Empleo

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 17 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 supervision and leadership of the Marketing Information Officer (Direct Marketing), the Database Assistant will be in charge of having a database management system in place, ready to support FR operation and marketing campaigns in a cost efficient way.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

Data and reports generation from the different donor database systems

Generate information, mainly from DPO System and other internal records, to assist in the preparation of reports to be used for strategy planning and work plan process.

Develop and manage donor database reporting system to gather individual and corporate FR, marketing and financial information.

Assist in the definition of different database policies and procedures.

Develop periodical database reporting to audit database integrity.

Audit the database at various levels to produce key metrics and detect data anomalies.

Import and export databases from and to database systems.

Assist in the development of statistical report that predicts attrition rates, donor´s life time value, income projections, among other indicators.

Help gaining donor’s insight, improving marketing efficiency, tailoring campaigns and programmes to the right donor segment, achieving higher profitability and developing long-term donor relationships.

In close cooperation with the Marketing Officer (Prospect & Retention) assist in donor´s behaviour analysis using different segments and factors.

Database uploading & maintenance

Define database uploading & maintenance criteria.

Database security and confidentiality procedures

Cross-functional coordination

Coordination and collaboration with other PFP areas and ICT assistant.

Encourage and nurture an appropriate, fluent and effective bond with all PFP officers and counterparts’ leaders, so as to access to key data.

Encouraging monthly meetings with PFP officers and programmatic officers and assistants, taking into account all subjects that are ongoing, and those issues that foresee distinct consideration.

Attend to PFP internal meetings (Corporate, Special Events and Direct Marketing) being able to identify and anticipate internal database requirements.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Working with People

Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

Analysing (L2)

Applying Technical Expertise (L2)

Planning and Organizing (L2)

Following Instructions and Procedures(L2)

Technical Knowledge

Experience: 6 years of relevant national work experience in systems, database management, fundraising or any other relevant function.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English.

Education: Completion of Secondary School. Technical and /or University level courses in System, Engineering, Marketing analysis or any other related field of discipline relevant to the job is an asset.

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 organization.

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=502127

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 17 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 direct supervision of the Chief of Urban Center Platform, the Chief Field Office – RMP is accountable for, planning, design, implementation and administration of UNICEF programme commitment of a Zonal office with a broad range of activities related to partnership mobilization, media networking and fundraising, in accordance with Country Programme Recommendation and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF’s Priorities, especially in Partnership and Resource Mobilization section.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Knowledge Management for Programmes

Ensure that area/country programmes are strengthened by knowledge management through data collection and analysis, complete and accurate reporting as well as participation in the Programme Knowledge Network system of «lessons learned» and other corporate-level databases; participate in information exchange through donor and media visits as well as in the development of training and orientation material.

2. Programme Development and Management

Contribute to the preparation of the Situation Analysis for programme development. Administer a consistent and transparent monitoring system; providing accurate analysis of country level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects. Support preparation of programme work plans as required. Responsible for preparation of program recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices.

3. Programme Monitoring and Evaluations and funds optimization

Undertakes field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action.

Carry out a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation and participate the major programme evaluation exercises in consultation with the Representative, the Operations Officer, the Evaluation Officer and others to improve efficiency and quality of programme delivery. Participate in annual sector review meetings with government counterparts. Ensure the timely preparation of annual program status reports.

Supports periodic programme reviews with State counterparts and other partners. Reviews the work of State Government Authority, other actors and NGOs and ensures that these are integral parts of the State plans. Provides ongoing support to State’s protection coordination mechanism.

Assist in establishing programme work plans and monitors progress and compliance. Help to manage allocation and disbursement of programme funds, ensuring that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Takes appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds. Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Provides technical advice and assistance to State officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of child protection Projects.

4. Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach

Assure the quality of child rights-based programmes through consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects. Bring coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme design.

Ensure viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on programme new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives.

5. State and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability

Provide government authorities with technical supports and guidance to plan and organize training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability.

Ensure the building or reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of state and municipal partners starting with taking a strategic approach to the identification of these partners and partnerships.

Supports the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of child rights plans for the States under the Zonal Office supervision.

Conducts policy analysis from a children’s and women’s rights perspective and advocacy at the community and family levels for credibility in national and international policy debates. (P4) Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through advocacy and policy dialogue.

6. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration

Develop partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies. Linkage to the Regional Programme Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme data.

Provide technical support to the country office in the formalization of implementing partnerships with private corporation, government, civil society organization and other implementing partners in line with relevant policies, procedures and guidelines, including the CSO Procedure and guidance on work plans.

Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavours and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability.

Establishes and maintains the highest level of contact with local government decision-makers and influential stakeholders in the region, to advocate and promote women and children’s rights as a priority in development efforts. In collaboration with the State and Municipal Governments, directs and manages the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF programme assistance. This includes preparation and updating of the Country Programme Plan of Action (CPAP), Annual Work Plans and all other related programme strategy documentation.

7. Zonal Office fully supported and managed.

Assesses staffing and administrative requirements to support programme goals and prepares funding submissions. Establishes an office work plan for the São Paulo Zonal Office and oversees its implementation. Fosters good management and staff relations through effective information sharing and open channels of communication. Manages the cost-effective, appropriate utilization, protection and accounting of all organizational resources, (i.e., financial, human, fixed assets, as well as programme supplies, equipment and cash assistance) in accordance with UNICEF rules and procedures.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education: Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, or related areas; or Communication, or Business Administration, or related technical field

Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national or international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, and in Partnership and Resource Mobilization area.

Working experience in the region is an asset.

Experience working on distance basis is an asset.

Language: Fully proficiency in English and Portuguese.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication [ III ]

Working with People [ II ]

Drive for Results [ II ]

Functional Competencies

Leading and Supervising [ II ]

Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]

Relating and Networking [ II ]

Persuading and Influencing [ II ]

Entrepreneurial Thinking [ II ]

To view our competency framework, please click here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and to represent the plurality of Brazil. Qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic background, such as black and indigenous people and also people living with disabilities, are encouraged to apply and become part of the organization. Candidates will be treated equally regardless of gender, sexual orientation, special needs, religion, 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=502122

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 17 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 supervision and leadership of the Market Development Officer (Campaigns), the Marketing Assistant (Face to Face Campaigns), will be in charge of implementing individual face to face campaigns, to prospect new donors, one of the main sources of ACO unrestricted OR and RR funds.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

1. Contribute to the preparation of the Individual Fundraising Campaigns Calendar and Workplan by providing relevant operational data from proposing campaign, objectives, metrics and KPIs.

Assist in the preparation of face to face campaigns indicators

Assist in the analyse campaigns ROI and investment requirements.

Assist in the establishment of campaign metrics and criteria (reporting, systems, performance evaluation, goals)

2. Effective implementation of the face to face campaigns, focusing on human resources aspects (such as recruitment, training, motivation) and quality of work.

Assist in the implementation schema and human resources needs taking into consideration the campaign goals.

Implement the face to face campaign workplan

Assist in the negotiation and agreements with suppliers.

Assist in the establishment of the selection criteria of human resources for the outsourced individual fundraising campaigns. Participate in the recruitment process.

Establish training and motivation schemas for outsourced human resources (facers and supervisors).

3. Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of individual fundraising efforts. Results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.

Analyse and test scripts and payment schemas. Evaluate results.

Fulfil periodic and ad-hoc campaign reports and specific documents and forms.

Monitor quality of the donations

4. Administrative tasks and responsibilities are effectively carried out and delivered.

Search and evaluate potential suppliers, especially face to face agencies.

Prepare Terms of Reference for quotations. Follow up quotation process.

Participate in CRC and other administrative mechanisms in those cases related to F2F campaigns or other PFP related issues.

Follow up of the invoicing process. Control income and expenditure.

Follow up contract generation

Qualifications of Successful CandidateCompetencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Working with People

Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

Analysing (L1)

Learning and Researching (L1)

Planning and Organizing (L1)

Following Instructions and Procedures(L1)

Technical Knowledge

Experience: 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in contact centers, face to face or direct marketing agencies and individual fundraising areas.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish, written and spoken English would be desirable.

Education: Completion of Secondary School. Technical and/or University level courses in marketing, publicity, communication, business administration, or any other related field of discipline relevant to the job are an asset.

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 organization.

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=502126

Organization: Fundación Capital
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 15 Jan 2017

What are we offering?

Fundación Capital is currently seeking a Coordinator for the Digital Solutions for Financial Inclusion program, who will be responsible for the implementation of a large-scale initiative, aimed at improving outcomes for low-income and vulnerable people, primarily women, in Colombia, Honduras, Dominican Republic and Mexico. S/he will work from our office in Bogota (Colombia), reporting to the Director of Inclusive Finance. We will provide a competitive consultancy fee under a service provision contract from February 2017 to August 2018, with the possibility of extension. On offer is an entrepreneurial and challenging position with lots of opportunity to turn ideas into reality, working alongside an inspiring, diverse and international team to create a better tomorrow for millions living in poverty.

Who are we?

Fundación Capital (www.fundacioncapital.org) is a pioneer in inclusive finance and a testing ground for innovation in asset-building, working to eliminate poverty by expanding access to capital, information, training and productive opportunities. By aligning public policy, market mechanisms, and advances in digital technology, Fundación Capital enables millions of poor families to meet their ambitions and decide for themselves how to manage, grow and invest their resources.

Initiative Description: Fundación Capital has been investing in leveraging innovation in information and communication technologies (ICTs) to increase the financial capabilities of low-income people in collaboration with national governments for the last five years. Through the Digital Solutions for Financial Inclusion initiative, it is seeking to scale up its work with national governments and the private sector to improve the ecosystem for digital finance on both the supply and demand sides, as well as increase access to its demand-side tools, particularly the LISTA Initiative.

What are the tasks and responsibilities?

The Coordinator will be responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of this program. S/he will work transversally with technical experts and operational staff within Fundación Capital, as well as external partners and funders. The Coordinator will also have the support of an Operations Official and an Administrative Official to ensure adequate reporting to the donor and external partners. More specifically, the person hired will be responsible for the following:

• Program Management, Operations & Budget: coordinate the implementation of a large-scale expansion of the LISTA Initiative in the four countries; manage the project budget and track key performance indicators to ensure compliance with funder standards and timely execution of the budget; project budget needs on a monthly basis and submit requests for funding disbursements; oversee and manage the monitoring and evaluation process and respond to potential challenges identified in real-time, as well as report internally and externally on the program’s performance quarterly and annually.

• Stakeholder Relationship-Building and Business Development: support key technical staff working on public and private partnership development in order to secure co-financing for project activities; work with institutional partner representatives and technical leads to ensure stakeholder input and alignment in order to ensure the successful achievement of proposed outcomes; propose improvements to the existing program structure based on findings from the implementation of this initiative and feedback received from partners; represent Fundación Capital and the Initiative with national partners (both public and private), international donors, technical leads, and other interested parties.

Who are we looking for?

Personal Requirements

The person we are looking for should be:

• highly committed to social and development issues;

• able to innovate and be creative, learn quickly, problem-solve, and seek solutions and ideas from various disciplines and fields;

• able to relate excellently to people from very different backgrounds, from those living in poverty to high-level representatives of governments and international organizations;

• proactive, results-driven analytical, critical and organized, particularly with regard to data management.

• able to listen and work in a team, consolidate the opinions and interests of multiple stakeholders, with high levels of responsibility, commitment and a positive attitude towards service;

• available to travel up to 25% of her/his time.

Technical Requirements

• Languages: outstanding written and verbal communication in both Spanish and English

• Skills & Knowledge:

• Proven ability to manage multi-country project implementation and to execute a budget of approximately USD 2 million.

• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills and experience, with the ability to meet deadlines and accurately report on project performance.

• Familiarity with project management software and the ability to coordinate program activities across multiple countries.

• Work Experience: At least five years of professional experience with project management and team leadership activities.

• Education: Undergraduate degree in business administration, economics, sociology, political science, communication, information and communication technologies, or related field.

We will look favorably upon candidates who can demonstrate the following: experience working in international environments, both in Latin America and the Caribbean as well as other regions (particularly Africa); additional language skills (especially in Portuguese and French); experience with multilateral funders like the IDB, USAID or DFID; a graduate degree or other specializations

How to apply:

How can you apply?

Please send us your CV and a concise cover letter in which you explain: (1) your motivation to work with us, (2) why you would be a true enrichment for our team, (3) remuneration expectations and earliest possible starting date, (4) where you have found our job offer. Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Send your applications to hr@fundacioncapital.org before January 15th, 2017, indicating “Coordinator of DSFI program” in the subject line.

Organization: Winrock International
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017

UNIT: Forestry & Natural Resource Management (FNRM)

REPORTS TO: Director, FNRM Unit

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Winrock is seeking Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated program in Central America on the Regional Biodiversity Project. This position will be based in El Salvador. The anticipated project(s) will address threats to and conserve biodiversity in targeted coastal-­-marine areas and associated

upland ecosystems throughout Central America and Mexico, to decrease degradation of forest and mangrove landscapes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience to climate change, and to enhance climate-­-smart economic opportunities and sustainable use of natural resources.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide overall technical leadership and administrative oversight in order to achieve the results of the program.
• Serve as principal liaison to USAID/Central America.
• Oversee and be responsible for financial and administrative aspects of the project including managing the budget.
• Provide supervision, support, and direction to long- and short-term staff.
• Administer the project’s financial oversight and procedures, ensuring compliance with established Winrock accounting principles and USAID regulations.
• Monitor program indicators, evaluate program results and make recommendations for improvement in program implementation.
• Analyze project impact and challenges to adaptively manage the project to meet or exceed results.
• Ensure women and marginalized groups are beneficiaries of the project.
• Prepare annual work plans and progress reports, and monitor the implementation of these plans. Prepare and submit quarterly reports on progress of activities and achievement of program results to USAID.
• Interact directly and on a regular basis with USAID and other stakeholders.
• Participate in regular field visits to the project areas to assure project progress towards activity objectives and goals.
• Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with Winrock’s Home Office.
• Manage relationships with complementary USAID and donor projects.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represent Winrock at meetings and events as required and keep HQ informed regarding new opportunities in the country and region.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

Education:

• Master’s degree required in Earth Sciences, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Resource Economics, Public/Business Administration, Governance, or relevant fields of study related to the project. PhD in relevant discipline would be a distinct asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in fields required for the successful implementation of this program, natural resource management, climate change, agriculture, community development, and governance, as well as an understanding of policy, economics, and market issues in these sectors
• Technical and managerial experience in Central America is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse public and private partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Proven exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of similar size and complex international donor support programs with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting.
• Technical understanding of regional biodiversity issues.
• Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures as related to project management preferred.
• Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context of Central America strongly preferred.
• Ability to diplomatically supervise staff and coordinate programs with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions.
• Must be comfortable in high-level representational role as well as interacting with beneficiaries.
• Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written to effectively coordinate stakeholders.
• Fluency in written and oral English is required.

How to apply:

https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1474839

Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 21 Jan 2017

Senior M&E Reporting Specialist,

Promoting Justice Project, Mexico

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: **

The Promoting Justice Project (PROJUST), financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), supports the implementation and consolidation of the Mexican criminal accusatorial system within the judicial sector with involvement from civil society. PROJUST provides customized direct or indirect support at the state and national level for the final push toward the 2016 Constitutional reform deadlines and therefore contribute to mitigate conflict, reduce impunity, and promote a more transparent and efficient justice system.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), the Senior M&E Reporting Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the reporting process to ensure high quality reports, leading the design and implementation of new M&E products, videos, studies and other analytical outputs. In this role, the Senior M&E Reporting Specialist will also provide guidance and manage members of the M&E team participating in these activities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the reporting process of weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reports, and other written material, to ensure the highest quality products.
• Design and implement new M&E products, such as results-based videos, case studies and other analytical pieces that form part of the Assess & Evaluate 7-pillar, 5-year M&E strategy for PROJUST. This will involve leading field work activities, where applicable.
• Provide senior guidance and mentorship to members of the M&E team involved in activities under the Senior Reporting Specialist responsibility.
• Contribute to the analysis of data for reports against PROJUST’s results framework.
• Lead the process of identifying and documenting early wins, and putting in place a mechanism for making this an established practice across project teams.
• Participate and contribute to PROJUST’s annual planning process, including the process of preparing annual Work Plan documents.
• Work with the Quality Control Coordinator, implement strategies to ensure that M&E protocols and tools are up-to-date and widely available to all members of the PROJUST team.
• Together with other members of the team, deliver training to staff on M&E protocols, in particular related to reporting.
• Any other related task assigned by the M&E Director.

Qualifications:

• Experience heading small teams in carrying out specific tasks.
• Superior writing skills (in the English language) and reporting skills.
• Professional experience with monitoring and evaluation.
• Native English speaker or someone with full fluency in English (nearly native).
• Full command of the Spanish language.
• Experience with translating material from Spanish to English.
• Comfortable with and experienced in editing and reviewing the writing of peers.
• Experience writing reports in a concise, clear manner, though incorporating high impact language to convey a compelling story of how project activities are having an impact on beneficiaries and institutions.
• Degree in international relations, development studies, communications or a related area; master’s level preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft applications, in particular word (the main program used in our reporting).
• Ability to operate under pressure and cooperate with colleagues to accomplish deadlines.
• Ability to receive construct feedback in a positive light, in particular related to drafted reporting.
• High attention to detail.

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

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Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 01 Jan 2017

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Set up and maintain the Recruitment area in the Brazilian MSF Section (60% position).

· In charge of recruiting professionals in Brazil in order to respond to the human resources needs of MSF international humanitarian projects;

· Receive and manage requests for information about the job opportunities of the organization in the field;

· Ensure consistency between the recruitment process in Brazil and the objectives of the HR Departments of the different MSF Operational Centers (especially OCB);

· Management of spontaneous applications of Brazilian and foreign candidates residing in Brazil;

· In partnership with Career Managers, analyze candidates’ CVs and conduct interviews of potential candidates;

· Work in collaboration with the Communications Department in order to improve the visibility of the positions available in MSF;

· Apply recruitment tools, procedures and guidelines developed by the Operational Center of Brussels;

· In charge of reporting and managing the data compiled by the recruitment area;

· Organize the second phase of the recruitment and selection process: dates, interview rooms, documents for the candidates, preparation of the evaluators;

· Participation in conferences, lectures and other events in order to sensitize potential candidates;

· In partnership with the Career Managers, ensure an adequate flow of information regarding operational human resources needs in order to guarantee a pool of suitable candidates;

· Establish partnerships with relevant institutions to support MSF Brazil in its task of recruiting professionals to work in MSF’s international humanitarian projects

Professional Requirements

· At least 2 years of professional experience in Human Resources and/or in MSF international projects;

· Fluency in Portuguese, English and French

· Degree in Administration, Psychology, International Relations or any similar profile as long as the candidate has worked in MSF projects in the field

Competencies Requirements

· Strong commitment with MSF values and humanitarian motivation;

· Capacity to plan, organize and report;

· Availability for flexible working hours;

· Ability for multi-tasking;

· High tolerance to stress and ability to cope with important workload and under pressure:

· Very good communication skills, written and spoken;

· Very good capacity to work in a team and to be diplomatic and cooperative;

· Strong Networking Capacity

· Strategic Vision

· Analytical Thinking

· Initiative and Innovation

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position and comply with the requirements, please send a CV, Motivation Letter in English and the name of 2 professional references until January 1^st 2017 to vaga.msfbrasil@msf.org.br, mentioning in the subject: ´Recruiter.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 17 Jan 2017

For over 50 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 44 projects in 31 countries and revenues of $151 million.

Senior Grants Manager, Colombia

We are currently seeking a Senior Grants Manager for the USAID-funded Colombia Producers to Market Alliance (PMA) Activity. The purpose of the activity is to improve the competitiveness of rural producers to respond to new and expanding market opportunities. The initiatives designed under this activity are market-led and focus on meeting the expectations of end markets, to ensure sustainability and increased profitability for rural producers and other actors in the selected value chains. The PMA Activity will help facilitate business deals between producers and buyers to increase incomes of small farmers – including women heads of household and members of minority ethnic groups – in rural municipalities that are important to achieving a sustainable and inclusive peace in Colombia.

The Senior Grants Manager will be responsible for overseeing the administrative and financial management and accountability requirements of the activity as well as the process of solicitation, competition and close out for subcontracts/ GUCs at the local levels. S/he is responsible for managing the Activity Fund which accounts for over 60 percent of the total project budget.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction to the grants a subcontract team to ensure successful execution of a major Activity Fund.

• Supervise the Grants and Contracts unit and manage all related activities. This includes all aspects in preparing solicitations and applications processes, contracting/awarding subagreements, disbursing of funds, the provision of grant management assistance to the grantees, and overseeing the subgrant management system.

• Work with field teams and beneficiaries in all aspects of grant management including contractual obligations and reporting requirements.

• Establish and maintain high-level and productive working relationships with subgrantees and partners;

• Develop and implement procedures and timelines for cash disbursements to sub-grantees in compliance with ACDI/VOCA procedures;

• Oversee the procurement of goods and services required by ACDI/VOCA;

• Ensure compliance with ACDI/VOCA and USAID requirements;

• Other responsibilities as specified by the Chief of Party.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree in business administration, social sciences or related field from an accredited university.

• At least ten years’ experience in the administration of contracts/grants for international development projects.

• Familiarity with USG and USAID procurement policies, regulations, reporting requirements, and grant management procedures.

• Experience working with organizations in developing countries and Colombian private and/or public sectors.

• Must have experience in logistics and procurement procedures.

• Good communication and reporting skills.

• Demonstrated experience in project management and strategic planning.

• Sound working knowledge of information technology; experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance comprehension of spreadsheet and database packages.

• Fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

How to apply:

Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs or at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5546D361D43717B7E59192F77501E6A04627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE ACDI/VOCA will never request payment from candidates in the recruitment process.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 17 Jan 2017
For over 50 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is …

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 30 Apr 2017

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.

Proposal Objective:

Social Impact is preparing for a proposal for the USAID/Guatemala Metrics Project. The purpose of Metrics would be to support improvement of USAID/Guatemala systems, capacity, and processes for monitoring, learning, and evaluation design, to better understand and document programmatic outcomes, adapt current projects, comply with USAID regulations and requirement, rapidly report progress, better use evidence in project design, and generally contribute to the learning and adaptation agenda at USAID/Guatemala. The anticipated period of performance is for five years for an estimated amount of $10 – $15 million.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Chief of Party to lead and manage the Metrics Project administratively and technically, providing oversight on all activities. The COP will also lead activities supporting evaluation design. This position will be based in Guatemala City for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall project management and technical operations to ensure that project tasks are completed and the objectives of the Metrics project are successfully met.
• Provide the vision and overall leadership to the team.
• Manage SI’s technical assistance, training, and overall support.
• Prepare and submit reports requested by USAID.
• Assess feasible evaluation design options for forthcoming rigorous performance and impact evaluation in line with USAID’s evaluation policy, including using mobile technologies.
• Coordinate USAID assistance with key counterparts.
• Lead SI’s team and serve as the primary point of contact with USAID regarding day-to-day activity implementation and management matters relating to the contract.
• Assure that all assistance provided under the contract, whether by international or local experts/personnel, is technically sound and appropriate for the needs to be addressed.
• Manage and supervise the work of all experts/personnel provided under the contract.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in social sciences, evaluation services, business management or other related disciplines required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in providing assistance to USAID or other clients in designing rigorous performance and impact evaluations in line with USAID’s evaluation policy. Including expanded use of mobile technologies.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible management experience, with at least five leading project management teams.
• Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent team management and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional proficiency in written and spoken English is required, as is a demonstrated ability to exercise overall quality control, meeting high technical and editorial standards in written products.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Guatemala to attend to contract implementation tasks.
• Fluency in English required and professional proficiency in Spanish required.

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=F069415B6461DC44110BF14B045925DB?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1296

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 30 Apr 2017

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.

Proposal Objective:

Social Impact is preparing for a proposal for the USAID/Guatemala Metrics Project. The purpose of Metrics would be to support improvement of USAID/Guatemala systems, capacity, and processes for monitoring, learning, and evaluation design, to better understand and document programmatic outcomes, adapt current projects, comply with USAID regulations and requirement, rapidly report progress, better use evidence in project design, and generally contribute to the learning and adaptation agenda at USAID/Guatemala. The anticipated period of performance is for five years for an estimated amount of $10 – $15 million.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party/Performance Monitoring Specialist to support the COP to lead and manage the Metrics Project. The DCOP will lead all activities relating to performance monitoring, including use of GIS mapping, performance and compliance data management, and adaptation of existing performance monitoring systems for broad use at USAID/Guatemala. This position will be based in Guatemala City for the duration of the project.

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

Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and lead all relevant performance monitoring deliverables stipulated in the SOW, including, but not limited to, assessments, performance monitoring, data quality verification and evaluation of the output and outcome results of USAID funded programs in Guatemala.
• Leverage performance monitoring data for the improvement of ongoing project/activity management.
• Support the Chief of Party in team supervision to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in social sciences, evaluation services, business management or other related disciplines required.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in leading an organization, in both management and technical fields.
• At least five years of international experience in design and implementation of performance monitoring as well as performance and/or impact evaluation, analyses and assessments of large and/or complex development projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing performance indicators across multiple sectors and for cross-cutting areas.
• Familiar with standard USAID indicators and capable of developing customized indicators and capable of developing customized indicators.
• Familiar with publicly available data sources (such as those of multilateral organizations, think tanks, research institutions, etc.) and the indicators they measure.
• Demonstrated experience developing PMPs, logical frameworks, results frameworks, and M&E plans at both an activity and program-wide level.
• Experience leveraging performance monitoring data for the improvement of ongoing project/activity management.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Guatemala to attend to contract implementation tasks.
• Fluency in English required and professional proficiency in Spanish required.

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=F069415B6461DC44110BF14B045925DB?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1297

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 30 Apr 2017

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.

Proposal Objective:

Social Impact is preparing for a proposal for the USAID/Guatemala Metrics Project. The purpose of Metrics would be to support improvement of USAID/Guatemala systems, capacity, and processes for monitoring, learning, and evaluation design, to better understand and document programmatic outcomes, adapt current projects, comply with USAID regulations and requirement, rapidly report progress, better use evidence in project design, and generally contribute to the learning and adaptation agenda at USAID/Guatemala. The anticipated period of performance is for five years for an estimated amount of $10 – $15 million.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Senior Learning specialist to support technical oversight of all learning activities under the USAID/Guatemala Metrics Project. This position will be based in Guatemala City for the duration of the project.

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

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate strong collaboration, learning and adapting practices, including techniques for gathering, organizing, disseminating and applying knowledge throughout the program cycle.
• Develop a comprehensive plan that outlines key learning and knowledge management questions, stakeholders and their roles, and broad stakeholder engagement at multiple levels.
• Spearhead the design and implementation of institutional learning activities including seminars, events, briefings and after actions reviews.
• Assist key stakeholders in adopting and strengthening systems and processes that foster learning and knowledge-sharing, and inform future programming.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, serve as a convener for dialogue and learning around emerging issues, and coordinate efforts among partners.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in social sciences, evaluation services, business management or other related disciplines required.
• At least eight years of international experience in applying evaluation and assessment findings, performance data and other evidence to adaption of existing and design of new USAID projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing performance indicators across multiple sectors and for cross-cutting areas.
• Familiar with standard USAID indicators and capable of developing customized indicators and capable of developing customized indicators.
• Previous experience working closely with local government partners across all levels to accomplish project objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate with other USG or donor-funded projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Guatemala to attend to contract implementation tasks.
• Fluency in English required and professional proficiency in Spanish required.

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=F069415B6461DC44110BF14B045925DB?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1298