Empleo

Organization: RET International
Country: Panama
Closing date: 07 Mar 2017

Antecedentes:

RET International (www.theRET.org) es una organización internacional, independiente, imparcial, de carácter no gubernamental, sin filiación partidista o religiosa, con sede en Ginebra, Suiza y operaciones en África, Asia y América Latina y El Caribe, donde desarrollamos proyectos en Colombia, Belice, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panamá y Venezuela. En Panamá contamos con el reconocimiento como “Organismo Internacional” por parte del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y tenemos presencia desde el año 2009.

En RET International estamos comprometidos con la asistencia a comunidades para satisfacer las necesidades educativas, en el sentido más amplio, de niños, niñas, adolescentes y jóvenes en condiciones de vulnerabilidad por desplazamiento, violencia, conflictos armados y desastres; nuestro mandato de “protección a través de la educación” incorpora un enfoque ampliado de derechos y respuesta a diversos factores socio-culturales como la discriminación, la exclusión, la violencia de género, la marginación, la explotación y el trabajo infantil.

En relación al desarrollo de los proyectos ejecutados por RET International en Panamá para el fortalecimiento de capacidades institucionales para la permanencia y la reinserción educativa y laboral de Adolescentes y Jóvenes en San Miguelito, se realiza la siguiente convocatoria:

Descripción del Puesto: Responsable de Juventud

Ubicación: Oficina Nacional de RET en Panamá.

Cobertura: Provincia de Panamá, Distrito San Miguelito.

Reporta a: Oficial de Proyecto.

Objetivos de la posición: Fortalecer el proceso de reinserción socio-educativa y la disminución del riesgo de deserción, de adolescentes y jóvenes en alto riesgo, en San Miguelito (Ciudad de Panamá) a través formación, orientación, acompañamiento y seguimiento en Habilidades para la Vida e iniciativas juveniles en coordinación con las redes de apoyo comunitarias que faciliten iniciar y sostener cambios individuales y sociales que faciliten su integración comunitaria.

Perfil de Habilidades y Actitudes:

§ Actitud proactiva, deseos y disponibilidad para aprender.

§ Comprensión y valoración positiva de la diversidad humana.

§ Habilidades para el trabajo en equipo y para articular acciones interdisciplinarias.

§ Sensibilidad y compromiso con poblaciones y comunidades en riesgo social.

§ Habilidad para entablar relaciones interpersonales positivas.

§ Habilidad para desempeñarse en escenarios cambiantes.

§ Habilidad para organizar el trabajo bajo presión y con estrictos plazos de cumplimiento.

§ Apertura para la flexibilidad de horarios.

§ Capacidad de planificar, organizar, ejecutar y sistematizar actividades y procesos.

§ Alta integridad y confidencialidad.

§ Sólidas competencias en tecnologías de la información: ambiente Windows y Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) uso de internet y correo electrónico.

Cualidades / Experiencia:

Educación: Título universitario en trabajo social o ciencias afines.

Experiencia: Dos (2) años mínimo de experiencia comprobable ejerciendo funciones similares y trabajando directamente con adolescentes y jóvenes en alto riesgo.

Se valorará conocimiento y experiencia laboral previa en:

§ Ejecución de proyectos relacionados con las problemáticas generales de intervención: prevención de violencia social; reinserción social, educativa y laboral de adolescentes y jóvenes, justicia restaurativa, sistemas de protección integral de la niñez y adolescencia, consumo de sustancias psicoactivas;

§ Implementación de proyectos de cooperación bajo la metodología de Marco Lógico.

§ Ejecución de proyectos en el Distrito de San Miguelito;

§ Manejo de la metodología Habilidades para la Vida y otras metodologías para la inclusión comunitaria y fortalecimiento de redes sociales;

§ Trabajo y coordinación con organizaciones gubernamentales, no gubernamentales y grupos de base social;

§ Diseño y facilitación de talleres grupales, metodología de enseñanza experiencial;

§ Trabajo previo con participantes y equipos de proyecto interdisciplinarios y multiculturales.’

Idiomas: Excelente español (hablado y escrito). Se valorará el manejo de inglés.

Licencia de conducir: valida en Panamá, deseable.

Indispensable: referencias verificables de trabajos anteriores; disponibilidad inmediata y dedicación exclusiva.

How to apply:

Recepción de postulaciones:

Personas interesadas en postular deben enviar un correo electrónico, antes de las 24:00 (hora de Panamá) de 7 de marzo, a la dirección l.arpi@theret.org indicando en el asunto: “Aplicación a Responsable de Procesos Juveniles”, adjuntando los siguientes documentos:

1) Hoja de vida, incluyendo datos actualizados de supervisores/as anteriores.

2) Carta de motivación y aspiración salarial.

Nota: se evaluarán las postulaciones que cumplan con toda la documentación requerida. Se contactará vía email a las personas que conformen la lista corta.

Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 23 Mar 2017

Program Development Officer, USAID/OTI, Colombia

Tame, Arauca

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: **
This project will promote an enabling environment for sustainable peace in Colombia. The initial objective will be to help strengthen the Colombian government’s institutional capacity to ensure regional and local participation in peace-building.

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

Position Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for activity identification and development and for field-level activities. The Program Development Officer Arauca´s Team, make and maintain relationships with key partners, local officials, and community leaders. S/he designs activities and grants, coordinates with program leadership, and works closely with grantees/partners. The PDO is also responsible for coordinating political and security situation updates from their assigned region and conveying that information to SMT. S/he provides M&E support on an ongoing basis for activities during activity implementation. This position will be based in Tame Arauca.

Responsibilities:

Guiding Program Strategy

• Under the supervision of the FPM (Field Program Manager) work with the COP, DCOP, Senior Technical Advisor and OTI Country Representative and Deputy Country Representative to formulate program strategy and identify geographical areas and population groups most vulnerable to adverse political pressures for program development.
• Undertake travel to remote and often high-risk areas to reach the most strategically targeted communities for information gathering and assessments when needed.

Develop Activity Ideas

• Lead in the identification of communities and community groups within the area of responsibility where program objectives can be met and draft activity ideas.
• After activities have undergone initial review and considered viable, write grant in the Activity Database.
• In collaboration with the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, set indicators and a monitoring plan for each project.
• Prepare grant packages for review by the COP and DCOP.

Liaise with Grantees and Counterparts

• Collaborate in preparing for and conducting regular project development and implementation meetings with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) The Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI).
• Maintain working relationships and liaise with project counterparts as well as international organizations, UN Agencies and local and national authorities as appropriate.

Track Activity Progress

• Collaborate in the response to ad hoc requests for information as well as frequent reporting to USAID.
• Support Grants Specialist with the review of final deliverables prior to submitting to COP for activity close out.
• Support M&E officer with data collection, as needed, and with contributions to the final evaluation reports.
• Assist the Communications and Reporting Specialist in preparing success stories/anecdotes on individual projects and other public information material, including photographs for both internal and external purposes.
• Supervise the Field Officers working to support grants.
• Use the project’s Activity Database for activity management, including entering activity notes from site visits and other updates on activity implementation.
• Provide capacity building and/or training to supervisees as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the COP and/or Operations Manager.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be able to drive quick results and gradually work without direct supervision. He/she will exhibit organizational skills, attention to detail, personal commitment, creativity, efficiency, flexibility and problem-solving skills. Further desired qualifications are as follows:

• University degree in Social Sciences and/or community development or, alternatively, combination of related education and professional experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in project development and implementation, preferably related to community development and/or conflict, post-conflict and peace-building issues.
• Experience working with political transition programs is an advantage.
• Demonstrated field experience in conflict-affected areas.
• Experience working in such roles with USAID projects, specifically the Office of Transition Initiatives, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of program planning and implementation.
• Advance knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and FrontPage).
• Determination, commitment, efficiency and adaptability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of complex socio-political environments, especially of post-conflict situations.
• Ability to work under difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously under pressure in a stressful environment and with colleagues from different cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Willingness to travel in high risk areas is essential.
• Spoken and written English fluency is desirable.

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 Desarrollo de Programas, USAID/OTI, Colombia Tame, Arauca

Perfil de la compañía: MSI, una compañía de Tetra Tech, es una compañía de desarrollo internacional en el área metropolitana de Washington, D.C. con una trayectoria de 35 años ayudando a proporcionar resultados en todos los países en desarrollo. Nuestra experiencia principal es en los campos de seguimiento y evaluación (M&E), el desarrollo institucional, la gestión del sector público, la gobernabilidad y anti-corrupción. MSI implementa cerca de 100 proyectos en 90 países, como Jordania, Marruecos, Líbano, Siria, Pakistán, Afganistán, Colombia, y México. Como una de las empresas líderes en nuestro campo, MSI ha trabajado con más de 80 organizaciones de todos los sectores de desarrollo internacional con clientes que van desde grandes donantes bilaterales y multilaterales, como la USAID, el Banco Mundial y el PNUD a los gobiernos nacionales y locales, las ONG , centros de investigación, fundaciones y universidades. Para obtener más información sobre MSI, por favor visite nuestro sitio Web en www.msiworldwide.com.

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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 es responsable para la identificación y el desarrollo de las actividades y de las actividades en campo. El Oficial de Desarrollo de Programas (PDO), para el equipo de Arauca, va a hacer y mantener relaciones con socios clave, funcionarios locales y líderes comunitarios. Va a diseñar actividades y donaciones, se coordina con el liderazgo del programa, y trabaja en estrecha colaboración con los beneficiarios / socios. La PDO es también responsable de la coordinación de cambios políticos y la situación de seguridad de su región asignada y transmitir esa información a SMT. Apoya al monitoreo y evaluación de manera continua para las actividades durante la ejecución de la actividad. Esta posición estará basada en Tame, Arauca.

*Aclaración Importante: Esta es una posición local. Solo candidatos que sean ciudadanos Colombianos serán considerados.*

Responsabilidades:

• Guiar la estrategia del Programa
• Bajo la supervisión del Gerente de Programas en campo, trabajar con el Director, Subdirectora, Asesor Técnico Principal y representativos de OTI a formular la estrategia del programa e identificar las áreas geográficas y grupos de población más vulnerables a las presiones políticas adversas para el desarrollo del programa.
• Viajar a zonas remotas ya menudo de Alto riesgo para llegar a las comunidades más estratégicamente orientadas para la recopilación de información y las evaluaciones cuando sea necesario.
• Desarrollar Ideas de Actividades
• Identificar las comunidades y grupos de la comunidad en el área de la responsabilidad en que los objetivos del programa se pueden cumplir y las ideas proyecto de actividad.
• Después de que las actividades han tenido evaluaciones iniciales y considerado viable, escribir subvención en la actividad de base de datos.
• En colaboración con el Oficial de Monitoreo y Evaluación, establecer indicaciones y un plan de monitoreo en cada proyecto.
• Preparar paquetes de subvenciones para la revisión por el COP y el DCOP.
• Servir como enlace con los concesionarios y Contrapartes
• Preparar y orientar el desarrollo de reuniones de desarrollo del proyecto e implementación con el United States Agency for International Development (USAID) The Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI).
• Mantener relaciones de trabajo y servir de enlace con las contrapartes del proyecto, así como las organizaciones internacionales, agencias de la ONU y las autoridades locales y nacionales, según corresponda.
• Supervisar el Progreso de las Actividades
• Colaborar en la respuesta a las solicitudes especiales de información, y también reportar al USAID.
• Apoyar el especialista de subvenciones con la revisión de entregables finales antes de presentar a la COP para la actividad se cierran a cabo.
• Apoyar el oficial de M&E con la recopilación de datos, según sea necesario, y con contribuciones a los informes finales de evaluación.
• Ayudar al especialista de comunicación y reportajes en la preparación de historias de éxito/ anécdotas de los proyectos y otra información pública, incluyendo fotografías, tanto para fines internos y externos.
• Supervisar a los Oficiales de Campo a apoyar las subvenciones.
• Usar la base de datos del proyecto para la gestión de la actividad, incluyendo entrada notas, actividad de visitas y otras actualizaciones en ejecución de la actividad.
• Dar entrenamiento y supervisor como necesario.
• Hacer otras tareas como necesario.

Competencias :

• Título universitario en Ciencias Sociales y / o desarrollo de la comunidad o, alternativamente, combinación de educación y experiencia profesional relacionada.
• Mínimo de tres años de experiencia trabajando en el desarrollo y ejecución de proyectos, preferentemente relacionada con el desarrollo de la comunidad y / o conflicto, después de los conflictos y los problemas de construcción de paz.
• Experiencia de trabajo con programas de transición política es una ventaja.
• Experiencia de campo demostrada en zonas afectadas por el conflicto.
• Experiencia de trabajo en esos papeles con proyectos de USAID, OTI, es deseable.
• Conocimiento de la planificación y ejecución de los programas.
• Conocimiento previo de todos los programas de Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook y FrontPage).
• Determinación, compromiso, eficiencia y adaptabilidad.
• Excelente comunicación y habilidades de negociación.
• Comprensión de los entornos sociopolíticos complejos, especialmente de las situaciones posteriores a los conflictos.
• Capacidad para trabajar en condiciones difíciles, manteniendo la conciencia de seguridad.
• Capacidad para trabajar de manera efectiva y armoniosamente bajo presión en un ambiente estresante y con colegas de diferentes orígenes culturales y profesionales.
• Disponibilidad para viajar en áreas de alto riesgo es esencial.
• Hablado y escrito fluidez Inglés es deseable.

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

MSI es un empleador de veteranos y de EEO / AA / ADA.

Para aplicar: www.msiworldwide.com

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Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 05 Mar 2017

Position Title : Senior Regional Migrant Assistance Specialist

Duty Station : San Jose, Costa Rica

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, One year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 05 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. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

3. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Regional Director for Central America, North America, and the Caribbean and the thematic oversight of the Migrant Assistance Division in headquarters (HQs), the successful candidate will act as a regional thematic resource person; monitor and analyse regional thematic trends; supports regional thematic project development, and reviews and endorses projects related to his/her thematic area of expertise in the region.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Act as a thematic resource person providing capacity building, training, and general support to Country Offices (CO) in the region. Contribute to building the capacities of IOM staff in the thematic area through a combination of formal training and on-the-job mentoring.

2. Determine regional strategies in thematic programming with Field Offices and Member States and support the development of complementary national strategies.

3. Provide technical expert advice to governments and other agencies working with MAD issues and strengthen the knowledge base relating to thematic area.

4. Identify emerging issues relevant to the thematic area and develop regional and multi-country programmes and projects in the thematic area and identify anticipated synergies between thematic areas in close coordination with the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO), where available.

5. Review, endorse, and track project proposals developed by CO in the region, and provide regular updates to the concerned HQ Division on projects endorsed. Ensure that all endorsed projects are:

a) consistent with the IOM Constitution, IOM Strategy and the Organization’s policies, thematic guidelines and manuals and any relevant national and/or regional strategies;

b) coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the respective migration/thematic area(s);

c) developed according to IOM’s project development procedures as established in the IOM Handbook on Projects.

1. Participate in and actively contribute to IOM’s network of RTSs globally, analyze and share best practices with relevant HQ Divisions and CO.

2. Develop regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in coordination with the RPLO, CO and relevant HQ Division(s).

3. Provide thematic guidance to Project Managers through sharing information with the CO at the regional level and providing general technical support upon request from the Field in coordination with the RPLO.

4. Ensure the delivery of quality thematic training to governments as required by CO in the region.

5. Act as officer-in-charge in the absence of the Regional Director, as required.

6. Represent IOM in the region by actively participating in conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise, as required by the Regional Director and promote its policy vision, and promote its policy vision and strategy internally and with externals partners.

7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM

project development, and management;

• Demonstrated high level of expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development;

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and

NGOs;

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;

• Experience of regional issues a distinct advantage.

Languages

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

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 05 March 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on

your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 20.02.2017 to 05.03.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/46 (P) – Sr Regnal Migrant Assistance Specialist (P4) -SanJose,CostaRica

(54973668) Released

Posting: Posting NC54978702 (54978702) Released

Organization: World Food Programme
Country: Panama
Closing date: 08 Mar 2017

Position: Country Strategic Planning Consultant

Unit: Regional Bureau Panama Programme Unit

Based in: Panama City

Type of Contract: International Consultancy

Duration: 10 Months

Timeline: March – December 2017

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

This position is based in WFP’s Regional Bureau in Panama, within the Programme Unit.

The job holder will have a Programme Policy Officer profile and will report to the Senior Regional Programme and Policy Advisor (Head of Programme)

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide support to the implementation of WFPs Integrated Road Map (IRM), which comprises: (1) the WFP Strategic Plan (2017-2021), (2) the policy on Country Strategic Plans, (3) the Financial Framework Review and (4) the Corporate Results Framework. Together these four pillars will allow the organization to design and deliver coherent portfolios, instead of a project-based approach. Under this new approach, Country Offices will be better positioned to support the countries in which WFP operates through an increased emphasis on maximizing and measuring results within country strategic plans.

The consultancy will focus on providing support to Country Offices in the implrmentation of the IRM and in particular the transition to the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) frameworks aiming to outline WFPs contribution to achieving zero hunger at a country level.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Working within the Regional Bureau Panama (RBP) Programme Unit, coordinate Interim CSP and CSP formulation efforts between Country Offices, RBP and Headquarters (HQ);
2. Contribute towards the design of consultative workshops tools and approaches tailored to each CO, building on best practices from around the region and globally;
3. Support COs in the facilitation and conducting of all CSP formulation consultative workshops;
4. Coordinate CSP formulation mission team composition (RB and HQ staff) and scheduling;
5. Facilitate communication throughout the region and with HQ as well as documentation of best practices in the design of CSPs and Interim CSPs. Ensure corporate guidance is disseminated to relevant COs;
6. Provide post CSP formulation mission support in finalizing CSP strategic concept notes and support the revision of eventual CSP documents. Provide backstopping in the consolidation of RB feedback and coordination with COs on concept note and full CSP drafts;
7. In coordination with COs, RB technical staff and HQ identify opportunities for complementary technical support missions aiming to inform CSP development (e.g. capacity strengthening workshops) and support their planning and implementation;
8. Support RB inputs into the corporate Project Review Process;
9. Manage and track funds related to CSP formulation allocated to COs and RB and provide regular analysis and updates;
10. Track all CO progress towards their specific critical pathways; and
11. Others as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has gained experience in designing and implementing food assistance programmes.
• Has a good understanding of project cycle management, including M&E.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and management decisions.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and consultations.
• Has a good understanding of the LAC context and WFP’s work in Middle Income Countries. Experience in other regions/contexts is desirable.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
• Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of Spanish. Desirable: Fluency (level C) in Spanish and Intermediate knowledge (level B) in French.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-graduate relevant professional experience. Previous experience with WFP or another organization working on food security or development issues in the region is desirable.

How to apply:

Application Procedures:

Go to: https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=18401&company=C0000168410P&username

Step 1: Register and create your online CV.

Step 2: Click on “View Vacancy” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Organization: UNOPS
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 06 Mar 2017

Brindar soporte en comunicación para medios escritos, redes sociales y diseño gráfico. Los contenidos se utilizarán para dar visibilidad a los mejoramientos bajo el convenio de Prosperidad Social con UNOPS (más de 3.500 en 40 municipios).

El contrato inicialmente se realizará a tiempo parcial, con posibilidad de ampliarlo a tiempo completo en función del volumen de trabajo y avance del proyecto.

Actividades:
El/la Asistente/a de Comunicaciones recibirá por parte del equipo de UNOPS las fotografías e información textual necesaria que utilizará como base de su trabajo.
Bajo la supervisión de la Especialista de Comunicaciones de UNOPS, el rol de Asistente/a de Comunicaciones tendrá las siguientes funciones:

• Asistir en la elaboración de propuestas de insumos (textos e imágenes) para su aprobación por parte de UNOPS y Prosperidad Social y su posterior publicación en medios escritos y redes sociales (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
• Asistir en la adaptación de datos estadísticos a formatos gráficos amigables que se puedan fácilmente compartir con las audiencias.
• Creación de un archivo de fotografías, infografías, pictogramas, gifs y otro tipo de material gráfico adecuado a su uso en los canales sociales, de acuerdo a los lineamientos y uso de logos de Prosperidad Social y UNOPS.
• Apoyo en la generación de oportunidades, mensajes e ideas creativas para la publicación en medios sociales, a partir de las actividades de la organización.
• Preparación y planificación de campañas mensuales o bajo las temáticas que se determinen (por ej. Días Internacionales) en conjunto con Prosperidad Social.
• Apoyar en la gestión de los contenidos y ser capaz de adaptarlos a los diferentes canales.
• Recomendaciones para la mejora de la comunicación en los distintos canales, conforme a seguimiento de campañas y estrategias digitales. Tomar como referencia las tendencias del momento en redes sociales en cuanto a estilos, temas, hashtags, etc.
• Cumplir con las especificaciones técnicas y créditos de fotografías proporcionadas por UNOPS y Prosperidad Social, así como instrucciones transmitidas de forma oral en cuanto a consideraciones estéticas.
• Apoyar en la elaboración de planes de medios en radios, televisión y prensa.
• Desempeñar otras funciones afines requeridas por la Especialista de Comunicaciones de UNOPS.

Educación:

• Profesional con título de grado en periodismo, comunicación multimedia, publicidad u otros afines.
• Se valorarán estudios de especialización, posgrado o maestría en diseño gráfico, comunicación digital, marketing u otros.

Experiencia:

• Se valorará presentación de portafolios de trabajo de diseño gráfico y/o ejemplos de campañas en medios sociales.
• Se valorará excelente redacción escrita.
• Se valorará criterio profesional en fotografía.
• Se valorará habilidades interpersonales para planificar, adaptarse a los cambios y trabajar con plazos de entrega breves.

How to apply:

Para solicitar un puesto específico o la inclusión en una lista de candidatos, cree una cuenta en el GPRS. Los solicitantes introducirán información personal, formación académica, experiencia, idiomas, habilidades y otros datos. No es necesario completar este perfil personal de una sola vez ya que puede guardarse y actualizarse de manera continua.

https://jobs.unops.org/pages/Account/Register.aspx

https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=11697

Organization: UNOPS
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 06 Mar 2017

Brindando soporte a las áreas administrativas, social y técnica, el/la Comunicador Social es responsable de dar apoyo operativo desde el terreno al equipo de la gerencia del proyecto emplazado en Bogotá, en donde encontrará un equipo de trabajo compuesto por ingenieros, arquitectos, administradores y trabajadores sociales. La labor del rol de Comunicador Social consiste en apoyar eficaz y diligentemente las acciones de índole operativo y técnico encomendadas para la ejecución del proyecto. El lugar de trabajo es la región Caribe (departamentos de Atlántico, Bolívar, Cesar, Guajira, Magdalena, Córdoba, San Andrés Islas y Atlántico) y las regiones Andina y Sur (Boyacá, Chocó, Cauca, Casanare, Nariño, Putumayo, Amazonas, Vaupés, Caquetá y Guainía. El/la Comunicador Social tendrá como base los Departamentos mencionados, teniendo en consideración que el traslado de ciudad en ciudad no será antes de los tres meses, después el/la Comunicador/a se trasladará a otro departamento dentro de la región en donde el proyecto esté en marcha, siendo el lugar de trabajo inicial César – Magdalena (Valledupar). Debe entenderse que no todos los Departamentos estarán en ejecución simultáneamente, por ese motivo el/la Comunicador Social deberá estar cubriendo aquellos que lo estén de acuerdo a la programación del proyecto y a las prioridades impartidas por Prosperidad Social. El/la comunicador/a debe tener disponibilidad para trasladarse y vivir en los territorios en los que se desarrolla el proyecto.

Actividades:

Este puesto reportará en terreno al Especialista o Asociado de Desarrollo y al Especialista de Comunicaciones del proyecto y tendrá las siguientes responsabilidades:

• Levantamiento de información que sirva para construir una memoria del desarrollo del proyecto tales como historias de vida, testimonios, fotografías antes y después y entrevistas, entre otros, en su municipio/zona de actuación.
• Apoyar en la organización de eventos, talleres y reuniones que regularmente se realizan en territorio.
• Asistir en la revisión y elaboración de los diseños de todo tipo de material impreso, edu-comunicativo, pendones y vallas que permitan informar a la comunidad sobre asuntos particulares del proyecto en cada municipio.
• Ayudar en la clasificación y recopilación de documentos generados en el normal desarrollo del proyecto y creación de biblioteca de fotografías
• Apoyar en la redacción y elaboración de actas de reuniones y de los reportes de gestión para su municipio con la frecuencia requerida
• Contribuir en la socialización de avances del proyecto, resultados de las intervenciones y lecciones aprendidas, a fin de generar valor agregado y posicionamiento ante diferentes audiencias.
• Seguimiento y elaboración de informes sobre noticias publicadas del proyecto en medios locales y/o regionales.
• Creación de una base de datos de contacto y actores en territorio
• Cualquier otra función que le pueda ser encomendada por el Especialista o Asociado de Desarrollo y/o por el Especialista de Comunicaciones del proyecto en el ámbito de esta designación

Educación:

• Profesional con título universitario en Comunicación Social.

Experiencia:

• Se requiere disponibilidad para trasladarse y vivir en los territorios en los que se desarrolla el proyecto. Se debe tener en cuenta que el traslado de ciudad en ciudad no será antes de los tres meses, el lugar de trabajo inicial es Cesar – Magdalena (Valledupar).
• Se requiere disponibilidad para viajar por territorios aislados del país.
• Se requiere mínimo dos años de experiencia profesional comprobada como comunicador social.
• Se requiere experiencia en fotografía a nivel profesional (adjuntar portafolio o muestra de trabajo).
• Se prefiere experiencia comprobada de un año en elaboración y edición de reportes escritos.
• Se valorará experiencia de dos años en participación con equipos multidisciplinarios.
• Se prefiere experiencia comprobada de un año en elaboración e implementación de estrategias de comunicación social en proyectos multidisciplinarios.
• Se prefiere experiencia comprobada como comunicador social en trabajo con comunidades.
• Se valorará contar con red de contactos con medios y prensa.

How to apply:

Para solicitar un puesto específico o la inclusión en una lista de candidatos, cree una cuenta en el GPRS. Los solicitantes introducirán información personal, formación académica, experiencia, idiomas, habilidades y otros datos. No es necesario completar este perfil personal de una sola vez ya que puede guardarse y actualizarse de manera continua.

https://jobs.unops.org/pages/Account/Register.aspx

https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=11657

Organization: Acción contra el Hambre España
Country: Spain
Closing date: 24 Feb 2017

Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization created in 1979. Its goal is to combat hunger and dangerous situations that threaten men, women and children. Currently 500 expats and more than 5,000 employees are working for Action Against Hunger in more than forty-six countries working in projects concerning four areas of focus: nutrition, health, food security and water and sanitation.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The expert will be seconding the Head of Emergency Pool, supporting in strategic definition of the yearly objectives and with direct leadership in coordinating the other Operations Flying profiles, insuring coherence within department’s priorities and directions. He/She will be available for frequent deployments to the missions and fill-in a specific key position within mission’s organigram or act as Emergency Coordinator, being responsible for the quality and effectiveness of Acción Contra el Hambre’s programs within deployment missions.

In case of Gap Filling, the expert will need to quickly cover a vacant position – upon specific job description – and insure that key action points are managed until longer term profile has been identified.

In case of Emergency response, the expert will assist the Country Director in the overall management of Acción Contra el Hambre’s emergency response programme within the mission; including programming, operations, security, and stakeholder relations. Responsible and accountable for developing, coordinating and managing all emergency response activities Responsible for managing Acción Contra el Hambre mission’s emergency donor portfolio and budgets as well as emergency response staff development.

When based in Madrid, the expert will be leading the participation of the Emergency pool within Operations Department’s transversal issues, participating to the lessons learnt exercises and capitalisation documents and providing expertise and contributions with a field point of view.

Reporting to the Head of Emergency Pool, to the Operations Director, to the Country Director and to the Geographical Desk; as appropriate.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

· Support the implementation of the Emergency Pool Action Plan and act as coordinator of the Flying Emergency Coordinators.

· Assessment, Program Design, Planning and Emergency Project Management and Implementation.

· Gap Filling for Operation Positions in the missions and Strategic Support to the missions.

· Project management.

· General Management and Leadership at mission level.

· Programme Support Service management: Human Resources, Security Management, Financial Management and Planning.

· Lessons Learnt and Emergency pool/Operations’ tools development and integration.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

· University Degree, ideally related to humanitarian or logistic fields.

· Minimum 5 years previous experience in similar field-based positions – a combination of field and HQ posts acceptable – Essential.

· Strong knowledge of management procedures and requirements at HQ level.

· High level of all aspects of managerial experience, including managing multi-million dollar budgets.

· Experience in complex decision making and leading a multi-disciplinary, multinational team under difficult circumstances.

· The highest level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments and donors.

· Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security, civil military liaison and program management.

· An experience in Emergency Response would be significant asset.

· Experience in the preparation of project proposals, budgets and reports to donors and other stakeholders– Essential.

· Experience in managing Projects at field level.

· Experience in inter-agency coordination, representation and negotiation with state and non-state actors – Essential.

· Experience working in a volatile environment – Essential.

· HR management experience – Essential.

· Experience in working in with local authorities and partners – Essential.

· Knowledge and experience in Acción Contra el Hambre procedures – Highly Desired.

· Languages: Spanish (compulsory working language, spoken, read and written), English ( compulsory working language, spoken, read and written), French (compulsory working language, spoken, read and written, Arabic (very useful).

· Gender approach acknowledgement would be an asset.

· Computer (office) and internet use skills.

· Mobility (national/international): 70% time in the field – 30% time in HQ, 2 to 3 months mission’s length, 24h notice in case of sudden emergencies, according to prioritisation set up by the emergency pool; breaks according to Emergency Pool policy.

REMUNERATIVE PACKAGE

· Integration into a dynamic organization, of recognized professional prestige with international projection.

· Contract for work: 1 year.

· Remuneration: between 29,000 € and 33,000 € gross per year.

· 25 working days of annual leave (proportional to time worked).

· Restaurant tickets.

How to apply:

We will only consider the candidacies received by our online service. Please click in the following link to accede to the service:

https://employ.acf-e.org/

Note. – Given the urgency of this position, the vacancy may close before the deadline. For more information about this position, visit our Website www.accioncontraelhambre.org in case of not find it published here means that the selection process has been closed.

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 07 Mar 2017

The Norwegian Standby Roster for Civilian Observers (NOROBS) is a sub-roster of NORCAP and provides observers to monitoring mechanisms and civilian capacity to peace support operations.

Background

Over five decades of conflict in Colombia has resulted in mass displacement, human rights violations, undermining development and the State presence particularly at the regional and local levels. The country still registers more than 7 million IDPs across the country. In recent years there has been a great effort to promote an end to the conflict, which is reflected in the recent peace agreement between the government and the FARC, the largest guerrilla group. This is a sign of hope for the country and its citizens. While the peace process with the FARC is a great achievement, challenges remain, with respect to implementation of the Peace Agreement, re-building trust with affected communities and victims, and guaranteeing effective access of the population to rights and solutions. In addition recent national referendum in which a significant portion of the population voted No to the peace agreement reflects deep political and social polarization, that will need to be overcome to build a lasting peace.

Job description

• Under the direct guidance of UN Resident Coordinator (RC), the Peacebuilding Advisor will provide strategic direction as well as concrete advice on peace and development issues to support programme implementation in the context of expected UN system support to the implementation of the peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP. He/she will provide technical, policy and political advice as critical inputs into inter-agency processes related to peace-building, particularly UN support to early implementation of peace agreements and the Government of Colombia’s rapid response strategy for early peace dividends.
• The Advisor will work closely with relevant UNCT colleagues, the UN Monitoring and Verification Mission, the UN Department for Political Affairs (DPA), as well as relevant Government institutions, donors, private sector and civil society organizations to promote dialogue and consensus building, and provide advice on conflict-sensitive programming.
• The Advisor will be responsible for the effective functioning of the UNCT interagency Peace Group. He/she will liaise closely with the United Nation Mission in Colombia with an eye to ensuring close coordination and sharing of information and analysis regarding peace implementation.
• The Advisor will participate on behalf of the RC in relevant national fora and represent the UN system where necessary, liaising with key stakeholders in peace-related work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to the RC and UNCT on issues of peace implementation and advances to support the UN system assistance to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals;
• Undertake regular political and conflict analysis in support of RC, UNCT and HQ-NY; liaise closely with the United Nations Mission in Colombia.
• Identify areas of programmatic engagement with national stakeholders and support programme development, providing expert advice in the preparation of the UN response to government requests related peace and reconciliation;
• Build capacity of local and national actors;
• Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional humanitarian experience from the field of peacebuilding (equivalent to the UN P5 level or higher)

• Extensive knowledge of peace building processes and humanitarian programming

• Higher university degree in a social science or related discipline

• Experience in capacity building and coordination

• Demonstrable understanding of the UN inter-agency mechanism, UN agencies’ mandates, and the main humanitarian frameworks and tools

• Proven ability to negotiate and strategically influence change with a wide range of stakeholders (including at senior level) through team/coalition building and advocacy

• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, oral and written communication skills

• Fluency in English and Spanish

We offer

• A great opportunity to work in an international setting for a world recognised organisation.
• Significant life experiences through challenges and self-development.

Miscellaneous info

• Travel: Some travelling must be expected
• Application procedures and CV registration: Please enter the geographical location for all your previous positions when registering your CV. whilst there is no specific field for this information in our CV form, please include it in the «Company name» field.
• Please submit your full application in English
• NRC reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.

How to apply:

https://www.webcruiter.no/wcmain/advertviewpublic.aspx?oppdragsnr=3349074971&culture_id=EN&company_id=23109900&link_source_id=40

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 01 Mar 2017

Position Title : Technical Secretariat Coordinator (Regional Conference on Migration (RCM))
Duty Station : San Jose, Costa Rica
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade UG
Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, 6 months with possibility of
extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 01 March 2017

Reference Code: CFA 2017/04 (P)

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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this
vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or
short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on
Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the
Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular,
fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an
ungraded position.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of Presidency Pro-Tempore of the Regional Conference on
Migration (RCM) and the overall administrative and programme supervision and guidance of the
IOM Regional Director of the Regional Office in San Jose, Costa Rica, the successful candidate
will be responsible for the coordination of the RCM Technical Secretariat (RCM-TS), in
accordance with the document “Updated Terms of Reference for the Technical Secretariat”,
annexed to the Santa Fe Document, adopted at the XVI RCM Meeting (La Romana, Dominican
Republic, June 10-11, 2011).

The Technical Secretariat Coordinator will advise RCM Member Countries on issues of
migration; periodically inform the focal points on the progress of the Conference; update new
authorities of the Member Countries on the topics of the RCM; coordinate with International
Organizations and civil society on actions leading to attaining the objectives of the RCM; and
procure resources from international cooperation that contribute to the execution of the topics of
interest of the RCM, among other tasks.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

General Description
Responsible for the coordination of the TS-RCM, in accordance with the general functions described below, which were revised by the Committee established for this task during the XXI RCM, in
San Pedro Sula, Honduras in 2016.

General Functions
Under the supervision of the Presidency Pro-Témpore of the RCM and the administrative and
programmatic guidance of the IOM Regional Representative, the selected person will:

1. Execute all management activities necessary for the effective work of the Technical
   Secretariat;
2. Provide technical and logistical support to the Presidency Pro-Témpore for the planning,
   organization and implementation of meetings of the RCM and the Regional Consultation
   Group on Migration (RCGM), seminars, workshops, trainings and any other event agreed to
   be held within the framework of the RCM ;
3. Responsible for the implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the activities included in
   the Plan of Action of the RCM and other activities agreed on by the Vice-Ministers. Follow up on
   plans and activities pending implementation;
4. Draft and/or assist in the development of work and reference documents for the meetings of
   the RCM;
5. Coordinate the management, administration and upgrading of the RCM Virtual Secretariat;
6. Prepare financial and activity reports and other general narrative reports on the activities of
   the TS of the RCM. In particular, to prepare quarterly financial and operational reports that
   will be available for Member Countries;
7. Prepare budgets for the operations of the TS as well as for other activities, as required;
8. Advise RCM Member Countries on migration affairs;
9. Maintain contact and regularly coordinate with government officials and international
   organizations as well as civil society representatives with the aim of achieving the objectives
   of the RCM;
10. Develop and update the terms of reference and job descriptions of the staff of the TS;
11. Perform any other tasks related to the management of the TS as requested by the
    Presidency Pro-Témpore of the RCM provided that there is no substantive financial impact;
    otherwise, the proposed tasks and their corresponding financial commitment is to be submitted
    as a proposal for approval by Member Countries;
12. Serve as the RCM representative to other organizations and institutions on migration and
    coordination matters, and liaise with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as
    international and civil society organizations;
13. Maintain an inclusive workplace that promotes fairness, honesty, integrity and openness;
    respects the opinions of others and treats all with equality and dignity without regard to
    gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status,
    disability, age, or sexual orientation;
14. Strengthen the links with the focal points of the RCM by using the available technological
    resources;
15. Inform the Member Countries about the opportunities for synergies between the RCM
    agenda and those of other specialized forums and consultative processes;
16. Inform the RCGM on possible mechanisms to enhance collaboration and coordination with
    specialized international organizations; and

17. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
    Required Qualifications and Experience:
    Education
    • Master’s degree in Social Political Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic
    institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
    • University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

    Experience
    • Experience as project/programme director in migration affairs, including liaising with
    governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as international and civil society organizations;
    • Thorough knowledge and experience of migrant’s assistance, migration management,
    development programmes, technical cooperation and regional consultation/dialogue processes
    on migration;
    • Knowledge of and experience in the Regional Conference on Migration (RCM), its Plan of
    Action and related projects; and, IOM administrative-financial standards is an advantage.
    Languages
    Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
    Desirable Competencies:
    Behavioral
    • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
    • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
    • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
    • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
    • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
    • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
    stakeholders;
    • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
    self and others.
    • Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
    responsibility;
    • Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter
    • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
    perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
    • Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
    • Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs
    of IOM.
    Other:
    Employment Conditions The hiring of the Coordinator of the Technical Secretariat will be approved by Member Countries of the RCM for an initial period of two years, with renewals of two years, which may be extended for a maximum of six years; “All-inclusive” salary of US$78.000/per year; 2.5 vacation days per month of service; Participation in IOM Medical Insurance, subject to medical approval and to the payment of the costs that correspond to the employee (RCM as the employer covers the balance); Payment of applicable taxes and/or national social security fees is liable to the selected person; Accreditation as IOM staff member before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica with the corresponding diplomatic benefits.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 01 March 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly
completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on
your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:
From 20.02.2017 to 01.03.2017

Organization: World Vision
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 03 Mar 2017

World Vision is a humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 45,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.

Here’s where you come in:

As Chief of Party – Guatemala, you will be responsible for the overall implementation providing supervisory and administrative oversight to the project. The COP will oversee coordination with key stakeholders (including Government of Guatemala (GOG), civil society, the private sector and others) and lead preparation and oversight of any subcontract. Additionally, the COP will be responsible for communications with USAID for publicly representing the project and for liaising with the GOG and other institutions/stakeholders on issues related to rural and community development in Guatemala, particularly in the Western Highlands.

Requirements include:

• At least a Master´s degree in public policy, political science or other related fields.
• 5 years of senior management experience with progressively increasing responsibilities managing development projects. Familiarity with USG programs, their history and their development; mastery of USAID regulations governing such programs; ability to integrate teams of professionals around common goals; demonstrated accomplishment in working with host-country professionals, ministries and with donor colleagues in country; leadership of large and diverse teams; diplomacy, strong presentation skills, speaking and writing.
• Bachelor degree in public policy, political science or other related fields and 5 years of senior management experience with progressively increasing responsibilities managing development projects or 10 years of senior management experience to substitute the education requirement.
• Experience managing USG complex contracts and agreements required.
• Speaking and writing fluency in English and Spanish.

How to apply:

Is this the job for you?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people. Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 03 Mar 2017. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 01 Mar 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.

The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, a largely middle income country environment, is enjoying stable economic growth and has made important progress on key development measures, including health, nutrition, HIV and WASH indicators. However, large disparities based on a variety of factors, such as gender, ethnicity, geography, and socio-economic status still remain. In addition, the region is vulnerable to the effects of natural disasters and vector borne epidemics, exacerbated by climate change.

The work of UNICEF in the region is guided by the Sustainable Development Goals and the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2014-2017, which has seven components – 1) Health, 2) HIV/AIDS, 3) WASH, 4) Nutrition, 5) Education, 6) Exploitation and violence, and 7) Social inclusion – along with the commitment to prioritize results for the most excluded and disadvantaged children and adolescents to achieve results with equity. In light of these inter-related commitments, efforts will be made to monitor progress achieved in child rights at the national level but also to ensure progress is carried through to reduce disparities at the sub-regional level where the most substantial inequities persist.

With respect to Health and taking into account current Latin America and the Caribbean epidemiological landscape, areas of focus of work include the reduction of inequities in maternal, neonatal and child morbidity and mortality, and the improvement of adolescent health with emphasis on reduction of adolescent pregnancies. Additional focus areas in the region include health system strengthening and equity-based monitoring, including quality of care and services, and a broader view at the health situation of children and adolescents regarding the impact and implications of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in morbidity, mortality and burden of disease in the region.

Regional work in Nutrition focuses on the reduction of malnutrition in all its forms in children, adolescent girls and women through the positioning of malnutrition prevention and care at the core of national development, as well as through support for an improved and equitable access to quality Nutrition services. Areas of focus include the equitable reduction of undernutrition, the reduction of overweight in children, and strengthening of nutrition resilience in emergencies.

With respect to HIV, focus in LAC includes achieving and sustaining the elimination of mother-to-child-transmission of HIV and congenital syphilis by advocating and building capacity of country offices for the development of a comprehensive public health approach, as well as supporting and coordinating several initiatives towards HIV prevention among adolescents and young people.

WASH focus of work in the region is targeted at the reduction of inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation, particularly among rural populations and marginalized groups. A second priority area concerns policy development, monitoring and strengthening of national standards for WASH in schools. A third priority area is emergency preparedness, including coordination mechanisms and resilience in the WASH sector.

The consultancy being sought will help UNICEF LACRO and COs to improve their capacity to collect, analyze, document, and disseminate sectoral information on the Health, Nutrition, HIV, and WASH key case studies and initiatives in the region, as well as on experiences and lessons learned in the improvement of the Health, Nutrition, HIV, and WASH related status of the children of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Purpose of the Assignment

To support knowledge generation and management if initiatives in the areas of Health, Nutrition, HIV, and WASH in the LAC region.

Assignment Tasks

The overall objective of the consultancy is to support the Health, Nutrition, HIV and WASH team in the implementation of knowledge management and data related tasks, and to ensure that these tasks are implemented timely and with quality.

The specific tasks related to this consultancy are:

To systematize regional experiences and produce, jointly with Country Offices, a series of sectoral compendiums in UNICEF programming in Health, Nutrition, HIV, WASH, and Adolescents in the LAC region based on case and field studies and/or good practices identified;

To update sectoral country profiles based on latest data form the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) and other available sources to prepare 10 WASH country profiles based on JMP, GLAAS and SWA data and other available resources.

To strengthen COs capacity to elaborate knowledge management products related to Health, Nutrition, HIV, WASH and Adolescents

To prepare two Health, Nutrition, WASH and HIV regional bulletins;

To conduct related simple data analysis and visualization of information, according to the needs;

To systematize the available information related to Health, Nutrition, HIV, WASH and Adolescents in written documents (concept notes, PPT presentations), according to the needs.

To support the Health, Nutrition, HIV and WASH section in the development and monitoring of studies.

Expected Deliverables

A series of country experiences in UNICEF programming (including case and field studies, and/or good practices or lessons learned) in Health, Nutrition, HIV, WASH and Adolescents in the LAC region developed with UNICEF COs contributions;

Sectoral compendiums of country experiences and priority topics developed based on Deliverable 1;

Sectoral country profiles based on latest data created and/or updated;

Two Health, Nutrition, WASH and HIV regional bulletins produced;

Key Health, Nutrition, HIV, WASH and Adolescents data of the LAC region are maintained updated and accessible, as well as used for analysis and written documentation

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Three to five years of experience in health, nutrition, HIV, WASH or related fields;

Advanced university degree in public health, epidemiology or related field;

Proven analytical and data management skills;

Previous work experience and knowledge of UNICEF-supported priorities in health, nutrition, HIV, or WASH an asset

Fluent in oral and written English and Spanish; French and/or Portuguese is an added advantage.

ESTIMATED DURATION OF THE CONTRACT AND PROPOSAL

Nine-month consultancy, from March 2017 to December 2017

Reporting Responsibilities/supervision

The consultant will be supervised by the Regional Health Adviser in UNICEF LACRO.

CONSULTANTS WORK PLACE

The hired consultant will work primarly from UNICEF LACRO in Panama City. If travel is required, travel costs will be covered by UNICEF and DSAs will apply per corporate guidance.

HONORARIA & FEES:

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

CLOSING DATE:

The deadline to receive applications is 27 february, 2017

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Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

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Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 01 Mar 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.

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is one of the most disaster–prone regions in the world. Increasingly vulnerable to the effects of a range of natural hazards, climate change and armed conflict and violence, imminent threats to human lives and individual wellbeing are of increasing concern.

There is an estimation of 53 million people living in food insecure households further underlining the deep rooted social and economic disparities in the region[1]. The most vulnerable population groups to malnutrition, as well as to the impact of disasters and emergency situations, are the rural and urban poor, those who belong to indigenous and afro-descendants’ groups, have low educational levels and limited access to health services and inadequate water and sanitation.

UNICEF is a key global actor in Nutrition both in development and emergency contexts. As part of development programs UNICEF supports the capacity development of national governments and other key stakeholders to achieve Nutrition security for the most vulnerable groups. In emergency situations, UNICEF has identified the Nutrition sector as a key priority in its «Core Commitments for Children» (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action, and is committed to support the prevention and care for malnutrition of affected and displaced populations, with particular focus on children and women. Under the provisions of the Humanitarian Reform, promoted by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), UNICEF has been designated as agency leader of the Nutrition Cluster with the responsibility to coordinate the humanitarian response at times of emergencies, to deliver a more efficient and effective response to the affected communities, as well as coordinate preparedness actions for capacity strengthening of all involved actors.

In 2016, UNICEF’s Latin America and Caribbean Office (LACRO) developed or consolidated several innovative approaches, including:

– In collaboration with the Global Nutrition Cluster (GNC) and UNICEF’s programme Division (PD) in New York, LACRO is supporting «Regional Nutrition Cluster» approach, which in addition to the regular programmatic support to UNICEF Country offices (COs), support regional and national sectoral coordination and NiE preparedness and response capacity building, through a multi-stakeholder «Group for Nutrition Resilience» (GRIN), operating through three sub-regional groups.

– LACRO has developed a tool for the standardized definition and monitoring of regional and national NiE preparedness and response capacity (GRIN Matrix), using as a base the values of the dimensions of the INFORM model with the addition of nutrition-specific indicators. The tool and the approach has been adopted by WASH and Education sectors in LACRO and is being evaluated by UNICEF in other regions.

– By using primarily telematics communication LACRO has able to engage, in an effective and efficient way, key stakeholders in 30 countries, even where UNICEF has limited or no in-country technical capacity, creating a model of Programmatic Hub for NiE, which may be extended in future to all nutrition programmatic components.

– Innovative capacity building and information sharing approaches, include an online document depository in collaboration with REDLAC and a Facebook page, in addition to global webinars, quarterly sub-regional webinars, and country-focused workshops for national stakeholders.

LACRO is also contributing to the development of a combined protocol for the management of both moderate and severe acute malnutrition which is being piloted in Ecuador, Bolivia and Haiti and considered by other countries in the region.

-Evidence generation is also a priority for LACRO and in 2016 a resilience-focused analysis of the WASH and Nutrition response to the drought in the Corredor Seco of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, was conducted, to identify key opportunities for greater alignment of development and humanitarian efforts and building the resilience of vulnerable populations.

The reduction of risk of malnutrition at times of emergencies is grounded in ongoing preventive measures to improve the nutritional status of children, adolescent girls and women of reproductive age, combining Nutrition specific interventions across the life-cycle, with Nutrition Sensitive interventions in other sectors like Health, Water and Sanitation and Food Security among others.

LACRO is seeking an individual consultant to provide technical support to consolidate the above initiatives and develop new approaches to strengthen the capacities of UNICEF programme staff in countries, national counterparts and partners in reducing the risk of malnutrition and improve emergency preparedness and response capacity.

[1] Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL)/Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (UNICEF), Desagios. Boletin de la infancia y adolescencia sobre el avance de los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio, N°2, Santiago de Chile, abril de 2006

Purpose of the Assignment

To support regional initiatives in the area of Nutrition in the LAC region, with an emphasis on Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE) and capacity development of National counterparts, UNICEF staff and other stakeholders for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and emergency preparedness and response.

Assignment Tasks

Under the supervision of the Regional Nutrition Specialist and in collaboration with the Regional WASH Specialist, the Regional Health Advisor and the emergency unit, the Nutrition in Emergencies consultant will focus on:

Regular monitoring of regional NiE preparedness and response capacity:

Update the list of national focal points for NiE.

Analyze the results of the GRIN-LAC matrix to guide resilience building efforts, risk-informed programming, development of national emergency preparedness plans and fostering lateral collaboration among countries in the region. (every six months or as and when required)

Contribute to the development of a national model of GRIN-LAC Matrix to map and monitor preparedness and response capacity at the sub-national level.

Continued specific support to UNICEF country offices (COs):

Provide in-situ technical support on nutrition in emergencies (ongoing task which may include travel to countries)

Review COs NiE preparedness and response in consideration of the various stages of national + sub-national response process (every six months or as and when required).

Support COs in implementing guidance to improve Risk-Informed Programming.

Assist with surge capacity for response in nutrition in emergencies (as and when required which may include travel to countries).

DRR and emergency preparedness and response capacity

contribute to the development of regional and country-specific approaches for the prevention of acute malnutrition among high risk populations.

Compile information on regional examples of resilience in nutrition; develop case studies and advise/ promote opportunities for COs to integrate resilience-based approaches into their planning and implementation of their nutrition programs.

Identify linkages between general nutrition programmes, nutrition surveillance and emergency responses to analyze how all components contribute to resilience building.

In collaboration with the GNC and PD Provide strategic and technical support to COs on development and refinement of programming for moderate and severe acute malnutrition care, including guidelines, information systems, tools, organizing trainings etc.

Assess the status of capacity within the current UNICEF regional nutrition surge roster to address capacity requirements and gaps (IYCF, micronutrients, CMAM, assessments and evaluations, planning, cluster coordination) and support COs for mobilizing, coordinating and deploying technical support to respond to short-term surges in demand (including standby partners).

support of multi-country preparedness and response plans (Corredor Seco and Children on the Move)

Continued Capacity building and knowledge management

Review capacity building needs and activities and outline a regional /county-based capacity building plan.

Conduct capacity-building workshop(s) and other capacity building activities with target countries and at regional level.

Translate existing capacity building material into Spanish as required and support the uploading of such tools on open access online platforms.

Share good practices, lessons learned, evaluations and ensure knowledge/information exchange in the area of NiE for publication in HQ nutrition updates and in Nutrition Exchange NEX global publication.

Conduct regular searches of literature, research, agency updates and any other relevant information to share with the network on nutrition in emergencies.

Support the planning and conducting of the quarterly sub-regional support groups (Central America, South America and Caribbean) webinars on NiE.

In collaboration with OCHA, update the online regional NiE document depository with relevant information.

Moderate and support the online regional discussion forum (Facebook).

Expected Deliverables

Updated GRIN group members and mailing list

Updated regional GRIN-LAC matrix and written report on its uptake and utilization and update analysis of preparedness and response gaps identified and measures taken to address these.

Updated country profiles, including country based strategies and plans to strengthen emergency preparedness and response.

Updated regional /country based capacity building plan

Concise mapping report of national care capacity for acute malnutrition

Conduct at least 10 country-specific workshop/sessions, based on the priorities identified by the GRIN network.

Update of the LACRO nutrition database of key national surveys’ results.

Key recommendations (two-pager) for the development of multi-country preparedness and response plans (Corredor Seco and Children on the Move)

A regional roster of potential candidates for NiE surge capacity at times of crisis (In collaboration with HR and Emergency sections)

Re-issue guidance and best practices in Infant Feeding in emergencies, including Zika, and WASH/Nutrition synergy,

Two quarterly sub-regional webinars, including redaction and sharing of webinars notes.

Support article contribution from at least two countries and one regional contribution for publication in the Spanish edition of «Nutrition-Exchange»

At least three UNICEF COs supported on Risk Informed Programming;

Supported remote planning and coordination of national workshops in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador as a follow up to 2016 Nutrition-WASH resilience analysis.

Monthly activity reports of findings and technical support provided in key countries on priority areas, as will be identified with GRIN Network

End of mission report summarizing support provided during the contract duration, and recommendations for further development the regional, sub-regional and national NiE initiatives and capacities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

At least five years of experience in nutrition programming

Advanced University degree in public health nutrition or related field.

Previous work experience and knowledge of UNICEF-supported priorities in health and nutrition, sectoral coordination and experience with database management are valuable assets

Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish; French and/or Portuguese is an added advantage.

ESTIMATED DURATION OF THE CONTRACT AND PROPOSAL

Seven months’ consultancy, from 1st April to 31st October 2017 with possibility for extension based on performance and availability of funds.

Reporting Responsibilities/supervision

The consultant will be supervised by the Regional Nutrition Specialist in UNICEF LACRO.

CONSULTANTS WORK PLACE

The hired consultant will work primary from UNICEF LACRO in Panama City but may be requested to travel at short notice for surge missions for emergency response if required. If travel is required, travel costs will be covered by UNICEF and DSAs will apply as per corporate guidance.

HONORARIA & FEES:

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

CLOSING DATE:

The deadline to receive applications is COB 28th February, 2017.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=503040