Empleo

Organization: Norwegian Red Cross
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 18 Jun 2017

The Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement is composed of 190 national societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. It is the largest network of humanitarian actors in the world, with 100 million members and volunteers. The Red Cross in Norway has 130000 members and close to 30000 volunteers carrying out activities in 400 local branches

Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross) is a member of the world wide Red Cross Movement working in the fields of relief and assistance and the development of sister Red Cross societies. Norwegian Red Cross has established regional- and country representations, to ensure proximity to key partner Red Cross / Red Crescent societies as well as donors and international partners.

We are now seeking a Country Manager for Honduras and el Salvador to be based in Tegucigalpa.

The Country Manager is the overall responsible for Norwegian Red Cross supported programmes in the countries. He/she represents the organization vis-à-vis the Honduras and El Salvador Red Cross Societies, The ICRC, The IFRC, other Partner Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies working in the country, the Norwegian Embassy and international donors and organizations present in the country.
The portfolio includes Urban Violence, Protection Health, and Organizational Development. The Country Manager reports to the America Regional Representative based at the NorCross regional office in Panama City, Panama.

Main responsibilities:

-Cooperate closely with the Honduras and El Salvador Red Cross, ensuring common understanding of goals, priorities and programs. Provide guidance and support on needs analysis, programme development, quality assurance and management.

-Manage the programme portfolio, ensure that project planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting is carried out in a timely and appropriate fashion in accordance

-Ensure proper Implementation of the NORAD, Telethon, MFA and UE projects and develop new project proposals in accordance with strategic plans, reaching 100% execution rate.

-Contribute to efficient communication and coordination with the rest of the NorCross team in the region

-Liaise with the ICRC in the country (where relevant) and contribute to the compliance of the NorCross- Telethon/MFA-ICRC tripartite agreement.

-Monitor the mutual compliance of the Partnership Agreements between NorCross and HNS, including adequate reporting.

-Provide guidance and support to the HNS on programme development, quality assurance, management and admin/finance.

-Monitor and provide analysis of political, socio-economic and humanitarian trends

-Strategic responsibility in-country: Ensure that activities are based on country plans which are consistent with Americas Framework Document and that work plans comprising donor requirements are used monthly and revised mid-year.

-Cooperation design: Ensure that all NorCross cooperation is in line with HNS priorities and consistent with NorCross strategies and common results framework. Position NorCross to formulate and lead EU-funded projects responding to unmet needs in Honduras and El Salvador in accordance with the Americas team’s EU concept note.

-Program follow up: Ensure that all new MFA funded projects are approved; count on baseline surveys and that monitoring and reports are based on tracking progress towards humanitarian outcomes.

-Technical support: Provide risk management support to Red Cross activities in Honduras and in other regional risk management interventions developed in coordination with NorCross.

-HCiD: Ensure that SRC and HRC have designed plans and implemented measures articulating its auxiliary role in improving access to health services in insecure environments with their respective Ministry of Health during 2015-16.

-FD: Ensure that Financial Development initiatives in El Salvador and Honduras are developed in conjunction with the Regional Finance Advisor.

-NS Relations: Maintain a fluent, transparent and coherent dialogue with partner NS at all levels

Qualifications and Experiences we are looking for:

-Relevant post-secondary degree in health in emergencies, primary health care or protection. Extensive and relevant field experience can compensate for the lack of a relevant university degree

-Excellent level of Spanish and English, oral and writing

-Minimum 5 years’ field experience from humanitarian work, in a relevant field

-Excellent understating of the socio-political situation in the Honduras and el Salvador and the region

-Proven experience in urban violence programs

-Proven experience in designing and management of programmes

-Proven experience in financial management of programmes

-Experience in supporting Organizational Development

-Strong analytical skills

-Experience managing EU/ECHO grants is an advantage

-Experience in working for the Red Cross /Red Crescent Movement is an advantage

Personal Competencies we are looking for:

-Self-driven, committed and determined, achieves high quality results

-Cooperates effectively and harmoniously with colleagues and/or partners from varied cultures and professional background

-Excellent communication skills

-Strong diplomatic & representation skills

S-ystematic and good planning skills

The successful candidate should be willing to travel in the region and to field sites as needed

We offer:

•A meaningful job in the world’s largest humanitarian organization

•Salary/benefits according to the Norwegian Red Cross’ salary system and relevant qualifications

•24 months’ contract (with possible extension)

•Family posting: Yes

Other :

• Driving License Class B1 is a requirement

• The position is considered an expat position

If you have any questions, please contact NorCross Regional Representative, Gonzalo Atxaerandio Gonzalo.Atxaerandio@redcross.no

How to apply:

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1212&departm…

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 12 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 Marketing Officer (Information and Analysis) will be responsible for all data processing, database management and related activities. The main objective is to constantly optimize processes in order to maximize effectiveness of data entry, data management and increase the success rate of payment processes (debit, credit cards and via invoices, amongst new payment methods that could be explored). Apart from these operational responsibilities, the Marketing Officer (Information and Analysis) will also use the database information in order to allow the team to optimize our acquisition campaigns and maximize our retention and donor value.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities

1.Supervision of Database processes, workflows and performance – Act as Database Manager, running DPO Updates in coordination with vendor and GVA Specialist. Define the creation and accountabilities of system users- Constantly analyze the current data flows and processes and optimize them assuring that the pledges are converted to effective transactions- Reduce the amount of manual interventions in the data administration processes in order maximize the data accuracy. Perform quality checks of the information in the donor database and develop concrete actions in order to improve the data quality- Maximize the data quality of the donor database by increasing the level of available, crucial information and the accuracy of that data- Establish data flows with our external partners with a strong focus on automatization and data quality and constantly monitor the data transfers- In coordination with the Sr. IT Assistant, control data security and confidentiality procedures being applied to preserve database integrity and data security of the donors´ database- Knowledge of the overall design and operating principles related to database administration and financial business process- Search and selection of reliable and cost effective suppliers. Participate in CRC and other administrative mechanisms. Prepare Terms of Reference for quotations and follow up quotation process. Develop, follow up and monitor the agencies and supplier’s contracts and payments

2.Payment processing– With a growing active donor database, it is crucial that the payment processing is constantly monitored and optimized. Given the different payment options that we offer to our pledge donors, it is important these processes are being followed up with a high level of importance- Constantly monitor and analyze the payment processes and take the necessary actions in order to improve the success rates of the transactions- Work closely together with the different banks, credit card companies, utility companies and other providers in order to optimize the payment flows and to reduce the response time in case of problems- Constantly optimize our internal flows and improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of our processes

3.Monitoring and evaluation– Monitor all data related processes and using this information in order to define the necessary measures to improve the KPI’s that are measured- Monitor all payment transaction related processes and using this information in order to define the necessary measures to improve the KPI’s that are measured- Monitor and evaluation the data quality in the database and defining the necessary measures in order to improve where necessary- Audit the database at various levels to produce key metrics and detect data anomalies, and propose solutions- Update exhaustive donor database reporting system periodicallyto support timely decision making of different RM&P aspects related with donors and supporters

4.Data mining and segmentation– Use data in order to understand trends regarding donor acquisition, donor retention and donor optimization- Define segments in order to enable the individual fundraising team to optimize their campaigns and assure a proper contact with each donor according to their status- Use data in order to allow the individual fundraising team to initiate new activities such as legacy giving, middle and major donor fundraising

5.Effective leadership and supervision of the Database team, be them staff or consultants– Provide necessary guidance and information to allow the team to accomplish the work plan- Provide guidance in terms of segmentation, codification, database clean up, set up and enrichment parameters- Ensure UNICEF Financial rules and regulations as well as completion of PAS both own and that of all staff under supervision by deadlines- Use Vision to different administrative and financial processes- Control income and expenditure

Qualificationsof Successful Candidate

Education

– First level University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or related field is required.

Experience

-At least one (1) year of practical professional experiencework experience in database management and design and implementation of workflows and processes is required.

– Additional years of relevant experience in the above mentioned fields is a strong asset.

– Experience with Donor Perfect Online, as well as experience in fundraising and in supervising people isdesirable.

Language Requirements

– Fluency in English and Portuguese 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.

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.

*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 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=504968

Organization: The Brooke Hospital for Animals
Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 16 Jun 2017

Brooke es una organización internacional de bienestar animal, con sede en el Reino Unido, que trabaja en África, Asia, América Latina y el Medio Oriente para mejorar el bienestar de equinos de trabajo, caballos y mulas en el mundo. Al hacer esto, se fortalece el sustento de las personas que dependen de sus animales.

Nuestra nueva estrategia global (2016-21) tiene grandes aspiraciones, y estamos comprometidos a desarrollar programas de alta calidad que alcancen a más equinos alrededor del mundo. La creación de nuestra sucursal de Brooke en América Central BAC) es una oportunidad emocionante para alcanzar estas aspiraciones.

Brooke está buscando una persona excepcional para unirse a nuestro equipo y desempeñe las funciones de Oficial de Asociaciones Comunitarias (OAC). Usted debe ser un/a comunicador/a sensible con la capacidad de influir y también para inspirar a otros en cuestiones de bienestar animal. Es necesario demostrar que posee experiencia significativa trabajando con ONGs que promueven el desarrollo, incluyendo diseño, implementación, monitoreo y evaluación de proyectos de desarrollo local guiados por la comunidad. Necesita mostrar cómo ha utilizado la gestión de proyectos basada en resultados para maximizar el impacto de un programa. Usted deberá de tener experiencia comprobada en el diseño y ejecución de procesos de creación de capacidades, facilitación y acompañamiento a nivel comunitario. Al tiempo que usted aplique su experiencia profesional anterior, deberá de ser una persona creativa, capaz de desarrollar formas diversas e innovadoras para ayudar a Brooke a tener éxito en su misión. Su enfoque flexible se reflejará en sus habilidades de trabajo en equipo, y en su voluntad, cuando en ocasiones, se requiera trabajar fuera del horario de oficina. Sus conocimientos de Nicaragua y otros países centroamericanos serán de gran valor para el desarrollo de nuevas asociaciones y redes. La fluidez en inglés le permitirá compartir y aprender con colegas en Reino Unido, África y Asia

How to apply:

Para descargar la Descripción del Puesto y el Formulario de aplicación por favor visite http://www.thebrooke.org/about-brooke/jobs/brooke-nicaragua

Los formularios de aplicación completados deben enviarse a la siguiente dirección recruitnicaragua@thebrooke.org a más tardar el viernes 16 de junio 2017.

Las entrevistas se llevarán a cabo en la semana del 27 de junio 2017. La fecha de inicio será tan pronto sea posible después de la entrevista y su aceptación al puesto.

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

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

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

For every child, a champion

The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Deputy Representative for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection (or a sector of) program/s and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of progress of child protection programs/projects within the country program. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm and to protect their rights to survival, development and wellbeing as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies.

The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.

How can you make a difference?

The strategic and effective advocacy, planning and formulation of child protection programs/projects and the achievement of sustainable results, contributes to achievement of goals and objectives to create a protective environment for children against harm and all forms of violence and ensures their survival, development and well being in society. Achievements in child protection programs and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide program services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.

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

Support to programs/projects development and planning

Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

Technical and operational support to program implementation

Networking and partnership building

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Support to program/project development and planning.

Support the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis for the child protection programs/projects and/or sector to ensure that current comprehensive and evidence based data on child protection issues are available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy advocacy, intervention and development efforts on child rights and protection and to set program priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.

Participate in strategic program discussion on the planning of child protection programs/projects. Formulate, design and prepare’ programs/projects proposal for the sector, ensuring alignment with the overall UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.

Establish specific goals, objectives and strategies and implementation plans for the sector/s using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for program review and approval.

Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.

Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

Program management, monitoring and delivery of results.

Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector in child protection programs.

Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.

Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.

Actively monitor programs/projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.

Monitor and verify the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.

Prepare regular/mandated program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.

Technical and operational support to program implementation

Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and country office partners/donors on interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on child protection and related issues to support program management, implementation and delivery of results.

Arrange/coordinate availability of technical experts with Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely/appropriate support throughout the programming/projects process.

Participate in child protection program meetings including program development and contingency planning discussions on emergency preparedness in the country or other locations designated to provide technical and operational information, advice and support.

Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and/or consideration.

Networking and partnership building

Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results in child protection.

Prepare communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for child protection programs and emergency interventions.

Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on child protection and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of programs/projects ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Apply/introduce innovative approaches and good practice to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.

Keep abreast, research, benchmark and implement best practices in child protection management and information systems. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.

Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.

Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results in child protection and related programs/projects.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

Core Values:

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies:

Communication (II)

Working with people (II)

Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

Leading and supervising (I)

Formulation strategies and concepts (II)

Analyzing (III)

Relating and networking (II)

Deciding and Initiating action (II)

Applying technical expertise (III)

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

Education:

An advanced University degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law and other social science field is required.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection and/other related areas at the international level some of which preferably were served in a developing country is required.

Relevant experience in child protection and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.

Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.

Language Requirements:

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

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

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our 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=504929

Organization: Mayan Families
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 05 Jun 2017

We are looking for a highly organized Executive Assistant to act as a key member if staff to support our two directors in managing the day-to-day operations if the organization and providing donor communication and some program support. This is a great entry-level position for an extremely organized individual who is keen to work in a busy and thriving NGO in Guatemala. It provides a unique opportunity to be involved with all our programs and develop valuable office skills whilst working and acting as a representative if Mayan Families to a range if key stakeholders and staff.

Responsibilities

Office Administratiio

-Manage director’s’ calendar, appointments, email and calls

-Record minutes at meetings and distribute informationnmaterials as needed

-Organize and prioritize director’s email account, including responding to donor enquiries

-Attend events as the director’s representative

-Provide administrative support for new employees

Donor Communications

*-*Answer Skype calls for general inquiries and donations processing

-Follow up on donor inquiries, missing payments, and allocation issues

-Issue donor acknowledgements and thank you letters

-Work with donor relations staff members to ensure donations are correctly allocated

Volunteer & Groups Support

-Conduct office tours for volunteers and visitors

-Assist with group visits, translations and dinners with donors

-Support Director and Volunteer Program Staff in organizing and scheduling welcome and farewell dinners for volunteer groups

Coordinationnif Adoptive Families Program

-Oversee program planning and case management

-Manage donor communications and accounts

-Provide administrative and logistical support for trips, donations, and reporting

Required skills and qualifications

-Fluent English and advanced Spanish required

-Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

-Excellent communication skills

-Ability to negotiate with different stakeholders both internally and externally

-Past experience in multi-tasking and coordinating multiple projects at once

-High-level if Microsoft Office or equivalent (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

-Past experience in either customer service or donor relations a bonus

-A passion for Central America and an understanding if the issues faced in Guatemala

-Previous experience in working in nonprofits preferred

The successful applicant must be prepared to relocate to Panajachel, Guatemala for an initial period if 18 months.

This position needs to be filled as soon as possible. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and available start date to: hr@mayanfamilies.org

Organization: International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 18 Jun 2017

Términos de referencia

TITULO: Investigador(a) Legal (Internacional)

UNIDAD ORGANIZACIONAL: Departamento de Investigación y Litigio.

NIVEL: P3 DURACIÓN: 1 año, con posible extensión. Periodo de prueba de 3 meses.

FECHA DE REVISIÓN: Abril 2016 LUGAR DE DESTINO: Ciudad de Guatemala o Quetzaltenango.

FECHA DE INICIO: Roster.

La Comisión Internacional contra la Impunidad en Guatemala (CICIG), es un órgano independiente de carácter internacional creado en virtud del acuerdo suscrito el 12 de diciembre de 2006 entre el gobierno de Guatemala y la Organización de las Naciones Unidas. Tiene como finalidad apoyar al Estado en la investigación de delitos cometidos por estructuras criminales vinculadas a entidades o agentes del propio Estado, promover su desarticulación y la sanción de sus integrantes, así como fomentar la generación de políticas públicas destinadas a erradicar estas estructuras y prevenir su reaparición.

Organización y reporte

En el marco de la autoridad delegada, él/la Investigador/a Legal implementará planes de investigación y estrategias en las investigaciones asignadas, producirá los análisis jurídicos necesarios. Él/La Investigador(a) Legal reportará a la Jefatura del Departamento de Investigación y Litigio, debiendo respetar en todo momento las reglas de coordinación establecidas, así como todas las directrices emanadas de las Jefaturas.

Responsabilidades:

· Realizar planes y estrategias de investigación en los casos y procesos ordinarios que le serán asignados.

· Coordinar los equipos de investigación en los casos asignados.

· Convocar a reuniones, dirigirlas, formular los planes de investigación, establecer las diligencias de investigación a practicar, y fijar los plazos de cumplimiento en los casos asignados.

· Reportar mediante informes, el avance de la investigación, según las reglas establecidas.

· Participar en reuniones informativas y procesos de planificación del Departamento de Investigación y Litigio, Sección de Investigación Financiera, Unidades Investigativas, Sección de Información y Análisis y/o contrapartes.

· Buscar, identificar, y apoyar la correcta recolección, registro y conservación de la evidencia física, conforme las reglas de la cadena de custodia y las ciencias forenses.

· Apoyar y coordinar con la Fiscalía la realización de diligencias de investigación y la presentación de la evidencia a estrados judiciales conforme los procedimientos legales.

· Revisar y analizar documentos y determinar la información útil y necesaria para la investigación e impulsar el uso de la prueba científica.

· Participar en entrevistas de testigos y/o víctimas, coordinando con los/las Fiscales del Ministerio Público para su realización.

· Participar en entrevistas o negociaciones con sindicados, en el marco de las reglas para colaborador eficaz, de conformidad con lo que establece la Ley contra la Delincuencia Organizada, coordinando para ello con los Fiscales del Ministerio Público e informando a las jefaturas respectivas.

· Elaborar notas e informes sobre las investigaciones, respetando para ello las formalidades establecidas.

· Apoyar la presentación de los testigos durante el juicio.

· Participar en la organización y mantenimiento de las medidas de protección a testigos.

· Cumplir las funciones administrativas necesarias para la aplicación de las políticas y procedimientos del Departamento de Investigación y Litigio.

· Participar en el establecimiento de las condiciones de la asistencia técnica que se brinde a los funcionarios del Ministerio Público.

· Realizar otras tareas y acciones que sean requeridas por el Jefe del Departamento de Investigación y Litigio.

Competencias

· Profesionalismo: Conocimiento de metodologías y fuentes de investigación, incluidas fuentes electrónicas de Internet, Intranet y otras bases de datos. Destreza en la identificación y análisis de problemas/temas y participación en la resolución de los mismos. Experiencia en la interacción y enlace con analistas, investigadores, policía y otros profesionales legales. Habilidad para trabajar dentro de estrictos plazos de tiempo y bajo presión. Habilidad en planificar su propio trabajo y la del equipo a que pertenece, y manejar las prioridades que pudieran ser conflictivas. Deberá incorporar la perspectiva de género respetando la participación equitativa de mujeres y hombres en todas las áreas de trabajo. Deberá ser discreto y respetuoso de los procedimientos de seguridad y confidencialidad de la información de que se impone.

· Comunicación: Se comunica en forma oral y escrita con claridad y eficiencia; tiene la habilidad de escuchar a otros, interpretar los mensajes correctamente y responder apropiadamente a los mismos; formula preguntas para clarificar y demuestra interés en tener una comunicación abierta. Tiene la habilidad de preparar y presentar informes en forma comprensible.

· Trabajo en equipo: Trabaja en colaboración con colegas en el logro de objetivos organizacionales; solicita datos valorando las ideas y la experiencia de los demás y está dispuesto a aprender de la experiencia de los demás; pone las prioridades del equipo antes de los personales; apoya y actúa de acuerdo con la decisión final del grupo, incluso cuando tal decisión podrían no reflejar enteramente su opinión; comparte el reconocimiento de los logros del equipo y comparte las responsabilidades por los fracasos del mismo. Es capaz de trabajar como parte de equipos multidisciplinarios y multiculturales.

· Planificación y organización: Desarrolla objetivos claros consistentes con las estrategias acordadas; identifica actividades y tareas prioritarias; se ajusta a las prioridades como sea necesario; destina el tiempo y los recursos apropiados para completar su trabajo; prevé los riesgos y está preparado para eventualidades; supervisa y ajusta los planes y acciones como sea necesario; administra el tiempo de forma eficiente.

· Responsabilidad: Asume responsabilidad de sus cometidos; entrega los resultados de su trabajo del cual es responsable en el tiempo, coste y estándares de calidad estimados; opera de acuerdo a los reglamentos y regulaciones de la Organización; apoya al equipo, supervisa y asume las responsabilidad por la delegación de asignaciones; toma responsabilidad personal por sus limitaciones y las de la Sección de trabajo, si aplicase.

· Capacidad tecnológica: está al día de la tecnología disponible; entiende la aplicabilidad y limitaciones de la tecnología al trabajo de la oficina; busca activamente aplicar tecnología a las tareas apropiadas; muestra disposición de aprender nueva tecnología.

REQUISITOS

Educación

Grado universitario avanzado (Maestría o equivalente) en Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales, Abogacía y Notariado, Derecho o carrera afín. Estudios de primer nivel universitario (Licenciatura) en combinación con al menos 6 años de experiencia relevante pueden ser considerados.

Experiencia laboral

Experiencia responsable y progresiva mínima de 5 años en el sector de justicia, policía u otras entidades, en la obtención y manejo de evidencia, y trabajo en cooperación con fiscalía, policía, y/o agencias de inteligencia. Amplia experiencia en haber conducido, completado o apoyado complicadas y prolongadas investigaciones criminales de manera satisfactoria

Idiomas

Fluidez en el idioma español (hablado y escrito) para el trabajo profesional.

How to apply:

La descripción relevante del puesto se encuentra adjunta. Las personas interesadas deberán enviar la aplicación únicamente a través de la dirección de correo electrónico reclutamientocicig@un.org no más allá del domingo 18 de junio 2017, i**dentificando en el asunto del mensaje: “Investigador Legal”** (con los siguientes documentos adjuntos):

1. Carta de Interés.

2. Formulario de Antecedentes Personales CICIG completo y firmado. (Descargar en www.cicig.org)

3. Funcionarios/as del sistema de Naciones Unidas escanear copia de su última evaluación de desempeño (PAS por sus siglas en ingles) (Opcional)

Notas importantes:

· Postulaciones sin Carta de interés y Formulario de Antecedentes Personales CICIG no serán consideradas.

· Postulaciones recibidas después de la fecha límite (18/06/17) no serán consideradas.

· Adjuntar únicamente los documentos indicados en formato Word o pdf que sumen menos de 10 MB por correo.

· Únicamente se contactará a las personas pre-seleccionadas.

· Para más información ingresar a nuestra página web en Oportunidad de Empleo http://www.cicig.org
La Cicig tiene como objetivo lograr una representación equitativa de mujeres y hombres para todas las actividades, por lo que las solicitudes de candidatas son especialmente alentadas.

La consideración de los/as candidatos/as será equitativa, sin discriminación de raza, religión, idioma, opinión o posición social o circunstancia.

La Cicig se reserva el derecho de no hacer designaciones, a hacerlo con un grado inferior, o términos de referencia modificados, previa información.

La Cicig no tendrá obligaciones adicionales ante la eventual finalización o expiración de las actividades. La naturaleza de la Cicig es temporal y el ejercicio de las actividades se sujeta a dicha particularidad.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Closing date: 05 Jun 2017

Type of Contract: Full time, 1-year local contract (with expectation of extension depending on results)

Location: Based in La Paz with travel to our other program areas (Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Oruro, Potosí, Sucre, Beni, etc.) and occasional travel abroad.

Important: This is a national position that requires someone already residing in Bolivia or willing to move and work legally in Bolivia by their own means and costs.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Programs Director (PD) is responsible for the supervision and support of all of the SCI Bolivia’s program activities, and, together with the Country Director, will lead the strategic development of the country program. Working under the supervision of the Country Director, s/he is expected to pursue new program and funding opportunities that advance our country strategic plan (CSP), ensure strategic cohesion of/among our different thematic sectors, and align our project and thematic results to achieve greater impact, especially among/for the most vulnerable children.

Save the Children works in five thematic areas – Education, Child Protection, Child Rights/Governance (CRG), Health and (reduction of) Child Poverty – as well as Emergency Preparedness and Response. In Bolivia, our biggest thematic areas in terms of funding are: 1) Education; 2) (reduction of) Child Poverty; and 3) Child Protection. The PD will supervise the national thematic focal points (currently three people) and also be, at least for the short term, the Child Protection and CRG focal point. In addition, the PD will supervise the Awards and MEAL functions (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning).

The PD will champion a team culture of learning and continuous improvement that in turn guide and grow our thematic sectors. S/he will be responsible for rolling out the various internal systems that SC is embracing, worldwide, to increase our thematic expertise and increase our impact, including: Program Quality KPIs, PPM/PRIME, Common Approaches, and Award Management Change Project (AMCP). In addition, the PD will promote adoption of and excellence in our cross-cutting themes – gender, child participation, and resilience – throughout our projects, programs, thematic plans and country strategy.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Strategy, Senior Management and External Relations:

• Provide leadership, strategic vision and direction to the Bolivia country program as a member of the SMT
• Lead the development of high quality country and program strategies and annual plans, and reports
• Support the development of an organizational culture that reflects our values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors
• Support the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of an active and regular working relationships with: government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs
• In collaboration with the thematic focal points and other program colleagues, ensure the Bolivia Country Office complies with all Save the Children program Essential Standards and Procedures in the Quality Framework

Programme and Proposal Design and Development:

• Identify strategic fundraising leads and concepts and identify and nurture funding opportunities to ensure adequate resources are secured
• Support thematic focal points in proposal development and the conceptualization and design of cost effective, evidence-based and high quality child-focused emergency and development programs, informed by child participation. (In the case of Child Protection and CRG, take the lead in developing such proposals.)
• Ensure the Bolivia Country Office has a first class, multi-sectoral program reflecting all priority technical and sector aspects of the Save the Children global strategy

Technical Assistance and Knowledge Management:

• Ensure the provision of high quality technical assistance and capacity building to all country office programs, projects and staff by managing all internal and external technical assistance, including surge capacity during emergencies and ensure application of the TA protocols and tools
• Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues into design and implementation including gender, non-discrimination, child participation and child safeguarding
• Ensure learning by country program from relevant internal and external thematic trends and best practice
• With the thematic focal points and CD, ensure engagement in relevant national and global networks

Oversight and Management of Program Operations:

• Support/oversee thematic focal points and project coordinators in the delivery of all projects/programs in accordance with grant agreements, objectives and milestones, timeframes and on budget
• Responsible for oversight of budget holder for most programming; hold individual budget holders accountable to accurately and efficiently manage their individual projects and grants. Ensure monthly BvA (Budget vs Actual) and DIP (Detailed Implementation Plan) meetings are held.
• Accountable for program delivery in line with Save the Children principles, values and strategic plan and following Save the Children compliance procedures. This includes working with partner organizations and sub-grantees to strengthen national capacity.
• Support in the preparation of timely and high quality progress reports, program reports, and donor reports.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL):

• Develop and oversee a robust MEAL system to measure achievement and progress toward national and global program goals and results, including reach and global outcome indicators, and to drive learning and improved program quality
• Ensure not only compliance with the recently rolled-out Program Quality KPIs but promote them to elevate the overall quality of our projects
• Ensure our work is accountable to children and other stakeholders through the establishment and management of effective accountability mechanisms and processes

• Provide leadership to use data for program decision making, of commitment to management action on the findings of monitoring, and of listening to feedback from beneficiaries to inform program development

• Along with thematic focal points, MEAL Coordinator and Knowledge-Management Coordinator, identify, develop and oversee operational and analytical research, coordinate the publication and dissemination of results and ensure that research informs advocacy

Advocacy and Communications:

• Support CD in leadership, vision, strategic direction and management of advocacy and ensure that advocacy is an integral part of Save the Children’s Theory of Change and strategic planning
• Position Save the Children as the leading organisation for children’s issues in Bolivia, with child rights at the core of the advocacy work
• Ensure advocacy coherence at local, national and global level and reinforce strong and effective synergies between programs and advocacy to maximise Save the Children impact, especially ensuring evidence and best practice inform advocacy
• Ensure the branding, communication and sign off guidelines of Save the Children are uniformly and consistently followed and ensure the delivery of a clear and effective system for internal communication

Emergency Response Management:

• Support the CD in mounting appropriate and timely responses at scale to all emergencies consistent with established benchmarks, plans and organizational policies, and in close cooperation with incoming surge teams
• During emergencies in coordination with other members of the SMT and the Humanitarian Focal Point, maintain consistent and coherent engagement in key governmental and inter-agency emergency preparedness and response coordination mechanisms including the EHP

Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development:

• Develop a culture and focus on quality in the program team and ensure appropriate staffing, the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate
• Manage the program team through: effective use of the Performance Management System; regular evaluation of direct reports; provision of coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities
• Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency
• Oversee that all program staff proactively build and maintain technical skills and competencies required for leading and/or advising first class programs – both development and emergency programs

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant post-graduate education in a relevant field
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience, preferably in an INGO environment, including experience implementing programs for children in development contexts in Bolivia
• Native English speaker (or equivalent fluency and prior experience studying or working in an English-speaking country)
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in Spanish and English
• Excellent writing skills with ample proven experience writing reports, proposals and other documentation relevant to the work of SCI
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills (in multicultural settings a plus)
• Significant experience leading strategic planning and in programme design and proposal development, with a track record of securing funds/opportunities
• Strong understanding of different methodologies of monitoring and evaluation and operational research and experience in developing integrated MEAL systems
• Ability to effectively establish a learning culture within an organization
• Experience in successfully establishing and managing collaborative relationships and partnerships with donors, local partners, and government counterparts
• Strong representation and influencing skills
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
• Proven experience with formulating and demonstrating theories of change and rights-based approach is preferred
• Excellent at meeting deadlines and working under pressure
• Skilled at working and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team
• Self-motivated, high-energy, excellent people-skills and a great sense of humor
• Superior analytical and conceptual skills – able to distill conceptual models, tendencies, trends and patterns from concrete program/project activities (desired)
• Emergency response experience is a plus
• Willingness to travel throughout Bolivia (often) and abroad (2-3 times/year)

How to apply:

Please send your application in English including cover letter, documented CV in English and salary expectations to mailbox No. 1080 La Paz or email: rosario.vilches@savethechildren.org

Applications in Spanish will NOT be considered. Applicants who do not meet the job profile and a high level of the English language will not be considered. Thank you.

The full TOR for this position is posted at: http://licitaciones.savethechildren.org.bo. Please ensure that your application references the full TOR, including the skills and competencies described therein.

Before submitting your application, we invite you to review the policies of Save the Children International at: www.savethechildren.net

Deadline for submission of applications is Monday June 5^th 2017

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

ANTECEDENTES:

El fortalecimiento de los sistemas nacionales de protección (SNP) es una prioridad dentro la agenda de protección a la infancia de UNICEF y de otras organizaciones con un mandato en la protección de los derechos de la niñez. Sin embargo, la medición rigurosa del empeño de los sistemas de protección representa un desafío importante, dificultando la evaluación del impacto del trabajo invertido. Actualmente, una serie de países en América Latina y el Caribe se encuentran en un proceso de definición y/o re-estructuración de los sistemas nacionales de protección. En este contexto, a fines de poder proveer orientaciones a los gobiernos para mejor guiar sus intervenciones, se hace cada vez más evidente la necesidad de contar con mejores herramientas para medir los resultados de los SNP.

Desde 2014, UNICEF, Plan Internacional y Save the Children decidieron conformar un grupo inter-agencial, a fines de afirmar su compromiso de trabajar en conjunto y alinear intervenciones en el fortalecimiento de los sistemas de protección de la infancia en LAC. El grupo viene colaborando a lo largo de los últimos tres años, al haber establecido como primera prioridad la construcción de una herramienta de indicadores que permita homogeneizar la medición de los sistemas de protección integral y los sub-sistemas de protección contra violencia. En este proceso, se pueden destacar los siguientes pasos principales:

2013-2016: Construcción de una herramienta de indicadores: contratación de consultor; consultas con países

2016: Finalización de la primera versión herramienta de indicadores

2016: World Vision se suma a la iniciativa. Firma de una declaración conjunta para formalizar el compromiso de trabajar en conjunto.

2016 y 2017: Validación de los indicadores por medio de tres pilotajes del instrumento (El Salvador, Perú y Panama)

Al haberse finalizado los pilotajes de los indicadores, queda pendiente en este momento incorporar las sugerencias de los equipos que llevaron a cabo los pilotajes, y otros eventuales ajustes, para poder cerrar el producto final, publicar la herramienta de indicadores y abrir para otras aplicaciones. El objetivo es que el producto finalizado pueda responder a la necesidad de contar con un instrumento que permita medir los avances en el fortalecimiento de los SNP.

A raíz del Foro Interamericano sobre Sistemas Nacionales de Protección Integral, celebrado en la Ciudad de México en abril 2017, ha surgido un interés importante para su aplicación en distintos países, y el Gobierno de Honduras hizo una solicitud a la oficina de UNICEF en el país, de apoyar su aplicación en dicho país.

OBJETIVO DE LA CONSULTORIA / CONTRATO INDIVIDUAL DE SERVICIOS PROFESIONALES:

La presente consultoría tiene por objetivo finalizar la Herramienta de Indicadores para Medición de los Sistemas Nacionales de Protección Integral (desarrollados por UNICEF LACRO, Save the Children y Plan Internacional) con base en las recomendaciones surgidas de los tres pilotajes, y apoyar la implementación del producto finalizado en Honduras.

Finalizar la herramienta de indicadores, incorporando recomendaciones surgidas a través de los pilotajes e eventuales otros ajustes necesarios;

Presentar la herramienta finalizada en una reunión regional;

Apoyar la aplicación del producto finalizado en el contexto de Honduras

RESULTADOS ESPERADOS (medibles):

Herramienta de indicadores para medir los SNP finalizado, con recomendaciones de los pilotajes incorporadas.

Informe de la aplicación de la herramienta de indicadores en el contexto de Honduras, que incluya lo siguiente:

a. Recomendaciones de reformas legales necesarias basado en un análisis del marco normativo

b. Aplicación de la Herramienta de Indicadores para medir la situación y estado del sistema de protección integral y subsistema de protección contra la violencia

c. Desarrollo de capacidades

PRODUCTOS A ENTREGAR:

Descripción

Duración

(estimación en días)

Fecha de entrega

Versión revisada (borrador) con base en revisión de informes país y consultas con Grupo Interagencial

8 dias

Junio 2017

Versión final

5 dias

Julio, 2017

Sobre producto para Honduras:

Propuesta de escenarios de reforma legal basado en un análisis del marco normativo (4 semanas)

Mapeo de sistema de protección integral (10 semanas)

Desarrollo de capacidades (2 semanas)

70 dias

Septiembre 2017

Nota: Todos los productos deben ser entregados en pdf de alta resolución y en español e inglés.

EDUCACIÓN Y EXPERIENCIA REQUERIDA:

Estudios universitarios en ciencias sociales (Psicología, Trabajo Social, sociología, derecho u otras disciplinas afines).

Mínimo 15 años de experiencia profesional en el área de protección de la niñez, derechos humanos y sistemas de protección.

Experiencia en el desarrollo de herramientas de indicadores.

Excelentes habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita en castellano.

Nivel intermedio-alto de comunicación en inglés.

Capacidad de trabajo con equipos interculturales y multidisciplinarios.

Habilidades de trabajo bajo presión.

CONDICIONES DE LA CONSULTORIA / CONTRATO INDIVIDUAL DE SERVICIOS PROFESIONALES:

El consultor trabajara desde su domicilio, con acceso diario a internet, y con disponibilidad para viajar a Panama y Honduras, en función de las necesidades del presente contrato, previa aprobación del Asesor Regional de Protección.

HONORARIOS:

Las personas interesadas a aplicar a esta consultoría / contrato individual de servicios profesionales deberán presentar una propuesta y económica.

La experiencia de los candidatos, al igual que las propuestas económicas, serán tomadas en consideración en la selección del candidato final.

Los costos de los viajes serán cubiertos por UNICEF, según la política de viaje para consultores / contratistas individuales.

COMO APLICAR:

La fecha máxima para la recepción de propuesta es 8 de junio de 2017.

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

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=504916

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 08 Jun 2017

Climate change (CC) is a major global issue that impacts the wellbeing of children around the world. As an international organisation focused on protecting the rights of children, UNICEF has begun to address climate change, and in particular the impact of climate change on children, in its programming, planning, advocacy, and in the individual outcome areas. Issued shortly after the Paris Agreement on Climate Change was reached, the UNICEF Executive Directive on the impacts of climate change on children (March 2016) instructs all UNICEF Country Offices (COs) to incorporate climate change in their country programmes at the latest by 2020. Additionally, UNICEF programming supports the implementation of the Sendai framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2015-2030, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which address climate change as a driver of disaster risk and slow onset impacts that lead to the deprivation of basic rights and access to the resources that grant them. UNICEF will need to be firmly engaged and well informed of the potential impacts of environment-related issues, including those exacerbated by climate change, on UNICEF programming and outcome areas on a global level, regional and local levels.

Climate change has been affecting, and will continue to affect the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region as global atmospheric CO2 concentrations (currently 403.53 ppm as of November 2016, NOAA ESRL, increasing by 3.05 ppm/year in 2015) and other greenhouse gases continue to rise. This phenomenon increases climatic variability in many areas of the region, and is experienced differently throughout LAC, among countries, and even within countries. Certain regions may experience new events and conditions under climate change, while others may be subject to the exacerbation of former and current conditions.

Resilience is reflected in UNICEF’s Strategic Plan (2014-2017) which also establishes a range of risk related indicators in its result framework. In the draft new Strategic Plan (2018-2021), DRR, Climate Change and Social Cohesion are set out as organisational priorities. In delivering on these and other commitments, UNICEF has identified Risk Informed Programming (RIP) as an important strategy to improve programming and increase results that lead to more resilient children, communities and social service delivery systems. To this end, in 2016 a draft modular guidance for risk informed programming was developed; it was piloted by UNICEF in 3 countries in early 2017, while in LAC it is being introduced within the Result Based Management (RBM) training for UNICEF country offices preparing their new Country Programme Document (CPD). Meanwhile tools, guidance and initiatives including INFORM (Index for Risk Assessment tool) regionally, CLAC (climate landscape analysis for children) among others are being developed globally.

Purpose of the Assignment

Based on earlier work in 2016-17, which consisted of a literature review of the climate change impact on children in the LAC region, and proposed actions and tools that could be mainstreamed into UNICEF programming, as well as the modules for Guidance for Risk Informed Programing and INFORM tool, this assignment aims at strengthening capacity of UNICEF country offices in LAC to assist governments and partners to reduce risk and strengthen resilience.

Specifically, the consultant will provide technical assistance to UNICEF Regional Office (LACRO) and country offices in developing child focused climate change adaptation and will develop relevant guidelines and tools, supporting the undertaking of climate risk assessments as well as support the rollout, of the Guidance for Risk Informed Programming (GRIP). Limited but strategic opportunities to engage in climate change mitigation and low carbon development will also be considered. The results of the consultancy will help shaping the element of climate change in the outcome #4 of the Regional Office Management Plan (ROMP) 2018-2021.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Advanced university degree in relevant area such as environment, climate change, social and economic development, international cooperation.

A minimum of five years of relevant work experience focused on developing countries, in areas related to development cooperation in climate change adaptation and mitigation, environment and socio-economic development.

Specific expertise in programme/project formulation, implementation, monitoring and review and evaluation related to climate change adaptation and mitigation in developing countries is required.

A track record of successfully developing, formulating and implementing adaptation and mitigation projects funded for example through the Adaptation Fund, and/or other sources of climate finance is required.

Knowledge on climate change impacts, climate risk assessments, and adaptation solutions required.

Prior experience undertaking climate risk and vulnerability assessments required.

Knowledge on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change mitigation solutions, especially related to sustainable energy.

Expertise in capacity building, developing tools and providing training

Familiar with children’s rights and gender in the context of climate change adaptation and mitigation and/or natural resources management.

Excellent analytical and writing skills, advocacy and presentational skills an asset. Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious & effective working relationship both within and outside an organization.

Fluency in English and Spanish required. Working knowledge of French is an asset.

Individual Contrator’s Workplace

The individual contractor is required to work at UNICEF LACRO office in Panama and will travel to the region, as required.

The individual contractor may be asked to work weekends and holidays, as required.

Fees:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a financial proposal. Proven past experience and financial proposal will be taken into consideration during selection process. Travel will be covered by UNICEF as per policy. Costs of known trips should be included in the financial proposal.

How to Apply

The deadline to receive applications is8/June/2017.

The pre-selection of candidates will be done after closing date. Please note only selected candidates will be contacted. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above.

For more information kindly refer to the complete Terms of Reference attached in this advertisement.

TOR CC and GRIP LACRO.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=504922

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 08 Jun 2017

Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) is the most ZIKV- affected region in the world. The latest PAHO reports from epidemiological week (EW) 44 (27 April. 2017) show that a total of 769,349 suspected and confirmed ZIKV cases have been reported by 48 countries and territories in the region, and 3,122 cases of Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome (CZS) have been reported in 26 countries and territories. While many countries have reported a decrease in new cases, the number of infections and the number of new-borns with CZS continues to rise, with pregnant women and women of childbearing age remaining highest-risk groups.

In terms of the magnitude of long term disabilities caused by ZIKV, recent research shows that the number of children affected by CZS is probably much higher than currently estimated due to gross under-reporting of microcephaly, with only 25 per cent confirmed of the total cases. In addition, there is a high incidence of other disabilities conservatively estimated to affect 10 per cent of all infected pregnant women. The number of countries affected and the incidence of new cases of microcephaly continue to increase, with Mexico being the latest country to report its first case. The under-reporting of microcephaly implies that the estimate of over 3,122 cases of microcephaly in April 2017 represents only the tip of the iceberg; PAHO and WHO speculate that tens of thousands of children may be affected in one way or another.

Regarding the humanitarian impact of the epidemic specifically on children and their families, the consequences include a wide range of negative outcomes at the psychological, social and economic level. One of the problems face by women is the lack of access to quality sexual and reproductive health services to enable them to plan their pregnancies, and pregnant women with ZIKV face a high level of uncertainty, stress and fear, as it is not yet clear what risk factors increase the likelihood of having a baby with CZS. Once a baby is born with CZS, families potentially face other problems such as rejection from parents, relatives and neighbours, mostly related to stigma and in some cases mothers and their child affected are abandoned. In terms of economic impacts, mothers usually become full time caregivers, leaving their jobs in most cases and negatively impacting the financial status of the family. As observed in all countries, the care and support services for these children require that families invest in additional resources for transportation to health services, medicines and rehabilitation tools, putting extra pressure in the economy of families.

UNICEF in Latin America and the Caribbean region is implementing a regional ZIKV response plan. The goal of the response is to enhance UNICEF’s contribution to the control of the spread of ZIKV and the mitigation of its impact on children and their families. UNICEF is working in support to nationally led efforts, and in close collaboration with PAHO/WHO as UN leader in the response, and other relevant stakeholders, with a focus on its comparative advantage and mandate, to:

1. Prevent transmission of ZIKV through:

Personal protection (in particular for pregnant women, Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) and adolescent girls of childbearing age) through community engagement and Communication for Development (C4D) activities that will support behaviour adaptation to prevent the spread of the virus.

Vector control (reducing breeding sites/vector density) and C4D activities through national capacity development of government institutions and NGO partners

2. Provide non-clinical care and support to families affected by ZIKV, including multi-disciplinary management of Congenital Zika Syndrome and other malformations.

In June 2016 UNICEF LACRO began the process of incorporating the component of non-clinical care and support for children affected by the virus Zika and their families to the response plans that had been developed by CO’s. This last component allowed a much more integrated response to Zika.

To meet these requirements effectively, the UNICEF LACRO intends to hire services of a senior specialist with experience in ECD and disabilities (preferably in the LAC region), with an emphasis on expanding and strengthening 2017 lead UNICEF actions for non-clinical support to affected families and young children with congenital ZIKA syndrome and other developmental disabilities.

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

For more information kindly refer to the complete Terms of Reference attached in this advertisementTOR ZIKV Senior Care and Support_June to December 2017_09052017.docx.

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=504778

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 08 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 para la salud pública.

El virus Zika se transmite por mosquitos del género Aedes Aegytpi. 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 niños y niñas afectados por el Síndrome Congénito de Zika y promover el desarrollo y la 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 el embarazo no deseado).

Cuidado y apoyo: Los niños y niñas afectados por el síndrome congénito del Zika (y otras malformaciones congénitas) 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 y control del virus a través de estrategias de comunicación de riesgo y participación comunitaria, focalizando las intervenciones en zonas de riesgo y en población clave como mujeres embarazadas y adolescentes.

UNICEF viene promoviendo con los contrapartes y socios de los países el componente de Cuidado y Apoyo (Care & Support) a con las familias que tienen niños y niñas afectadas por el Síndrome Congénito de Zika (SCZ) y otras malformaciones congénitas para que reciban intervención temprana y oportuna y así garantizar su derecho al desarrollo pleno, la no estigmatización ni discriminación, a través del diseño de normas, protocolos y guías de cuido, capacitación a personal de los servicios de salud y de otras instituciones de educación y área social, junto con grupos y líderes comunitarios y acompañamiento y entrenamiento a las familias afectadas, promoviendo la movilización y participación comunitaria y de los diversos actores involucrados.

Justificación

El cuidado y apoyo a los niños afectados por el SCZ y otras malformaciones congénitas y sus familias ha evolucionado al mismo ritmo que el conocimiento y la evolución de la enfermedad. El Programa de Respuesta al Zikv de UNICEF ha puesto especiales esfuerzos en entender las necesidades específicas de estas personas para construir estrategias de atención y apoyo familiar que se pueda adaptar a las capacidades y circunstancias específicas de cada país de intervención, tomando en consideración las fortalezas que puedan servir como punto de entrada para avanzar en un proceso sostenible que permita la institucionalización.

El estudio de caso va a aportar elementos de análisis en países seleccionados donde se ha realizado una intervención (o unas intervenciones) con características particulares -bien sea por su avance en el ámbito institucional, su relacionamiento y complementariedad con las organizaciones de sociedad civil, su capacidad para solventar limitantes en la respuesta nacional para el cuidado y apoyo de estas familias con niños y niñas afectadas por ZIKV y otras malformaciones congénitas, o por su capacidad de articulación en el ámbito social comunitario, con un abordaje intersectorial.

Los estudios de caso constituyen un análisis global sobre el proceso de trabajo desarrollado en el marco de la repuesta el país y un análisis pormenorizado de una perspectiva seleccionada, alrededor de unas experiencias concretas, en las cuales se puedan identificar aquellos factores que la convirtieron en exitosa, así como los obstáculos que debieron ser removidos para su desarrollo. El fin último es contar con experiencias y estrategias que contribuyan a entender los retos y dirigir la respuesta en los países, apuntando a estrategias de intervención capaces de ir a escala con sostenibilidad, en cuidado y apoyo más eficaces y cercanos a las necesidades de las familias y niños y niñas afectadas.

Objetivo general de la consultoría

Esta consultoría tiene por objetivo el análisis y la documentación de -estudios de caso- de experiencias y estrategias relevantes en el abordaje de componentes esenciales de cuidado infantil (incluyendo la intervención temprana) y apoyo -familiar- identificados en países seleccionados.

Objetivos específicos

Documentar y ordenar, el proceso global en el país y también la perspectiva seleccionada, el proceso de respuesta en el componente de cuidado y apoyo en países seleccionados.

Analizar y describir prácticas que han sido efectivas, innovaciones y lecciones aprendidas en el marco específico de cuidado y apoyo.

Analizar el proceso de trabajo desarrollado de los diferentes actores a nivel global y para enfrentar la “perspectiva” seleccionada y los avances obtenidos hasta ahora.

Presentación de la propuesta

Se solicita a las/os consultores interesados/as presentar oferta técnica y económica bajo el nombre “Consultoría para realización de Case Studies en Cuidado y Apoyo”.

La propuesta técnica deberá incluir:

Curriculum vitae

CV de su equipo consultor y su asignación dentro del equipo

Carta de interés

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

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

TDR Consultoria para Case Studies en Cuidado y Apoyo – Fin.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=504779

Organization: Relief Applications
Country: Spain
Closing date: 15 Jun 2017

Job profile

Consulting Title: Senior Project Manager

Contract Length: 1 year (renewable)

Date Needed By: ASAP

New Post or Replacement: New position

Type of contract: Consultant

Fees: 30.000 – 42000 euros depending on experience.

Exact Job Location: Madrid

Reports To: CEO

Responsible For: Developing Relief Applications core activities (Emalsys)

Relief Applications is a young European company whose mission is to create innovative IT solutions for humanitarian organisations. Relief Applications provides also consulting services thanks to a network of quality certified consultants.

We are developing an innovative Emergency Alert System to help organisations respond to crises the fastest and ‘most economical’ way possible (https://emalsys.net), as well as mobile apps in particular for the UN. We are looking for a motivated person to join the team, bring new ideas and maintain the relationship with our clients.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be to:

1. Disseminate and promote the Emalsys system (https://emalsys.net/):

· Set up a funding strategy for the development of Emalsys

· Design and submit funding proposal

· Liaise with NGO, UN and Red Cross organisation to promote the use of Emalsys

· Ensure the link between the development team and organisations to ensure that the system is effectively responding to the need of humanitarian organisations

· Participate in, support or lead relevant capacity building initiatives and workshops related to Emergency Alert Systems,

By extension of the above tasks, the senior Project Manager will be responsible of the following:

2. Customer relationship management

The project manager will have the responsibility to maintain excellent relations with our clients, answer all their questions in a timely manner, take into account their requests and transfer them to the IT teams, set up calls to discuss projects, follow up on the progresses of the projects, describe results, communicate clearly and efficiently on our work, translating tech input into business output.

3. Support to business development

The project manager will be working closely with the lead developer to write proposals. He/she will have to read carefully the job descriptions and to write a proposal that describe precisely how we can respond to the requirements. He/she will also need to help coordinate the work flow with potential additional resources (external consultants) and/or take part in first person (according to skills and availability) in ad hoc missions.

1. Marketing and Communications coordination

The project manager will be working with the Business and development officer to put in place the marketing and communication strategy and tools. Finally, he/she will also be promoting the services of the company, in particular Emalsys, during workshops or events.

5. HR

The project manager should ensure that the pool of developers working on Emalsys is complete at all times, specifically by actively participating in identifying and recruiting staff and interns.

Profile requested:

Education:

Master’s Degree in Business, Development Studies, or Economics

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience working overseas in private sector or development

• Emergency response experience or knowledge

Skills required:

• Proven ability to link programmes to the private sector

• Project management

• Excellent client management skills

• Good writing skills (English)

• Conversational French – Fluent in English

Attitude:

• Be a strong team player with a can do attitude

• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure·

• Possess strong proven delegation, time management and prioritising skills ·

• Effective networking abilities

The post may imply occasional travelling to developing countries following the needs of current projects.

Starting date: ASAP

How to apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to: Raphael Bonnaud – career@reliefapplications.org