Oral.

¿Cuáles serán tus funciones principales?

· Acompañar al Campo (Programas de Área, Programas Complementarios) en el establecimiento de relaciones con las Iglesias y otras Organizaciones Basadas en la Fe (OBFs), implementando la estrategia nacional de “Nutrición Espiritual de la Niñez”.

· Acompañar a Programas de Área, y Programas Complementarios en temas relacionados con valores cristianos vinculados al desarrollo comunitario.

· Contextualizar los enfoques transversales de Compromisos Cristianos (CC) en la programación organizacional.

· Liderar la implementación del enfoque de Crianza con ternura a nivel organizacional.

· Desarrollar acciones que contribuyan y estimulen la Identidad Cristiana.

How to apply:

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¿Por qué trabajar con nosotros?

Somos una organización cristiana de ayuda humanitaria, desarrollo y promoción de la justicia que sirve a todas las personas, sin distinción de raza, religión, grupo étnico o género.

Al trabajar con nosotros te conviertes en un protagonista que influye en favor de los niños, niñas, familias y comunidades más vulnerables alrededor del mundo. En Honduras tocamos la vida de más de 75 mil niñas y niños en Honduras, en 12 Departamentos, 28 Programas de Área y 694 comunidades.

Nuestra Causa

Una niñez tiernamente protegida, promotora de una sociedad más justa y segura.

Nuestra Visión

Para cada niño y niña, vida en toda su plenitud.

Nuestra oración para cada corazón, la voluntad de hacer esto posible.

Nuestra Misión

World Vision es una confraternidad internacional de cristianos cuya misión es seguir a Jesucristo, nuestro Señor y Salvador trabajando con los pobres y oprimidos para promover la transformación humana, buscar la justicia y testificar de las buenas nuevas del Reino de Dios

Somos Cristianos

Seguimos a Jesús– en su identificación con los pobres, los que no tienen poder, los afligidos, los oprimidos, los marginados; en su especial preocupación por las niñas y los niños; en su respeto por la dignidad otorgada por Dios a las mujeres de igual manera que a los hombres; en su reto por las actitudes y los sistemas injustos; en su llamado para compartir los recursos con los unos y los otros; en su amor por todas las personas sin discriminación o condiciones; en su oferta de una nueva vida por medio de la fe en Él. A partir de Él nosotros derivamos nuestro entendimiento integral del evangelio del Reino de Dios, el cual forma las bases de nuestra respuesta a la necesidad humana.

Agradecemos tu interés para poner tu talento

a favor de la tierna protección de la niñez!!

Forma parte de nuestra familia ¡Únete a nuestras comunidades!

Web: http://www.wvi.org/es/honduras

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

BACKGROUND:

LAC Region offers significant opportunities for Major Donors and Foundation fundraising for UNICEF. Both targets are grouped under the heading philanthropy and form together the Key influencers’ audience within UNICEF Impact Plan in the 2018-2021 growth strategy.

Latin America & Caribbean has a very large potential for philanthropy giving:

High concentration of wealth in two specific hubs:

SaoPaulo / Rio with 31% of LAC Billionaires

Mexico City with 14% of LAC Billionaires

The philanthropy market is an intersection of Corporate philanthropy (grants from Corporate foundations or from Corporate Social Responsibility entity of companies), Family/Personal philanthropy (family foundations) and private/institutional philanthropy (foundations such as the Carlos Slim Foundation).

The region has unique scale opportunity given the homogenous landscape of languages

MAIN TASKS AND DELIVERABLES

The Philanthropy Consultant will develop the philanthropy portfolio through fulfilling the tasks and deliverables outlined below:

Engage prospective major donors/foundations able to give gifts of US$250,000 upwards, with focus on prospective donors with potential above $1,000,000 yearly

introduce and promote UNICEF representatives and other senior leadership to relevant identified individuals to build personalized relationships with prospects and donors, resulting in solicitations of charitable gifts

provide advice to the preparation of all written donor proposals which will be delivered by the Marketing services team in LAC offices

9-months Q3’17-Q4’17-Q1’18 Objectives

Regional strategy and mapping approved by LAC RM Chief and PFP global Philanthropy team – End Q3’17

Engagement and stewardship plans developed for pipeline of prospects – End Q3’17

First 5 prospective gifts in proposal review – End Q4’17

First gift secured – End Q1’18

DURATION

The duration of this individual contract will be of 9 months, from earliest start date at or after 01-Jul-2017.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Education:

Advanced university degree

An Undergraduate University Degree can be accepted with additional qualifying experience.

Work Experience:

Proven track record in securing Major Gifts for charitable, education, humanitarian or developmental organization(s)

Additional skills:

Outstanding inter-personal and networking skills

A good understanding and experience of the UN system and/or INGO organization is an asset

Having an understanding of social development and working experience in the LAC Region is an asset.

Fluent oral/written English. Solid knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese or both will be a significant asset.

INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR’S WORKPLACE:

The hired individual contractor will work primary from office base (Panama). Travel is required, travel costs will be covered by UNICEF as per standard 2017 & upcoming 2018 rates for DSA, Tickets and terminal. The actual travel plan will be created and amended as the mapping is developed.2 one-week trips per month.

FEES:

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above.

CLOSING DATE

Applications must be received by 15 Jun 2017. The pre-selection of candidates will be done after closing date and Interviews will take place from 23-Jun-2017 onwards. Please note only selected candidates will be contacted.

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=504949

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 13 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 Assignment

The purpose of this process to recruit a Digital FundraisingConsultant for a regional roster – which can then be used by Country Offices in the region.

Theconsultant will be the focal point for the development of UNICEF’s Digital pledge donor recruitment and retention programs in the LAC region, and thereby drive the growth of pledge income.

Theconsultant is to provide, technical fundraising expertise, guidance on acquiring and managing Digital recruited donors and techniques to maximize their income.

Theconsultant will work closely with the fundraising teams across relevant PFP offices in the LAC region to develop their fundraising activity in this area. There are 9 PFP country offices in the LAC region in total. The role of the incumbent will be twofold 1) to fill resource gaps where necessary in Country Offices 2) to impart best in class learnings in relation to the digital channel.

MAIN TASKS RELATED TO THE JOB

Under the guidance of the relevant CO Fundraising Manager, the consultant will perform the following duties:

Working within different country office teams across the region – the Digital Specialist will spend time in office, working closely with the CO fundraising teams to develop, support and advise on their telemarketing activities and ensure the realization of results.

Work to fill resource gaps in the relevant CO’s countries while also providing Digital training to both telemarketing agencies and fundraising teams on best in class implementation strategies.

Provide remote digital support to other CO’s in the region – providing support calls on telemarketing activities, answering ad-hoc queries, sharing best in class examples of telemarketing implementation.

Organize and coordinate digital webinars with key speakers from across the organization.

DELIVERABLES

Required time spent in relevant PFP Country Offices in the region.

Carry out telemarketing plans per the relevant Country Office Workplan.

Train and upskill the relevant country office team members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

At least 5 years’ hands-on experience of Digital fundraising, including: digital acquisition of pledge donors ; cultivating and stewardship pledge donors; analytics and tracking; A/B testing ; SEO and SEM and online paid media.

Experience of negotiating contracts and enforcing contractual terms with Digital agencies, preferably across diverse markets.

It would be an advantage if the person had gained the above experience in both agency and charity environments.

Experience of integrated multi-channel fundraising would be an advantage.

It would also be an advantage if the person has experience of other pledge fundraising and lead generation channels.

Must speak Spanish and English. Portuguese a bonus.

Proven ability to deliver to targets and demonstrated experience of results-based management.

Strong analytical, negotiating and communication skills.

Strong presentation skills.

WORK PLACE

The hired consultant will work between CO’s, home and potentially also the Panama RSC.

HONORARIA & FEES:

Applicants are requested to submit an economic proposal for the consultancy.

CLOSING DATE:

Send your economic proposal, CV and signed Personal History Form (attached) to panamarecruit@unicef.org. Deadline to submit your applications is 12 June 2017.

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=504928

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 13 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 JOB

The purpose of this process to recruit a Telemarketing Fundraising Consultant for a regional roster – which can then be used by Country Offices in the region.

Theconsultant will be the focal point for the development of UNICEF’s Telemarketing (TM) pledge donor recruitment and retention programs in the LAC region, and thereby drive the growth of pledge income.

Theconsultant is to provide, technical fundraising expertise, guidance on managing TM recruited donors and techniques to maximize their income through more efficient processes. S/he must lead the Telemarketing campaigns in donor acquisition through cold outbound telemarketing, conversion of warm leads to pledge donors, Pathways to Pledge and inbound calls as a response mechanism to offline media.

Theconsultant will work closely with the fundraising teams across relevant PFP offices in the LAC region to develop their fundraising activity in this area. There are 9 PFP country offices in the LAC region in total. The role will be twofold 1) to fill resource gaps where necessary in Country Offices 2) to impart best in class learnings in relation to the telemarketing channel.

BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFACTION

The income from Private Sector Fundraising in LAC is growing fast. In addition to this, Country Offices in the region have identified significant potential for growth up to 2021. Unlocking the potential of the telemarketing channel is key to realizing growth of Individuals fundraising.

In addition, in 2017, markets have received increased investment in telemarketing channels. There is a need to ensure the success of these investment programmes through filling resource gaps and ensuring best practices.

MAIN TASKS RELATED TO THE JOB

Under the guidance of the relevant CO Fundraising Manager, the consultant will perform the following duties:

Working within different country office teams across the region – the Telemarketing Specialist will spend time in office, working closely with the CO fundraising teams to develop, support and advise on their telemarketing activities and ensure the realization of results.

Work to fill resource gaps in the relevant CO’s countries while also providing Telemarketing training to both telemarketing agencies and fundraising teams on best in class implementation strategies.

Provide remote telemarketing support to other CO’s in the region – providing support calls on telemarketing activities, answering ad-hoc queries, sharing best in class examples of telemarketing implementation.

Organize and coordinate telemarketing webinars with key speakers from across the organization.

DELIVERABLES

Required time spent in relevant PFP Country Offices in the region.

Carry out telemarketing plans per the relevant Country Office Workplan.

Train and upskill the relevant country office team members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

At least 5 years’ hands-on experience of TM fundraising, including: Training fundraisers; Budgeting, Performance management and pay schemes; Preparing materials & scripts; Analyzing & reporting on donor recruitment including long term attrition; Quality control and risk management.

Experience of negotiating contracts and enforcing contractual terms with TM agencies, preferably across diverse markets.

It would be an advantage if the person had gained the above experience in both agency and charity environments.

Experience of integrated multi-channel fundraising would be an advantage.

It would also be an advantage if the person has experience of other pledge fundraising and lead generation channels.

Must speak Spanish and English. Portuguese a bonus.

Proven ability to deliver to targets and demonstrated experience of results-based management.

Strong analytical, negotiating and communication skills.

Strong presentation skills.

WORK PLACE

The hired consultant will work between CO’s, home and potentially also the Panama RSC.

HONORARIA & FEES:

Applicants are requested to submit an economic proposal for the consultancy.

Deadline to submit your applications is12 June 2017.

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=504927

Organization: Plan
Country: Panama
Closing date: 11 Jun 2017

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

In line with the Global Strategy, Plan International has recently developed a new regional structure. This structure divides country offices into sub regions or ‘clusters’ according to geographical proximity or operating model, with each cluster reporting to a Sub Regional Director who is accountable for overall performance and results.

The region of the Americas consists of the Sub-Region of Central America and the Caribbean and the Sub-Region of the Americas. The Regional Office focuses on strategic contribution, influencing and advocating; strengthening country office performance, with a focus on driving change that will create greater efficiency and advance children’s rights and equality for girls.

The Head of Gender Transformative Programming and Influencing provides regional leadership in developing skills, tools and capacities in gender transformative programming in Plan offices and staff across all countries in the Region of the Americas.

The Head of Gender Transformative Programming and Influencing, together with the Regional Director, Sub-Regional Directors and CD’s sets the influencing priorities and ensures adequate focus of the influencing agenda for the region of the Americas to achieve clear results.

The Head of Gender Transformative Programming and Influencing will ensure that a clear vision, consistent message and coherent approach is driving momentum on for gender transformative programming to promote gender equality in all projects in the Region. This position will be responsible for leading a series of initiatives that will inspire transformative change on gender equality—across offices, amongst staff, and within programs.

This will include providing leadership and management to a regional team of gender, programming, grants, communication and DRM (Disaster Response Management) technical specialists; all aligned with the new organizational purpose and strategy.

The Head of Gender Transformative Programming and Influencing will provide the oversight and coordination to the Because I Am a Girl (BIAAG 2.0) in the region.

Provide visionary leadership, direction and motivation to Sub-Regional Directors and Country Directors within the ‘clusters’, through an observable and passionate commitment to girls’ rights and equality for all children. Build and maintain constructive relationships with National Organization representatives and current / potential donors.

Do you have what it takes?

• In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role you will require the following skill set:
• In-depth knowledge of gender transformative programming
• Links between gender equality, children’s rights and NGO development programming practice.
• University degree or equivalent experience in Social Sciences, Children Rights and Gender Studies is desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of children´s rights and gender equality, contextualized to an NGO and the linkages between CEDAW and the CRC.
• Knowledge of gender analysis programme frameworks and their application to child-rights programming.
• Excellent understanding of the practicalities of designing, implementing, and evaluating high quality programmes that promote gender equality and girls and boys empowerment.
• Excellent understanding of influencing and advocacy and relevant policy-making processes that will lead to transformative change.
• Knowledge and experience in the regional context of Latin America.
• Strong leadership and management skills including performance management, financial management of grants and other resources.
• Strong ability to communicate theoretical concepts like gender transformative change in simple terms and to apply these to practical solutions.

• Strong team-building and motivational skills.

  Behaviours (Plan International’s Values in Practice)

  We are open and accountable

  Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

  Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

  Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

  Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

  Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people.

  We strive for lasting impact

  Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

  Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

  Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

  Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

  We work well together

  Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

  Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

  Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

  Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

  We are inclusive and empowering

  Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

  Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

  Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

  Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Type of Role: Five year fixed term contract

Location: Panama, Frequent travel within and outside the region, sometimes to remote areas (40%)

Salary: Competitive

Reports to: Regional Director

Closing Date: Sunday 11th June 2017

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply:

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Organization: Plan
Country: Panama
Closing date: 11 Jun 2017

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

Plan International has recently developed a new regional structure. The new regional structure divides country offices into sub­regions or ‘clusters’ according to geographical proximity or operating model, with each cluster reporting to a Sub­Regional Director who is accountable for overall performance and results. The region of the Americas consists of the Sub-Region of Central America and the Caribbean and the Sub-Region of the Americas. The Regional Office will focus more on strategic contribution, influencing and advocating; dedicating more resource to strengthening country office performance, with a focus on driving change that will create greater efficiency and advance children’s rights and equality for girls.

The Head of Business Resource & Solutions role is to lead and manage a team of functional experts so that management services support the delivery of high quality programmes in all Country Offices in the region (11) plus the Regional Office itself, including during disasters. All offices in the region must be fully compliant with Plan’s strategic goals, values, policies and procedures; ensuring organisational standards are understood while mitigating risks.

HRBS will be reporting to the Regional Director to provide oversight to the COs in the region through the Sub-Regional Directors and the country clusters, by providing timely data and strategic analysis that will ensure sound decision making around improved cost efficiencies and possible shared services.

The role enables others to deliver results, providing oversight and risk-management of systems and processes to ensure the proper utilization of income from grants and sponsorship; effective human resource management and development; cost effective administration and logistics in the provision of ICT, legal / risk management, and security.

The role is also responsible for ensuring that all global projects, change initiatives and systems in the region, with implications for support function areas are implemented effectively in all offices with the overall aim of supporting Plan International to become an agile and effective organization.

Together with the Sub-Regional Directors and the Regional Director, the HBR&S will be a member of the core RO management team and is therefore expected to provide strategic leadership and direction for the Regional Office and for the wider region.

Do you have what it takes?

In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role you will require the following skill set:

• Demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on all the key operational support areas of: finance, HR&OD, ICT, sponsorship, security, risk management, legal and administration;
• Knowledge of the particular administrative, legal and operational contexts of the countries of Asia as well as the cultural aspects and how that affects Plan’s operations.
• Knowledge of the various donor and sponsorship requirements;

• Well versed in organizational change issues for INGOs

• Proven capacity to manage effective and motivated teams, including distance management.

• Excellent analytical skills in relation to resource planning and financing

• Strong inter-personal skills in a multi-cultural environment.

• Adept at bringing about organizational change through negotiation and influence

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Excellent command of Spanish and English, both speaking and writing (French and Portuguese a plus)

• Ability to effective manage time and priorities

Behaviours (Plan International’s Values in Practice)

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people.

We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Type of Role: Five year fixed term contract

Location: Panama, Frequent travel within and outside the region, sometimes to remote areas (30%)

Salary: Competitive

Reports to: Regional Director

Closing Date: Sunday 11th June 2017

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=20562&company=PlanInt&userna…=

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Peru
Closing date: 09 Jun 2017

Position Title: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT

Country: Peru

Job Level: GS-5

Position No. 100609

Purpose for the job

Under the close supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Assistant supports the respective section through providing a range of procedural, administrative, operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Support to programme development, planning and execution.

Compiles data and information on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations.

Prepares and maintains records pertaining to programme planning and development for his/her respective section.

Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.

Arranges meetings, workshops and training courses pertaining to programme development, and provides support in making the necessary logistical arrangements.

Following up both internally with the Supply section and externally with counterparts to ensure supplies for programme implementation are delivered in a timely and accurate manner.

2.Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results

Provides support on budget revision/preparation, implementation status, determination position of funding utilization, operational, and financial closure.

Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.

Prepares and maintains records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation.

3. Support in resource mobilization

Compiles and organizes information and data pertaining to donors (both current and potential).

Compiles and organizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.

Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

Supports the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners pertaining to the section.

4. Support in Knowledge Management and capacity building

Gathers and shares information as needed in support of improving the processes and daily operations of the section.

Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by drafting necessary correspondence, compiling data reports and maintaining relevant records.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.

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Language

Fluency of English and Spanish

APPLICATIONS

If your competencies match the requirements of the post, apply to:

https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=504972

Last date for receiving applications is 8 June 2017

Unicef is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds (particularly indigenous people), as well as 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=504972

Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Peru
Closing date: 23 Jun 2017

The position: The Gender and M&E Specialist will help the RTB Program to widen and monitor the contribution of RTB crops to food security and poverty reduction in ways that equitably benefit rural women and men.

This position will be based in Lima, Peru and involve work in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The Gender and M&E specialist will form part of the Program Management Unit, based in the lead Center and report to the RTB Program Director.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Working closely with the gender focal points, other managers and scientists in the RTB participating Centers, the Gender and M&E specialist will:

Support the implementation of the RTB gender strategy

• Support gender focal points and other scientists in the development of the gender strategy;
• Facilitate the integration of gender research in planning, monitoring, evaluation and budgeting process;
• Support and monitor the implementation of RTB gender research work across RTB portfolio;
• Facilitate effective and regular communication among gender focal points and relevant clusters teams;
• Ensure the consolidation of progress reports, the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt on gender research in coordination with gender focal points;
• Promote gender as an integrative part of communication and knowledge management in RTB;
• Act as gender point of contact in the PMU for all relevant information and management process (e.g. planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, partnership with other CRPs and partners).

Support the implementation of program monitoring and evaluation

• Develop and maintain the RTB monitoring and evaluation plan based on program results framework, related indicators and annual plan of work;
• Support the development and implementation of an online platform supporting planning, monitoring, reporting learning and evaluation processes;
• Contribute in the development and dissemination of training materials for the use of the online platform across flagships and clusters;
• Coordinate the design and facilitate the adoption of harmonized data collection tools for outcome level indicators across flagships, clusters and projects;
• Check data and data sources, prepare consolidated monitoring reports at flagship and CRP level and provide specific recommendations to M&E staff within clusters and projects;
• Assist cluster teams in the identification and development of outcome stories.
• Coordinate and promote the use of qualitative and quantitative evaluative approaches for substantiating outcomes stories.

Selection Criteria:

• Post-graduate qualification, preferably PhD, in Sociology, Development Economics, Anthropology, Gender Studies. Publications in relevant fields are desirable
• Relevant work experience in gender research and mainstreaming of at least 5 years, including fieldwork in Africa, Asia or Latin America
• Relevant work experience of design of projects or programs and experience with complex M&E systems
• Experience developing effective partnerships for research
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
• Knowledge of Spanish or other languages is desirable
• Competencies in gender analysis, preferably in the context of agricultural research or natural resource management including both qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• Familiarity with the principles of gender mainstreaming;
• Competencies in project management, preferably in the context of agricultural research for development, including results based management, development of logical models (theory of change, impact pathways, result chains), monitoring and evaluation;
• Capability to motivate managers and scientists at all levels of responsibility to actively mainstream gender into research, contribute to timely monitoring, knowledge management and reporting;
• Good interpersonal skills. Experience working successfully in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

Conditions: International position with a three-year term with six-month probation period, with the possibility of renewal. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

How to apply:

Applications: Applicants should apply online through the following link (https://goo.gl/Evx7Tw), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on June 19^th will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Organization: Food for the Hungry
Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 12 Jun 2017

The Country Director (CD) serves as FH’s chief representative in Nicaragua. The CD provides leadership to and manages all FH programs and staff in Nicaragua. Within the framework of the FH Heartbeat, the CD develops and is responsible for delivering on plans that contribute to the achievement of the Strategic Plan goals, summarized by the graduation of communities, moving people out of poverty, and increasing relief capacity.

Responsibilities
Key Result #1 – Oversee and manage high quality FH Nicaragua programs and provide timely and accurate status and financial reporting (50%).
Key Result #2 – Oversee staff management and development (15%).
Key Result #3 – Provide strategy, design and implementation for FH Nicaragua (35%).

A resume and an application are required to apply for this position. This position will close to applications on June 12, 2017.

For a complete version of the job description, qualifications, and to apply, access our Career page: https://www.fh.org/about/careers/

FH benefits include:
Insurance – Health, Disability, Life
Paid holidays, vacation, & sick leave
Pension, after one year of service
Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Values, Vision, and Purpose
At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision, and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.

How to apply:

For a complete version of the job description, qualifications, and to apply, access our Career page: https://www.fh.org/about/careers/

Organization: Food for the Hungry
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 12 Jun 2017

The Country Director (CD) serves as FH’s chief representative in Guatemala. The CD provides leadership to and manages all FH programs and staff in Guatemala. Within the framework of the FH Heartbeat, the CD develops and is responsible for delivering on plans that contribute to the achievement of the Strategic Plan goals, summarized by the graduation of communities, moving people out of poverty, and increasing relief capacity.

Responsibilities
Key Result #1 – Oversee and manage high quality FH Guatemala programs and provide timely and accurate status and financial reporting (50%).
Key Result #2 – Oversee staff management and development (15%).
Key Result #3 – Provide strategy, design and implementation for FH Guatemala (35%).

A resume and an application are required to apply for this position. This position will close to applications on June 12, 2017.

For a complete version of the job description, qualifications, and to apply, access our Career page: https://www.fh.org/about/careers/

FH benefits include:
Insurance – Health, Disability, Life
Paid holidays, vacation, & sick leave
Pension, after one year of service
Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Values, Vision, and Purpose
At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision, and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.

How to apply:

For a complete version of the job description, qualifications, and to apply, access our Career page: https://www.fh.org/about/careers/