Empleo

Organization: Tsamota
Country: Portugal
Closing date: 02 Jun 2017

POSITION: Deputy Finance Manager

LOCATION: Lisbon, Portugal

REGION: Europe

OVERALL DESCRIPTION:

An international NGO is looking for a Deputy Finance Manager (DFM). Under direct supervision of Finance Manager (FM) the primary responsibility of DFM will be to ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures including donor regulations and guidelines.

The DFM will be the focal point for overall financial management and planning including cash flow, proposal development, donor reporting, donor audit and capacity building. The role will also provide support to the part of the team in charge for daily operations.

The selected candidates will be employed on a consultancy basis and must be articulate, quick thinking, and able to tackle problems with minimal supervision. The offer is ideal for candidates who want to participate and showcase their skills in a fast-paced, operationally focused NGO environment, simultaneously developing their technical skills as well as their professional portfolio.

The post holders will provide direct support to the programme finance manager in relation to all of the areas outlined below:

· Pay roll – Verification and processing of consultants’ monthly pay roll ensuring internal and donor rules are respected.

· Quality control – Work with responsible officers to ensure completion and quality of deliverables prior to payment of invoices, and ensure sufficient supporting documentation is provided. Ensure all procurement is executed according to policies and regulations, including the review of purchase orders, consultant agreements and work orders, expense reports, travel advances, for accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation.

· Cash flow – Consolidate monthly cash needs from budget holders and compile monthly cash forecasts and ensure timely submission of information to the FM. Ensure in country cash flow is smooth covering all activities.

· Reporting – DFM will ensure schedule for Donor reporting is respected and all reports are compiled in an accurate and timely manner and submitted to Management for verification and approval. In terms of internal reporting, DFM will support FM in running regular monthly BvA (Budget vs Actual) reports and follow up meetings. DFM will provide support including ad hoc and formal training on budget management and other finance-related skills as required, to budget holders to ensure that they pro-actively manage their funds.

· Proposal development – act as a focal Finance point during the process of Proposal Development and budgets creation.

· Audit – Key support to FM in preparation for internal and external annual, ad hoc and donor audits. Reviewing and addressing questions of concern from auditors in consultation with FM

· Grants Management – work closely with Operational Teams, ensuring that donor finance guidelines, formats and processes are understood by all affected colleagues at the start of each project and being adhered to throughout the project.

· When FM is absent, act as senior finance focal point

· Performs any other tasks as requested by the Finance Manager

EXPERIENCE:

Required

· Minimum 4 years of previous experience in an international INGO

· Previous experience in Management

· At least 2 years of experience using QuickBooks or extensive experience using similar recognised automated accounting packages;

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel and Word

· Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, including donors, local government and authorities

· Familiarity with cash handling and bank reconciliation;

· Forensic reconstruction of accounts and budgets.

Personal qualities:

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;

· Must be a flexible team player, able to work effectively with others;

· Possess a proactive ‘can do’ attitude, with the ability to deal with short-notice tasks effectively and efficiently;

· Capable of prioritising and managing multiple tasks, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail;

· Work well under pressure;

· Able to treat sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality;

· Legally able to live and work in the EU.

· Demonstrates ability to identify problems

· Makes recommendations related to work procedures and implementation of management systems

Education

· Internationally recognised qualifications in accounting, preferably a university degree, or extensive experience in accounting as a substitute.

Languages

· English is the working language; candidates must have excellent oral and written skills.

Application

· Please send your CV and letter of motivation as well as salary expectation for a consultancy contract to recruitmentngopositions@gmail.com

· Only applications in English will be considered.

How to apply:

Application

· Please send your CV and letter of motivation as well as salary expectation for a consultancy contract to recruitmentngopositions@gmail.com

· Only applications in English will be considered.

Organization: COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Paraguay
Closing date: 15 May 2017

Antecedentes

COOPI es una ONG, laica, apolítica, que trabaja a nivel internacional a través de proyectos de desarrollo e intervenciones de ayuda humanitaria en América Latina y Caribe, África y Oriente Medio. Desde su fundación en Italia en 1965 se ha comprometido a combatir las injusticias y las causas que ocasionan pobreza, para contribuir a construir un futuro en el que se garanticen a todos, condiciones de vida adecuadas, derechos fundamentales, e igualdad de oportunidades.

COOPI inicia a desarrollar sus acciones en Paraguay, en los departamentos de Concepción, San Pedro, Caaguazú, Boquerón y Presidente Hayes, a partir desde el 2001 y con continuidad desde el año 2005, a través de: proyectos de desarrollo dirigidos a familias campesinas; apoyando respuestas locales de emergencia; promoviendo e implementando proyectos de preparación ante desastres y protección del medioambiente orientados a mejorar el acceso al agua y la recuperación de los medios de vida de las comunidades más amenazadas por inundaciones y sequía; además de llevar a cabo acciones para la promoción de la medicina intercultural y la defensa de los derechos de las poblaciones indígenas en el Chaco.

A partir del año 2008 COOPI ha coordinado con autoridades locales y otros actores humanitarios presentes en el país, respuestas de emergencia e intervenciones de preparación ante la sequía y las inundaciones, principalmente en el Chaco (Pdte. Hayes, Boquerón y Alto Paraguay) y en Asunción, además de llevar a cabo constantemente actividades de monitoreo para evaluar la situación humanitaria y las capacidades locales de respuesta para hacer frente a las crisis cíclicas.

Los principales financiadores de las acciones en el país han sido y son ECHO, la Delegación de la Unión Europea y otros fondos canalizado a través de agencias de NNUU (sobre todo UNDP, FAO y OPS/OMS).

Actualmente COOPI se encuentra llevando a cabo intervenciones de Reducción de Riesgo de Desastres (financiadas principalmente por ECHO) en el Departamento de Concepción (en consorcio con UNDP, WFP y ADRA) y en el Departamento Central (en consorcio con Plan Internacional), en colaboración con la SEN y las comunidades y autoridades locales.

Base: Asunción (capital)

Donatore: Diferentes (ECHO, UE, UNDP)

Duración del contrato: 12 meses, con posibilidad de renovar

Experiencia: mínimo de 5 años

Fecha de inicio: 01 de junio 2017

Retribución: de acuerdo al perfil del candidato

DESCRIZIONE E REQUISITI

Coordinar/supervisar la ejecución de los programas y proyectos, coordinación con los actores de la cooperación, las instituciones y las co-partes locales.

Responsabilidades y actividades principales

• Coordinación, supervisión y monitoreo de las actividades desarrolladas en los programas en curso:
  • Supervisión del proyecto: “Strengthening institutional and community preparedness and coordination capacities for mainstreaming disaster risk reduction in Paraguay”, financiado por ECHO y llevado a cabo en Concepción en consorcio con UNDP (socio líder), WFP y ADRA;
  • Gestión y monitoreo del proyecto JASAKO´I: “Promoting resilience by scaling up disaster risk reduction, good practices and know-how on protection, education, livelihoods protection and hazard monitoring in Paraguay” financiado por ECHO y llevado a cabo en el Departamento Central en consorcio con Plan International (socio líder);
• Representar la organización en el país, mantener y desarrollar las relaciones ordinarias y la coordinación con las co-partes locales y los socios programáticos e institucionales involucrados;
• Identificar y formular nuevas propuestas de proyectos e intervenciones a desarrollarse en el país;
• Actualización periodica de:
  • Reglamento país,
  • Plan de seguridad,
  • Herramientas de programación estratégica anual,
  • Plan operativo.
• Selección, supervisión y monitoreo de las funciones y actividades realizadas por el personal expatriado y en caso oportuno personal local que opera en los diferentes programas;
• En caso necesario, formación on the job del personal que opera en el país;
• Redacción de los documentos relativos a la ejecución de los programas/proyectos:
  • Planes operativos periódicos y eventuales integraciones y modificaciones,
  • Informes intermedios y finales en colaboración con los coordinadores de proyectos, el personal administrativo y los referentes en la sede central (HQ/Milán),
  • Solicitudes de eventuales modificaciones a ser aprobadas por sede y los donantes,
  • Producción y difusión de materiales informativos,
• Responsabilidades y funciones administrativas:
  • En coordinación con los coordinadores de proyectos y la administración general compilar las herramientas indicadas de previsiones de gastos y la identificación de necesidades financieras (tesorería) para la oportuna ejecución de los programas en el país,
• Supervisión de las tareas administrativas y logísticas en la capital, de acuerdo a los procedimientos internos de la organización y de los donantes,
• Supervisar el archivo de la documentación técnica y financiera relativa a la ejecución de las intervenciones.
• Ejecutar aquellas tareas inherentes a las responsabilidades del puesto que sean solicitadas por el Responsable de Área y definidas de común acuerdo, según contexto y necesidades de la intervención.

PERFIL DESEADO

Requisitos Necesarios

• Estudios profesionales y/o experiencia demostrable en Cooperación Internacional, Ayuda Humanitaria, Gestión del Territorio, Ciencias Ambientales, Ciencias Sociales/Políticas y/o afines.
• Experiencias previas de trabajo con organizaciones de cooperación y/o ayuda humanitaria.
• Experiencias previas con procedimientos para el manejo de fondos ECHO y DEVCO (UE).
• Capacidades de coordinación inter-institucional e inter-agencias (diplomacia).
• Interés, disponibilidad y experiencia de trabajo en ambientes multiculturales.
• Flexibilidad, adaptabilidad y disponibilidad a viajar con frecuencia en las áreas de los proyectos.
• Capacidad de trabajar de forma autónoma (organización, planificación del trabajo, desarrollo analítico).
• Respeto de la Visión y Misión de COOPI.
• Motivación, honestidad, actitud pro-activa y resolutiva, sentido común, discreción.
• Actitud y espíritu de trabajo en equipo (comunicación y coordinación).
• Capacidad en sistematización de procesos y elaboración de documentos e informes.
• Idiomas castellano e inglés imprescindibles.
• Manejo de herramientas informáticas (sistema operativo Microsoft Windows) y ofimáticas (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Disponibilidad inmediata.

Requisitos Deseables

• Experiencia de trabajo y conocimientos de los procedimientos internos de COOPI.
• Conocimiento del contexto físico-ambiental y socio-antropológico del área de intervención.
• Buenas capacidades de interactuar con las autoridades locales y los otros actores involucrados en los programas.
• Licencias para conducir vehículo.

How to apply:

http://www.coopi.org/lavoro/country-coordinator-2/

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 01 Jun 2017

Title: Deputy Chief of Party, Communities Building Peace Together – Guatemala

Dept/Location: Quetzaltenango/Guatemala City

Band: D

Reports To: Chief of Party

FLSA: Exempt

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS offers competitive salaries and benefits, commensurate with other INGOs and private sector development organizations priming highly technical development programs.

Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)/Guatemala anticipates submitting a proposal in response to a USAID Request for Applications (RFA) that focuses on reducing social conflict and violence and improve social cohesion in Guatemala’s Highlands Region. CRS/Guatemala expects to serve as the prime on the application and will develop the proposal in consortium with other non-governmental organizations and local implementing partners.

CRS/Guatemala seeks a qualified candidate for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) / Peacebuilding Manager position to provide oversight to technical project implementation for the anticipated USAID-funded Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) project*.* The project will address a wide range of potential types of conflict, with a design that is intentionally flexible and community-driven, allowing communities to identify which conflict issues to address and participate in. The project will establish inclusive community-led engagement, dialogue, and mapping to identify, prioritize, and develop action plans to address sources of and increase resilience to social conflict; will build partnerships between communities and external entities to implement plans prioritized by the communities; and strengthen Government of Guatemala (GOG) and non-governmental capacity to participate in managing, responding to, and resolving local conflicts.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Serve as the senior field-level manager and representative with primary responsibility for coordinating, planning, and implementing technical activities to achieve program targets.

· Supervise technical implementation and program administration. Manage the program’s day-to-day activities against the implementation plan.

· Coordinate with USAID/Guatemala, key governmental counterparts, regional governments, the private sector, community based organizations, and other nongovernmental partners.

· Support CoP to ensure strong coordination/collaboration among consortium members through regular coordination meetings/program reviews, joint field visits and planning;

· Responsible for field office operations workflow and safety; proposes and implements values-based management principles and innovative procedures to facilitate sustainable programming;

· Responsible for administration of all subagreements in line with USG and CRS administrative, operational procedures, policies, and regulations;

· Oversee technical program quality and integration of cross-cutting issues, conflict sensitivity, capacity-building approaches and community led processes.

· Works closely with the CoP to develop and manage program budgets and track financial and material resources for CRS, consortium members and implementing partners;

· Lead the development of annual results planning, reports and other required donor reports and ensure the integration of program innovation and learning.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences / Public Policies / Anthropology or another relevant field.

2. At least 8 years of increasing management responsibility in developing countries, especially with knowledge of the Guatemalan context.

3. At least 5 years of experience managing projects that include developing peacebuilding and conflict transformation and resolution plans and strategies, engagement with government (local and national levels), civil society, private sector, and other actors (women, youth at risk, victims and perpetrators of violence).

4. Prior management of significant USAID funding required; knowledge of USG regulations applicable to USAID cooperative agreements.

5. Proven leadership, inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.

6. Proven experience managing complex consortium or partnership relationships required.

7. Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation management.

8. Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.

9. Proven experience in methodologies and practices for peacebuilding, conflict resolution and prevention of violence, building trust and social cohesion, trauma healing and psychosocial approaches for working with victims and perpetrators, intrafamiliar violence, intergenerational and youth engagement, resources-based conflict management, among other related issues.

10. Skills in conflict analysis; ability to design and facilitate dialogue, alternative approaches to conflict, and processes to convene meetings between opposing parties.

11. Proven experience in community work within societies impacted by violence and conflict.

12. Excellent English and Spanish language oral and written communication skills required.

13. Experience working in a variety of developing environments required; knowledge of the Guatemalan context highly desired.

14. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.

15. Driver’s license required

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff): These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

· Serves with Integrity

· Models Stewardship

· Cultivates Constructive Relationships

· Promotes Learning

Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. This position is conditional upon award of funding and donor prior approval of candidate.

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

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

EOE

How to apply:

Apply online- https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=3563&CurrentPage=1

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 01 Jun 2017

Title: Chief of Party, Communities Building Peace Together – Guatemala

Dept/Location: Quetzaltenango/Guatemala City

Band: D

Reports To: Head of Programs

FLSA: Exempt

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS offers competitive salaries and benefits, commensurate with other INGOs and private sector development organizations priming highly technical development programs.

Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)/Guatemala anticipates submitting a proposal in response to a USAID Request for Applications (RFA) that focuses on reducing social conflict and violence and improve social cohesion in Guatemala’s Highlands Region. CRS/Guatemala expects to serve as the prime on the application and will develop the proposal in consortium with other non-governmental organizations and local implementing partners.

CRS/Guatemala seeks a qualified candidate for a Chief of Party (CoP) position to provide overall leadership and direction for the anticipated USAID-funded Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) project*.* The project will address a wide range of potential types of conflict, with a design that is intentionally flexible and community-driven, allowing communities to identify which conflict issues to address and participate in. The project will establish inclusive community-led engagement, dialogue, and mapping to identify, prioritize, and develop action plans to address sources of and increase resilience to social conflict; will build partnerships between communities and external entities to implement plans prioritized by the communities; and strengthen Government of Guatemala (GOG) and non-governmental capacity to participate in managing, responding to, and resolving local conflicts.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Lead high quality, results-oriented program implementation and timely achievement of project milestones and objectives.

· Serve as the primary liaison among stakeholders including the donor, key government officials, municipal and local officials, research institutions and other international/local partners, ensuring high levels of visibility and strong collaboration with relevant key stakeholder, raising decisions and issues as needed.

· Manage all resources and coordinates program implementation and finance management, according to USG and CRS policies and procedures.

· Ensure effective consortium management, building on the strengths of each partner to promote strong program integration and holistic service provision and capacity building for vulnerable households and local government.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Program Quality:

1. With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.

2. Ensure that vision and plans for the program are innovative and in line with CRS agency and country program strategies.

3. Promote alignment of program’s strategies and activities with the priorities outlined in relevant national strategies and policies related to crime and violence prevention, citizen security, and peaceful coexistence.

4. Ensure the delivery of quality training, technical assistance and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies.

5. Oversee program’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems, using data analysis as the basis for measuring performance. Ensure that MEAL is incorporated into evolving program plans.

6. Lead the development of annual results reports and other required donor reports and ensure the integration of program innovation and learning.

7. In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated.

8. Lead donor and other delegations field visits, promoting advances and program results.

9. Put in place and enforce program quality control mechanisms across all partners.

Management and Administration:

1. Ensure strong coordination/collaboration among consortium members through regular coordination meetings/program reviews, joint field visits and action planning.

2. Develop and manage annual program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources for CRS, consortium members and implementing partners.

3. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to donors and senior management.

4. Review actual financial performance against the budget and identify/address variances on a regular basis.

5. Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative, operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.

6. Ensure that security protocol is observed and respected by all members of staff.

7. Lead regular programmatic and financial progress reviews with consortium members and manage changes in program direction and focus, where necessary.

Representation and Advocacy:
In collaboration with the Head of Programs and the Country Representative, act as primary program contact to donor, other local and international stakeholders, responsible for addressing all program matters. Serve as the primary representative for the consortium.

1. In collaboration with the Country Program, strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.

2. In collaboration with the Head of Programs, oversee strategic communication strategies, including compliance with donor’s branding and marking requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.

3. Lead the development and dissemination of learning materials that contribute to national and local policies/approaches that inform best practices.

Human Resource Management: Lead, manage and supervise a team of consortium staff to meet program objectives.

1. Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.

2. Manage the recruitment portfolio for the program, in collaboration with Human Resources and CRS country program management, to ensure optimum service delivery through recruitment of competent and qualified staff.

3. Develop terms of reference for all program consultants and ensure that they are fulfilling their tasks.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

· Serves with Integrity

· Models Stewardship

· Cultivates Constructive Relationships

· Promotes Learning

Direct Supervisory Responsibilities: 4-6 positions to be determined

Key Working Relationships:

· Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programs, Operations Manager, Team Leaders, Program Staff

· HQ & Region: CRS/Latin America & Caribbean Office Staff and CRS/HQ departments

· External: Catholic Bishops and the Episcopal Conference, Government Officials, USAID, Consortium Member and Implementing Partner Staff, etc.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences / Public Policies / Anthropology or another related field.

2. At least 10 years of increasing management responsibility in developing countries, especially with knowledge of the Guatemalan context.

3. At least 7 years of experience managing projects that include developing peacebuilding and conflict transformation and resolution plans and strategies, engagement with government (local and national levels), civil society, private sector, and other actors (women, youth at risk, victims and perpetrators of violence).

4. Prior management of significant USAID funding required; knowledge of USG regulations applicable to USAID cooperative agreements. Previous experience as a USAID Chief of Party preferred.

5. Proven leadership, inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.

6. Proven experience managing complex consortium or partnership relationships required.

7. Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation management.

8. Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.

9. Proven experience in methodologies and practices for peacebuilding, conflict resolution and prevention of violence, building trust and social cohesion, trauma healing and psychosocial approaches for working with victims and perpetrators, intra-familiar violence, intergenerational and youth engagement, resources-based conflict management, among other related issues.

10. Excellent English and Spanish language oral and written communication skills required.

11. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.

12. Driver’s license required.

Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. This position is conditional upon award of funding and donor prior approval of candidate.

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

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

EOE

How to apply:

Apply online- https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=3562&CurrentPage=1

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 01 Jun 2017

Title: Technical Advisor II, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), Communities Building Peace Together – Guatemala

Dept/Location: Quetzaltenango/Guatemala City

Band: D

Reports To: Chief of Party

FLSA: Exempt

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS offers competitive salaries and benefits, commensurate with other INGOs and private sector development organizations priming highly technical development programs.

Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)/Guatemala anticipates submitting a proposal in response to a USAID Request for Applications (RFA) that focuses on reducing social conflict and violence and improve social cohesion in Guatemala’s Highlands Region. CRS/Guatemala expects to serve as the prime on the application and will develop the proposal in consortium with other non-governmental organizations and local implementing partners.

CRS/Guatemala seeks a qualified candidate for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Technical Advisor position to provide oversight to all monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities for the anticipated USAID-funded Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) project*.* The project will address a wide range of potential types of conflict, with a design that is intentionally flexible and community-driven, allowing communities to identify which conflict issues to address and participate in. The project will establish inclusive community-led engagement, dialogue, and mapping to identify, prioritize, and develop action plans to address sources of and increase resilience to social conflict; will build partnerships between communities and external entities to implement plans prioritized by the communities; and strengthen Government of Guatemala (GOG) and non-governmental capacity to participate in managing, responding to, and resolving local conflicts.

Job Summary:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Technical Advisor will provide overall leadership, direction and management for the project’s MEAL strategy. The MEAL Technical Advisor will develop and manage a robust MEAL strategy that will document the implementation of the community peacebuilding process and monitor CBPT progress towards work plan milestones, including data analysis to provide recommendations for improved project implementation. The MEAL Technical Advisor will train and mentor CRS and partner organization MEAL staff. S/he will supervise field staff charged with supporting the project’s MEAL systems and will work closely with partner organizations to strengthen their MEAL systems to ensure timely information collection, consolidation, analysis, reporting, and dissemination.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support Project MEAL System Design:

• Develop and manage a MEAL strategy that documents the implementation of the community peacebuilding process and monitor CBPT progress toward work plan targets and milestones.
• Review partner organization M&E plans as required; advise partner organizations on the development of indicators, data collection methodologies, data quality assurance, and indicator reporting.

Lead Project Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Coordinate timely information consolidation, analysis and information dissemination from the community, technical, and CRS and partner organization management levels.
• Coordinate the collection, review and delivery of M&E information from partner organizations.
• Coordinate technical, human, and financial resources to ensure the implementation of the project monitoring system at the community, partner and CRS levels and according to the project’s DIP and MEAL operating manual as per MEAL policies and procedures and donor MEAL requirements.
• Support the development and maintain a MEAL operating manual for the project to facilitate timely evidence-based analysis and ensure the availability of project data to feed into management decisions to support adaptive management strategies.
• Coordinate field monitoring activities for the project, so that the project produces high quality data to monitor project advances.
• Promote CRS MEAL and ICT4D policies and procedures among all project staff, including CRS and partner organization staff, so that the project produces high quality data to monitor project advances.
• Ensure quality management (and archiving) of monitoring and evaluation data.
• Develop, in coordination with the Country Program M&E Manager, terms of reference (TOR) for studies and scope of work (SOW) for consultants to conduct external special studies, reviews and the project evaluation, in line with the necessary level of technical rigor as per donor and MEAL policies and procedures.
• Work closely with an external evaluation team to design and carry out a comprehensive impact evaluation.
• Coordinate administrative and logistical processes of evaluations and reviews for the CBPT project.

Support an Environment of Learning and Accountability with the Project

• Develop and lead knowledge management processes to document the efficacy of community peacebuilding efforts.
• Support the regular review of project progress via Learning to Action Discussions (LADs).
• Contribute to work plans, donor reports, success stories, and other deliverables.

Manage the Project MEAL Budget:

• Oversee the implementation of the annual planned and approved project MEAL budget, for both CRS and partner organization(s).

MEAL Project Staff Supervision and Partner Organization Capacity Strengthening:

• Manage project MEAL staff and provide supervision and follow up for MEAL staff performance
• Responsible for MEAL staff professional development through accompaniment, trainings, technical assistance
• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations and coaching sessions for all project MEAL staff under his/her supervision
• Provide training and guidance to CRS MEAL staff and partner organizations

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences / Economics / Statistics or another relevant field.
2. At least 8 years of increasing management responsibility in monitoring and evaluation of international development programs, specifically those featuring indicators of social cohesion, citizen security, gender equity, conflict management, and governance.
3. Demonstrated experience in the design, management, and implementation of monitoring and evaluation programs for similar-sized international donor-supported programs. USAID experience preferred.
4. Previous experience in Guatemala preferred, especially experience engaging with and working with indigenous and/or vulnerable populations in the Western Highlands.
5. Demonstrated skills building and maintaining relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners
6. Ability to proactively identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and meet challenges with resourcefulness
7. Ability to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines
8. Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.
9. Excellent organization and planning skills, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
10. Excellent demonstrated interpersonal, management, supervision, and negotiation skills
11. Strong oral and written communication skills
12. Fluency in Spanish and English required. Fluency in one or more indigenous languages preferred.
13. Regular travel within the Western Highlands is required
14. Driver’s license required.
15. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience with a variety of software applications for data collection, organization, storage, analysis and visualization strongly preferred.

MEAL Competencies:

• Monitoring: Use of participatory quantitative and qualitative methods for monitoring and evaluation; design of survey instruments and knowledge of sampling methodologies; appropriate data analysis methodologies; and MEAL report writing skills
• Information Systems and Data Management: Experience developing and managing information systems capable of handling large datasets for MEAL purposes; experience managing MEAL reporting requirements; previous experience with database development and management, as well as experience using mapping (e.g., Arc-GIS etc.), and statistical analysis software (SPSS, EpiInfo, STATA, SAS, or similar) preferred
• Evaluation: Proven track record developing project-level theories of change, results frameworks, ProFrames, logframes and other tools for logical program design, related MEAL system tools and competencies, and accompanying MEAL narratives.
• Accountability: Improving accountability to a range of stakeholders through increased participation, transparent communication, responsive feedback mechanisms, and adherence to internal and external quality standards and requirements, as well as demonstrated experience in participatory community data collection
• Learning: Promoting excellent knowledge management and collaborative learning processes at the project, program and institutional levels, generating robust evidence for project and programmatic learning that leads to action, decision-making and influence
• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Engaging with data, challenging biases and assumptions, posing thoughtful questions, pursuing deeper understanding of evidence through reflection and perspective-taking, and making informed programming decisions
• ICT for MEAL: Applying knowledge on information and communication technologies (ICT), both hardware and software, for opportune and accurate data collection, database management, conducting analyses, and making information easily accessible. This includes mobile data collection and related data management and analysis tasks.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff): These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. This position is conditional upon award of funding and donor prior approval of candidate.

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

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

EOE

How to apply:

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Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 01 Jun 2017

Title: Institutional Strengthening Manager, Communities Building Peace Together – Guatemala

Dept/Location: Quetzaltenango/Guatemala City

Band: D

Reports To: Deputy Chief of Party

FLSA: Exempt

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS offers competitive salaries and benefits, commensurate with other INGOs and private sector development organizations priming highly technical development programs.

Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)/Guatemala anticipates submitting a proposal in response to a USAID Request for Applications (RFA) that focuses on reducing social conflict and violence and improve social cohesion in Guatemala’s Highlands Region. CRS/Guatemala expects to serve as the prime on the application and will develop the proposal in consortium with other non-governmental organizations and local implementing partners.

CRS/Guatemala seeks a qualified candidate for an Institutional Strengthening Manager position to provide oversight to all activities focus on government and indigenous leadership engagement and capacity strengthening at all levels for the anticipated USAID-funded Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) project*.* The project will address a wide range of potential types of conflict, with a design that is intentionally flexible and community-driven, allowing communities to identify which conflict issues to address and participate in. The project will establish inclusive community-led engagement, dialogue, and mapping to identify, prioritize, and develop action plans to address sources of and increase resilience to social conflict; will build partnerships between communities and external entities to implement plans prioritized by the communities; and strengthen Government of Guatemala (GOG) and non-governmental capacity to participate in managing, responding to, and resolving local conflicts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the collaborative design of innovative and evidence-supported interventions to improve the institutional capacity for peace-building, conflict transformation, violence prevention, and strengthened state-society relations.
• In coordination with the DCoP and CoP, serve as the senior field-level manager and representative with primary responsibility for coordinating, planning, and implementing related technical activities to achieve program targets.
• Supervise and directly engage in technical implementation and program administration related to national level interventions, government engagement at all levels, and multi-stakeholder institutional strengthening approaches. Manage the program’s related day-to-day activities against the implementation plan.
• Coordinate with key governmental and civil society counterparts at local, regional and national levels, indigenous leadership, the private sector, and other non-governmental actors.
• Support DCoP to ensure strong coordination/collaboration among consortium members on institutional strengthening related activities through regular coordination meetings/program reviews, joint field visits and planning;
• Oversee technical program quality and integration of cross-cutting issues, conflict sensitivity, capacity-building approaches and gender dynamics.
• Works closely with the CoP to develop and manage activity budgets and track financial and material resources for CRS;
• Contribute to the development of annual results planning, reports and other required donor reports and ensure the integration of program innovation and learning.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences / Public Policies / Anthropology or other relevant field.
2. At least 8 years of experience managing development interventions focused on institutional strengthening and capacity development, including with government (local and national levels), civil society, private sector, and other actors, preferably in Guatemala.
3. Proven leadership, inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.
4. Proven experience managing complex consortium or partnership relationships required.
5. Experience in monitoring and evaluation for governance.
6. Knowledge of USG regulations applicable to USAID cooperative agreements.
7. Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.
8. Proven experience in methodologies and practices for peacebuilding, conflict resolution and prevention of violence, building trust and sustainable multi-stakeholder engagement, indigenous rights, and resource-based conflict management, among other related issues.
9. Excellent Spanish language oral and written communication skills required. Fluency in English strongly preferred. Knowledge of Guatemalan indigenous languages a plus.
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.
11. Driver’s license required.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff): These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. This position is conditional upon award of funding and donor prior approval of candidate.

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

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

EOE

How to apply:

Apply online- https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=3566&CurrentPage=1

Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 28 May 2017

IT Officer, Colombia Transforma, Bogotá, Colombia

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

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Project Summary: **
Colombia Transforma is a program financed by USAID/OTI. Transforma provides support strategically aimed at achieving sustainable peace in Colombia. The initial goal will be to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Colombian government to implement rapid response during the first 36 months after the signing of the peace accords.

**Please note: Only Colombian citizens are eligible for this position.

Position Summary:
This position maintains the Bogotá office network and devices, advises on procurement and upkeep of IT products, ensures IT procedures are followed, and monitors data security compliance and needs in close consultation with the home office Information Management Systems (IMS) team. S/he may also assist with data entry in the activity database and provide graphic design/mapping/infographic services to the team.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain structural integrity of the program tools for the collection and management of information.
• Maintain structural integrity of IT systems and the program server.
• Persistently monitor and improve IT system against security threats.
• Maintain and operate office equipment; serve as an IT generalist and troubleshoot day-to-day office IT issues to assist with IT related problems including internet outages and computer troubleshooting.
• Gather IT requirements from users, and develop solutions to meet organizational needs.
• Perform periodic training sessions for program team members in the Bogota and field offices on the use and maintenance of the IT systems and associated devices.
• Develop a service plan to improve users’ technology skills, which will include training users as needed.
• Design electronic filing systems for the project in coordination with the FAM.
• Ensure that project files and data are regularly backed up.
• Advise the program on changes needed to the IT structure of the program.
• Make visits to other field offices, outside Bogota, as needed.
• Undertake regular maintenance to all IT equipment (computers)
• Set up security cameras and monitors in and around the project office and manage security feeds.
• Support the program team in defining technical requirements for the procurement of IT equipment for technical activities, and to make recommendations, evaluate bids/offers, and support the selection process for IT providers.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the FAM.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with additional training in computer science or information technology.
• Three (3) years of experience in information management, database design, and IT systems, preferably on development projects. Knowledge of USAID procedures is an advantage.
• Experience with data collection procedures, systems design, systems analysis and information systems project management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage databases.
• Experience managing and maintaining IT and communications equipment, networks and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive data with the proper discretion and security.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to occasionally travel to project field offices.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Fluency in English preferred.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

Oficial de Tecnologías, Colombia Transforma , Bogotá, Colombia

Resumen del Proyecto:
Colombia Transforma es un programa financiado por USAID/OTI. Transforma proporciona apoyo orientado estratégicamente para lograr una paz sostenible en Colombia. El objetivo inicial será el de mejorar la capacidad de Colombia para implementar una respuesta rápida durante los primeros 36 meses después de la firma de un acuerdo de paz.

Resumen del Cargo:
Esta posición mantiene la red y los dispositivos de la oficina de Bogotá, aconseja en la adquisición y mantenimiento de productos de TI, asegura que los procedimientos de TI sean seguidos y monitoree el cumplimiento de la seguridad de datos y las necesidades en consulta con el equipo de Sistemas de Gestión de Información (IMS). También puede ayudar con la entrada de datos en la base de datos de actividades y proporcionar servicios de diseño gráfico / mapear / infografía para el equipo.

*Tenga en Cuento: Solo candidatos Colombianos serán considerados.*

Responsabilidades:

• Mantener la integridad estructural de las herramientas del programa para colectar y administrar información.
• Mantener la integridad estructural de los sistemas de TI y servidor del programa.
• Supervisar y mejorar el sistema de IT frente a las amenazas de seguridad.
• Realizar mantenimiento, actualización y monitoreo de los equipos tecnológicos del programa y resolver problemas operativos de IT, incluyendo cortes de Internet y la solución de problemas del equipo.
• Mantener un inventario actualizado de los equipos de tecnología del Programa.
• Mantener un inventario y realizar seguimientos a las suscripciones de licenciamiento del Programa.
• Reunir los requisitos de IT de los usuarios, y desarrollar soluciones para satisfacer las necesidades de la organización.
• Hacer entrenamientos periódicos para personal de las oficinas en Bogotá y en campo en el uso y mantenimiento de los sistemas y equipos tecnológicos del programa.
• Asegurar y trabajar en conjunto con el equipo la depuración de información del servidor.
• Diseñar un sistema para archivar información del proyecto en colaboración con el FAM
• Asegurar de que los archivos de proyecto y los datos están respaldados regularmente.
• Acompañar y asesorar al Programa en los cambios de infraestructura tecnológica requerida.
• Realizar visitas a las oficinas regionales según como sea requerido.
• Realizar mantenimiento periódico a los equipos tecnológicos (computadores).
• Administrar y monitorear los sistemas de seguridad de las oficinas regionales y la oficina de Bogotá.
• Apoyar al equipo Programático en la definición de características técnicas, para la adquisición de equipos tecnológicos de actividades técnicas, que incluya recomendaciones, comparación de ofertas y selección de proveedores de tecnología.
• Realizar otras tareas según lo solicitado por el FAM.

Competencias:

• Licenciatura en informática o tecnología de la información.
• Mínimo de tres (3) años de experiencia en gestión de la información, diseño de base de datos y los sistemas de IT, preferiblemente en proyectos de desarrollo. El conocimiento de procesos de USAID.
• Experiencia con los procesos de recogida de datos, diseño de sistemas, análisis de sistemas y gestión de la información del proyecto de sistemas.
• La habilidad de gestionar bases de datos.
• Experiencia en la gestión y el mantenimiento de IT y comunicaciones de equipos, redes y sistemas.
• Habilidad a manejar datos sensibles con discreción y seguridad.
• Habilidades de comunicación verbal y escrita buenas.
• Habilidades excelentes de organización y orientadas al detalle.
• Disponibilidad para viajar de vez en cuando.
• Capacidad a trabajar eficazmente como miembro del equipo.
• Fluidez en Inglés preferido.

Solamente se contactarán a los candidatos que se hayan seleccionado para una entrevista. Favor de no llamar.

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Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative
Country: Panama
Closing date: 28 May 2017

Founded in 2002, by President William J. Clinton and Ira Magaziner, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (“CHAI”) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems and expanding access to care and treatment in the developing world. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to lifesaving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs. Since its inception, CHAI’s programs have helped more than 11.8 million people in more than 70 countries have access to CHAI-negotiated prices for HIV/AIDS medicines, saving the global health community billions of dollars. For more information, please visit: www.clintonhealthaccess.org.

CHAI’s global malaria program provides direct technical and operational support to countriesaround the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of thispreventable, treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions forprevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with the goals of sustainably reducing thenumber of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and acceleratingprogress towards malaria elimination in the long term.

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Health Information Associate to play a critical role in helping governmental programs in central America improve how they collect and analyze data to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their efforts to eliminate malaria. S/he will be responsible for working with an array of ministry of health and CHAI staff to build in-country capacity related to the use of information technology. This work will include creating, modifying, and maintaining potentially complex and diverse surveillance platforms;leading national training sessions in technology solutions; and helping staff use and troubleshoot health information systems on an ongoing basis. The Associate will work closely with technology companies, academic partners, the PAHO/WHO, and government technical bodies working on epidemiological surveillance to ensure malaria programs in country have the tools required to monitor and evaluate progress towards elimination.A successful candidate will need to possess strong communication, organizational and management skills as well as be able to work independently to drive implementation and have deep personal commitment to producing results.

• Work with CHAI country associates, regional senior research associate and the country support manager to understand technological requirements for malaria surveillance,including the monitoring of malaria epidemiology and the impact of malaria interventions
• Develop coherent and technology-appropriate specifications for meeting user requirements
• Advise on strategies for storing, cleaning and analyzing data and producing automatedreports for more efficient and effective operational response
• Play a translational role in communicating user requirements and technical specifications to non-technical staff within CHAI management and ministries of health
• Liaise with and manage software developers to build applications meeting user requirements
• Design and develop custom data collection forms as required (e.g. ODK or Survey CTO)
• Design and develop disease information dashboards as required (including format and content)
• Help cultivate a culture of data-use within malaria programs by strengthening usage and analysis of data by the malaria program and the quality of data inputs? Assist with the troubleshooting, installation, and implementation of systems

• Develop training materials and help train country staff in the use of information technology and support the training of program staff on the system to be used, devices and any otherend-users issues related to IT problems. In the near term,

• Support the national malaria program in Haiti to design, operationalize, and roll out an electronic case-based reporting system in DHIS 2

• Design and integrate a new malaria module into Panama’s national surveillance system.

• Support connectivity-related issues at various locations in Panama so as to ensure there is no disruption for submitting and accessing data in the malaria program.

• Work with the malaria program in Honduras to roll out and monitor the use of the newly adopted DHIS2-based malaria surveillance system.

• Work with the Guatemala NMCP and CHAI’s country and technical teams on a day-to-daybasis and be the focal point the communication and managing matters related to a newmalaria surveillance module in Guatemala’s new Integrated Surveillance System. Assist withthe implementation of the malaria module by coordinating, supervising and providing therequirements needed to implement the module at all levels.

• Assist in the surveillance of malaria program data by ensuring accurate data collection,integration from various sources, timely reporting, and display of information via user-friendly interfaces.

This role requires travel to remote regions with limited infrastructure and medical care

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology; Master’s degree preferred
• At least three to five years’ working experience as a business analyst, technical project manager, or in a similar role working closely with stakeholders to define and deliverbusiness requirements for technology initiatives.
• Proven experience in implementing technology-based solutions with users, preferably for disease surveillance
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills. Experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical users
• Understanding of disease surveillance (including surveillance platforms) with knowledge of global health issues; knowledge of common health information management systems suchas DHIS 2 strongly preferred
• Familiarity with emerging technologies for data collection and reporting (including experience using open source data collection tools like ODK); comfort with developing basic data collection forms and reports preferred
• Familiarity with emerging technologies for web or mobile application development for data visualization and analysis
• Experience in data management (including managing databases) and data analysis? High levels of proficiency in Access, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint;? Languages: SQL, JavaScript, html
• Experience working in an international context and/or entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to think strategically and anticipate future consequences and trends
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong work ethic, integrity, credibility, and dedication to CHAI’s mission
• Ability to be effective, calm, and flexible in high-pressure situations, to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to effectively prioritize
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of varied professional and cultural backgrounds
• Proven ability to function in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with a sense of urgency and timeliness? Ability to travel approximately 40-60% of the year
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Advantages

• Any statistical and geospatial analysis experience (R, SAS, STATA, ArcGIS and/or other relevant software);
• Knowledge of malaria or other global infectious diseases;
• Experience working and communicating with government officials and multilateral organizations;
• Experience living or working in Latin America and the Caribbean is a plus

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Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative
Country: Panama
Closing date: 28 May 2017

Founded in 2002, by President William J. Clinton and Ira Magaziner, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (“CHAI”) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems and expanding access to care and treatment in the developing world. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to lifesaving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs. Since its inception, CHAI’s programs have helped more than 11.8 million people in more than 70 countries have access to CHAI-negotiated prices for HIV/AIDS medicines, saving the global health community billions of dollars. For more information, please visit: www.clintonhealthaccess.org.

CHAI’s global malaria program provides direct technical and operational support to countries around the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of this preventable, treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with the goals of sustainably reducing the number of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and accelerating progress towards malaria elimination in the long term.

Overview of role

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a part of its Panama Malaria Team supporting the Ministry of Health’s National Malaria Program to plan and execute effective programs in the Guna Yala Region of Panama. Over the past two years, CHAI has rapidly engaged in the country and helped them make meaningful steps towards orienting their national strategic plans and systems towards historic elimination by 2020. This position will work as a part of CHAI’s Panama team to design, implement, and monitor and evaluate CHAI-supported elimination-focused interventions and help support their scale up on the regional level.

The candidate must be able to work independently to drive implementation and have deep personal commitment to producing results. A successful candidate will be highly motivated and hard working with exceptional, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities including resourcefulness, tenacity, independence, patience, humility, and strong work ethic.

• Coordinate with Regional Health partners, local Guna authorities, and CHAI Panama team to monitor and evaluate the progress of current community health worker (CHW) projects
  • Work with regional partners and CHAI malaria team to coordinate activities outlined in the Operational pilot work plan.
  • Aid in the assembly and compilation of epidemiological, operational, and financial data for project evaluation purposes.
  • Conduct regular site-level visits of CHWs to provide supportive supervision and to identify challenges and potential bottlenecks to be address by partners and CHAI malaria team.
  • Oversee project administration and logistics at the regional level.
  • Support project scale up in all three Guna territories
• Provide technical assistance to Regional partners in areas such as surveillance, supply chain management, and operational planning.
• Identify key impediments to the successful execution of malaria elimination plans and work with the CHAI country malaria team and other partners to develop solutions to rapidly address those bottlenecks
• Compile inputs and draft necessary presentations/reports for internal stakeholders and donors
• Provide program and operations updates for progress reports and best practice sharing
• Serve as a trusted adviser to the regional level Ministry of Health staff on malaria elimination
• Represent CHAI in partners meetings as needed
• Develop and maintain strong, proactive relationships with Regional Health staff in involved in malaria elimination
• Develop and maintain strong, proactive relationships with local Guna authorities
• Must be available to live and travel throughout Guna Yala territories; must be comfortable traveling in boats and on the open sea
• This role requires travel to remote regions with limited infrastructure and medical care

• Other responsibilities as needed by supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 – 5 years of work experience

• Strong problem solving skills and analytical capabilities

• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently

• Experience living and working in resource-limited areas

• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Strong work ethic, integrity, credibility, and dedication to CHAI’s mission

• Ability to be effective, calm, and flexible in high-pressure situations, to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to effectively prioritize

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Must be fluent in Spanish; with a professional-level proficiency in English

Advantages

• Knowledge of Malaria
• Experience with infectious disease control programs
• Experience living and/or working in Guna territories is a plus

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Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 15 May 2017

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

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

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision of the Marketing Specialist, the Digital Fundraising Officer, in close collaboration with the other Individual Donors Program team members, develops, implements and evaluates the fundraising activities through digital means aimed to acquiring new donors and leads, optimizes the retention of existing donors and optimizes the value of the donors.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Planning and organizing

– Contribute towards the preparation of the Annual Digital Fundraising work plan that is part of the Fundraising Annual Work-plan by forecasting income and expenses derived from this channel, establishing key performance indicators and provide relevant information on digital fundraising opportunities and trends.

– Develop, follow up and monitor the agencies and supplier’s contracts and payments.

– Under the technical supervision of the Communication Officer – Digital Media, liaises with the Communication Team for an optimum implementation of social networks in support of fundraising activities and a timely and efficient presence of fundraising related contents within the institutional webpage.

2. Implementation

– Undertake the implementation of the digital fundraising activity plan aimed to acquire new one-off and pledge donors as well as leads to be later converted into pledge. Establish a working relationship with the agencies specialized in paid media, content creation, donation page and others in order to assure the planned results. Adapt contents to a digital format, gather pictures and videos to be embedded within the donation website. Implement AB testing for constant improvement.

– Responsible for the donation webpage and other digital fundraising platforms according to the implementation of different digital fundraising campaigns. Assure that the platforms meets the required security protocols according to UNICEF requirements.

– Coordinate the process of new content creative as well as the adaptation of existing ones to a proper format, gathers pictures and videos to be embedded within the donation website and implements AB testing for constant improvement.

3. Monitoring

– Monitor the performance of the different activities implemented as part of the digital fundraising activity plan. Alert on underperforming and over performing activities for an optimized implementation of the digital investment.

– Prepare weekly performance reports according to the plan and maintain an historical record of digital activities implemented and it performance against objectives. Analyze different digital tools (paid media, landing page optimization, remarketing, A/B test, etc.) for an optimum implementation of the digital fundraising activity plan and advices on the best options to incorporate as digital infrastructure.

4. Developing strategies

– Work together with the Direct Marketing Officer in order to develop strategies and translate them into action plans in order to maximize the impact of the digital activities for fundraising. In this sense the Digital Fundraising Officer should focus on both acquisition, retention and optimizing the value of the donor database.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

-First level University degree (BSc)in Marketing, Advertising, Communication Sciences or Computer Sciences.

Experience

– At least 1 year of proven professional experience in e-commerce, online marketing or direct marketing. Additional years of experience and experience in digital fundraising are strong assets.- Knowledge of SEO (Search Engine Optimization), remarketing, social media, and analytics software. – Knowledge of content creation is an asset.

Language Requirements

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

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.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all 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=504369

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 15 May 2017

III. Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Support to programme development, planning and execution.

• Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results

• Support in resource mobilization

• Support in knowledge management and capacity building

1. 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.

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.

V. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication (I)

Working with people (II)

Drive for results (I)

Functional Competencies

Analyzing (I)

Learning & Researching (I)

Planning and organizing (I)

Following Instructions and Procedures (I)

VI. Recruitment 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 work experience is required.

• IT Skills

Computer literacy and the ability to effectively use standard office software tools and other office technology to create documentation, exchange and archive e-mail, and maintain electronic filing systems.

Medium level in Microsoft Excel required.

Knowledge of and experience on use of SAP required.

Language Requirements:Fluency in English and in the local language of the duty station required.

*Post subject to the final approval by the Global Budget Review.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from different 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=504361

Organization: International Republican Institute
Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 31 May 2017

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI, and demonstrating the core values in their day-to-day operations.

The International Republican Institute (IRI) is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for the USAID Lifting Nicaraguan Voices program in Nicaragua. The purpose of this activity is to support the existence of an independent Nicaraguan civil society to effectively advocate for democratic principles, processes, and institutions. This position is contingent upon funding.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience working in civil society strengthening or related field, preferably in Nicaragua or in the region
• Professional experience in implementing donor-funded projects and strong management experience with preference for USAID-funded donor experience
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Nicaraguan political context and of development issues in Nicaragua
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain good relations with relevant partners and counterparts including civil society, donors and other partners
• Well organized, able to work independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, diplomatic, and able to adhere to deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex, politically charged, environments
• Fluent in Spanish and it is preferred that the candidate is fluent in English.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in International Development, Political Science, Public Administration, or other relevant field

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Supports Chief of Party to provide overall program leadership, management, and technical direction
• Serves as liaison with USAID, project stakeholders, and partners in the public and private sectors
• Manages and supervises the work of program personnel and subcontractors
• Ensures that all assistance is technically sound, appropriate for the Nicaraguan context, and compliant with local laws and USAID regulations
• Supports the creation and implementation of a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
• Oversees work planning, performance management, donor reporting, and strategic communications
• Other duties as assigned.

How to apply:

Please apply through our website

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/INT1048/JobBoard/201c19d1-4b06-d159-bba4-6a102267f555/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=4f1d9be2-5ee1-43fe-89bf-b51b44f462b7