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Incentives needed to bring education results in line with student and countries’ needs MEXICO CITY, May 17, 2017 – The number of students in higher education programs has nearly doubled in the past decade across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). But with only half of them graduating on time, there’s still a lot to do in terms of efficiency and quality, according to a new World Bank report: At a Crossroads: Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean, released today. “Higher Education is key to boosting growth and reducing poverty and inequality,” said World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean Jorge Familiar. “To ensure equity of opportunities, the region has to enhance quality of education and provide students with better information on programs, adequate incentives and financing options, and connections to the labor market. Better regulation of higher education institutions is also needed to improve accountability for the services they provide.” A good education plays an important role in improving income prospects.  In particular, the report finds that on average in LAC a student with a higher education degree will earn more than twice as much as a student with a high school diploma. In the region, the percentage of individuals ages 18 to 24 enrolled in higher education rose from 21 percent in 2000 to 40 percent in 2010. While unequal access still abounds, there has been substantial progress, particularly among low and middle-income groups. On average, the poorest 50 percent of the population only represented 16 percent of higher education students in 2000 but that rose to about 25 percent in 2013. At the same time, about a quarter of the higher education institutions (HEIs) that exist today were opened over that period –many of them by the private sector– lifting the market share of private HEIs from 43 to 50 percent between the early 2000s and 2013. And yet, of the top-500 HEIs in the world, the region has only about ten, a number only higher than Africa’s. “There has been a big expansion in higher education institutions and enrollment, particularly for low income students,” said the report’s lead author World Bank Senior Economist Maria Marta Ferreyra. “However, the results fall short of their potential, with only half of the students entering higher education receiving their degree by the time they are 25 to 29 years old either because they are still studying or because they have dropped out.” Some of the causes for a high dropout rate include academic unpreparedness, due in part to low quality education received in high school, and lack of financial means of low-income students. They may also include the long duration of some of the programs and lack of flexibility to switch between them –issues that are especially relevant now as more people tend to switch jobs and careers over a life time than ever before. Policies that can help address some of these problems include:Generating and disseminating information on institutions’ and programs’ performance so that students can make informed choices.Designing better funding systems in order to provide incentives for institutions and students to achieve good results, and remove financial barriers to higher education access through instruments such as scholarships, grants for living expenses, and student loans.Helping students connect to the labor market.Improving oversight and regulations to ensure the institutions’ accountability for their services. Still, the report concludes that forming skilled human capital is not enough on its own to raise productivity, growth and equity. There also needs to be an environment in which firms can create good jobs that, in turn, can make productive use of a more skilled labor force. — 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  

Se necesitan incentivos para que los resultados educativos se adecúen a las necesidades de estudiantes y países CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, 17 de mayo de 2017 – El número de estudiantes de programas de educación superior prácticamente se duplicó …

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 02 Jun 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

Based in the Brasilia Country Office and under the supervision of ICT Officer, this position will be responsible to provide technical, operational and procedural support and end-user services in the implementation, maintenance and improvement of information and communication technology systems, procedures and activities of the Brazil Country office, in accordance with the ICT work plan, consistent with the office’s annual management plan and with the global ICTD strategy.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities

– Provide technical support to UNICEF Brazil (including Zone Offices) personnel in hardware and software related problems. This involves troubleshooting ad-hoc user problems and solving it, whether hardware or software related.- Provide orientation to the end user in difficulties with UNICEF standard software. This involves on the job training to the end user on how to use it correctly, trying to build user’s capacity.- Install and configure newly arrived software and equipment.- Assist the ICT unit with the introduction and technical operation of organizational information technology applications. This involves study of the application and its implementation, by installing and making it available to users.- Interact with vendors reporting equipment problems and placing service calls for repairs as necessary. This activity also involves follow-up with vendors.- Maintain an updated inventory of UNICEF Brazil ICT equipment. This involves a close contact with the focal point for the non-expendable property inventory in the Admin Unit.- Assist in the maintenance of systems and equipment by carrying out routine tasks, such as backing up data, monitoring network and systems, servers and peripherals, running systems diagnostics, patch management and system optimization, removing viruses and bad data.- Assist in the in administration of user access to ICT systems and databases.- Perform other duties as required in connection with the ICT unit’s work plan.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

– Completed secondary education is required. Having attended or being attending university courses in computer science, information technology or computer engineering is an advantage.

Experience

– Five (5) years of working experience in information and communication technology field including hardware/software installation, user support, end user documentation in support of office computerization is required. Working experience in an international organization or multicultural environment is an added value.

Language

– Fluency in Portuguese and English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication (I)

Working with People (II)

Drive for Results (I)

Functional Competencies

Analyzing (I)

Learning and Researching (I)

Planning and Organizing (I)

Following Instructions and Procedures (I)

To view our competency framework, please click here.

In relation, please note that all candidates who wish to apply to this Vacancy Announcement are requested to prepare and submit their respected UNICEF applications in English language.

Note:Non-citizens of Brazil must be in possession of a work permit authorizing them to work throughout the Country.*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=504763

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 28 May 2017

Contract Type: Temporary Appointment

Proposed Level: P-3

Duration: 364 days

Duty Station: LACRO, Panama City, Panama

Supervisor: Regional Adviser Emergency

Background

As emergencies become more frequent, the expectations of UNICEF to deliver on the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs) in a timely and effective manner will continue to increase. Emergency preparedness significantly enhances UNICEF’s ability to meet these expectations and save time and resources in the response. Our research with WFP and DFID indicates that every $1 spent on preparing is worth more than $2 in the emergency response, and that preparedness interventions accelerate response activities by more than one week.

Many HQ Divisions, all ROs and several COs contributed to the development of Procedure and the associated Guidance Note, including through a wide-ranging reference group over a period of 18 months. As a result, UNICEF’s Preparedness for Emergency Response Procedure and Guidance Note were issued on 31 December 2016.

The Procedure explains what all UNICEF Offices must do to prepare to respond in the event of a humanitarian crisis, starting from a ten-point checklist of Minimum Preparedness Actions and Standards. The associated Guidance Note describes in detail the preparedness planning process and actions all Offices should undertake, putting UNICEF’s efforts within the bigger picture of interagency preparedness and explaining how we complement our partners’ work in preparedness and response.

While all Offices are encouraged to implement the Procedure as soon as possible, it will not formally take effect until 30 March 2018, in order to allow Offices time to adopt the new processes and meet the Minimum Preparedness Standards.

A new Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP) is being developed to support all Offices in planning and monitoring preparedness. Until the EPP is up and running later in 2017, Country Offices will continue to use the current Early Warning Early Action (EWEA) platform to plan and monitor preparedness.

EMOPS has developed change management and roll out plans for the long period (2017-2020) and for the year 2017. The 2017 preparedness plans foresee an intense collaboration with ROs to ensure that:

a. all COs are familiar with the Procedure by March 2018;

b. the EPP is adopted by all COs by March 2018

c. a wide range of users and experts are engaged in the process.

In November, 2016 UNICEF’s Regional Office started a new preparedness cycle hosting a regional multisectorial training reinforcing the capacity of 19 COs to prepare and respond to emergencies when required and to ensure there is an enhanced capacity across the region for emergency response in each sector and operational areas. A selected group of staff was gathered for the training on emergency response, including in depth sector or area specific elements. A brief introduction to the new preparedness framework was presented. In 2017, LACRO sections have been working together to offer Country Offices specific trainings with a multi-sectorial approach. The Regional Office has already identified and received requests from more than 8 country offices to replicate the training between March and December of 2017. LACRO is planning to include, to the best extent possible, a broader preparedness module to be part of those trainings.

Additionally, LACRO is continuously working to enhance the capacity of its Regional Response Roster and the new external humanitarian preparedness and response roster (to be implemented during the second semester of 2017). LACRO aims at promoting the availability of human resources that could also be able to understand and provide support on the implementation of preparedness procedures and guidelines at regional and country level.

Purpose and Objective

Under the leadership of the Emergency Unit, in close coordination with all relevant sections in LACRO and in close collaboration with EMOPS HFSS Emergency Preparedness team, the incumbent will support the Regional Emergency Advisor and the whole regional emergency team in the planning and implementation of the Preparedness Change Management plan, and in the development and roll out of the EPP in the region. The incumbent will provide support in the following areas:

1. Technical assistance and quality control

2. Planning, coordination and support to the roll out of the Preparedness Procedure and Guidance Note

3. Planning, coordination and support to EPP user engagement activities

4. Planning, coordination and support to EPP piloting and roll out

5. Monitoring and reporting

6. Learning/training

7. Knowledge management

Key tasks

1. Technical Assistance and quality control

• Provide technical assistance to COs in the adoption of the new procedure, in particular in:

o Planning of short term preparedness activities through the risk analysis and the other three steps preparedness planning process (usingthe EWEA first and the EPP later),

o Planning of long term activities in their CPDs, in conjunctions with other initiatives and tools GRIP (Guidance for Risk Informed Programming) as applicable.

• Provide quality control to the preparedness plans and preparedness products that COs produce (on paper first and in the EPP later)

2. Planning, coordination and support to the roll out of the Preparedness Procedure and Guidance Note

• Plan and coordinate the implementation roll out activities both at CO and RO level

• Plan and organize meetings and follow up on action items both at CO and RO level.

• Other work in support of DRR, GRIP and the risk and resilience agenda as required

3. Planning, coordination and support to EPP user engagement activities

• Communicate with users

• Support planning and organizing meetings and webinars

• Track attendance

• Support information exchange with the user group

• Support gathering feedback

• Track progress

4. Planning, coordination and support to EPP piloting and roll out

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of plans for the piloting and roll out of the EPP in the region (in COs and in the RO)

• Gather learning and take corrective actions

• Support the onboarding of offices and monitor progress

5. Monitoring and reporting

• Monitor COs’ compliance with the Preparedness Procedure’s requirements & produce reports

• Monitor COs’ use of the EWEA

• Monitor use of the EPP and offices’ progress in meeting the Minimum Preparedness Standards

• Produce statistics and reports on preparedness (on compliance in EWEA and EPP, and on progress in the implementation DFID and thematic funds)

• Provide follow up with RO colleagues and COs as needed

6. Humanitarian Learning

• Plan and support the facilitation of preparedness Learning/training activities in the region including the regional response roster related activities.

• Contribute to the development of learning materials on Preparedness and EPP by EMOPS (face-to-face, webinars, eLearning, tutorials, videos)

• Provide support to actual CO response operations in a way that the incumbent has a close contact and is able to identify key actual response bottlenecks and provides timely feedback into the preparedness process.

7. Knowledge Management


• Develop a preparedness KM plan for 2017 (including use of the EPP)

• Support the set up and facilitation of KM mechanisms/activities in the region.

• Gather and disseminate relevant information

• Analyze bottlenecks and produce recommendations

Desired knowledge and experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, anthropology, sociology, social sciences, international relations, engineering or related fields. First level university degree with relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

Five years progressively responsible professional experience mainly in humanitarian action. Complementary experience in disaster risk reduction is also an advantage.

Experience working at regional and/or HQ level in addition to national in an emergency context, is an advantage

Specialized training/experience in emergency preparedness/response management highly desirable

Experience working with UNICEF is a plus

Languages:

Fluency in Spanish and English is required; French and Portuguese would be a strong asset.

Technical knowledge:

Proven understanding of programmatic and operational challenges in emergency settings

Experience in preparedness and/or DRR

Familiarity with risk analysis

Experience in emergency response

Familiarity with UN humanitarian coordination and with IASC transformative agenda and preparedness approach

Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute complex processes in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders

Advanced ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts.

Demonstrated ability to establish harmonious and effective working relationships with several stakeholders

Experience in developing and implementing trainings.

Values & Competencies

i. Core Values

• Commitment

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Integrity

ii. Core Competencies

• Communication (L2)

• Working with People (L2)

• Drive for Results (L2)

iii. Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (L2)

• Deciding and Initiating Action (L3)

• Persuading and Influencing (L3)

• Applying Technical Expertise (L3)

• Planning and Organizing (L2)

• Adapting and Responding Change (L3)

• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks (L3)

• Leading and Supervising (L2)

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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=504770

Organization: Médecins du Monde
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 31 Jul 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).Médicos del Mundo ha estado presente en Colombia desde 30 años en zonas rurales afectadas por un conflicto armado de cinco décadas. A pesar de la firma de los acuerdos de paz entre Gobierno y FARCs a finales del 2016, la seguridad sigue siendo frágil debido a la presencia de otros grupos armados, paramilitares y bandas criminales. El impacto directo en la población sigue siendo muy preocupante.
En los departamentos de Nariño, Meta y Guaviare, los equipos realizan servicios móviles de salud, con un enfoque en la atención primaria, la salud sexual y reproductiva, el apoyo psicosocial a las víctimas de violencia, el fortalecimiento comunitario y la educación a la salud.
Médicos del Mundo también ayuda a las comunidades a conocer y reclamar sus derechos a la Salud ya que es un elemento clave de la construcción de la paz.**

DESCRIPCION DEL PUESTO :

Usted trabaja bajo la autoridad del responsable de la zona geográfica América Latina/Caribe y Medio Oriente, quien delega la supervisión al responsable de Desk, ambos basados en la sede.

Usted representa Médicos del Mundo Francia en Colombia y garantiza la buena implementación de los programas y su coherencia con la estrategia de MDM.

Es responsable de:

• El manejo y la coordinación de todo el equipo (2 expatriados y 23 nacionales).

• La planificación de toda la misión y de la evaluación de los programas; la supervisión y organización de la aplicación de los mismos.

• La seguridad de los bienes y las personas durante toda la misión; la supervisión y organización de la implementación de las normas de seguridad.

• El respeto del marco administrativo y jurídico del país y la normativa interna de la misión.

• La elaboración del presupuesto, de los ajustes requeridos; es el garante de la calidad del seguimiento presupuestario, de la seguridad y de la transparencia en el uso de los fondos.

• El cumplimiento de los objetivos definidos con los donantes y del respeto de las obligaciones contractuales y participa en la búsqueda de fondos en el terreno.

• La visibilidad de la misión y de la coherencia de las comunicaciones con los posicionamientos de la asociación.

• Las negociaciones y relación periódica con las autoridades locales y las contrapartes de la misión, con el apoyo de los otros coordinadores de sitio; supervisa el respeto a los acuerdos de los contratos.

CONDICIONES :

Estatus : Empleado

Contrato : Contrato temporal

Duración : 12 meses

Fecha de comienzo: Septiembre 2017
Visitas en el terreno.

Posibilidad de puesto en familia

PERFIL REQUERIDO :

Experiencia en coordinación de programas humanitarios y planificación estratégica en el terreno.
Experiencia negociación y colaboración con instituciones, autoridades locales/sanitarias, socios, ONGs y donantes.
Capacidad de análisis de contexto geopolítico, contexto cultural y experiencia en gestión de la seguridad en contexto de conflicto armado.
Capacidad de análisis y de redacción sintética para la elaboración de informes y documentos que reflejen la labor de la misión.
Experiencia en América Latina.
Experiencia de trabajo y/o interés particular en actividades de incidencia.
Capacidad de trabajo en equipo.
Capacidad de resistir a situaciones de stress y buena condición física.
Idiomas : español fluido y manejo del francés o inglés
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:

Para enviar su candidatura https://mdm.profilsearch.com/recrute/intranet/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1973&idpartenaire=128

La veterinaria Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka defiende abordar a la vez la salud humana y la conservación de los primates en Uganda

Un relato fotográfico de la insufrible violencia en El Salvador, donde reinan las pandillas armadas

Los visados y los paquetes multidestinos entre países se suman a los retos de la sostenibilidad en el sector

Un relato fotográfico de la insufrible violencia en El Salvador, donde reinan las pandillas armadas

Los visados y los paquetes multidestinos entre países se suman a los retos de la sostenibilidad en el sector

La tala de manglares y la desaparición de aldeas por el auge de la acuicultura amenaza unos ecosistemas vitales

Organization: World Vision
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 26 May 2017

Location: Tegucigalpa

JOB PURPOSE

Lead proposal-development teams that may include internal as well as external members, and draft all or sections of high-quality proposals for institutional and private donors. Support National Office positioning and identification of new opportunities. The role will report to the National Office Grant Acquisition Manager.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Submit high-quality proposals. This includes the preparation of Grant Synopsis and participate (by request) in the meetings for Go /No Go, with the Grant Acquisition Committee.

· Prepare and socialize with area Manager, the work schedule for the preparation of specific proposals. Lead the design process including the design team.

· Ensure proper coordination with other internal areas, partners or support offices in the preparation of high quality proposals.

· Draft all or parts of proposals.

· Ensure the official submission of the proposals, taking in consideration the rules and regulation of the different donors.

· Monitor the process of approval of the proposal and signing of agreement.

· Coordinate the transition of approved projects to Operations for implementation.

· Conduct regular meetings with World Vision Technical Advisors to assess proposals.

· Support National Office positioning & donor engagement.

· Provide inputs for the design of the Grant Acquisition Strategy.

· Meet w/donors & partners when required to support organizational positioning.

· Obtain donor intelligence in support of proposal development.

· Identify funding opportunities with international cooperation agencies and /or host governments. Support Technical Advisors in their donor engagement activities.

· Collaborate with the liaison officers and key Operations staff to plan major donor or donor agency staff project visits.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILSS

· Degree in development studies, economics, business administration, international relations, or any other relevant field of social science.

· 3-5yrs grant acquisition & management

· Development theory & practice

· Donor landscape & trends

· Proposal development – eg. Logframe, good writing skills

· Budgeting & financial tracking/reporting

· Good oral & written Spanish & English

How to apply:

¿Are you the person? ¡Apply now!

¡Congratulations you are about to start a great chapter in your career, We’ve been looking for you! Please complete your profile in our website:

https://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-honduras

Problems? Send your resume to hondurasrrhh@wvi.org

Mission:

World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.