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Feministas yemeníes en primera línea

Aunque el término feminismo está tardando en colarse en el diccionario de las yemeníes, los levantamientos de 2011 propiciaron la creación de una cultura política de resistencia entre las mujeres

Spain: Urban Resilience Expert

Organization: UN Human Settlements Program
Country: Spain
Closing date: 22 Jun 2017

BACKGROUND

Fast growing cities and urban areas of the world are engines of growth and wealth accumulation. This growth can have positive social, cultural and educational impacts. On the other hand, evidence demonstrates that fast economic growth, combined with rapid sprawling population expansion in urban areas, also increases disaster vulnerability and exposure. The level of urbanization[1] is far higher in the developed world; however, the annual ‘urbanization rate[2]’ is much faster in the developing world. The primary urban agglomerations with the highest concentrations of people and economic activity mostly overlap with the areas of extreme or high risk related to disasters such as coastal areas, along rivers and in flood plains. This joint initiative with UNISDR, UN-Habitat and the European Commission aims at improving understanding of, and capacity to, address disaster risk at the local level in crisis-prone cities. UN-Habitat will focus on supporting local capacities from crisis-prone cities, and humanitarian partners, in measuring their resilience status and have an action plan in order to build resilience.

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

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

MAIN OBJECTIVE

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

The expected results are:

  1. Increased commitments to build local-level resilience.

  2. Local Resilience and investments measured.

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

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

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the CRPP, Chief of the Urban Risk Reduction Unit, the consultant will provide substantive professional support to the Programme and will undertake the following tasks:

• Continue the development and upgrades to existing diagnostic tools used for CRPP; including the monitoring / evaluation framework on resilience;

• Support collection and analysis of the results from the application of the CRPP tools and guidelines in Partner and Associate Cities;

• Assist in facilitating cooperation and communications with Partner and Associate Cities and Partner Organizations of the Programme;

• Support preparation and implementation of a training programme designed to certify City Programmers for the use and application of UN-Habitat CRPP diagnostic and resilience action planning tools;

• Provide coordination and support to the City Programmer team, including during missions to Partner and Associate Cities;

• Support the development of marketing and design materials for the Programme, including developing visual and graphic materials related to the activities of the Programme;

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

DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE

Monthly progress report to be submitted at the end of each working month, detailing the outputs, key observations, and work plan for the following months. Work plans will be agreed with the Chief Technical Advisor in advance on a monthly basis subject to the main tasks of the assignment (above) and in consideration of the workload priorities at that time.

DUTY STATION

The work shall be performed from the CRPP Barcelona office.

TRAVEL

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

PROGRESS CONTROLS AND PAYMENT INSTALLMENTS

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

COMPETENCIES

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

EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Urban or Regional Planning, Architecture, Engineering or another field deemed relevant to the subject areas covered by the Programme. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

· A minimum of three years of experience in urban planning, urban resilience, disaster risk reduction and management, sustainable urban development and architecture, with relevant experiences in developing countries. A significant part of which should be directly related to urban resilience and disaster risk reduction as well as different aspects of urban planning such as urban development, international cooperation, urban research and strategic planning.

· Experience with Excel processor and advanced publishing software is a requirement.

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

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the consultancy advertised, excellent proficiency in English, both verbal and written, is required. French and Spanish will be considered an asset.

OTHER SKILLS

· Knowledge of humanitarian and development fields particularly around environment, climate change, disaster risk reduction, reconstruction, recovery and monitoring and evaluation techniques.

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

· Good communications, reporting and presentation skills.

· Good teamwork and drive for results.

Evaluation criteria

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

CV Review:

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

· Minimum 3 year of relevant work experience as defined in the ToR (25 points);

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

· Competency based interview max points (20 points)

· Maximum available technical score points: 70.

Incomplete proposals may not be considered. The fees might be subject for changes and negotiations starting from the proposed fee of the consultant. All consultants are required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under dss.un.org. General Conditions of contract for the services of Individual contractor can be downloaded from: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_file.cfm?doc_id=7879

How to apply:

Interested candidates must submit an email quoting the post title and the duty station to the following email address: office@cityresilience.org with the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

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

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

http://mirror.unhabitat.org/content.asp?typeid=24&catid=435&id=3867 · Financial Proposal. The offeror’s letter including form for the financial proposal can be downloaded at

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

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

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

All applications should be submitted to:

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

City Resilience Profiling Programme

Email: office@cityresilience.org

Deadline for applications: 22 June 2017

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

Panama: Emergency Response Information Management and Reporting Officer (P-2), LACRO, Panama

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 29 Jun 2017

Latin America & Caribbean Regional Office (LACRO)

Terms of Reference

Post Title:Emergency Response Information Management and Reporting Officer

Contract Type: Temporary Appointment

Proposed Level: P2

Duration:8 Months

Duty Station:LACRO – Panama City

Supervisor: Regional Adviser Emergency

Date of Entry 1 August 2017

BACKGROUND

Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the world’s regions most vulnerable to a diversity of hazards which have in parts been intensified by climate change: hurricanes in Central America and the Caribbean; torrential rains and flash flooding across the continent; prolonged droughts in Central America and the Gran Chaco region of South America; cold waves in the mountainous regions; large scale fires in South America; and volcanic activity and earthquakes along the Pacific coast and in the Caribbean. These disasters result in forced displacements and expose children to increased risk of exploitation and abuse.

ROLE AND OBJECTIVES OF LACRO in the REGION

UNICEF Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office (LACRO) works to reinforce country offices, partner and national counterpart capacity to respond to emergencies, in accordance with the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs) and within the principles of Humanitarian Reform and the inter-agency Transformative Agenda. At regional and country office (CO) level UNICEF works with interagency partners to ensure more focused cost effective and coherent humanitarian work in the region, while building up emergency preparedness through interagency cooperation.

LACRO supports COs, partners and national counterparts to build more resilient systems, communities and societies, so they can better resist, absorb and recover from disasters. This includes a multi-sectorial approach to address vulnerabilities and risks to children and women’s well-being including school preparedness and education about disasters and consequent risks; strong water and sanitation systems to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change and post-crisis water related diseases; surveillance, early detection and treatment of malnutrition in drought and disaster-prone areas; social cohesion and violence reduction; and prevention and response to all forms of violence, exploitation and abuse of women and children in emergencies. This approach combines strengthening national capacities while developing local capacity for disaster risk reduction. UNICEF aims to strengthening and promote governments’ leadership of sectorial coordination of emergencies, including clusters when activated. The regional office works to promote national humanitarian policies in line with the CCCs, while providing technical support and training to national counterparts for preparedness and response.

PURPOSE

Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Chief of Emergency, the Regional Emergency Response Information Management and Reporting (IM) will be responsible for designing and putting in place a sustainable information management mechanism that enables regular substantial multi-sectorial reporting that could contribute to COs preparedness and response and adequate Regional Office follow up. IM mechanism in place should stimulate and facilitate timely capture, systematization, analysis, reporting, dissemination and archive of key information for adequate decision making and evidence-based advocacy.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

KEY END-RESULTS

•Conduct an analysis of the gaps and needs for information products and management in emergency related themes within the Emergency Unit and among country offices and LACRO sections to clearly identify information gaps, IM Products priorities as well as feasible and sustainable targets in terms of IM and reporting.

• Mapping of Key IM essential products required, both at regional and national level. Identifying a feasible flow to produce them and a simple methodology to adapt essential products for different audiences (country offices, LACRO, partners, donors, academic etc.) based on the gap and need analysis and existing knowledge.

•Creating digital compilation of documents (editorial tasks of reviewing content and metadata for inclusion into the digital collection and assistance in the coordination of the digital library development and dissemination).

•Identify and regularly disseminate relevant thematic Program information. This includes developing a plan with specific knowledge management “products” to produce during the year, which may contain, regularly update the UNICEF LACRO web page and provide support to Communication Unit in documenting and collecting information for dissemination.

• Develop and facilitate a user-friendly documentation of good practices of regional and country-led initiatives in the realm of child-sensitive EPR, DRR and CCA for community of practice and advocacy purposes.

• Explore ways of looking across activities per each programme components and compile existing and new toolkits, training modules, information papers, success stories, etc.

• Create a training catalogue for the Emergency Programme, working in consultation with regional and global colleagues, as well as REDLAC member organizations.

• Nurture a culture for evidence based (Data-driven) analysis to facilitate planning, adjusting, and scaling-up Emergency initiatives. Support the communication and sharing information systems with other networks in the regional and beyond.

• Liaise, organize and facilitate exchange between LACRO and other UNICEF community of practice activities (CoP) at regional and global level.

•Support UNICEF LAC Emergency programme at regional and country levels so that they are effectively visible and accesible.

•Linking Humanitarian and Development – Establish mechanism to ensure information facilitates cross-fertilization between sectors within Country Offices and in the Regional Office.

•Regularly disseminate relevant thematic programme information amongst the country offices and regional sections.

• Identify and regularly disseminate relevant thematic Program information among social media and another relevant mass media. This includes developing a plan with specific knowledge management “products” to produce during the year, which may contain, regularly update the UNICEF LACRO web page and provide support to Communication Unit in documenting and collecting information for dissemination.

•Support Information Management during emergencies as well as the preparation of Emergency Sitreps and reporting.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of relevant emergency and risk related research.

•Prepare written Unit documents including briefing notes, mid and year end and donor reports.

• Train UNICEF relevant staff in the region to enhance emergency IM capacities at regional and CO level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education:

Master’s degree in international affairs, relations, human rights, economics, business, political science, environment or related fields.

Work Experience:

At least 5 years’ relevant experience with developing information systems, database design, data management, including academic data bases, analysis and/or reporting. Demonstrated experience in partner-networking, research and analysis. Experience in data visualization and GIS, map production and capacity building to give «hands-on» training on information management and reporting. Proficient in use of GIS, Excel, SPSS or STATA and other related software packages. At least one instance of exposure to emergency response programming and or preparedness planning. Active involvement in humanitarian crisis response programmes preferred.

Languages:

Fluency in English and Spanish. Adequate proficiency of French would be an asset.

Other skills and Attributes

•Capacity to work in stressful conditions.

•Flexibility and adaptability to shifting conditions and work demands.

•Capacity to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with RO and CO colleagues and external partners.

•High level of Integrity and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.

•Analytical and conceptual ability, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.

Competencies: Highly responsible individual with the following competencies:

•Adapting and Responding to Change Level 2

•Applying Technical Expertise Level 2

•Communication Level 1

•Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Level 2

•Drive for Results Level 2

•Persuading and Influencing Level 2

•Planning and Organizing Level 1

•Working with People Level 2

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=505421

How LGBTI Exclusion is Hindering Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex) persons face ongoing exclusion, discrimination and violence in every part of the world, and Latin America and the Caribbean is no exception. Although reliable data of population size of LGBTI individuals is scarce, a 2008 study by the University of Sao Paulo found that 19.3% of the male population in Rio de Janeiro self-identified as gay or bisexual, and 9.3% of the female population self-identified as lesbian or bisexual. For transgender individuals, the Williams Institute estimates the population size to be at 0.7%, and the United Nations Free and Equal report estimates between 0.05% and 1.7% of the population are born with intersex traits. Clifton Cortez, the World Bank Group’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity global advisor, explains how exclusion and discrimination results in violence, reduced access to opportunities, and hinders development. Question: What is exclusion based on sexual orientation and gender identity? Clifton Cortez: Similarly to exclusion because of race or religion, exclusion because of sexual orientation or gender identity is based on a characteristic of who you are. The discrimination, stigma, and violence act as barriers to people engaging fully in various aspects of life, whether it’s access to educational opportunities, the labor market, or health care. Everyone has a sexual orientation, and everybody has a gender identity. Most people have a sexual orientation that is part of the mainstream – heterosexual – but not everyone. Similarly for gender identity, most people identify with the biological gender they were born with or assigned to at birth. However, a minority of people realize as they come of age that they, in fact, identify with a different gender than the one they were assumed to have at birth. Question: To what extent do people in Latin America and the Caribbean face this kind of exclusion? Clifton Cortez: Although it varies from country to country, LGBTI people face exclusion throughout the region and to a great extent. In Latin America and the Caribbean, this exclusion is often grounded in religious beliefs and principles as well as prevailing gender norms, and sometimes even enshrined in the law. For example, transgender women are given little option to engage in official employment in the labor sector because of the discrimination and stigma they face. Regardless of educational level they often have to engage in begging or sex work. Sex work is usually illegal and stigmatized, and the sex workers are subject to great vulnerability, including violence and murder. The Organization of American States has found that transgender women on average don’t live past the age of 35 due to the violence and discrimination they face on a daily basis. Question: Is this issue being addressed in the region? Clifton Cortez: For decades, organized civil society has taken up leadership in various countries in Latin America to address LGBTI exclusion. Some examples are the organizations Red Lac Trans in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Letra S in Mexico City, and Grupo Dignidade in Curitiba, Brazil. More recently, some governments have also started to work with civil society to address LGBTI exclusion, including crime and violence, in various ways. From a legal level, regional organizations such as the Organization of American States and the Pan American Health Organization are also tackling LGBTI exclusion in the Americas. Question: In what way does LGBTI exclusion hinder development? Clifton Cortez: We can’t end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity without LGBTI inclusion. The global discussions around the Sustainable Development Goals specifically recognized the principle of “leaving no one behind”, which means making sure development reaches the most marginalized people, and that includes LGBTI individuals. Global consultations led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) gained global consensus on the  five highest-priority areas that need to be addressed for LGBTI people: economic well-being, personal security and violence, education, health, and political and civic participation. However, there is not enough solid data on LGBTI people’s lives available to measure the exclusion of LGBTI people to inform policies and programs, and the World Bank can play a leading role in addressing these data gaps. The World Bank is beginning to do this, and has or is currently generating new data in Thailand, Serbia, Georgia, and India, and will do so in more countries in the future, including in Latin America and the Caribbean. 

Haiti – Relaunching Agriculture: Strengthening Agriculture Public Services II project – Additional Financing

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2017 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project: Haiti – Relaunching agriculture: Strengthening Agriculture Public Services II project – Additional Financing IDA Grant: US$35 million Project ID: P163081 Project Description:  The objective of the project is to increase market access to small producers and food security in areas affected by Hurricane Matthew.   More information:  http://projects.worldbank.org/P163081?lang=en

Nicaragua – Additional Financing: Second Land Administration Project

IDA Credit: US$18 million Terms: Maturity = 25 years, Grace = 5 years Project ID: P163246 Project Description:  In line with the original Project objectives, this additional financing will allow to implement complementary activities focused on strengthening the property rights of the population in the project area through improved regularization, titling, and registry services; and on improving Nicaragua’s capacity to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible emergency. Contact: Cynthia Flores Mora +505 2270 000 Ext.210 cfloresmora@worldbank.org For more information, please visit: http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/809621496169075161/Nicaragua-Second-Land-Administration-Project-additional-financing  

Some 800,000 Nicaraguans to Benefit from Improved Land Management

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2017 –Improved legalization, titling and property registration services will benefit some 800,000 Nicaraguans thanks to an US$18 million loan approved today by the World Bank Board of Directors. The loan is additional financing for the Second Land Administration Project in Nicaragua. The project has registered and legalized lands in nearly 30 percent of Nicaraguan territory, including Pacific and central areas of the country and the Caribbean region, where collective titling of indigenous lands was especially noteworthy. The new financing will expand project activities to contribute to improving the investment climate and increasing economic opportunities for Nicaraguans. “The Nicaraguan government has received the good news of the approval of this financing, which will allow us to continue developing and consolidating the legal, institutional and technical framework for the Nicaraguan population’s right to property. This means legal security to make the country more attractive for investment, create more jobs, and provide more stability and economic growth, with social justice for the well-being of our people,” said Treasury and Public Credit Minister Iván Acosta Montalván. As part of the property legalization activities, the original project granted 75,000 families legal title to their lands, of which more than 54,000 were new titles. Fifty-seven percent of beneficiaries are women. Advances were also made in redesigning the Integrated Cadastral and Registry Information System (SIICAR) and in resolving land disputes, 60 percent of which were mediated and registered in the Public Registry for Property.  “Guaranteeing property rights and modernizing institutions associated with land organization are crucial for improving Nicaragua’s productivity,” said Luis Constantino, the World Bank representative in Nicaragua. “Since 2002, the World Bank has supported Nicaragua in this task. Today we acknowledge the effort of the current government, which has transformed the property sector by enacting new laws, modernizing institutions and legalizing lands.” The project’s contingency component also supports Nicaragua’s capacity to respond to disasters by quickly and effectively allowing rapid reassignment of project funds for emergency response. The loan has a 25-year maturity period, with a five-year grace period. Contacts: Washington: Marcela Sánchez-Bender, +1 (202) 473-5863, msanchezbender@worldbank.org Nicaragua: Cynthia Flores, +505 2270-0000, cfloresmora@worldbank.org Learn more about the work of the World Bank in Latin America and the Caribbean: www.worldbank.org/lac Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldbank Be updated via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLAC For our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/BancoMundialLAC   News Release 2017/279LAC  

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