Empleo

Organization: UN Human Settlements Program
Country: Spain
Closing date: 09 Apr 2017

i. Project:

Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient

ii. Duty station of assignment

Barcelona (Spain)

iii. Functional Title:

Urban Ecology Specialist

iv. Contract type:

Individual Contract (Consultancy Assignment)

v. Duration:

Three (3) months

vi. Closing date for applications:

9 April 2017

BACKGROUND

Fast growing cities and urban areas of the world are engines of growth and wealth accumulation. This growth can have positive social, cultural and educational impacts. On the other hand, evidence demonstrates that fast economic growth, combined with rapid sprawling population expansion in urban areas, also increases disaster vulnerability and exposure. The level of urbanization is far higher in the developed world; however, the annual ‘urbanization rate’ is much faster in the developing world. The primary urban agglomerations with the highest concentrations of people and economic activity mostly overlap with the areas of extreme or high risk related to disasters such as coastal areas, along rivers and in flood plains.

This joint initiative with UNISDR, UN-Habitat and the European Commission aims at improving understanding of, and capacity to, address disaster risk at the local level in crisis-prone cities. UN-Habitat will focus on supporting local capacities from crisis-prone cities, and humanitarian partners, in measuring their resilience status and have an action plan in order to build resilience.

The action builds on the achievements of the Hyogo Framework for Action – Building the Resilience of Nations 2005-2015, and paves the way toward the implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR 2015-2030 at the local level and the New Urban Agenda adopted at Habitat III in Quito, Ecuador October 2016. The Action will also contribute to the European Commission’s Action Plan for Resilience in Crisis Prone Countries 2013-2020 and The EU Approach to Resilience: Learning from Food Security Crises.

The project will work with local government institutions, to plan, coordinate, implement and support the various outlined activities. The primary and most direct beneficiaries will be local stakeholders, city authorities and civil society. Women, children and other at risk groups, often disproportionately affected by crises situations, will be engaged and receive additional attention.

MAIN OBJECTIVE

The overall objective of this project is to build more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities, by strengthening the capacity of key public, private and civil society stakeholders to measure, make decisions, plan and develop actions for building resilience to ensure that public and private investments are risk-informed and that early interventions in crisis-prone cities are linked to longer-term development goals in line with the actions of the New Urban Agenda. This joint initiative aims at improving local government and stakeholder understanding of, and capacity for, developing and implementing resilience action plans.

The expected results are:

1. Increased commitments to build local-level resilience.

2. Local Resilience and investments measured.

3. Key issues and challenges identified in linking early interventions in crisis-prone cities to long-term sustainable development inputs.

4. Capacity is built in cities and local governments to develop and implement integrated local climate and disaster resilience action plans.

5. Crisis-prone cities have enhanced capacity to develop and implement plans to increase their resiliency.

UN-Habitat will work in coordination with the Commission and EU Delegations in each city to ensure consistency with the EC programming documents and complementarily between thematic and geographic actions; this will also ensure complementarities of activities funded by other programmes and initiatives undertaken by other partners operating at the local level and globally.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor of the Programme, the candidate will provide substantive professional support to the Programme and will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the creation, development and calibration of diagnostic tools – including the City Resilience Profiling Tool (CRPT) and Resilience Action Plan (RAP).

• Examine the environment element within the CRPT to ensure biodiversity inclusion and protection are being represented fully in the urban system analysis.

• Determine how environmental aspects can be harnessed to support the urban system and its capacity to move towards low-carbon, sustainable urban development.

• Assess the possibility to include climate adaptive strategies and mitigation measures at the urban level, in recognition of the important role played by urban areas in addressing climate change.

• Analyse the inter-connected relationships of the built environment, environment, social, basic infrastructure and transport elements of the CRPT to provide holistic comprehensive assessments.

• Develop the environment element of the CRPT to ensure that urban ecosystems with nature-based solutions to strengthen resilience within the urban system have been fully considered in the analysis. Special account should be taken of strategies to go beyond the current limitation of green planning in cities (ecological corridors, urban vegetation, protected areas, etc..) to allow an inter-connected, cohesive, urban biodiversity to grow.

• Explore larger concepts of ecosystem services and planetary boundaries in relation to urban resilience.

• Support the CRPP Team in facilitating communications with the programme pilot cities and partner organisation to inform the development of the CRPT.

• Assist in development of built environment and environment indicators, results and action plans for cities.

• Advise on data collection processes for environmentally sustainable and ecologically resilient cities.

• Report on progress, problems and proposed solutions; contributes to the production of global reports, information and communication tools in the areas of intervention.

• Assist in the production of guidelines, focusing on built environment and environment capacity and resilience, to be used by the programme and partner organisations.

• Undertake any other tasks for the Programme, which are in line with the experience of the consultant.

DUTY STATION

The work shall be performed from the CRPP Barcelona office.

PROGRESS CONTROLS AND PAYMENT INSTALLMENTS

Payment will be done in installments on a monthly basis upon completion and acceptance of monthly progress report. A time sheet must be submitted by the individual contractor, duly approved by the Chief Technical Advisor, which shall serve as the basis for the payment of fees. Final payment amount will be based on actual man-days worked for that month.

TRAVEL

If UN-Habitat determines that the individual contractor needs to travel outside the UN-Habitat CRPP Barcelona office in order to perform his/her assignment, that travel is provided by the organisation. When travel is authorized for the individual contractor, economy class shall be the standard of accommodation for air travel in all cases and irrespective of the duration of the journey.

COMPETENCIES

*Professional: *Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to donor relations, public-private partnerships and private sector fundraising. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and the use of a variety of research sources. Ability to organize seminars, consultations, training workshops and special events. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Communication*: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. *Client Orientation:** Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

EDUCATION

• Master’s Degree in Ecology, Urban Ecology, Environmental Science, or similar fields deemed relevant to the subject areas covered by the CRPP Terms of Reference.

• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 5 years work experience including:

• Demonstrated experience in urban environment, good governance and liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs.

• Demonstrated experience working in the fields of environment, climate change, disaster risk reduction, and recovery.

• Demonstrated experience in the development of guidelines, toolkits or policies in relation to urban environment, protected areas or ecologic corridors.

• Knowledge of the urban environment in fragile cities, nature-based approach, and monitoring and evaluation techniques.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and with good sense of initiative to keep the supervisor regularly informed of progress.

• Good communications, reporting and representation skills

• Good team-work and drive for results.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• English, both verbal and written, is required.

• Spanish and French will be considered an asset.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

The candidate should be:

• Familiar with, and committed to the goals of UN-Habitat

• Willing to take responsibility, act professionally at all times, and make sure tasks are fully completed

• Able to work under pressure in diverse environments with minimum supervision

• Sensitive to gender issues and issues of concern to vulnerable groups

• Able to meet deadlines for reporting and all project work

• Express enthusiasm and willingness to continue learning new skills and share experiences with other members of the team

Evaluation criteria

Applicants will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications, work experience and financial proposal. The award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: responsive/compliant/acceptable having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical (70%) and financial criteria (30%) specific to the solicitation.

CV Review:

• Educational qualifications as defined in the ToR (15 points);

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience as defined in the ToR (25 points);

• Language proficiency in spoken and written English (10 points)

• Competency based interview max points (20 points)

Maximum available technical score points: 70.

Incomplete proposals may not be considered. The fees might be subject for changes and negotiations starting from the proposed fee of the consultant. All consultants are required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under dss.un.org. General Conditions of contract for the services of Individual contractor can be downloaded from:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_file.cfm?doc_id=7879 =

How to apply:

Interested candidates must submit an email quoting the post title and the duty station to the following email address: office@cityresilience.org

with the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

• Cover letter explaining why they are the most suitable for the work

• Completion of a CV in P11 Form which can be downloaded at

http://mirror.unhabitat.org/content.asp?typeid=24&catid=435&id=3867 ·

Financial Proposal. The offeror’s letter including form for the financial proposal can be downloaded at

http://unhabitat-kosovo.org/repository/docs/Financial_proposal_IC_6631.docx

The CV shall include information on the past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.

Please be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the UN-Habitat e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org

All applications should be submitted to:

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

City Resilience Profiling Programme

Email: office@cityresilience.org

Deadline for applications: 9 April 2017

UN-Habitat does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Peru
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017
Mid-level Learning Advisor, USAID Amazon Knowledge Learning Platform, Peru **

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, str…

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Peru
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017
Senior Learning Advisor, USAID Amazon Knowledge Learning Platform, Peru

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic …

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Peru
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017

Deputy Chief of Party (Operations), USAID Amazon Knowledge Learning Platform, Peru

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

Proposal Objective:

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

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (Operations) to provide, full-time support on the USAID Amazon Knowledge Learning Platform based in Lima, Peru. The period of performance is anticipated to be five years, beginning in February 2018.

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

Responsibilities:

• Oversee operations for all activities in Peru.
• Oversight of procurement, grants, logistics, human resources, accounting and finance, and records.
• Manage the Contract budget and preparing financial reports for submission to USAID/Peru.
• Ensure funds expended are compliant with USG regulations and policies.
• Implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support implementation of the award.
• Work with the Chief of Party to ensure that financial management and reporting is complaint with USAID requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Advanced degree preferred.
• At least eight years of financial management, administration and procurement with USAID-funded projects.
• Knowledge of USAID financial and contractual rules and regulations, including AIDAR and the FAR.
• Proven ability to manage and monitor diverse staff.
• Must have high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and QuickBooks.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Proven capacity to take initiative and willingness to learn new skills as needed.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Professionally proficiency in English and Spanish required.

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1476

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Peru
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017

Chief of Party, USAID Amazon Knowledge Learning Platform, Peru

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

Proposal Objective:

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

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Chief of Party to provide overall management of the USAID Amazon Knowledge Learning Platform based in Lima, Peru. The period of performance is anticipated to be five years, beginning in February 2018.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as principal responsibility for management of all aspects of the contract and serve as the primary point of contract with USAID/Peru on day-to-day implementation and management issues; supervising the work of all personnel assigned to tasks under the Contract.
• Provide expertise on the project’s learning, knowledge and adaptive management driven, and analytical activities.
• Provide strategic vision and overall leadership, and ensuring the provision of timely, relevant, high quality services from both in-Peru long-term staff and incoming short-term consultants.
• Ensure timely information on the progress and status of all activities, including but not limited to the timely delivery of required reports in forms agreed to with USAID/Peru and ensure the USAID-compliance and integrity of Contract operations.
• Conceptualize, deliver, and arrange for the delivery of high quality leadership and organizational development interventions for USAID/Peru, its IPs and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that Contract operations model (through the Offeror’s philosophies, approaches and behaviors) the iterative, flexible, adaptive management way of doing business that USAID/Peru seeks to achieve itself and promote among its IPs, counterparts and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a field relevant to development assistance, international affairs, political science, sociology, economics, business, public administration, organizational development, communications, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in providing assistance to USAID or other clients in evaluations and/or assessments, of similar size and scope in developing countries and seven years’ experience with learning and adaptive management.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication, presentation, and negotiating skills.
• Thorough working knowledge of USG operations, regulations, policies, procedures and programs.
• Familiarity with the Peruvian culture, society and development context or that of other similar countries in the region.
• Experience in South America highly preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1475

Organization: Abt Associates
Country: Paraguay
Closing date: 10 Apr 2017

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Technical Specialist 10 / Entomological Monitoring Manager to support the PMI AIRS project with the International Health Division in Paraguay.

The USAID-funded President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Africa Indoor Residual Spraying (AIRS) Project supports USAID Missions and Bureaus to plan, implement, and monitor and evaluate vector control activities to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (including malaria and Zika) in African, Latin American, and Caribbean countries where USAID supports vector control efforts. The overall goal of the project is to reduce the burden of vector-borne diseases by enhancing USAID’s ability to implement mosquito control programs on the ground by providing technical expertise, building local governments’ capacity, creating innovative implementation models, conducting cost-effective commodity procurement and logistics systems, and engaging local communities in affected countries.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Technical Specialist 10 / Entomological Monitoring Manager provides technical guidance and overseas all entomological monitoring activities for the AIRS 2 Project.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Support USAID vector control program and entomological monitoring in designated country in the preparation of annual comprehensive entomological monitoring work plans and budgets
• Provide technical oversight in making sure that entomological monitoring activities are conducted according to the WHO and CDC guidelines and best practices
• Support capacity assessment and capacity building of technical staff of the project, country institutions and other relevant partners to ensure high quality entomological monitoring activities are conducted independently with minimum technical assistance from home office to ensure sustainability
• Work closely with project to identify gaps related to materials, test kits, insecticide impregnated papers for both adult and larval testing, and other items needed for successful implementation of entomological monitoring activities, particularly items that must be procured internationally; follow up on procurement process and timely delivery of these items
• Support project in the analysis and write up of entomological monitoring reports with support from entomology technicians .
• Review the content entomological monitoring reports for technical accuracy
• Advise USAID/PMI and counterparts in the selection of insecticides for adult and larval control based on evidences generated by the project and other partners
• Document and publish findings of entomological monitoring project, such as lessons learned and best practices in national, regional and international contexts; identify sources to contribute to the national and international vector control information pool to influence policies
• Ensures the transfer of technical skills to local institutions
• Participate in M&E activities of the malaria and Zika project
• Perform other additional duties assigned by the project

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• Master’s degree (minimum), Doctorate degree (desirable), in Medical Entomology
• 7 to 10 years of relevant professional work experience with a Master’s Degree, or 4 to 6 years with a Doctorate, including at least 4 years of experience directly related to integrated vector control management, including monitoring and control of Aedes mosquitoes
• Experience in regulatory and operational aspects of vector control methods and management
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction and supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members
• Good management and planning skills of project tasks
• Produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner, and has excellent writing skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication and computer skills
• Experience with USAID and donor projects is highly desirable
• Experience with dengue and chikunguyna vector control in the LAC region is an advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional fluency in Spanish or French preferred

Minimum Qualifications
6+ years of experience and a master degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=43101&company=AbtPROD&usernam…=

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Portugal
Closing date: 31 Mar 2017

VN PT 2017/02

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title: Project Assistant

Duty Station: Lisbon, Portugal

Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G5 – part time (50%)**

Type of Appointment: Fixed Term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: 15 April 2017

Closing Date: 31 March 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, and in coordination with the International Migrant Law Unit (IML) at Headquarters, the successful candidate will assist in implementing a variety of tasks related to the Project “Upholding human rights standards at the UHSA Reception Centre for irregular migrants in Porto”, Portugal.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

a) Revise and adjust assessment questionnaires and apply them through interviews to map the capacity-building needs of staff working at the administrative detention centre;

b) Prepare the migration and health training for border guards and delivery of the training. Revise and adjust the content of existing material to the specific context of the project;

c) In coordination with the International Migration Law Unit (IML), organize information sessions for practitioners, judges, border guards, and immigration police on alternatives to detention. Draft the proposed agenda, identify and contact national speakers, identify participants, and take care of the logistics;

d) Prepare and update relevant information material for migrants on legal procedures and mechanisms on regular migration as well as on the risks of migrating irregularly;

e) Support in the organization of group sessions with migrants lodged at UHSA;

f) Conduct a small-scale assessment of the administrative detention model in Portugal;

g) Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies:

· Accountability: Accepts and gives constructive criticism, Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies, Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs, Monitors own work to correct errors, Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings.

· Client Orientation: Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work, Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries, Keeps clients informed of developments and setbacks.

· Continuous learning: Contributes to colleagues’ learning, Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills, Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas, Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area.

· Communication: Actively shares relevant information, Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures, Writes clearly and effectively, adjusting wording to the intended audience, Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.

· Creativity and Initiative: Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services, Expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones, Persuades others to consider new ideas, Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems.

· Leadership and Negotiation: Convince others to share resources, Actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change, Presents goals as shared interests, Articulates vision to motivate colleagues and follows through with commitments.

· Performance Management: Provides constructive feedback to colleagues, Identifies ways for their staff to develop their abilities and careers, Provides fair, accurate, timely and constructive staff evaluations, Uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures, Holds directly reporting managers accountable for providing fair, accurate, timely and constructive staff evaluations.

· Planning and Organizing: Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others, Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others, Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers, Identifies risks and makes contingency plans, Adjusts priorities and plans to achieve goals, Allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that of team members.

· Professionalism: Masters subject matter related to responsibilities, Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities, Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation, Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress, Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity, Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts, Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions.

· Teamwork: Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment, Contributes to, and follows team objectives, Gives credit where credit is due, Seeks input and feedback from others, Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate, Actively supports and implements final group decisions, Takes joint responsibility for team’s work.

· Technological Awareness: Learns about developments in available technology, Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions, Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work.

• Resource Mobilization: Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A secondary school diploma from an accredited educational institution with minimum 5 years of relevant work experience; or Bachelors degree or equivalent or higher, with minimum 3 years of relevant work experience:

• Master degree in Political Sciences or Law would be a distinctive advantage,

• Minimum three years of relevant working experience in international settings in the field of human rights standards and migration;

• Knowledge of European institutions and policy in the field of migration and administrative detention of migrants;

• Experience in working with international organizations, governmental and diplomatic authorities is an asset;

• Ability to manage logistic and administrative aspects of projects.

Languages: Fluency in Portuguese and English are required.

Other

Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only candidates with legal residency and work permit in Portugal will be eligible for consideration.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications – Personal History Form and motivation letter in English by 31 March 2017 to iomlisbon@iom.int quoting the above vacancy notice number.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From: 17 March 2017 to 31 March 2017.

Organization: Abt Associates
Country: Paraguay
Closing date: 10 Apr 2017

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Administration Manager 10 / Finance and Administration Manager to support the International Health Division with the PMI AIRS Project in Paraguay.

The USAID-funded President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Africa Indoor Residual Spraying (AIRS) Project supports USAID Missions and Bureaus to plan, implement, and monitor and evaluate vector control activities to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (including malaria and Zika) in African, Latin American, and Caribbean countries where USAID supports vector control efforts. The overall goal of the project is to reduce the burden of vector-borne diseases by enhancing USAID’s ability to implement mosquito control programs on the ground by providing technical expertise, building local governments’ capacity, creating innovative implementation models, conducting cost-effective commodity procurement and logistics systems, and engaging local communities in affected countries.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Administration Manager 10 / Finance & Administration Manager oversees and directs all aspects of financial management and administrative support for the PMI AIRS Project.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develops, manages, and monitors project budgets and annual workplans.
• Prepares accurate financial reports, and monthly cash fund requests in close coordination with senior project staff.
• Prepares annual site office revenue projections and updates budget tracker forecast on a monthly basis.
• Ensures that project operations are in compliance with all USAID and Abt policies and procedures.
• Supports the startup, general operations, and closedown of the PMI AIRS.
• Manages the financial operations and financial reporting of the country program, providing guidance, training and technical assistance to financial and non-financial management personnel.
• Supervises and coaches the project Accountant, Procurement & Logistics Manager, IT Specialist, Office Manager and other administrative support staff.
• Conducts a financial brown bag on a quarterly basis to build the financial capacity of technical and operations personnel on different financial topics, including compliance, travel, budgeting, forecasting and procurement.
• Creates and maintains financial reporting and tracking systems that provide basic data measurements on financial performance of project activities and develops/recommends cost cutting and compliant strategies to implement the project with less resources.
• Provides ongoing financial administration to the project, including the processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices.
• Manages the timely submission of the monthly financial submission (ROV) to the headquarters office.
• Serves as the project’s contact with the client on finance and administrative issues, participating in discussions on contract issues and actions, and following up on client requests and concerns.
• Supports the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements.
• Develops and implements a payment system for seasonal vector control technicians and community mobilizers.
• Develops and implements systems to streamline financial practices and procedures.
• Updates the project FCA at Headquarters on all contractual, financial and legal issues affecting the project.
• Performs random audits of inventory to make sure inventory reports prepared by the operations team are always accurate and up to date.
• Oversees human resources activities affecting the project, including but not limited to the hiring, termination, benefit tracking and legal disputes involving current and former site office personnel.

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• Bachelors Degree (minimum), or a Masters Degree (preferred), in Business , Administration, or other relevant field.
• At least six (6) years of professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID-funded projects.
• Significant experience managing and supervising financial and procurement management personnel.
• Familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards, and a good knowledge of Federal and USAID Acquisition Regulations (FARs and AIDARs).
• Strong analytical and computer skills, with an emphasis on budget and financial analysis.
• Experience in logistics, procurement, and supply chain management highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications
6+ years of experience and bachelor degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=43105&company=AbtPROD&usernam…=

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 31 May 2017

equip individuals, organizations and communities-our counterparts- to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries. We work with them in some of the world’s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures.

For more information on Counterpart, please visit our website at www.Counterpart.org

Job Profile:

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to provide technical and managerial leadership, with a focus on overseeing the effective implementation of key activities on the anticipated five-year USAID Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) Project. The overall goal of the CBPT is to address social conflict in the Western Highlands, specifically focusing on and empowering youth and families, while building peace at the community and municipal levels. The Project will seek to address the drivers of social conflict by focusing on four general categories—youth and families; governance; land; and extractive industries and natural resource exploitation. The DCOP will be expected to work closely with the Chief of Party (COP) to manage the day-to-day operations of the Project. This position will be based in Guatemala City, Guatemala and will report to the COP. Guatemalan nationals are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

· Support the COP in overall day-to-day management and operations of the program.

· Provide technical and managerial leadership, with a focus on overseeing effective implementation of key project activities.

· Assume full responsibility for the project in the absence of the COP.

· Support the development of program strategies, planning, and implementation of program activities while ensuring cohesion among program components, with attention to gender integration, social inclusion, youth engagement, and empowering Indigenous and other marginalized populations.

· Guide and ensure highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications.

· Ensure program implementation is in compliance with Counterpart and USAID rules and regulations.

· Provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.

· Represent Counterpart to USAID, local and national governmental authorities, local CSOs, community organizations, Indigenous groups, private sector entities, and other donor organizations.

· Contribute to the development of reports including quarterly reports, annual results reports, pipeline and resource estimates.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

· Minimum 10 years of experience in international development, preferably in community development, violence prevention, or conflict transformation.

· Must have an excellent track record of achieving results in similar activities.

· Must have demonstrated high- level leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

· Demonstrated experience in effectively working with local government structures, senior government officials, civil society actors, other donors and USG projects.

· Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse teams and building partnerships.

· Demonstrated commitment to gender integration, social inclusion, and building social cohesion within Indigenous groups and structures.

· Guatemalan or regional experience is preferred, with additional consideration for demonstrated Guatemalan experience.

Education

· Minimum of a Master’s degree in public administration, public management, law, international development, youth development or other relevant fields.

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and an additional three years of experience could be substituted for a Master’s degree.

Language

· Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish. 3

How to apply:

All qualified should submit thier most up to date resume with three professional references through the Counterpart website https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*D217D9B66AC7B660

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 31 May 2017

Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community. We equip individuals, organizations and communities-our counterparts- to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries. We work with them in some of the world’s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures.

For more information on Counterpart, please visit our website at www.Counterpart.org

Job Profile:

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to provide overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise for the anticipated five-year USAID Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) Project. The COP will serve as primary liaison with USAID/Guatemala on management and technical matters and will be responsible for communications with USAID, for publicly representing the Project, and for liaising with the Government of Guatemala and other institutions and stakeholders on issues related to conflict mitigation and community development, particularly in the Western Highlands. The overall goal of the Communities Building Peace Together Project is to address social conflict in the Western Highlands, specifically focusing on and empowering youth and families, while building peace at the community and municipal levels. The Project will seek to address the drivers of social conflict by focusing on four general categories—youth and families; governance; land; and extractive industries and natural resource exploitation. The COP will have a demonstrated ability to work in complex, politically charged, environments, across different cultures; and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines. This is will be a full-time position (contingent on funding) based in Guatemala City, Guatemala. This position will report to the Regional Director of Latin America and Caribbean Programs. Guatemalan nationals are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

· Manage all aspects of project implementation in meeting the objectives of the cooperative agreement including, but not limited to, technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management of project activities, reporting directly to the designated USAID AOR.

· Lead coordination among USAID and key stakeholders, and other implementing partners.

· Ensure all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate.

· Ensure highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and communications.

· Identify obstacles and risks related to implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate adjustments to the home office and donor.

· Provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.

· Oversee all administrative, contracting, hiring, recruitment, financial, and logistical aspects of the program in compliance with Counterpart policies and procedures.

· Coordinate activities between the field office and Counterpart headquarters; ensure cooperation and communication with other Counterpart programs in Guatemala.

· Assume financial accountability and ensure successful implementation of the program.

· Ensure compliance with Counterpart and USAID rules and regulations, particularly with respect to financial and grant management.

· Serve as primary liaison to USAID, local and national governmental authorities, local nongovernmental organizations, community organizations, and other donor organizations to coordinate activities and facilitate monitoring and reporting of project objectives and achievements of results.

· Establish and maintain critical working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to secure buy-in and active participation in program activities.

· Leverage networks, program investments, and project successes to seek opportunities for program expansion and promoting Counterpart’s practice areas.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

· Minimum of 12 years of experience in international development with at least eight years’ experience in a management/leadership position, preferably in community development, youth development, governance, violence prevention, social cohesion, and/or civil society strengthening.

· Experience working with programs/projects that are of a similar scope and scale to this project, required.

· Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage challenging projects involving various stakeholders.

· High level of leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of government, civil society counterparts, indigenous and local councils, private sector entities, and other key stakeholders.

· Guatemalan or regional experience is preferred, with additional consideration for demonstrated Guatemalan experience.

· Previous experience managing complex donor-funded projects. Knowledge of USAID development approaches, as well as understanding of USAID rules and regulations and mandatory reporting requirements.

Education:

· Minimum of a Master’s degree in law, international development, public policy, youth development, conflict transformation and/or mitigation, or other relevant field (a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and an additional three years of experience could be substituted for a Master’s degree).

Language:

· Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish.

How to apply:

All qualified should submit a copy of their most up to date resume with three professoinal references to https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*5CE4DC94DFA54CEE

Organization: Abt Associates
Country: Paraguay
Closing date: 10 Apr 2017

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Technical Specialist 10 / Vector Control Manager to support the PMI AIRS Project with the International Health Division in Paraguay.

The USAID-funded President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Africa Indoor Residual Spraying (AIRS) Project supports USAID Missions and Bureaus to plan, implement, and monitor and evaluate vector control activities to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (including malaria and Zika) in African, Latin American, and Caribbean countries where USAID supports vector control efforts. The overall goal of the project is to reduce the burden of vector-borne diseases by enhancing USAID’s ability to implement mosquito control programs on the ground by providing technical expertise, building local governments’ capacity, creating innovative implementation models, conducting cost-effective commodity procurement and logistics systems, and engaging local communities in affected countries.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Technical Specialist 10 / Vector Control Manager provides technical guidance and overseas all implementation activities for the AIRS Zika vector control activities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and oversee implementation of all environmental management, larviciding, health education and outreach, and personal protection activities.
• Oversees all activities at the department level in collaboration with local government stakeholders.
• Manages and supervises project implementation staff including the Health Education & Community Mobilization Manager, the Larvicide/Adulticide Manager and up to 5 Department Coordinators.
• Responsible for identification of all the project’s technical assistance needs, development of suitable scopes of work, recruitment of consultants, and execution of technical assistance contracts.
• Coordinates and oversees cascade trainings for Vector Control seasonal workers.
• Coordinates national- and department-level planning for vector control activities with local government authorities.
• Responsible for developing pre-campaign timelines for vector control activities to ensure activities start in advance of the Zika transmission period.
• Evaluates problems and carries out treatments, as needed, selecting biological, chemical or physical control methods, application rates and appropriate equipment to obtain required coverage.
• Ensures that project operations are in compliance with all USAID and Abt Associates policies and procedures.
• Supports the COP in the development of country workplans, vector control operations reports, and other technical and programmatic reports, as required.
• Works collaboratively with the AIRS HQ Operations Director and Technical Director to implement Zika vector control best practices.

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• Masters Degree in Entomology, Public Health, Environmental Science, or other relevant field.
• At least six (6) years of professional experience managing large international vector control projects, preferably USAID-funded projects.
• Background in public health, vector-borne diseases, particularly prior experience in entomological surveillance, control of Dengue and Chikungunya vector/s, and program management preferred.
• Significant experience managing and supervising personnel and program activities in LAC.
• Experience in managing teams of people.
• Strong client management, communication, and people management skills highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications
(6+) years of experience and a master degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=43090&company=AbtPROD&usernam…=

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 21 Apr 2017

*Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community. We equip individuals, organizations and communities-our counterparts- to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries. We work with them in some of the world’s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures.*For more information on Counterpart, please visit our website at www.Counterpart.org

Job Profile:

Counterpart International is seeking a Senior Democracy and Governance Specialist (STTA), with a good track record in successful project management, donor relations and troubleshooting to support the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) with completing specific Project start-up deliverables and to assist with day-to-day management of all aspects of project implementation (technical, financial, compliance). The ideal candidate must have strong familiarity with USAID processes and procedures, including project start-up, USAID procurement policy and grant making, and monitoring practices. The STTA specialist will assist the DCOP in proactively building strategic alliances with USAID, local government officials, local partner organizations, and other country level funders. Will also assist with developing program strategies and in planning and implementation program activities while ensuring cohesion among program components, providing technical support, staff management and development, and high-standard reporting to the donor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support DCOP in overall management of the program.
• Support DCOP and technical team in development of program strategies, planning, and implementation of program activities, while ensuring cohesion among program components, with attention to gender integration and social inclusion.
• Provide higher management and strategic support in finalizing key programmatic deliverables, including the first Annual Work Plan and Quarterly Report.
• Work to ensure identification and contracting of staff is carried out properly.
• Ensure program implementation and administrative tasks are compliant with Counterpart’s, the Government of El Salvador, and USAID’s policies/procedures and rules/regulations, particularly with respect to procurement.
• Participate in developing program reports, including pipeline and resource estimates.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in law, administration, political science, or closely related field.
• At least 15 years of experience in managing projects in governance, civil society, or human rights, with at least 10 of which have been in managing USAID projects.
• Strong knowledge of US Government procurement processes and procedures.
• Track record in troubleshooting for internationally funded projects.
• Deep knowledge of the political context of El Salvador, its laws, history, and government institutions.
• Experience in staff development and mentorship.

Preferred:

• Experience in strengthening governmental institutions.
• Knowledge of Salvadoran security sector.
• Knowledge of legislative and electoral processes.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a copy of their most up to date resume and USAID 1420 form with three professional references with contact informaiton (email and phone) to stesfagiorgis@counterpart.org with «D&G STTA» in the subject line. Please no follow up emails or phone calls as only finalists will be contacted.