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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2017- The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$70 million Development Policy Loan to support Jamaica’s efforts to improve the investment climate and sustain fiscal and public financial management. “We welcome this boost toward the continued improvement of Jamaica’s fiscal management and competiveness,” said Jamaica’s Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Audley Shaw. “Jamaica has made significant strides under the current Stand-By Arrangement, demonstrating our commitment to the macroeconomic, structural and debt sustainability reforms under the Arrangement. The government’s tight fiscal policy and commitment to sound macroeconomic policies have also served to inspire investor confidence, which now stands at an all-time high, amid stronger net foreign direct investment inflows and a steady increase in employment.”  The reforms adopted by the government since 2013 have succeeded in stabilizing the economy and reducing debt. Jamaica’s economy is showing signs of a modest growth acceleration. GDP grew by 1.4 percent in 2016 – up from 1.0 percent in 2015 and 0.7 percent in 2014. Employment is rising and inflation has dropped to the historically low level of 2.3 percent in 2016 (period average). The 2016 – 2017 Global Competitiveness index also ranks Jamaica 75th out of 138 countries, a significant improvement from 86th in 2015. “Jamaica’s sustained and strong commitment in implementing an ambitious economic reform program has led to the country’s positive economic performance. The economic outlook remains favorable and is expected to continue to improve with the authorities’ staying the course on the reform program.   World Bank remains Jamaica’s longstanding partner with the new financing aimed at boosting competitiveness and enhancing fiscal sustainability,” said Tahseen Sayed, World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean. Specifically, this financing support efforts to increase economic competitiveness through reforms that make Jamaica’s special economic zones more attractive to investors, reduce customs clearance times, diversify sources of electricity generation, and upgrade building and construction standards. In addition, it will help the Jamaican government to ensure fiscal sustainability through stronger systems for debt management, fiscal risks assessment, and public investment management, as well as through placing public servants’ pensions on a sound financial basis for the long term. This financing builds on the reforms supported under previous Development Policy Loans to Jamaica, and is part of a large package of financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Stand-By Arrangement, the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), with the objective of boosting economic growth while maintaining fiscal prudence. This loan, from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to Jamaica, has a final maturity of 25 years, with a 5-year grace period.  —— 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: @WBCaribbean YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/worldbank  

Hace tan solo tres décadas, Medellín era conocida como una de las ciudades más violentas del mundo. Hubo años en que las tasas de homicidios se acercaron a los 400 por cada 100 mil habitantes. Los nombres de Pablo Escobar y su cartel de Med…

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 01 Jul 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 close supervision of the Direct Marketing Specialist (NOC), will be in charge of raising global RR and OR from legacies.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

FUNDRAISING MANAGEMENT: Supervise the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the annual Legacies Workplan and Budget

Lead the preparation of the Legacies Strategy analyzing relevant data from the individual fundraising operation, other fundraising competitors and the market.

Supervise the preparation of the Legacies fundraising workplan.

Improve and develop new campaigns and tools to be included and used in the Legacies fundraising work plan.

Effective supervision of the implementation of the legacies plans.

Constant monitor and evaluation of legacies plan’s implementation and results.

OFFICE MANAGEMENT: Promote a “team” culture, focusing on ensuring that Individual FR and Resource Mobilization goals are achieved in accordance to rules and regulations.

Supervise de administrative tasks and responsibilities are effectively carried out and delivered.

Lead the monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: Effective management and development of staff under supervision, focusing on ensuring that Legacies FR goals are achieved in accordance to the established workplan, rules and regulations.

Effective supervise the legacies Assistant and promote a “continuous improvement” culture.

Ensure the completion of PAS–both own and that of all staff under supervision by the deadlines. Assure the flow of relevant FR information to the team and an effective coordination, communication and collaboration with other Individual Fundraising teams and PFP areas.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Competencies

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Drive for Results (L2)

Communication (L2)

Working with People (L2)

Functional Competencies

Entrepreneurial Thinking (L1)

Relating & Networking (L2)

Formulating Strategies and Concepts (L1)

Analyzing (L1)

Persuading and Influencing (L2)

Qualifications required

Education: University degree in law, business administration and/or marketing.

Experience: 1 year of relevant national professional work experience in law, marketing, major or high value donor or any other relevant function.

Language: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

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=505341

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 01 Jul 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 close supervision of the Marketing Legacies Officer (NOA), will assist in raising global RR and OR from legacies.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Provide technical support to the preparation of the legacies plan and campaigns calendar, objectives, metrics and KPIs.

Prepare and analyze of campaigns indicators and investment requirements.

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

Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements

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

Determine the schema and human resources needs taking into consideration the campaign goals.

Provide technical support to negotiation and agreements with suppliers.

Establishment of the selection criteria of human resources for the outsourced individual fundraising campaigns.

Establish training and motivation schemas for outsourced human resources.

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.

Prepare, monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.

Research, synthesize and compile qualitative and quantitative data and information to facilitate preparation of reports, objectives, activities, etc.

Administrative tasks and responsibilities are effectively carried out and delivered.

Provide technical support to search and evaluate potential suppliers, prepare terms of reference for quotations. Follow up quotation process.

Participate in CRC and other administrative mechanisms in those cases related to administrative issues.

Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Competencies

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Drive for Results (L2)

Communication (L2)

Working with People (L2)

Functional Competencies

Following Instruction and Procedures (L2)

Analysing (L2)

Planning & Organizing (L2)

Applying Technical Expertise (L2)

Qualifications required

Education: Completion of Secondary School. Technical and/or University level courses in law, business administration and/or marketing will be an asset.

Experience: 6 years of relevant national work experience in law, marketing, external relations and or individual fundraising areas.

Language: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

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=505342

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 21 Jun 2017

Chemonics seeks a consultant to design and conduct an applied Political Economy Analysis (PEA) and Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) assessment for a new, USAID-funded project in Colombia. The position requires the consultant to be available for two weeks in July to travel in Colombia, design assessments, and participate in training. The consultant must also be available for two weeks between August and October to work (partially remotely). We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world

Responsibilities include:

• Design and conduct an applied Political Economy Analysis (PEA) and Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) assessment
• Train the local project team in assessment methodology and supervise the assessments
• Analyze the assessments’ results

Qualifications:

• Previous experience designing and conducting PEA and HICD assessments for sectors related to democracy and governance
• Previous experience with donor-funded programs in Latin America preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English and Spanish required

How to apply:

Send resume and cover letter in electronic submissions to PEAColombia@chemonics.com with the subject line «PEA Consultant» by July 21, 2017. No telephone inquiries​, please. Finalists will be contacted. ​​

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 20 Jun 2017

Chemonics International, una compañía de cooperación internacional con sede en Washington, D.C. busca profesionales calificados para el Programa de Justicia para una Paz Sostenible. El programa se enfoca en mejorar el acceso a la justicia y aumentar la confianza ciudadana en el Estado de Derecho, y mejorar los servicios de justicia a las víctimas, todo en apoyo al proceso de paz.

Buscamos candidatos para las siguientes posiciones con los requerimientos señalados:

Especialista en Restitución de Tierras

Requerimos (1) título universitario en derecho; y (2) experiencia profesional no inferior a 5 años en derecho agrario y restitución de tierras. Se prefiere (1) experiencia en gestión judicial y en procesos de descongestión judicial; (2) con víctimas de despojo de tierras y poblaciones vulnerables; (3) en áreas de conflicto; y (4) con entidades gubernamentales u organizaciones de la sociedad civil. El proponente deberá tener habilidades interpersonales de trabajo en grupo y habilidades de escritura.

Especialista en Fortalecimiento de Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil

Requerimos (1) título universitario en políticas públicas, ciencias sociales, o campos relacionados; y (2) experiencia profesional no inferior a 5 años en fortalecer las capacidad institucional, organizativa y técnica de organizaciones de la sociedad civil. Se prefiere experiencia a nivel local y nacional, con poblaciones vulnerables, organizaciones indígenas, afrocolombianas, de mujeres, LGTBI. El proponente deberá tener habilidades interpersonales de trabajo en grupo y habilidades de escritura.

How to apply:

Candidatos interesados con experiencia relevante deben enviar una copia de su CV y una carta de interés a justiciaparapaz@gmail.com antes del 20/06/17 con el título del puesto en la línea de asuntos. Se contactará a los finalistas solamente.

Organization: Free the Slaves
Country: Dominican Republic
Closing date: 23 Jun 2017

About Free the Slaves

Founded in 2000, Free the Slaves (FTS) is a pioneer and leader in the global effort to eradicate slavery. Our mission is to liberate those in slavery and to change the conditions that allow slavery to persist. Free the Slaves works at the grassroots to empower vulnerable individuals and communities to achieve freedom from slavery and develop resistance to slavery. We work with and through local partners to build national capacity to combat slavery and trafficking.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with programs in Ghana, India, Nepal, Haiti, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Free the Slaves has an annual operating budget of approximately $3.5 million, a talented and dedicated staff of 25, including 11 in its country offices, and a highly engaged and supportive board of directors.

For more information, see: www.freetheslaves.net.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to inaugurate a new country program. The Dominican Republic program will initially be focused on eradicating trafficking, with community empowerment, victim identification, and survivor access to basic services in communities of San Domingo, Santiago, San Cristobal and Puerto Plata. The Dominican Republic technical coordinator will provide capacity building and ongoing technical assistance to the project’s partner organizations in strategic design, implementation, measurement and reporting of community group training in the project area. The Dominican Republic technical coordinator will be supervised by the Haiti country director (based in Haiti) and program manager (based in Washington, D.C.). The Dominican Republic technical coordinator will coordinate closely with the FTS Haiti country director for the design of the training and the supportive supervision of partners and key stakeholders. The Dominican Republic technical coordinator will also coordinate with the FTS program operations officer (based in Washington, D.C.) who will carry out operational tasks connected to the Dominican Republic program. The Dominican Republic technical coordinator will be based in the Dominican Republic. San Domingo is the preferred base, but individuals preferring to be based in San Cristobal may still apply and note this preference within their application.

Free the Slaves offers competitive benefits, and salary commensurate with experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide capacity building and ongoing technical assistance to the project partner organizations in timely implementation, strategic design, measurement and reporting on the community groups training in the project’s area.
• Work with partner organizations and stakeholders to develop/adapt project documents and materials.
• Assist the project partner organization with the planning and implementation of organizational capacity assessment and community maturity assessment.
• Maintain regular contact with partners by visiting their work in the field and at their offices and giving them feedback on a regular basis. Help them reflect on and resolve both immediate and strategic challenges as they move toward eradication of slavery.
• Document actions, achievements and challenges and provide updates to FTS U.S.-based programs, development and communications teams on a regular basis.
• Participate in the analysis and create realistic recommendations in collaboration with the project’s partner organizations regarding current legislation, regulations and implementation of policies in relation to preventing slavery and trafficking.
• Represent the project in multi-stakeholder meetings, including government officials, civil society leaders and religious leaders.
• Regularly attend and participate in multi-stakeholder meetings, contributing lessons learned from partners in the field and identifying gaps in efforts to address the root causes of trafficking.

Requirements

• Fluency in English, Spanish and Creole, and strong English and Spanish writing skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong participatory learning and action experience.
• Extensive adult education experience and good facilitation skills.
• Experience providing technical assistance to partner organizations.
• Program management and operational experience, skills and aptitude.
• Relevant educational qualification (e.g. international development, human rights, law, community work/social work) or breadth of work and educational experiences to substitute effectively.
• Passion and commitment to ending modern slavery.
• Innovative spirit and willingness to use creative thinking.
• Determination and ability to sustain positive, respectful and dynamic relationships with national and international partners in the Dominican Republic, alongside expectations of mutual accountability.
• Willingness to travel between Santiago, San Cristobal and Puerto Plata to conduct training and supervise activities.
• Ability to develop budgets, understand income and expenditure reports and give meticulous attention to financial management.
• Ability to work with limited administrative support.

How to apply:

To Apply

Applicants should submit a tailored cover letter that outlines your interest and experience, a resume, and a list of three references from former supervisors. PLEASE SUBMIT THESE AS ONE (1) WORD OR PDF DOCUMENT to: http://smrtr.io/HxiUqw. Please include your last name in the title of the document.

Deadline for Submissions

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is close of business, Friday, June 23, 2017.

Free the Slaves is an equal-opportunity organization. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and consultancies without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

Organization: Médecins du Monde
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 09 Sep 2017

Médicos del Mundo, asociación médica militante de la solidaridad internacional, se compromete desde hace 30 años a atender a las poblaciones más vulnerables aquí y en el extranjero, a dar testimonio de las barreras que se identifican en lo concerniente al acceso a la atención sanitaria y a obtener mejoras sostenibles de las políticas de sanidad para todos. Como asociación independiente, actuamos más allá de la atención sanitaria, denunciando las violaciones de la dignidad y de los derechos humanos y trabajando para mejorar la situación de las poblaciones que se encuentran en situación de precariedad. A nivel internacional, MdM trabaja en 41 países repartidos en todos los continentes y se centra en cuatro cuestiones prioritarias (la atención de los migrantes y desplazados, la promoción de la salud sexual y reproductiva, la lucha contra el VIH y la reducción de los riesgos vinculados al uso de drogas, las crisis y los conflictos).

Actualmente, MDM Francia está presente en el continente americano en 6 países (Haití, Colombia, Méjico, El Salvador, Guatemala y Honduras). En la zona de América Central y Méjico se están desarrollando los siguientes proyectos :
-Un proyecto de acceso a los servicios en salud sexual y reproductiva para las trabajadoras sexuales en Tapachula y Huixla (Méjico). Iniciado en el año 2011, este proyecto se encuentra en la fase de transferencia a una asociación local.
-Desde el 2016, se está llevando a cabo un proyecto de acceso a la protección y a la atención de poblaciones desplazadas, de emigrantes y de retornados sobre la zona sur de Méjico, Guatemala, Honduras y El Salvador. Este proyecto es dirigido conjuntamente con Médicos del Mundo España y además cuenta con la estrecha colaboración de las organizaciones civiles de cada país.
-Por otro lado Médicos del Mundo Francia está preparando una misión exploratoria en Méjico destinada al acceso a la atención sanitaria y a los derechos de la población LGBTI.

DESCRIPCION DEL PUESTO :

Como coordinador general, usted trabaja bajo la autoridad del responsable de la Unidad América latina/El Caribe y Africa del Norte/Medio Oriente y en colaboración con el Desk. Usted está encargado de gestionar la misión, planificar y coordinar el desarrollo de las actividades en cada país de la región.

Sus responsabilidades son :
-Representar a MdM Francia y gestionar las relaciones con las ONGs locales, ONGs internacionales, autoridades locales y nacionales y con los donantes.
-Mantener y desarrollar la colaboración con MdM España correspondiente a los proyectos comunes.
-Planificar, coordinar y supervisar las actividades implementadas en cada país.
-Elaborar las propuestas de nuevos proyectos y buscar financiamiento.
-Supervisar la organización y administración financiera de la misión.
-Proponer, planificar y llevar a cabo las misiones exploratorias en la zona.
-Impulsar la estrategia de incidencia estrechando los vínculos con la persona encargada de incidencia sobre los migrantes en la sede de MdM Francia.
-Contratar, supervisar y apoyar al equipo proponiendo capacitaciones necesarias para el refuerzo de sus competencias.
-Garantizar la seguridad de los equipos y el respeto de las normas de seguridad en colaboración avec MdM España.
-Garantizar la implementación de las herramientas de seguimiento y monitoreo del programa en relación con el Desk y la sede.
-Redactar los informes internos sobre las actividades trimestrales.

CONDICIONES :

Estatus : Empleado

Contrato : Contrato temporal

Duración : 12 meses

Fecha de inicio: Octubre 2017
El puesto puede estar basado en El Salvador o en Guatemala
Viajes frecuentes a los diferentes países (Méjico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras)

Posibilidad de puesto en familia

PERFIL REQUERIDO :

Master en gestión de proyectos
Diploma en salud pública y/o formación médica sería una ventaja
Experiencia en ONG en un puesto de jefe de misión o como coordinador general
Experiencia sobre la temática migratoria
Experiencia en programas de salud y trabajos comunitarios
Conocimientos de las zonas de intervención (América Central y Méjico)
Capacidades en representación y negociación en ámbitos de cooperación (operacionales y financieras)
Experiencia en gestión a distancia
Idiomas:
Español obligatorio
Un segundo idioma obligatorio: inglés o francés
Ud se compromete, acepta compartir los valores de Médicos del Mundo y adhiere a su modelo asociativo.

NO SE TRAMITAR Á CANDIDATURA POR TELEFONO

Medecins du Monde se reserva el derecho de cerrar el proceso de reclutamiento antes de la fecha indicada.

MdM se compromete a actuar a favor de la integración de las personas con discapacidad y a luchar contra todas las discriminaciones.

How to apply:

Postularse a través de nuestro sitio :

https://mdm.profilsearch.com/recrute/intranet/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1998&idpartenaire=128

Unos 168 millones de menores son víctimas del trabajo infantil en el mundo, según las últimas estimaciones de la Organización Mundial del Trabajo

El director del sector de personas con discapacidad de la Fundación Vicente Ferrer lucha por la educación y la inclusión social de los niños y niñas con alguna necesidad especial

Jóvenes sursudaneses recurren a las expresiones artísticas para movilizar a sus paisanos y promover una cultura de paz

Darasath Ramadu, director del sector de personas con discapacidad de la Fundación Vicente Ferrer, lucha por la educación y la inclusión social de los niños y niñas con alguna necesidad especial