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A dreamy holiday destination for sun lovers and beach goers, Grenada, also called the "Spice Island," is home to over 100,000 people. With an ocean area 80 times larger than its land space, a rich and pristine coastline and colorful coral reefs driving its tourism industry, and a real understanding of climate risks, this Eastern Caribbean Island has recently positioned itself as a real blue economy champion in the region. Over 13,000 kilometers west, another small island developing state in the Western Indian Ocean with similar challenges and opportunities—the Seychelles—is also leading on the blue agenda. What common challenges and opportunities are facing small economies? What can the World Bank contribute to generate stable growth in small economies? These are key questions raised in recent conversations in the Caribbean and Washington. Small size, yet great opportunities Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell, recently appointed as chair of the World Bank Group Small States Forum taking over from Seychelles Minister of Finance Jean-Paul Adam, called for the need to change the narrative from big to small, and in doing so, address opportunities for small states. "Small states can set an example for the rest of the world," said Prime Minister Mitchell. "We do not come to the table cap in hand. Small and nimble, quick and cost effective, so let’s look at specific opportunities." A recently launched World Bank study "Open and Nimble: Finding Stable Growth in Small Economies" shows that economic size measured by the size of working age population does not matter to the development and economic growth of countries. While small economies are more open to trade and foreign investment and highly specialized in their export sectors, they are also more nimble and able to change the structure of their economies and exports over time. In fact, small economies such as Costa Rica and Caribbean countries have been more successful in reinventing themselves than some of the region’s giants. Small states of the Caribbean have also shown how the strength of their fiscal policies and financial sector can help them become more resilient in difficult times. According to the Bank report "Taming Volatility: Fiscal Policy and Financial Development for Growth in the Eastern Caribbean," countries in the region such as Grenada and Saint Kitts, which have been able to save in good times and strengthen their banking system, have been able to endure more difficult times. Thinking blue growth and climate resilience Small island developing states such as Grenada and the Seychelles are looking at the ocean as the next frontier for sustainable economic development and are now starting to "think blue." For the Caribbean, this means unlocking ocean wealth in a way that sustainably contributes to blue growth and returns long-term benefits to communities such as job opportunities and food security. World Bank report "Toward a Blue Economy: A Promise for Sustainable Growth in the Caribbean" estimates that the Caribbean Sea generated $407 billion in 2012, representing almost 18 percent of Caribbean GDP, including mainland Caribbean coastal countries. Last year, the Seychelles completed an innovative debt for nature swap to strengthen the country’s environmental sustainability and climate resilience by restructuring its debt and adopting a comprehensive marine special plan. In the Caribbean, the World Bank Group is accelerating progress in this area by supporting the implementation of the Eastern Caribbean Regional Oceanscape Policy (ECROP) endorsed by all 11 heads of state of the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The search for "blue growth" is now at the top of Grenada and many other small island developing states. This will also be part of the focus for the next heads of state meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in July. Small states matter "The 50 percent increase of the International Development Association (IDA) from $50 billion to $75 billion, is a major opportunity for small states that are eligible for IDA (the World Bank Group’s concessional financing window). This comes at a very uncertain time for development finance and for climate finance," said Mitchell during the Small State Engagement Update at the WB-IMF Spring Meetings. For the Caribbean, the allocation for IDA-eligible countries including Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadine has more than tripled for the next IDA cycle. "With a larger allocation, these small states can strategically shift to larger and transformational projects that boost sustainable growth and generate inclusive opportunities for their population, especially youth," said Tahseen Sayed, World Bank country director for the Caribbean.

¿Para ti, la inversión en carreteras, aeropuertos, energía y otras áreas de la infraestructura es un papel exclusivo del Estado? ¿O puede incluir la participación del sector privado? Cada vez más gobiernos de América Latina y el Caribe …

Para você, o investimento em estradas, aeroportos, energia e outras áreas da infraestrutura é papel exclusivo do Estado? Ou pode incluir a participação do setor privado? Cada vez mais governos da América Latina e do Caribe optam pela segunda resposta, em especial levando-se em conta dois fatores.  O primeiro deles consiste no déficit de investimento em infraestrutura – a diferença entre o que existe e o que é necessário –, com estimativas em torno de US$ 180 bilhões por ano. O segundo é a dificuldade de aumentar significativamente o investimento público no atual contexto fiscal apertado e de recuperação lenta da economia latino-americana depois de seis anos de recessão.  Resultado: na última década, o número de projetos de parcerias público-privadas (PPPs) mais do que triplicou, passando de 40 para 140, sobretudo nos setores de energia, transportes, água e esgoto.  Um novo relatório do Banco Mundial sobre o tema, Financiamento privado de infraestruturas públicas por meio de PPPs na América Latina e Caribe, traz outros dados que evidenciam a importância crescente desse modelo na região. Entre eles, a quantidade de países que aprovaram leis referentes a elas nas últimas duas décadas: 19.  Já o percentual do PIB investido nas parcerias aumentou menos do que a média de crescimento da economia regional. Ou seja, o volume de recursos ainda pode evoluir, mas atraí-los e usá-los com eficiência – uma necessidade para toda a região – são ações que dependem de diversos fatores.  Segundo o relatório, embora a América Latina e o Caribe tenham programas de PPP desde o fim dos anos 1980, a evolução e o nível de sofisticação deles não têm sido uniformes.  Os do Chile e México são considerados os mais bem-sucedidos da região, especialmente no setor de transportes. Brasil, Colômbia e Peru também têm trajetórias extensas de projetos de PPP. No entanto, mesmo os mercados mais avançados precisam criar ambientes de licitação com maior competitividade e melhorar os mecanismos de financiamento de projetos. A região ainda tem em comum o desafio de melhorar a fase de planejamento e preparação dos projetos. Antes de tomar a decisão de contratação por meio de PPPs, por exemplo, o estudo recomenda fazer uma avaliação socioeconômica de custo-benefício, e poucos países cumprem isso. 

As Latin America and the Caribbean begins to emerge from six years of economic slowdown, including two of recession, it is essential to find ways to nurture and strengthen this budding recovery. Economic growth was the central factor behind the region’s striking social and economic achievements of the last decade, when Latin America cut extreme poverty by half, significantly reduced inequality, and greatly expanded the middle class. But we no longer enjoy the conditions that enabled all this. The drop in the prices of commodities and the slowdown in key economies, such as China, hit the region hard. In today’s very different scenario, it is crucial to rebuild the foundations for economic recovery. Infrastructure stands out as one of the main enablers to enhance productivity and sustainably boost our domestic growth engines. It is clear that Latin America and the Caribbean does not have the infrastructure it needs or deserves, and the accomplishments of the past decade make this contrast even starker. Low-quality roads keep people from jobs and public services and increase the costs of small farms and exporters alike, making them less able to compete. Over 100 million people, almost a fifth of the population, do not have access to improved sanitation, and two-thirds of sewage goes untreated, spreading disease and degrading our rivers. In 2012 alone, this caused Latin Americans to lose a combined 900,000 years of life because of disability, ill health or death. At the same time, much of our current infrastructure is not prepared for trends such as rapid urbanisation, or to face the extreme weather events associated with climate change, that result in tragic loss of life and massive rebuilding costs. The recent floods in Peru and Colombia caused over 300 deaths, and swept away more than 3,000 km of roads and almost 300 bridges in Peru alone, isolating scores of villages. The poor and vulnerable bear the brunt of these impacts. They are also the first to suffer when infrastructure is simply not present, having no option but to resort to costly alternatives such as water trucks and electrical generators. Traditionally, the region has tried to solve this by looking for more resources. There has long been talk about the investment gap in infrastructure — the difference between what we have and what is needed — with estimates around US$180 billion per year. However, this hides a very complex and varied reality across the region. While the region, as a whole, invests less than three per cent of GDP in infrastructure, compared to East Asia’s over seven per cent, some countries invest more than four per cent. In addition, significant increases in public investment are not realistic in today’s tight fiscal context. Two recent World Bank reports reveal that, rather than necessarily spending more, a lot can be done by spending better and by ensuring that the full potential of the private sector is tapped. The debate must shift from how much finance the region needs, and how to raise it, to what actually needs to be done, and finding the most efficient ways of achieving it. Addressing the inefficiencies will require interventions at the sectoral level as well as more systemic ones, including tackling lack of institutional capacity for planning, regulatory uncertainty, as well as budgeting and implementation issues.  

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 27 May 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 Admin/Finance Officer, the Accounting Assistantisresponsible especially for ensuring timely allocation and rephrasing of all types of Grants, providing effective and timely reconciliation of contributions between Donor Perfect data end Vision, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of bank reconciliation documents for submission to Global Shared Service Center (GSSC) and providing necessary support in the Mid-Year and Year-End closure of accounts.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities

1. Bank Reconciliation– Scan bank statements and submit for processing. – Respond to queries from GSSC (when applicable).- Check completeness and sequence of bank statements.- Create bank statement file.- Upload and post bank statement file.- Perform automatic matching and clearing.- Post interest received and bank charges.- Create bank Charges File.- Create Grouped Deposits File.- Review reconciling items in “3” and “6” accounts.- Initiate queries to CO (when applicable) for both current issues and long outstanding itemsPerform manual matching and clearing.- Generate Bank Reconciliation Report and send to CO.- Review and approve Bank Reconciliation Report.

2. Clearing processes– Prepare the documentation related to match and clear open items process based on UNICEF rules.- Analyze residual open items in General Ledger account balances.- Prepare a list of matched residual open items for submission to GSSC.

3. Contribution management– Allocate/re-allocate/re-phase funds.- Prepare Grant/Fund monitoring report (Integrated Budget).- Request Grant income recording to HQs.- Manage IR/Grant Overspent.- Prepare monthly summarized reports on donations received. – Issue receipts for donations made through the site, whenever required.

4. Payroll Preparation– Run funding analysis reports.- Payroll Funding Management.- Uploading/Maintenance of Cost Distributions (IP/Local Staff).- Maintain salary financial control worksheets (Integrated Budget).- Reconcile refund of DFAM loan for salaries (Integrated Budget).

5. Budget Preparation and Management– Assist the preparation of Final RER (PSFR) in COGNOS system.- Assist in Technical Assistance & Operational costs Budget management and monitoring and in the issuance of the necessary related reports.- Assist in the preparation of financial scenarios (Programme allocations vs Staff Costs) for CMT’s analyses.- Provide assistance in the maintenance of the Country Office’s Financial Budget by ensuring financial flow for fundraising campaigns with effective identification and recording of donations. – Prepare monthly summarized reports on donations in order to inform relevant CO staff and request relevant Grant Allotments.

6. Other Accounting tasks and activities– Ensure the preparation of Finance Unit elements for Audit by OIAI (Office of Internal Audit and Investigations).- Work closely with team colleagues and provides support in achievement of unit’s work priorities and objectives.- Support in the monitoring of financial transactions, accounting reports, reconciliation of accounts, Mid-Year and Year-End closure of accounts.- Prepare worksheets for Accounts Closure – SharePoint.

Qualification of Successful Candidate

Education

– Completion of secondary school education is required. University courses in Business Administration or related fields is an asset.

Experience

– A minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in accounting and financial area is required, out of which four (4) years in the field of budget control and monitoring is considered an asset.

– Good command of computer software (Word and Excel) is required.

– Knowledge of UNICEF Financial and personnel rules and regulations, as well as UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies approaches and procedures is a strong asset.

– IT Skills and working knowledge of ERP/SAP systems is desirable.

– Knowledge of principles of office management, accounting, administration, financial management, programme management is an asset.

Language Requirements

– Fluency in English and Portuguese 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 (II)• Working with People (II)• Drive for Results (II)

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (II)• Applying Technical Expertise (II)• Planning and Organizing (II) • Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

Note: Please note that this Vacancy Announcement is open for competition to Brazilian nationals only.

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.

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 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=504621

Organization: Wildlife Conservation Society
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 05 Jun 2017

The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild lands through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks. These activities change attitudes toward nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in sustainable interaction on both a local and a global scale. WCS is committed to this work because we believe it essential to the integrity of life on Earth.

WCS has contributed for over 25 years to the conservation of biodiversity in Colombia, and currently focuses on bridging the gap between conservation and development, to ensure that improving the well-being of all Colombians also contributes to the long-term sustainability of wildlife and wild landscapes. The work of WCS’s work in Colombia is guided by the organization’s global strategic principles of WCS: discover, protect and inspire, and comprises six main axes. On one hand, Species Conservation, the Management of Protected Areas, and the promotion of Sustainable Productive Landscapes, seek to significantly increase the impact of WCS projects WCS has conducted over the years in Colombia. On the other hand, supporting the establishment of New Protected Areas, working on the relationship between Business and Biodiversity, and Inspiring people to value Nature, aim to respond to priorities of national order and support public policies in which WCS can make a significant contribution.

Job Opportunity:

Job Title: Country Director, Colombia

Location: Bogotá, Colombia

Reports to: Andes, Amazon, Orinoco Regional Director

Position Summary:

The Colombia Country Director manages all WCS activities in Colombia, ensuring the organization significantly and effectively contributes to the long-term conservation of the country’s unique biodiversity. He or she will be based in Bogotá, and reports to WCS’s AAO Regional Director. As part of the senior team of the AAO Global Priority Region, he or she is also expected to help shape the regional strategy and engage in programs that extend beyond national borders. The Director will advance the overarching strategic vision of the Colombia program and lead its implementation using a results-based approach, building and maintaining strong public and private partnerships and multi-stakeholder coalitions. He or she must have: the capacity to strategize based on a thorough analysis of technical and political risks and opportunities; the ability and experience to foster relationships and alliances with the government, private sector and civil society; the drive to develop innovative conservation approaches; the leadership to manage a multidisciplinary team; and, the personality to inspire and foster change. The Colombia Country Director will be based in Bogotá, with significant travel time between cities, in the field, visiting WCS’s headquarters, and representing the program regionally.

Key Responsibilities:

In consultation and coordination with the Andes, Amazon, Orinoco Regional Director will:

• Build and update the strategic vision for WCS’s work in Colombia.

• Direct international attention to conservation of important sites and species in Colombia, and influence policies that promote their long-term persistence.

• Promote wildlife conservation in Colombia, and represent WCS, in national and international forums and key venues.

• Maintain, strengthen and establish new partnerships and coalitions with governmental entities, key civil society partners, private sector and donors.

• Manage and convene the Advisory Council of WCS Colombia, promoting an active engagement of its members.

• Develop projects and initiatives that generate conservation impact at meaningful scales.

• Serve as the legal representative of WCS Colombia, and ensure the Colombia program complies with all rules, regulations and best practices issued by the Colombian Government and governing bodies of WCS.

• Oversee the implementation of current projects and initiatives, and ensure quality technical and budget execution.

• Provide leadership, promote teamwork and provide feedback to staff.

• Serve as a member of the Andes, Amazon, Orinoco regional team, helping to shape the regional strategy, promoting cross-border collaborations within regional initiatives such as Amazon Waters, and facilitating learning and cross-pollination between programs.

Specifically, the Director will:

• Keep all relevant departments of WCS informed about developments in the WCS Colombia Program, and the political and conservation context of the country.

• Develop innovative funding mechanisms, and fundraise for the program from bilateral and multilateral cooperation agencies, foundations, private donors, and corporate funders. Oversee preparation of funding proposals in coordination with other relevant departments in WCS.

• Establish a control, monitoring, and evaluation system that ensures high-quality and efficient implementation of strategic plans, and general and project specific implementation plans and budgets. Oversee the production of reports and other required documents, including WCS internal reports and reports to donors or partners.

• Supervise the financial management of the program, including accepting overall fiduciary responsibility. Work with the Financial Manager, Project Directors, and New York office to develop and stay within an annual budget and work plan.

• Assess and update the organizational structure to ensure its pertinence, including regular review of positions and job descriptions, line management, performance evaluations, merit salary increases, internal coordination policies, communication policies, etc. Establish internal policies that foster staff motivation, high-quality performance, and a harmonic organizational culture.

• Manage and mentor senior staff, including: recruiting and professional development, supporting senior staff in their responsibilities and projects, and providing both formal and informal evaluation and advice.

• Contribute to, enlarge and uphold WCS’s policies towards Equal Employment Opportunities for women, minorities, the handicapped, and other protected groups.

Experience and Skills:

• Applicants should have a PhD or Master’s degree and extensive equivalent experience in leading and overseeing projects in fields related to environmental management, preferably in Colombia

• At least 5 years of proven experience working in or with Colombian government institutions, NGOs, private sector or local communities

• Knowledge of conservation issues and sociopolitical context of Colombia

• At least 8 years of management experience in large environmental programs

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent team leader, ability to manage and inspire a team, to build capacities within the team, and to mentor

• Ability to foster teamwork and build capacity within the program

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work in a range of cultural contexts

• Analytical thinking and decisive judgment

• Drive for results

• Willingness to travel

• Significant and diverse fundraising experience

• Excellent spoken and written English and Spanish language skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described hare are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and abilities to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diversity candidates.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter in English or Spanish to wcslatinamerica@wcs.org and postulaciones@gestiontalento.com with Ref: Country Director Colombia. Please include at least two references and your salary expectations.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 11 Jun 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.

Public and Private Sector Alliances Specialist

We are currently seeking a Public and Private Sector Alliances Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Community Engagement for Peacebuilding Project in Guatemala. The project seeks to bring together diverse sectors and stakeholders within communities in the Western Highlands to identify and address the main drivers of social conflict at the familial, community, and municipal levels. The project’s objectives are: 1) establish inclusive community-led engagement, dialogue, and mapping to identify, prioritize, and develop action plans to address sources of and increase resilience to social conflict; 2) build partnerships between communities and external entities to implement plans prioritized by communities; 3) strengthen GOG and non-governmental capacity to participate in managing, responding to, and resolving local conflicts.

Job Summary:

The Public and Private Sector Alliances Specialist is responsible for leading outreach efforts to develop strategic alliances with public and private sector organizations, government agencies, civil society organizations, and religious leaders in the Western Highlands of Guatemala

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to identify potential public and private sector entities in Guatemala interested in and capable of contributing to the conflict resolution and peacebuilding activities of the project in target communities.
• Establish linkages between private and public sector actors and communities in order to implement priority community development plans.
• Maintain productive working relationships with businesses, government institutions, foundations, NGOs, universities, and individuals.
• In coordination with the Chief of Party and technical experts on the project team, oversee community-led social conflict mapping and planning in different communities and identify strategic partnerships to address project objectives.
• Support and improve existing partnerships with government entities, private sector, civil society organizations and religious leaders.

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with the private sector and public entities to develop public-private partnerships.
• Experience identifying potential private sector partners and leverage public and private resources to match donor funding.
• Demonstrated ability and comfort working across multiple levels of stakeholders, including community representatives, municipal and national public representatives, and private sector leaders.
• In-depth familiarity with the Guatemalan private sector; prior experience working with private sector entities with a presence in the Western Highlands highly desirable.
• Understanding of community economic, health, educational, institutional, and infrastructure development, as well as understanding of the special needs of women, youth, indigenous, and other vulnerable and under-served populations preferred.
• Ability to contribute to strategic plans, periodic reporting, and monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel within the Western Highlands is required.
• Fluency in Spanish is required. English proficiency is a plus

How to apply:

Please apply online at https://internationaljobs-acdivoca.icims.com/jobs/4934/public-and-private-sector-alliances-specialist/job?mode=view. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE.

Organization: Mayan Families
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 02 Jun 2017

Mayan Families is a growing and vibrant registered 501.c.3 non-profit organization that provides opportunities and assistance to the indigenous and impoverished people of Guatemala through a wide variety of programs that focus on education and community development.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and video savvy Communications Associate to join our team. Based in Panajachel, Guatemala, the Communications Team publicizes the work and mission of Mayan Families to a (mostly) English-speaking external audience via digital and print mediums including social media, email marketing, multimedia, and web. This position requires high levels of creativity and organization, with opportunities for learning in a cross-cultural, dynamic setting. The ideal candidate will love ideating as much as executing and being part of a collaborative team and environment.

Responsibilities

● Create digital and multimedia assets, including videos, photos, and graphics

● Implement social media strategy across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, and YouTube on a daily basis

● Assist with email marketing, including preparing the monthly newsletter and email segmentation strategy

● Support content development, including writing, coordinating, and editing weekly blog posts

● Assist in the development of and execution of digital marketing and online fundraising campaigns

● Support the maintenance of the Mayan Families website

● Research and cultivate new opportunities for external publication

● Coordinate multimedia archiving, including photo and video library

● Help maintain Style and Branding Guidelines, and enforce ethical media guidelines

● Gather monthly reporting and analytics of communications metrics

● Coordinate logistics and oversee the work of volunteer photographers and videographers

● Ad hoc communications-related tasks as needed

Requirements

● Excellent English written and spoken communications skills

● Intermediate Spanish with desire and willingness to learn

● At least two years experience in a marketing and communications role

● Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field

● Strong video production and graphic design skillset

● Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, and ability to approach problems with a solutions-oriented attitude

Highly Desirable Attributes

● Experience working and travelling abroad, or working in a cross-cultural environment

● Video editing skills

● UX design experience

● Experience with Wordpress

● Knowledge of SEO and digital marketing strategies including Google AdWords and Google Analytics

● Knowledge of challenges faced by indigenous populations, particularly in Guatemala

● Advanced Spanish

The successful applicant must be prepared to relocate to Panajachel, Guatemala for a period of 18 months.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and portfolio of work (including at least one strong video and one design) to: hr@mayanfamilies.org

Please put «Communications Associate» in the subject line.

For more information please visit www.mayanfamilies.org

Organization: Winrock International
Country: Peru
Closing date: 31 Jul 2017

Position Summary:

Winrock International is seeking Senior Technical Expert candidates for an anticipated program in Peru on Green Growth. This position will be based in Lima, Peru. The anticipated project will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from land use change. The activity will ensure that key Peruvian stakeholders (including central and sub-national government agencies and ministries) have the tools and coordination capacities to design and implement low emissions development strategies (LEDS) and actions at the national and sub-national levels to achieve Peru emissions reduction targets and sustainable growth goals. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and managerial leadership to achieve an integrated vision among different components and actors.
• Liaison with the government officials at national and local levels, and with USAID, other donors, multilateral institutions, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
• Provide supervision, support, and direction to long- and short-term staff.
• Manage subcontracts and sub-grants with local partners, ensure deliverables are met.
• 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 participants in the project.
• Coordinate the preparation of and submission to USAID of program deliverables, including annual work plan, progress reports, technical reports and other project deliverables.
• Manage performance monitoring and evaluation to ensure project targets are met or exceeded.
• Establish and maintain contacts with partners to ensure coordinated implementation of project activities.
• Participate in regular field visits to the project areas to assure project progress towards activity objectives and goals.

Other Responsibilites:

• Represent Winrock at meetings and events and keep HQ informed of developments. Work at the regional, government and community levels, coordinating broad-based policy dialogue and capacity building, as well as targeted community-level interventions.

Qualifications & Background:

Education:

• Advanced degree in Earth Sciences, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Resource Economics, Governance or other relevant International Development field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing complex international development programs in a supervisory role required.
• Demonstrated technical experience on USAID-funded climate change, environment, agriculture, natural resource management, and/or biodiversity projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience working to build institutional capacity of government counterparts at the national and subnational level.
• Experience working with diverse actors on public private partnerships.
• Experience working in complex environments, with experience in Peru strongly preferred.

Skills:

• Technical understanding of green growth and land use change issues.
• Energetic and dynamic approach to building partnerships and promoting innovative program initiatives.
• 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.
• Strong management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

How to apply:

Please submit a current CV and cover letter in English to https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1591066 by July 31st, 2017.

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Organization: Winrock International
Country: Peru
Closing date: 31 Jul 2017

Program Summary:

Winrock is seeking Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated program in Peru on Green Growth. This position will be based in Lima, Peru. The anticipated project will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from land use change. The activity will ensure that key Peruvian stakeholders (including central and sub-national government agencies and ministries) have the tools and coordination capacities to design and implement low emissions development strategies (LEDS) and actions at the national and sub-national levels to achieve Peru emissions reduction targets and sustainable growth goals. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide overall technical leadership and administrative oversight to achieve the results of the program.
• Serve as principal liaison to USAID/Peru.
• 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 represented in 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.
• 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.

Work 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.
• 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.
• Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse public and private partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Technical and managerial experience in Latin America is highly desirable.

Skills:

• 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 Peru 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 and Spanish is required.

How to apply:

Applicants should apply at https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1591039 by July 31, 2017. Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. Peruvian nationals residing in Peru are strongly encouraged to apply.