Empleo

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 28 Feb 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

Summary:

Counterpart International is currently seeking Technical Consultants for an anticipated five-year USAID Harnessing Emerging Political Leadership for a Secure and Accountable Guatemala Project. The project will be designed to incorporate youth from at-risk, high violence, urban marginalized communities that lack opportunities and youth who have been inspired by the political crisis to take a more active political role, with the goal of developing an inclusive, representative next generation of civil society and political leaders. The ideal candidates will have expertise in political science, leadership training, and working with at-risk youth.

Counterpart is currently looking for consultants based in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct meetings with organizations and individuals involved in youth political leadership development.
• Respond to surveys and questionnaires with relevant information to inform program design.
• Conduct desk research on Guatemala’s local, regional, and national government.
• Provide costing and legal information for program activity and budget design.
• Identify obstacles and risks related to program design and implementation.
• Submit periodic reports.
• Initiate project staff recruitment efforts.
• Assist in developing a program monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Arrange meetings and logistics for international staff design visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced degree in a relevant field, such as political science, public administration, management, or education.
• Detailed experience working with youth, academia, and elected public officials.
• A history of working with both government and civil society on issues of common interest and cooperation.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, leadership training, and team building.
• Strong multicultural, interpersonal, and supervision skills.
• Ability to write high quality assessment / evaluation reports.
• Knowledge of USAID development approaches, as well as understanding of USAID rules and regulations and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Professional written and oral fluency in English and Spanish.

How to apply:

Please apply online at

https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*42C51439DE22527C

No calls or emails.Counterpart International is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of Counterpart International to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.***

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 28 Feb 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

Summary:

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated five-year USAID Harnessing Emerging Political Leadership for a Secure and Accountable Guatemala Project. The project will be designed to incorporate youth from at-risk, high violence, urban marginalized communities that lack opportunities and youth who have been inspired by the political crisis to take a more active political role, with the goal of developing an inclusive, representative next generation of civil society and political leaders. The ideal candidate will have expertise in political science, leadership training, and working with at-risk youth. S/he will serve as Counterpart’s representative to the donor, local and national partners, and other relevant organizations in Guatemala and will provide vision and technical leadership. S/he will oversee staff management and development and ensure the highest quality of project implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and communications. This is a full-time position based in Guatemala City, Guatemala. This position will report to the Regional Director of Latin America and Caribbean Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall project leadership, management, quality control, and technical direction, while ensuring compliance with donor requirements and regulations and Counterpart policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate.
• Ensure the 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 line management to the field staff, subcontractors, and grantees in accordance with the donor policies, procedures and requirements.
• Oversee development of local and international leadership experts’ scopes of work and training and technical assistance delivery.
• 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.
• Oversee planning of and participate in specialized technical training, workshops and round tables, support knowledge management, and share learning across staff and key networks.
• 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.
• Job descriptions are not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake duties which are broadly in line with the above responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced degree in a relevant field, such as political science, public administration, management, or education.
• Detailed experience working with youth, academia, and elected public officials.
• Minimum of ten (10) years working in the areas of political engagement and activism; electoral politics; and/or political party development.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience.
• A history of working with both government and civil society on issues of common interest and cooperation.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, leadership training, and team-building.
• Strong multicultural, interpersonal, and supervision skills.
• Demonstrated ability to give effective presentations and write high quality technical reports.
• Previous experience managing complex donor-funded projects with large numbers of individual participants/trainees, and a sizable sub-grants portfolio.
• Knowledge of USAID development approaches, as well as understanding of USAID rules and regulations and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with other similar donor programs and seek synergies and complementary to maximize results.
• Professional written and oral fluency in English and Spanish.
• Previous democratic and/or youth leadership project management experience internationally, preferably in Guatemala.

How to apply:

Please apply online at https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*C1F6FE1795BDB457. No calls or emails please.

Counterpart International is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of Counterpart International to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 30 Jan 2017

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

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

Purpose of the Position

Under the overall coordination of the Chief Social Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation, and technical supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be accountable for the accomplishment of key end-results by providing professional expertise and assistance in:

Information/data collection;

Statistics and data analysis;

Programme monitoring & evaluation (M&E);

Preparation of reports;

Documentation of evidence for communication and partnerships;

Implementation of capacity development initiatives for national and sub-national partners in the areas of data collection, monitoring, evaluation and research; implementation of tools and mechanisms to guarantee special attention to the interest, concern and participation of primary stakeholders in all monitoring, evaluation and research initiatives.

Key Expected Results

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research activities, especially the ones included in the Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Plan (IMEP), are developed, implemented and monitored, providing a strategic and realistic plan of activities for M&E, focusing on national and other specific needs.

Changes influenced by programme or policies in the country or in specific areas are timely monitored and measured, with the participation of relevant partners.

Evidence is collected, organized and provided to support the Country Office and national partners in planning, implementing, assessing and reporting on the impact of country-level programmes and policies.

Country Office performance is systematically monitored, with adequate data collection and analysis of indicators of the Country Programme, Annual Management Plan and specific projects and initiatives.

Evaluations are designed and implemented with quality process and products in line with priority and strategy, with effective participation and contributions from major stakeholders. Evaluation findings, recommendations and reports are used to improve programme performance and are effectively disseminated to the intended audience.

The monitoring and evaluation capacities of Country Office staff and national partners are strengthened, enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead monitoring and evaluation processes.

Effective communication and partnerships are achieved in carrying out integrated planning of research, monitoring and evaluation activities within the Country Office and with the Regional office and with all other stakeholders, including national partners, the UN Country Team and the international community. Results are shared with all partners to stimulate joint engagement.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Activities

Provide technical support to ensure that the Country Office and national partners use a well-prioritized and realistic plan of research, monitoring and evaluation activities that will provide the most relevant and strategic information to manage the Country Programme, including tracking and assessing UNICEF’s distinct contribution.

Duties & Tasks

Make professional contributions to and provide technical assistance for the planning and establishing of major research, monitoring and evaluation activities, including multi-year and annual IMEPs, and M&E Plans.

Participate in and manage strategic studies and evaluations to improve programme and organizational effectiveness, including public policy evaluations and joint evaluations of UNICEF or of multi-partner programs.

Support studies and evaluations conducted by UNICEF Brazil and partners, in order to guarantee high-quality data collection, analysis and evidence that support advocacy for results for children

Support the planning and implementation of emergency data collection and M&E plans when needed.

2. Situation Monitoring and Assessment

Provide technical support to ensure that the Country Office and national partners have timely and accurate measurement of change in conditions in the country or region, including monitoring of socio-economic trends and the country’s wider policy, economic or institutional context, to facilitate planning and to draw conclusions about the impact of programmes or policies.

Duties & Tasks

Provide technical support to ensure that the CO has the necessary information for UNICEF to effectively report on and advocate for children’s rights through the appropriate channels.

In coordination with other stakeholders, support the collection and analysis of country-level and disaggregated data related to the CRC, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and other international commitments.

Coordinate with the Country Office and partners and provide assistance in their using up-to-date information in, inter alia, Situation Analyses, Common Country Assessments, Early Warning Monitoring Systems, Annual Reviews, Mid-Term Reviews, Annual Reports and other progress reports.

Contribute to data collection and quality assurance of global databases, such as CRING.

Support management of available baseline information on national and disaggregated statistics and key indicators. Maintain easily accessible databases, through reliable, user-friendly systems and formats(e.g., DevInfo, Fact Sheets, Web-based Infographs).

Keep monitoring the situation of children’s and women’s rights with national partners and keep updated with information from quality research that address issues and challenges affecting children and their families. Identify and monitor rapidly emerging situations affecting children, such as epidemics and other types of emergency.

3. Programme Performance Monitoring

Provide technical support to ensure that the Country Office has quality information to assess progress towards expected results established in its Country Programme and Annual Work Plans.

Duties & Tasks

Monitor the Country Programme indicators systematically and prepare periodic disaggregated, equity-focused analyses and reports.

Provide support to programme section to compile and organize the information about the programme implementation (Result based approach) and prepare inputs the Result Assessment Module (RAM) twice a year as per organization’s requirements.

Provide technical support as necessary to identify and adjust SMART programme performance and donor proposal indicators, in the context of the Country Programme, the Annual Management Plan and Annual Work Plans, in accordance with the Programme Policy and Procedures Manual.

Provide technical support to ensure that programme monitoring systems are in place and that key annual programme indicators are tracked and analyzed. Ensure that up-to-date data feed into country-level reporting.

Carry out data collection and analysis from field visits and ensure that they feed into country-level reporting.

Support other initiatives of similar nature to monitoring and evaluation, such as management reports, studies on good practices and systematizations.

4. Evaluation

Provide technical support to ensure that a well-prioritized and strategic selection of evaluations at programme or Country Office strategy level is managed in order that each evaluation is designed and carried out with quality process and products and that evaluation results are useful to the intended audience.

Duties & Tasks

Provide technical and managerial support to the evaluation function in the country office, by actively participating in the selection, design, implementation, dissemination and response to public policy, programme and specific project evaluations.

Provide support to ensure that evaluation design and management meet quality standards as outlined in UNICEF Programme Policies and Procedures, UNICEF Evaluation Policy and UNEG Norms and Standards for Evaluation.

Provide support to ensure that the relevant programme partners participate in all phases of the evaluations.

Contribute to the effective dissemination and sharing of knowledge, findings, conclusions, recommendations and lessons from evaluation to the intended audience, with a view to improving programme performance and contributing to wider learning.

Assist in feeding evaluation results into key UNICEF programme planning processes including the Annual Reviews and the Mid-Term Reviews, and formulation of the Country Programme Document, the Country Programme Action Plan and the Annual Work Plans. Support effective participatory feedback, including to community and civil society stakeholders.

Assist in feeding evaluation documents and results into UNICEF’s global systems and in meeting other goals established by the UNICEF central Evaluation Office.

Provide assistance in tracking to ensure that a management response to the findings and recommendations of the evaluation is completed, recorded, and followed up for implementation. Most specifically, ensure that evaluation recommendations are submitted to the Country Management Team and follow-up actions recorded in CMT minutes.

5. M&E Capacity Development

Provide technical support to ensure that the monitoring and evaluation capacities of Country Office staff and national partners – government and civil society – are strengthened, enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead monitoring and evaluation processes.

Duties & Tasks

Contribute to the formulation and implementation of an equity-focused M&E capacity development strategy for national and subnational partners, with special attention to: i) the analysis of capacity gaps; ii) the identification of and collaboration with knowledge institutions to strengthen such areas; and iii) the interest, concern and participation of primary stakeholders.

Contribute to preparation of Country Office staff capacity development strategy and plans, and support the implementation of learning and training initiatives in monitoring and evaluation.

Promote and provide support to ensure that Country Office staff and national partners are aware of and have access to UNICEF monitoring and evaluation learning resources.

6. Communication and Partnerships

Provide technical support to ensure that all of the above tasks are carried out and accomplished through effective communication and partnerships.

Duties & Tasks

Facilitate or contribute to integrated planning of research, monitoring and evaluation activities within the Country Office, with national and subnational partners, the UN Country Team, the wider international community and child-right partners.

Provide technical support to Country Office staff and national partners on data collection, data management and data analysis for basic monitoring and evaluation.

Provide syntheses of M&E results to inform the country office senior management and teams.

Ensure that the recommendations of evaluations are communicated to the relevant partners for implementation, with advice on the Implementation Plan and follow-up action for future programming.

Facilitate learning from the results of monitoring and evaluation within the Country Office and more widely within UNICEF in the region and globally, as well as among national partners and other key stakeholders.

Seek advanced or in-depth technical support on monitoring and evaluation from the Regional M&E Advisors and headquarters advisors on monitoring and evaluation as necessary.

Work in collaboration with the SPM&E Team to ensure the delivery of results for which the Unit is accountable.

Collaborate with Regional M&E Advisers and HQ Officers for overall coordination of priority research, monitoring and evaluation activities.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education:

First level university degree (Bachelor’s)in social sciences, development studies, statistics, research or other related areas is required.

Experience:

Two (2)years of relevantprofessional work experience in programme development and implementation, including monitoring and evaluation is required;

Previous professional work experience in data collection and analysis, and data management tools is highly desirable(e.g. Excel, R, Stata, etc.);

Experience in a context of results-based management is considered an asset;

Professional work experience in programme development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation within the region is an asset;

Additional years of relevant professional workexperience in the above mentioned fields is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in Portuguese and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese,Russian, Spanish) is an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication [ I ]

Working with People [ II ]

Drive for Results [ I ]

Functional Competencies

Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I ]

Analyzing [ II ]

Applying Technical Expertise [ II ]

Planning and Organizing [ II ]

To view our competency framework, please click here.

Please note that this Vacancy Announcement is open for competition to Braziliannationals only.

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=502406

Organization: CasaSito
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 30 Nov 2017

CasaSito’s mission is to transform the future of marginalized Guatemalan youth who have few opportunities so they can reach their academic, personal, and professional potential, and thereby generate change in themselves and their community.

To further expand our presence, we are offering tourism activities in Antigua, Guatemala. These include cooking classes, tours of Antigua, organic farm tours, and many more! We are looking for a motivated person to serve as our Tours Volunteer to help support us. As our Tours Volunteer your responsibilities will include:

· Coordinate our tourism activities and operations

· Organize and manage activity logistics for our various activities

· Lead some tourism activities

What we’re looking for

· Minimum 18 years of age

· Fluent in English and intermediate in Spanish

· Some knowledge of Guatemala and the culture

· Someone who is enthusiastic, organized, and responsible

Preferences

· Candidates with experience in planning and leading tourism activities and/or groups

· Previous customer service experience

· Degrees in tourism/business

· 3-month minimum commitment

As a CasaSito volunteer, you are responsible for your own expenses, transportation, accommodation, food, visa renewal, etc. However, we will be more than happy to offer our support when you’re looking for room and board.

How to apply:

Send us an email at info@casasito.org with your C.V. and the subject as “CasaSito Tours 2017”

We will be accepting applications on an on-going basis.

Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 10 Feb 2017

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Colombia Transforma, Puerto Asís, Putumayo

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.

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

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

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for collecting qualitative and quantitative information from national and departmental activities carried out by the program in the Department of Putumayo, generating reports, supporting with identifying lessons learned and keeping track of successes and mistakes of activities.

The MES will coordinate closely with the Program Development Officer (PDO) and Field Officers (FOs) to ensure the constant updating of information in the database of the program, obtaining information of impacts / effects of activities and identifying positive and negative results. The MES will also provide the information required by the Communications and Reporting Specialist (CRS) for reporting and documenting activities. Under the supervision of M&E Officer, the MES will perform research and documentation of activities or groups of activities that are of special interest to the program. The MES will also provide feedback to the whole program team, in conceptualization and activities’ evaluations, to ensure that they contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in the strategic framework of the program.

Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the Programmatic Team and supervisor, develop the monitoring and evaluation plans at the activity level.
• Monitor and document the progress and lessons learned of activities using the program’s database, particularly contributing with activity notes.
• Begin activity evaluation actions (workshops, focus groups, interviews, round tables, surveys, etc.) as agreed upon with the M&E team.
• Assist in designing and implementing initiatives to strengthen the project’s approach to M&E, including adoption of standardized indicators, indicator tracking tools, and innovative evaluation approaches.
• Submit monitoring and evaluation reports for activities or groups of activities, as required by the supervisor.
• Upload relevant information for M&E purposes onto the Database, including reports, photographs, and any other relevant information .
• Regularly visit partners, beneficiaries and activities to evaluation the progress and impact of the activities.
• Prepare site visit reports in the format required by the supervisor.
• Document relevant anecdotes and quotes from partners and beneficiaries in the development of the activities.
• Perform activity evaluations, identifying the results and lessons learned, as required.
• Constantly share the lessons learned of the activities with the entire program team.
• Help build the capacity and provide technical assistance to partners and grantees in monitoring and evaluation techniques.
• Actively contribute to information sharing in the project.
• Provide the CRS with the information required to develop program reports.
• Perform other tasks as requested as required.
• This position reports to the M&E Officer.
• This position is based in the city of Puerto Asís (Putumayo).

Qualifications:

• University degree in Economics, Political Science, Government, or a related field .
• Minimum five (5) years professional work experience .
• Professional work experience in evaluating programs, social projects, and/or public policies.
• Professional work experience in research with qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies, including developing research reports.
• Prior professional work experience with NGOs, international contractors, multilateral institutions and/or international cooperation agencies .
• Knowledge of and experience with developing and evaluating impact-oriented projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office (advanced level with Excel) and ability to use the internet .
• Rigorous time management and activity organization .
• Able to maintain information confidential and work with a wide variety of people.
• Excellent written communication is required.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• English fluency preferred .

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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

Especialista en Monitoreo y Evaluación, Colombia Transforma,

Puerto Asís, Putumayo

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.

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.

**Por favor tenga en cuenta: Solo los ciudadanos colombianos son elegibles para este cargo.

Resumen del cargo:
Esta posición está a cargo de reunir información cualitativa y cuantitativa de las actividades nacionales y departamentales adelantadas por el programa en el Departamento de Putumayo, generar reportes, apoyar en la identificación de lecciones aprendidas y llevar registro de éxitos y errores de las actividades. Ella/el coordinará de manera cercana con el Oficial de Programa (PDO) y los Oficiales de Campo (FOs) para garantizar la actualización constante de información en la base de datos del Programa, la obtención de información de impactos/efectos de las actividades y la identificación de resultados positivos y negativos. También suministrará la información requerida por La/El Especialista de Comunicaciones y Reportes (CRS) para la elaboración de informes y documentación de actividades. Bajo la supervisión del Oficial de M&E adelantará ejercicios de investigación y documentación de actividades o agrupaciones de actividades que sean de especial interés para el programa. También retroalimentará a todo el equipo del programa, en la conceptualización y evaluación de actividades para asegurarse de que ellas contribuyen al logro de los objetivos definidos en el marco estratégico del programa.

Responsabilidades:

• Elaborar en, coordinación con el Equipo Programático y el supervisor, los planes de seguimiento y evaluación a nivel de actividad.
• Hacer el seguimiento y documentar el progreso y los aprendizajes de actividades utilizando la base de datos del proyecto, particularmente registrando notas de actividad.
• Adelantar las acciones de evaluación de actividades (talleres, grupos focales, entrevistas, mesas redondas, encuestas, etc) que sean acordadas con el equipo de M&E.
• Ayudar en el diseño e implementación de iniciativas para fortalecer el trabajo de M&E del programa, incluyendo la adopción de indicadores, matrices de seguimiento de actividades y métodos de evaluación cualitativa y cuantitativa innovadores.
• Entregar informes de seguimiento y evaluación de actividades o grupos de actividades, según sea requerido por el supervisor.
• Cargar en la base de datos del Programa, la información relevante para efectos de M&E, incluyendo informes, fotografías y cualquier otra información relevante.
• Hacer visitas constantes a socios, beneficiarios y actividades para evaluar el progreso y el impacto de las actividades.
• Elaborar informes de las visitas realizadas en los formatos requeridos por el supervisor.
• Documentar anécdotas y citas relevantes de los socios y beneficiarios en el desarrollo de las actividades.
• Realizar evaluaciones de las actividades identificando resultados y lecciones aprendidas, según sea requerido.
• Compartir constantemente los aprendizajes y lecciones aprendidas de las actividades con todo el equipo del programa.
• Ayudar a construir la capacidad y proporcionar asistencia técnica a los socios y becarios en las acciones de M&E que se requieran de ellos.
• Contribuir activamente a compartir información en el proyecto.
• Suministrar a la/el Especialista de Comunicaciones y Reportes la información que requiera para la elaboración de informes del programa .
• Realizar otras tareas como necesario.
• Este cargo reporta al Oficial de Monitoreo y Evaluación.
• Este cargo está basado en la ciudad de Puerto Asís (Putumayo).

Requisitos mínimos:

• Título universitario en Economía, Ciencia Política, Gobierno o campo relacionado.
• Mínimo 5 años de experiencia laboral professional.
• Experiencia laboral profesional en evaluación de programas, proyectos sociales y/o políticas públicas.
• Experiencia laboral profesional en investigación con metodologías cualitativas y/o cuantitativas, incluyendo elaboración de documentos de investigación.
• Contar con experiencia laboral profesional previa en trabajo con organizaciones no gubernamentales, contratistas internacionales, organismos multilaterales y/o agencias de cooperación internacional.
• Conocimiento y experiencia en metodologías de formulación y evaluación de proyectos orientados a impactos.
• Suficiencia en el manejo de MS Office (nivel avanzado en Excel) y habilidad para utilizar internet.
• Rigurosidad en la gestión del tiempo y la organización de actividades.
• Capacidad para mantener información confidencial y trabajar con una amplia variedad de personas.
• Es fundamental tener excelente capacidad de comunicación escrita.
• Excelente capacidad de comunicación verbal.
• Es preferible hablar inglés fluidamente .

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: ASVI Social Change
Country: Spain
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017

General Info:

• Location: Madrid
• Start dates: January / February 2017
• Contract: Permanent (full time)
• Salary: to be determined based on skills and competencies

The School:

The Social Change School is an International Management school for nonprofit leaders in Europe since 1997, with Headquarters in Europe (Madrid, Rome and London). The mission of the School is to train professional and manager involved in International Cooperation, Humanitarian Emergency and Fundraising with an international approach.

Job Description:

The role covers the Didactic Officer and Career Service Assistant position for the Social Change School. The tutoring in the classroom will take place mainly in Madrid, Rome and Milan.

During the first period, the candidate will receive on the job-training and introduction to the organizational culture.

The candidate should be under the age of 30 (male or female), highly motivated, with experience in the Third Sector and Educational experiences as a volunteer. Result-oriented, attention to details, problem solving, multitasking abilities, team work capacity.

Specifically, the role covers:

· Tutoring online through the e-learning platform: virtual classroom training, chat and forum management, creating of online modules;

· Management of the Workshop: logistics, location management, contact with lecturers

· Tutoring in the classroom

· Monitoring of the students learning progress on the e-learning platform by means of creating tests, tutorials and e-learning reports.

· Provide support to the Career Service department.

Requirements:

· International propensity

· Strong motivation in the educational field and interest in Third Sector-NGOs.

· Experience or collaboration with a NGO and / or educational institutions.

· Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Internet browsing

· Excellent knowledge of the Italian language (mother tongue or minimum level C2, spoken and written – certified)

· Excellent knowledge of English (minimum C1 level, spoken and written – certified)

· A documented prove of experience in volunteer management and human resources

· Knowledge of e-learning platform Moodle

Preferred requirements

· Specific experience in the field of education, mentoring and classroom management

· Knowledge of Spanish (minimum level B2, spoken and written – certified)

· Degree in Education Sciences, Psychology, Political Science and Social Sciences.

We thank all the candidates that responded to this vacancy. We can not take into consideration the profiles that do not satisfy the minimum requirements for the job vacancy. We not gender bias (L. 903/77).

How to apply:

Send a Cover letter, CV and references to vacancy@socialchangeschool.org with the subject » Didactic Staff Assistant and Career Service » by 31st of January 2017.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 28 Jan 2017

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

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

Purpose of the Position

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Programme Assistant – Pool Coordinator, responsible for supporting programme planning and budgeting by registering and

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Provide administrative assistance to the accomplishment of the business processes (contracts/legalizations, DCT´s/Payments/T.A´s, etc) in all programmatic section according to the pool requirements.

Contribute to implementation of project and annual work plans by compiling, registering and maintaining information on project activities and providing updated information on programme implementation and financial status for analysis, action and reporting purposes.

Contribute to financial implementation by investigating queries regarding authorisations, budgetary and financial processes and following-up with Finance, Administrative and Programme staff on budgeting and payments.

Undertake logistic and administrative arrangements for the organisation of meetings and workshops aimed at building technical and management capacity in public institutions, strengthening local management, programme planning and reviews with implementing partners according to pool requirements.

To create and maintain up-to-date programmatic files and documentation, including agreements, consultants according to pool requirements. Including compilation of documents needed to committees presentations (PCAR, CRC, etc.)

Contribute in the preparation of the office work plan, Donor reports, country programme recommendation and all related documents: Plan of Operations, Project Plan of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet, and Programme Summary Sheet by compiling and summarizing information reflecting current obligations and future programme and/or budgetary implications.

Performs any other permanent or temporary responsibilities assigned by the Programme Assistant – Pool Coordinator.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

Secondary education degree. University courses in administration, finance, accounting or a related field. Progressive formal or «on the job» training.

Work Experience

Five (5) years of progressive experience, some of which should be in administration, finance or accounting. Experience in international or multinational organisations desirable.

Language Proficiency

Good level of English is required. Excellent communication and writing skills in Spanish is required.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Working with People

Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

Following Instructions and Procedures, Analysing, Learning and Researching, Planning and Organizing.

Technical Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of computers.

Prioritize work and ability to work on more than one task at a time.

Self-awareness and self-regulation.

Accounting and finance knowledge.

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=502386

Organization: International Maize and Wheat Improvement
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

Under the direct supervision of the General Counsel, the Policy and Compliance Specialist establishes and maintains a comprehensive policy framework, and serves as team leader to accomplish the update and harmonization of existing and new policies into the updated framework. The selected candidate will support the General Counsel with oversight of internal and external resources to ensure that employee conduct and operations are in compliance with the Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and controls, and with CIMMYT’s contractual and legal obligations. The Policy and Compliance Specialist participates in the establishment and management of, and communication and training on, CIMMYT Compliance Program elements, including the code of conduct, Compliance Committee, and related policies, standards and procedures.

The position is based at CIMMYT’s campus in Texcoco, Mexico, located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico. The job will involve extensive travel within Mexico at various research stations and some travel in collaborating countries.

Specific duties:

• Assess the adequacy of existing policies and identify gaps and issues that require change.
• Support internal committees and working groups established by management to address policy development and ongoing coordination.
• Propose an effective Policy Framework to incorporate best practices and international standards, taking into account CIMMYT’s evolving needs, and the regulatory framework of CIMMYT, sister organizations, and the United Nations Common system.
• Propose for approval, and provide training to units and departments on, standardization of requirements as to the Policy Framework, including format, content, and definitions applicable to policies with wide applicability within the CIMMYT organization.
• Provide training and direct mentoring to individuals with drafting responsibility, to ensure completion of updated and new policy drafts (and related standards, policies and procedures), recommendations, reports, studies, briefings, presentations, letters, blogs and other relevant outputs for key stakeholders.
• Develop mechanisms to establish initial and continuing awareness of comparative best practices in policy management, regionally and internationally.
• Respond to procedural questions related to policy administration.
• Support the General Counsel in managing the CIMMYT Compliance Program.
• Support the General Counsel in the management of the diverse membership of the CIMMYT Compliance Committee, in its oversight of the Compliance Program elements.
• Propose for approval and implement the standards and procedures for CIMMYT stakeholders to raise a compliance concern or make a report.
• Participate in the concern/report review process, to determine assignment of resources to resolve matters raised.
• Participate in the selection and engagement of third party training courses appropriate for the CIMMYT population.
• Collaborate with CIMMYT leadership to ensure issues raised in compliance reports are addressed with appropriate corrective action and without retaliation.
• Collaborate with CIMMYT Communication to develop communication activities to engage the work force regarding the Policy Framework and the Compliance Program elements.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

• First level law degree that enables practice as an attorney, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• 6 to 10 years in similar positions.
• Communication skills in spoken and written English with fluent Spanish.
• Competencies:
  • Decision making.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Change Management.
  • Collaboration.

The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Candidates must apply here for 16844 Policy and Compliance Specialist, until Thursday February 9th. Screening and follow up of applications will begin on Tuesday January 23th, 2017. Incomplete applications (CV and Cover Letter) will not be taken into consideration. For further information on the selection process, please contact Enrique Martinez, at e.m.sanchez@cgiar.org.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.

Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative
Country: Panama
Closing date: 10 Feb 2017

Founded in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care.

Malaria is one of the world’s most important causes of illness, death and lost economic productivity. Over the past decade, dramatic increases in donor funding have facilitated scale-up of effective interventions to prevent, diagnosis, and treat malaria. This investment has successfully reduced the burden of malaria in many settings, and some countries have begun planning to eliminate it altogether. Yet these gains are fragile: global funding for malaria remains short of what is needed, last decade’s rapid growth in malaria financing appears to have halted, and resistance to insecticides and drugs threatens to set back efforts. CHAI’s global malaria program provides direct management and technical support to countries around the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of this preventable, treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with the goals of sustainably reducing the number of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and accelerating progress towards malaria elimination in the long term.

Overview of Role:

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as part of CHAI’s Global Malaria Commodity Access Team supporting Program Support Teams and Country Teams to plan and execute effective programs in the Central America region. Over the last year, CHAI has been rapidly engaging with countries across the region and supported them to make initial but meaningful steps towards orienting their national strategic plans and systems towards malaria elimination.

One of CHAI’s primary areas of focus is providing access to critical malaria commodities, including diagnosis and treatment. As countries move closer to elimination, it becomes imperative that all cases are confirmed by parasitological diagnostic test prior to receiving treatment with antimalarial drugs and subsequently reported into the national surveillance system. While many countries in the region have made great progress to making confirmatory diagnosis available, work remains to promote and ensure access at the community level.

To improve access to these and other commodities in our focus countries Haiti, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama, the Associate is expected to support the country teams in further developing the elimination strategies tailored to each of the countries and best supporting the teams to execute against these strategies.

The Associate will be part of CHAI’s Global Malaria Team, based in one of the four focus countries in the region and will report directly to the global malaria diagnosis manager as well as the regional malaria manager. Due to multi-country support function of this role, up to 50% travel is expected. The candidate will work closely with CHAI’s other Technical Teams to advance access to prevention and treatment commodities in this region.

The individual will bring a generalist skillset to the team and be willing to take on a variety of tasks ranging from data analytics to guidance for teams on leading workshops with government stakeholders. Examples of the country support include the design and implementation of community health workers expansion or forecasting the multi-year need for malaria commodities; in addition to other commodity access needs (i.e. in prevention) that may arise.

The candidate must be able to work independently to drive implementation and have deep personal commitment to producing results. H/she will bring outstanding analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, be able to work independently and have deep personal commitment to producing results. CHAI places great value on the resourcefulness, tenacity, patience, humility, and high ethical standards of its staff.

Anticipated travel to Panama, Haiti, Honduras, and Guatemala.

Placement location may change to another Central American country based on leadership approval.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Global Malaria Program Support Teams and CHAI Country Teams in the Central America region.
• Work with CHAI’s Regional Managers to provide coordinated support on access to diagnosis and treatment for malaria
• Assist in the national forecasting and quantification of diagnosis and treatment commodities to support accurate procurement of all malaria-related health products
• Draft presentations and reports for national and global teams on topics related to commodity access
• Coordinate meetings and facilitate knowledge sharing between the government program and partner organizations in the region to ensure effective coordination
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support Program Support Teams and CHAI Country Teams
• Support Country Teams in designing strategic plans and concept note development for fundraising efforts
• Support donor reporting as necessary working with Regional Managers and Country Team on coordination and information synthesis

• Explore and assess new areas of interest for the Commodity Access Team.
  Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree minimum with 3+ years of working experience with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership;

• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications;

• Demonstrated excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills;

• Knowledge of malaria and/or other major global infectious disease problems;

• Ability to work independently in unstructured settings and to adapt to new environments and challenges;

• Enthusiasm for applying research methods to solve global health problems; and,

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Advantages:

• Strong spoken and written Spanish and French
• Experience working in management consulting, investment banking, or similar fast-paced, output-oriented environments
• Experience working in health system strengthening and/or healthcare worker engagement
• Preferred to have some knowledge in the following areas: malaria, diagnosis, supply chain, forecasting, training, and quality assurance systems
• Advanced degree
• Experience with infectious disease control programs
• Experience working in a developing country context on multicultural teams

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How to apply:

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Organization: Tsamota
Country: Portugal
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017

POSITION: Junior Systems Administrator

LOCATION: Lisbon, Portugal

OVERALL DESCRIPTION:

An international NGO is looking for a Junior Systems Administrator. Under direct supervision of Deputy Chief of Operations the primary responsibility of the Junior Systems Administrator will be to ensure and maintain security practices.

The Junior Systems Administrator will be the focal point for IT systems administration and IT security for our team at the HQ and consultants working overseas.

The selected candidate will be employed on a consultancy basis and must be articulate, quick thinking, and able to tackle problems with minimal supervision. The offer is ideal for candidates who want to participate and showcase their skills in a fast-paced, operationally focused NGO environment, simultaneously developing their technical skills as well as their professional portfolio.The post holders will provide direct support to the Deputy Chief of Operations in relation to all of the areas outlined below:

· Installing, upgrading and monitoring of software and hardware

· Maintaining the essentials such as operating systems, business applications, security tools, web-servers, emails, PCs, local and wide area networking

· Set up and maintenance of local intranet as well as the local network infrastructure

· Set up and maintenance of work stations for staff

· Service, repair, and upgrade of the different IT and communication equipment

· Troubleshooting and user support as Help Desk

· Advice on purchase and installation on hardware and software

· Identifying staff IT capacity building needs, then developing and implementing effective training programmes to address the identified skills gaps

· Manage and maintain the server room and all equipment installed

· Maintain organization’s website

· Undertake regular technical test, software upgrades/updates including antivirus

· Liaise with suppliers and support companies in requesting for goods and services and follow-up on the correctness of the payments

· Provide advice and recommendations to develop and IT tools

· Carry out any other duties that may reasonably or exceptionally be required to ensure the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure

Profile

As Junior Systems Administrator, you will need:

· Proven, minimum 2-year experience in the Junior Systems Admin role, Network Administration or a similarly related position.

· First level university degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Web Technology, or equivalent certificate/degree.

· A keen interest to work in IT technology

· Very familiar with Microsoft Office suite, Google Docs, Windows 10 and Apple OSX

Personal qualities:

· Incumbent must be a self-starter and able to set priorities in working schedule and exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining what needs to be done and the best working methods.

· Attention to detail

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

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

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

· Work well under pressure

· Legally able to live and work in the EU

Languages

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

Application

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

· Only applications in English will be considered

· Only applicants holding a valid working permit for EU countries can be considered for the position

How to apply:

Application

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

· Only applications in English will be considered

· Only applicants holding a valid working permit for EU countries can be considered for the position

Organization: Plan
Country: Spain
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017

The “Director of International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid programmes” will lead the Programmes Department and will be a member of the Senior Management Team of Plan Spain. Experience in fundraising and in-depth knowledge of child-rights programming and multilateral donors (UE, UN…) are a must. The successful candidate will be an English native speaker (preferably) or bilingual. French is also desirable. Results orientation, Negotiation and communication skills are also required. The position will be based in Madrid – with frequent travels >50%, sometimes with short notice. Applicants should have a valid work permit at the time of applying to enable them to work in Spain.

Overview

Plan is an international child centred community development organization working in 70 countries, 51 of which are developing countries. With a focus on long term sustainable development, Plan works in a participative way with children and families across a range of programmes including education, health, household economic security, protection and water/sanitation. Plan also engages in humanitarian work. Advocacy cuts across all programmes.

General Description of the Role

The Programme Department is looking to grow substantially over the next five years with a targeted income of €4 million this year, with diverse institutional donor base. The Director of International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid programmes, in conjunction with the National Director, will be responsible for establishing a new strategic plan for Plan Spain, that sets out its ambition around programme quality, resource mobilisation, cost efficiencies, effectiveness, campaigns and profiling. Children are at the heart of Plan’s work, and this position will be responsible for ensuring that the principles and values of Plan, its child centred community development approach and commitment to programme quality are strengthened both in Plan Spain and across the Plan family.

The Director of International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid programmes will be a key influencer in international programme strategy, global account management policy and other developments at an international level. The ability to network internationally is important.

Managing a team of 5 currently across development programmes, disaster management, energy, development education, the Director of International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid programmes will have the following key objectives:

1. To diversify and grow income mainly trough institutional donors;

2. To support the delivery of high quality, child centred development and humanitarian programmes;

3. To enhance critical understanding and commitment towards the realisation of children’s’ rights in developing countries among Spain, government officials, donors and civil society organisations;

4. To ensure Plan Spain’s Programme team has the relevant knowledge management systems and skill-sets to work effectively, to support the implementation of quality programmes, and to influence policy and advocacy;

5. To influence the internal processes of Plan globally through various networks and groups so they reflect best practices of aid effectiveness;

6. To promote a culture of managing for results and outcome monitoring so that the real change in children’s lives are captured, promoted, shared and used in learning.

7. Strengthen relationships with current donors and ensure that ongoing projects are completed with the highest quality standards, and that the donor’s information requirements are meet.

Main Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the fulfilment of Plan Spain’s strategy through active participation in the senior management team and the effective delivery of the Programme team’s objectives

2. Ensure an economically viable Programme function through full cost recovery, sustainable co-financing and a strong grants pipeline.

3. Build relationships with programme countries and engage in programme country strategic planning to ensure that programme priorities and funding options are matched and maximised

4. Nurture and manage donor relations, ensuring all communication, both informal and formal, is of the highest standard

5. Build relations with other National Offices for joint programming, harmonised approaches, match funding, donor positioning, etc.

6. Engage with the Board to ensure the Board is fully aware of risks, governance concerns and programme direction

7. Work with the National Director and Finance and Admin Director to prepare, monitor and control budgets for all programme activity overseas and in Spain.

8. Endeavour to have real time project information for all projects

9. Ensure grant management and programme quality are of the highest standard and in line with donor expectations and best practice

10. Represent Plan at relevant fora, conferences, through media, etc. to promote issues around child rights and to build the organisation’s profile

11. Engage with Plan international groups, Regional Offices, International HQ, etc. on key issues relevant to Plan Spain and contribute to Plan’s global One Plan One Goal strategy.

12. Provide leadership and management to the team

Attributes for the role

^ü Minimum of seven years relevant work experience in both HQ and programme locations, with at least three in a management position. Sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child poverty

^ü In-depth knowledge of child-rights programming

^ü Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications for community development

• Experience of strategic planning processes

• Strong understanding of aid effectiveness agenda, results based management and programme outcome monitoring

• Experience in networking, relationship management and resource mobilisation, in particular with institutional donors. Experience in raising funds.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build distance relationships

• Strong team building and motivational skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and public speaking

• Native English speaker (or bilingual) essential with French an advantage

• Willingness to travel, especially to country programmes, on regular occasions (>50%) and sometimes with short notice

• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations.

How to apply:

Applicants should have a valid work permit at the time of applying to enable them to work in Spain.

Please send application and cover letter to the following email address: recruiting@plan-international.org, indicating the reference (PR0-DIR-17) in the subject message.

Organization: Plan
Country: Spain
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017

The “Project Manager DRM” will be a member of the Department of International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programs in Plan International Spain.

The post holder will play a key role in the following priorities: Fundraising and resource mobilization at local level and Assistance in emergencies due to natural disasters, armed conflict or any other humanitarian crisis.

OVERVIEW

Plan is an international child centered community development organization working in 69 countries, 50 of which are developing countries. With a focus on long term sustainable development, Plan works in a participative way with children and families across a range of programs including education, health, household economic security, protection and water/sanitation. Plan also engages in humanitarian work. Advocacy cuts across all programs.

Established in 2001, Plan Spain is a dynamic organization that supports Plan’s work worldwide, with a particular focus on Child protection. Funding is received from a variety of sources including child sponsorship, Spanish Government and Regional Governments and also multilateral donors (ECHO,UE, UN) .

In addition, Plan Spain strives to raise awareness of development issues through development education, advocacy, the media and events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To identify needs and new project opportunities in line with the strategy.

2. Lead the process of identifying and prioritizing funding opportunities

3. Effective resources mobilization in the specific areas of operation

4. Effectively manage funding relationships with major institutional donors that support funding objectives.

5. To cooperate and liaise with Plan International National Offices and Country Offices partners and, where applicable, with external stakeholders at the appropriate levels

6. To manage projects in accordance with approved plans, regulations and policies

7. To ensure full compliance with donor requirements in reporting (narrative and financial)

8. To produce project documents following specific formats (project synopsis/concept paper, result based project plan, full project proposal, project budget, project agreement with partner, regular reports)

9. To ensure effective coordination with sectors and different projects

10. To support building capacities with our implementing partner in order to improve capacities to respond and to work in joint projects respecting the special role of volunteers

11. The position will be based in Madrid with possible long-term assignments (3-4 months) with the following responsibilities when in mission:

12. Preparation of identification process and needs assessment.

13. Information analysis

14. Coordination with the rest of the members of the emergency pool and all other actors in the field intervening in

15. Coordination and technical quality of the projects of the mission.

16. To analyse the national and regional strategies and context

17. To provide technical support to the Head of Mission in the fundraising and partnership activities related to Child Protection.

18. To provide technical support to the Head of Mission (HoM) in the activities related to the technical areas and monitoring of the mission.

19. To ensure the quality and appropriateness of the definition and implementation of a possible emergency intervention.

PROFILE:

• University Degree (Master appreciated)

• 5 years of working experience in technical cooperation in international institutions and/or NGOs. Proved experience in raising funds mainly with multilateral donors (ECHO will be valuable).

• Proven track record in Child Protection and working with ECHO (other donors desirable)

• Knowledge in Project Cycle Management tools & knowledge in donors´ processes.

• Solid programmatic, financial and organizational planning skills.

COMPETENCIES ASSOCIATED TO THE POSITION*:*

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, results orientation and intercultural sensitivity, including managing expectations of different stakeholders in a balanced and diplomatic manner

• Proven abilities in decision making and problem solving- to foresee various options and objectively assess viability to these options

• Self-supporting in computing (MS-Windows, spreadsheet- and word-processing

• Ability to work independently and as a team member .Mastering English-Spanish / French-Spanish / English-French.

How to apply:

Applicants should have a valid work permit at the time of applying to enable them to work in Spain.

The candidates must send application and cover letter to recruiting@plan-international.org with the reference PRO-PM-17