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Organization: UNOPS
Country: Spain
Closing date: 15 May 2017

Background Information – Job-specific

The SAN Engineer will carry out his/her tasks within SGITT Data Centre Support Section.
Under the overall supervision of UNOPS Senior Programme Manager, the incumbent works under the guidance of Chief Data Centre Support at UNSB-V and provides specific expertise in the definition of the architectural strategy for the storage infrastructure including: storage arrays, SAN switches, tape libraries, fibre I/O adapters and tools to monitor performance, availability and capacity.

Functional Responsibilities

• Function as the technical expert in storage system implementation, systems upgrade and systems integration;
• Monitor Storage System operations and verify systems availability. Interact with network engineers and systems engineers to proactively facilitate integration of storage array systems into enterprise ICT infrastructure. Perform tasks related to storage provisioning and host integration;
• Function as 2nd tier support for analyzing, troubleshooting and implementing solutions related to storage technical problems;
• Function as a technical resource in storage system support for storage service continuity solution implementation and provide efficient data recovery capability in case of disaster
• Perform technical evaluation of product and systems related to Storage infrastructure and continuity solutions;
• Actively involve with third parties engaged in Storage infrastructure projects to ensure acceptable quality of service delivery and, prevent information security incidents;
• Perform the functions of systems backup and recovery administrator, and data replication process owner;
• Propose efficient, resilient and reliable data replication solution from UN Missions to UNSB-V;
• Propose a highly available storage and backup environment to eliminate single points of failure;
• Implement data storage management guidelines, policies, standards, procedures and other documentations for DPKO and DFS field missions;
• Responsible for keeping track of existing storage usage and making recommendation for growth
• Support regular maintenance of operational resilience (OR) plans and conduct periodic exercises to verify OR readiness;
• Provide necessary training and support missions in storage management, backup and restore operation, as required.
• Define technical specifications and assist with capacity planning and budget estimates etc for SAN equipment;
• Assist DPKO and CITS Missions on site or remotely on any ad-hoc projects and tasks as required especially with OR planning and exercises. Perform tasks associated with DPKO and United Nations operations as authorized.
• Supervise SAN technicians and assess their performance on regular basis
• Build capacity through on-the-job training or formal training
• Ensure all procedures in handling storage and backup tasks are documented by staff
• Assign duty officer, focal points in various DRX and projects, and backstops
• Performs other related duties as required.

The [incumbent/personnel] is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS

Functional competencies

Professionalism: Hands-on technical training and problem-solving skills, good knowledge of relevant ICT policies, structure and strategy as it relates to area of assignment; ability to assess storage area network needs; technological background and experience in SAN design and implementation. Experience in working in a process oriented service support and delivery environment. Foundations certification in ITIL Service management is desirable.**

Client Orientation: Ability to identify and analyse clients’ needs and develop appropriate technology to meet business requirements.**

Commitment to Continuous Learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of information technology.**

Communications: Good communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information, effectively train/advise users on systems related issues, applications, etc., and prepare written documentation in a clear, concise style.**

Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.**

Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.**

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or relevant field. A first level University degree in a relevant field with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing engineering support for IT systems, preferably in large data centres with experience in: Operating systems Windows 2005/2008, Linux.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in enterprise storage infrastructure experience (EMC CX, Clariions, Celerra, Centerra, HP Storage works and layered software that support high availability, data safety and storage manipulations (EMC Recover Point, Snap view, SRDF, SAN Copy etc.)
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in backup and recovery solutions based on EMC Legato network.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in NAS Operation and management (EMC Oncourse).
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in data replication architecture and products;
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in enterprise data backup and recovery operations.

Languages: Fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.

Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Contract level: P3
Contract duration: 1 year (renewable subject to funds availability and satisfactory performance)
For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link*:* https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/UN-Staff-Contracts.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

*Background Information – UNOPS

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners’ needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. *

Background information- ECR

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Background Information – Development Group Cluster

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster works with the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and the Office of South-South Cooperation.

The cluster also supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management and implementation services.

How to apply:

To apply for a vacancy, please create a UNOPS Jobs Account. This involves submitting details such as personal information, education, experience, languages, skills and other information.

https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=12249

Organization: International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 06 Jun 2017

The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) works to reduce hunger and poverty, and improve human nutrition in the tropics, through research aimed at increasing the eco- efficiency of agriculture. CIAT is a member of the CGIAR (www.cgiar.org), a global partnership that unites organizations engaged in research for a food secure future. CIAT’s research focuses on increasing productivity of key tropical crops, reversing soil and land degradation, and using information to foster better decisions about issues such as climate change and environmental management. Headquartered near Cali, Colombia, CIAT has regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and Hanoi, Vietnam, with staff posted in over 30 countries.

CIAT is seeking a dynamic scientist/manager with a keen interest in genetic resources and pronounced hands-on organizational skills. He/she will work under the direction of the Leader of the Genetic Resources Program to coordinate day-to-day operations of individual genebank units and to oversee work of one of the units in his/her area of expertise.

Responsibilities:

· Coordinate day-to-day operations of genebank units and staff working on germplasm acquisition, conservation, regeneration, disease diagnostics, seed viability, genetic integrity, distribution, documentation and procurement activities

· Oversee the elaboration of standard-operating procedures, risk-management plans and other elements of the genebank’s Quality-Management System

· Oversee work of one of the genebank units in accordance with his/her area of expertise (e.g. seed viability, DNA banking, data management, cryopreservation)

· Facilitate collaboration with colleagues from CIAT’s breeding programs, National Research Organizations in Colombia and Latin America, and the tropical-forages genebank at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Ethiopia

· Contribute to scientific studies aimed at enhancing the conservation and encouraging the use of genetic resources

· Receive genebank visitors and represent CIAT’s genebank in pertinent research, policy and partner fora, both internationally and in Colombia

· Fulfill institutional duties, and work with the Leader of the Genetic Resources Program on other tasks as required

Competencies and Requirements:

· MSc or PhD in seed physiology, genetics, taxonomy, botany, cryobiology or another relevant discipline

· Several years of post-graduate experience; familiarity with genebank operations would be an advantage

· Training and/or experience with project management or logistics and a preparedness to dedicate substantial time to facilitating smooth operations

· Ability to organize tasks of multi-disciplinary teams along timetables and to motivate/inspire staff towards performance and progress

· Preparedness to travel regularly both within Colombia and internationally

· Fluency in both English and Spanish, or willingness to learn Spanish very quickly

Terms of employment

This internationally recruited position and will be based at CIAT headquarters in Cali, Colombia, and report to the Leader of the Genetic Resources Program. The initial contract will be for up to two (2) years, subject to a probation period of three (3) months, and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.

CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. CIAT is an equal opportunity employer, and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.

How to apply:

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. All correspondence should be addressed to the CIAT Human Resources Office to Andrea Linares (z.a.linares@cgiar.org ) and should clearly indicate “Genebank Operations Manager”.

Organization: Peace Villages
Country: Dominican Republic
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017

La Fundación Aldeas de Paz, promueve el desarrollo sostenible, la justicia social y una Cultura de Paz a través del intercambio cultural y el servicio comunitario voluntario. Provemos oportunidades para la juventud de Samaná, apoyándoles en su formación y en el desarrollo de sus propias vidas. El papel del/de la Coordinador/a de Operaciones es importante para la integración productiva de los/as los voluntarios/as y el buen funcionamiento de los programas sociales y culturales.

Buscamos un/una Coordinador/a de Operaciones encargado/a de co-dirigir y expandir la obra social benéfica de la fundación que tiene su base en Santa Bárbara de Samaná, Republica Dominicana.

Lejos de ser un puesto administrativo, el trabajo del/de la Coordinador/a de Operaciones se caracteriza por la diversidad de las actividades y el hecho de que el/la candidato/a vive y trabaja en un ambiente comunitario y cooperativo junto con voluntarios y pasantes internacionales. Lo que cuenta es el resultado global.

El/la candidato/a debe cumplir los siguientes requisitos entre otros:

• Preferiblemente parlante español nativo o con muy buen dominio del español
• entre 25 y 40 años de edad
• Dominio conversacional del Inglés es imprescindible
• Disposición de trabajar hasta 50 horas por semana
• Conocimiento de Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel (imprescindible)
• preferiblemente conocimiento en una o mas de los siguientes especialidades
• educación básica (mención idiomas)
• educación superior (mención idiomas)
• educación especial
• idiomas
• trabajos sociales
• multi-media periodismo
• marketing en redes sociales
• producción de cine/video
• pedagogía
• gestión y administración de ONG/empresas
• Sensibilidad para las diferencias entre culturas y capacidad para desarrollar buenas relaciones
• Actuar equilibrado, abierto, tranquillo, maduro, tolerante, paciente y empático
• Capacidad de improvisación, espontaneidad, ser proactivo y enfocado en alcanzar resultados
• Actitud profesional, responsable y integre adaptándose a situaciones nuevas y inesperadas
• Trabajo en equipo y de manera independiente

El trabajo consiste entre otros:

• Recibir voluntarios y pasantes nacionales e internacionales y integrarlos en los programas sociales y en la vida social del pueblo acompañándoles durante su permanencia en la fundación
• Coordinar/supervisar el buen funcionamiento de la convivencia de los voluntarios en la residencia de la fundación y en el trabajo que ejecuten en los varios programas y actividades de la fundación
• Promocionar el intercambio cultural/social entre los voluntarios y la comunidad de Samaná
• Preparación y ejecución de clases de conversación del idioma Español sobre todo al nivel principiante y adelantado y saber motivar a los voluntarios para que practiquen el Español en la convivencia y en el trabajo
• Diseño, coordinación, ejecución y supervisión de programas de

o Educación e enseñanza extraescolar, de recreación y actividades lúdicos a favor de la juventud local en desventaja socio-económico y/o necesidades especiales
o Producciones y trabajos de Multi-Media donde se promocionan causas de interés público, social y para la defensa de derechos humanos, especialmente de mujeres y niños en situación de riesgo o Pasantías en hospitales y clinicas de la salud publica y de odontologia, turismo, hoteles/hospitalidad y administración de ONG y de empresas
• Gerencia (delegar y supervisar) la administración de las instalaciones y el buen funcionamiento de los programas de la Fundación Aldeas de Paz
• Mantener relaciones públicos con autoridades locales, instituciones y encontrar posibilidades de relacionarse con la comunidad en general promocionando la causa/misión de la obra

Condiciones del trabajo:

Ofrecemos un Contrato de Servicio autónomo. El servicio del/de la Coordinador/a de Operaciones Obra Social/Cultural iniciará con un periodo de capacitación y de prueba mutua durante tres (3) meses. Después de seis (6) meses y de acuerdo mutuo se extiende el convenio de servicio a otro año con opción de prolonga indefinida.

Comienzo en el puesto : entre 1. de Septiembre y 1 de Octubre 2017

Final entrega postulación: 30 de Junio 2017

IMPORTANTE: Para que la postulación sea considerado es imprescindible enviar los siguientes requisitos completos hasta el 30 de Junio 2017 al correo mail@peacevillages.org

• Carta de Motivación
• Currículo vítae (actualizado y relevante en relación al perfil publicado)
• Foto reciente
• Referencias personales
• Referencias profesionales

Hemos preparado una versión del perfil del puesto de trabajo mas amplio y detallado. Con mucho gusto se lo enviamos después de haber recibido los anteriores requisitos! Para pedirlo y obtener mas información: mail@peacevillages.org

How to apply:

Final entrega postulación: 30 de Junio 2017

IMPORTANTE: Para que la postulación sea considerado es imprescindible enviar los siguientes requisitos completos hasta el 30 de Junio 2017 al correo mail@peacevillages.org

• Carta de Motivación
• Currículo vítae (actualizado y relevante en relación al perfil publicado)
• Foto reciente
• Referencias personales
• Referencias profesionales

Hemos preparado una versión del perfil del puesto de trabajo mas amplio y detallado. Con mucho gusto se lo enviamos después de haber recibido los anteriores requisitos! Para pedirlo y obtener mas información: mail@peacevillages.org

Organization: Broederlijk Delen
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 25 May 2017

Cooperante (h/m) especializado en fortalecimiento de redes y procesos de cambio social en torno a los bienes naturales en Guatemala

Junto con alrededor de 130 organizaciones copartes en 13 países socios y miles de voluntarios en Flandes Broederlijk Delen lucha cada día contra la desigualdad. Compartir. Y redistribuir. Esto es para nosotros la solución.
En nuestros países socios, nosotros no ejecutamos proyectos, sino apoyamos los planes de grupos locales. Lo hacemos a través de copartes locales, que conocen mejor las necesidades de la región. En la región del Occidente de Guatemala (Quetzaltenango, San Marcos y Huehuetenango) Broederlijk Delen apoya a las comunidades rurales para mejorar el acceso, el control y la gestión sostenible de los bienes naturales. Para esto cooperamos con cuatro organizaciones locales y seis organizaciones regionales y nacionales para contribuir a una mayor autonomía política y económica de las poblaciones indígenas y campesinas en zonas rurales de Guatemala. El fortalecimiento, la articulación y coordinación de la incidencia de las copartes y otros actores a nivel local, nacional e internacional es crucial para lograr resultados sostenibles. Para esto, Broederlijk Delen busca un cooperante que puede apoyar a nivel del programa el trabajo de incidencia durante 3 a 4 años. Después de una intensa cooperación entre el cooperante, las organizaciones copartes y otros actores, las copartes deben estar empoderadas para monitorear y evaluar los resultados a largo plazo de sus procesos de cabildeo, aprovechar mejor las oportunidades de articulación y documentar las lecciones aprendidas del trabajo de cabildeo y capitalizarlo para su uso en una posterior planificación. También se quiere fortalecer las estrategias comunicacionales de las copartes.

El cooperante estará basado en Quetzaltenango.

Funciones
Bajo la dirección del representante local, el cooperante es responsable del acompañamiento metodológico a los procesos de incidencia de las copartes en relación a la defensa de los bienes naturales (agua, biodiversidad, el acceso a la tierra) y la formulación de propuestas de políticas de desarrollo alternativo (promoción de la agroecología, economía solidaria y / o la soberanía alimentaria en Guatemala). El cooperante es responsable de:

• apoyar en la formulación, seguimiento y sistematización de iniciativas colectivas
• fortalecimiento de capacidades para un trabajo en red y estrategias de comunicación de las copartes más efectivos
• retroalimentación crítica y constructiva sobre sus planes e informes
• apoyar la identificación y el aprovechamiento de oportunidades para hacer cabildeo internacional
• retroalimentación comunicativa a la sede en Bruselas
Perfil
• Tiene una Maestría en política internacional, cooperación para el desarrollo o desarrollo rural. El conocimiento específico de temas tales como la agroecología y / o energía renovable es un acierto.
• Tiene 5 años de experiencia en el extranjero, incluyendo dos años en América Latina (preferiblemente América Central).
• Usted es capaz de analizar los procesos sociales complejos, entender y sistematizar
• Tiene una experiencia comprobada en incidencia internacional y gestión de la comunicación y del conocimiento
• Tiene experiencia en el fortalecimiento de capacidades, aprendizajes organizacionales y procesos multiactores y es capaz de adaptarse a situaciones de trabajo diferentes y desafiantes.
• Tiene sensibilidad para la justicia de género y generacional y tiene buenas habilidades interculturales.
• Sabe trabajar en equipo, tiene una actitud dialogante y sabe conectar a personas y organizaciones. Está enfocado en cómo llegar a los resultados, sin exigir el protagonismo. Esta dispuesto a pasar una parte sustancial de su tiempo en el terreno.
• Tiene un conocimiento fluido del idioma español, tanto escrito como oral. El conocimiento del holandés es un acierto.
• Tiene un buen conocimiento de MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). El conocimiento de tecnología de la información y la comunicación es un acierto.

Nuestra oferta
• Un contrato a tiempo completo de 2 años con posibilidad de ser prolongado
• Un paquete de remuneración competitiva del sector socio-cultural de Bélgica, seguro médico y social por un servicio social ultramar y beneficios extralegales.
• Una preparación específica antes de la salida y una supervisión y asistencia después de la salida
• Un trabajo estimulante dentro de un equipo internacional motivado y un programa coherente.

How to apply:

Procedimiento

Aplicar no más tarde del 25 de mayo de 2017 enviando una carta de presentación y CV a Lilia Mesquita (cooperanten@broederlijkdelen.be).
Los candidatos seleccionados serán invitados a partir del 5 de junio de 2017 para una prueba práctica y posiblemente una entrevista. Se le pedirá al candidato final para participar en una prueba psicológica.
El inicio del contrato está prevista para el 1 de agosto de 2017 o antes si es posible.
Información sobre el Broederlijk Delen está disponible en el sitio web www.broederlijkdelen.be. Más información sobre el contenido del trabajo se puede obtener de Patricia Verbauwhede o Dirk Van der Roost por email a patricia.verbauwhede@broederlijkdelen.be. Información sobre las condiciones del estatuto de cooperante puede ser pedido por mail a lilia.mesquita@broederlijkdelen.be
Aplicamos una política de diversidad (género, procedencia cultural, edad,…)

La 21ª edición del Festival de cine de Human Rights Watch está recorriendo el planeta

El gran reto del movimiento ambientalista es aportar soluciones que a corto plazo no empeoren el problema crónico de paro y subdesarrollo que padece la región

El gran reto del movimiento ambientalista es aportar soluciones que a corto plazo no empeoren el problema crónico de paro y subdesarrollo que padece la región

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 28, 2017.- More than 3.8 million Peruvians will benefit from a new integrated water management project financed with a US$ 40 million loan approved today by the World Bank Board of Directors. The project, Integrated Mana…

WASHINGTON, D.C., 28 de abril de 2017.- Más de 3.8 millones de peruanos se beneficiarán de un nuevo proyecto de manejo integrado de recursos hídricos, financiado por un préstamo por US$40 millones aprobado hoy por el Directorio Ejecutivo del Banco Mundial. El proyecto Gestión Integrada de Recursos Hídricos en 10 Cuencas del Perú busca prevenir y mitigar desastres naturales como las recientes inundaciones que afectaron la costa peruana debido al fenómeno meteorológico “Niño Costero” que cobró la vida de 114 personas, desplazó a unas 180,000 personas, y afectó, en total, a más de 1.8 millones de personas.  “El proyecto que se está aprobando apoyará a afrontar los retos para garantizar la seguridad hídrica del país, contribuyendo a mejorar notablemente la gestión integrada de los recursos hídricos hacia el 2021”, afirmó el Ing. Abelardo De la Torre, Jefe de la Autoridad Nacional del Agua (ANA). En el Perú, la escasez de agua y variabilidad climática son preocupaciones fundamentales en muchas cuencas, particularmente en las de la vertiente del Pacífico donde, a pesar de su intensa actividad económica y su alta densidad poblacional, solo cuenta con 1.8 por ciento de los recursos hídricos. Asimismo, el deterioro de la calidad del agua, el insuficiente tratamiento de las aguas residuales en zonas urbanas e industriales junto con vertimientos sin restricciones, así como los huaicos e inundaciones que afecta la seguridad y la salud de las personas, el costo de producción de agua potable, las perspectivas de la agro-exportación, y la economía en general. “Con este proyecto el Banco Mundial continuará con los esfuerzos de fortalecimiento de la ANA, ente rector y máxima autoridad técnico normativa del Sistema Nacional de Gestión de los Recursos Hídricos, encargado de aplicar la Ley de Recursos Hídricos”, afirmó Alberto Rodríguez, Director del Banco Mundial para Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Perú y Venezuela. “En general esperamos ayudar al país a prevenir desastres hidrológicos”. Este proyecto da continuidad a uno anterior apoyado por el Banco Mundial que fortaleció las capacidades de la ANA para la formulación de la estrategia de gestión de la calidad de agua y el programa para promover una nueva “cultura de agua”. Así mismo, ayudó a fortalecer seis consejos de recursos hídricos de cuenca en Tumbes, Chira-Piura, Chancay-Lambayeque, Chancay-Huaral, Quilca-Chili, y Caplina-Locumba en la región hidrográfica del Pacífico. El nuevo proyecto busca enfrentar los retos de la gestión de los recursos hídricos y prevenir los desastres hidrológicos a nivel nacional. En esta nueva fase se está dando prioridad a 24 de un total de 159 cuencas en el Perú por su importancia productiva. Este proyecto fortalecerá los seis consejos de recursos hídricos de cuenca existentes y se crearán cuatro nuevos consejos en Urubamba, Pampas, Mantaro y Alto Mayo, todas ubicadas en la región hidrográfica del Atlántico. Concretamente, el proyecto financiará: la adquisición e instalación de equipos para monitoreo de la calidad de agua; medición de uso de agua en bloques para irrigación agrícola; monitoreo de agua en acuíferos subterráneos seleccionados; modernización del equipo de monitoreo de represas seleccionadas; y medición de caudales y niveles de agua de varios ríos críticos. El proyecto apuntará a desarrollar un programa integral de seguridad de presas y fortalecerá mecanismos de gestión de conflictos. Al mismo tiempo, servirá para fortalecer las capacidades para almacenar, procesar, analizar y difundir información; y monitorear y realizar pronósticos de inundaciones y sequias; así como su integración con el Sistema Nacional de Información de Recursos Hídricos. El costo total del programa asciende a US$88.15 millones, de los cuales el Gobierno del Perú aportará US$48.15 millones y el Banco Mundial US$40.00 millones. El cierre del proyecto está previsto para el 2022. El préstamo tiene un periodo de vencimiento de siete años, incluyendo un periodo de gracia de cinco años.

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 2, 2017 – The World Bank Group launched its new support program for Peru, which is aligned with the government modernization plan for 2021, the year the country will celebrate the bicentennial of its independence.  The World Bank Board of Directors endorsed the 2017-2021 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) today. The framework, with an approximate value of US$500 million for the first two years, will support three strategic pillars: productivity for growth; public services to the population throughout the country; and management of the environment and risks associated with climate change. “With this new CPF, the World Bank reiterates its commitment to the Peruvian people and supports the efforts of the administration of President Kuczynski to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the state and to bring it closer to citizens. All World Bank Group initiatives seek to improve the quality of life of all Peruvians, especially the 40 percent of the population with lower income,” said Alberto Rodríguez, World Bank Director for Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. Peru has made important economic and social strides over the past two decades: sustained economic growth and a decrease in the poverty rate, from 58 to 22 percent of the population between 2004 and 2015.  Additionally, its responsible macroeconomic management and experience in reducing malnutrition are widely recognized. The country still faces daunting development challenges, however. The lack of connectivity between production centers and borders or ports; the lack of innovation; the need to increase and maintain private investment; and the poor quality of public services throughout the country, including water and sanitation, health and access to justice for all, are some of these challenges. Given the less favorable global economic context, increasing government efficiency will play an even more crucial role in maintaining achievements and continuing to strengthen shared prosperity for all Peruvians. The CPF includes financial instruments, technical assistance and exchange of global experiences to contribute to key government objectives. To achieve them, the World Bank Group will focus on: ·         Promoting productivity for growth by improving connectivity, with a focus on the most critical areas of the country. ·         Improving, among other services, access to and quality of water and sanitation, which is a government’s central objective. ·         Building capacity for management of natural resources and disaster risks associated with climate change, with an emphasis on reconstruction following the severe damage caused by the “Coastal Niño” weather phenomenon this year. The CPF preparatory process included several consultations with the public and private sector, as well as with civil society organizations. The current portfolio of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development includes 15 investment projects and a subsidy of the Global Environment Facility, for a total of US$900 million. Additionally, Peru has access to four contingency credit lines for US$3 billion, including two for DPF-DDO (Development Policy Financing with a Deferred Drawdown Option) and two for CAT-DDO (Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option). The International Finance Corporation works with 20 institutions in the country and has an active portfolio of US$718 million. The active portfolio of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency includes a contract with a gross exposure of US$6.2 million to support the concession of Lima’s international airport.

This month, we reached out to Francisco Obreque, Agricultural Specialist, who works on Bolivia’s PICAR. The Community Investment in Rural Areas Project (PICAR) has an overall goal to fight extreme rural poverty among small landholders, particularly indigenous populations. Starting in late 2011, the project has since transferred responsibility and resources to more than 150,000 rural inhabitants in 656 highly vulnerable communities (30 percent beyond the target of 500 communities), and supported 769 sub-project to improve access to basic and productive infrastructure for rural households. To date, the project has increased road access for more than 15,000 people, and expanded or improved irrigation for more than 17,000 beneficiaries. In 2015, the government received a $60 million additional financing IDA credit to expand and deepen the success of the project to reach an additional 200,000 beneficiaries. Here’s what Francisco shared with us on this innovative CDD operation: Question: What value does the CDD approach add to partnering with Indigenous Peoples in Bolivia? Answer: First, PICAR’s CDD approach helps to incorporate a rational planning and prioritization process into how a community operates, allowing them to identify and address their most important needs and constraints. To the best of my knowledge, PICAR has been a pioneer in testing a demand-driven approach in Bolivia, whereas other projects have been rather supply-driven. Generally, the several IP communities engaged in PICAR have embraced the inclusive planning approach; I am not aware of any case where the participatory approach caused disruption or internal conflicts.  Second, PICAR has allowed the communities to take control instead of being mere recipients of aid. I can testify from my multiple field visits that PICAR beneficiaries truly see themselves as the leaders of the investments. The CDD approach fits within the cultural context in Bolivia and it’s a tool to empower IP communities, helping them exploit their potential and harness opportunities. People feel that the approach serves as a platform to achieve significant improvements in their quality of life. Third, PICAR has ushered in mechanisms that ensure high levels of transparency in the management of financial resources. Other programs and projects have been very controversial because they either manage the funds directly (with little engagement of the communities) or transfer the money to community leaders. So having ensured a comfortable level of transparency in the project using the CDD approach is a major achievement for the Bolivian context.         Q: Tell us about some of the work that PICAR does on gender in these communities. A: PICAR’s model is to provide block grants of up to $40,000 for a subproject determined by the entire community, as well as a separate, smaller grant for a women-led project. Communities have an opportunity to merge these projects into a single one and benefit from a larger pool of funds. What we initially found was that male-dominated community assemblies would create social pressure on female community members to merge the projects, even if the broader community’s priorities didn’t line up with the priorities of women. To fix this problem, we strengthened guidelines for project implementation. Women would meet first, in advance of the monthly community assembly, to create a list of their priorities for funding, such as fences for livestock, improvements to nutrition, rainwater collection, etc. The community and women-led projects were only allowed to merge if the top priority of the women’s group aligned with the top priority of the community assembly. This way, PICAR protects the opportunity for women to take center stage and engage in learning-by-doing. They decide, discuss, and lead the project – tasks that traditionally have been led by men. In fact, approximately 300 out of PICAR’s 769 successful projects are led by women. Women face many challenges in IP communities where we work, which are traditionally male-dominated. These communities are also poor and suffer from lack of access to education, and these problems are often more serious for women. Compared to men, fewer women can speak Spanish fluently, and they can find it challenging to speak out in public. So it’s especially impressive to see a woman taking on a leadership role and presenting in a community assembly on project expenditures and purchases, despite the poverty and cultural constraints. And these women-led, women-owned projects have a real impact on their lives. I visited a community, where a woman with disabilities and her family had to travel 2.5 km from her home to draw clean water from a spring. When PICAR helped her village build a rainwater catchment system, her life changed 180 degrees. She had access to water for several months out of the year, and was proud of her participation and the empowerment that came with the selection of this project. Q: What is your advice for TTLs adapting a CDD approach to meet the unique challenges affecting IPs and ethnic minorities? A: When working with IP communities, the cultural aspect is especially important, and TTLs should use existing social structures as much as possible. In many IP communities, villagers already meet once a month to discuss community matters. So PICAR uses the community’s regular meetings instead of organizing special meetings. The program also integrates traditional authorities at different stages of the intervention instead of bypassing them, and we use the local language in planning and implementing the subprojects. By using these structures, PICAR doesn’t come across as disruptive or artificial — communities adapt more naturally to it. Applying a sound strategy requires the Task Team to assess what works and what doesn’t. For example, PICAR has included an ambitious gender strategy that came to fruition quickly. The extent to which women have engaged in the project is terrific. By empowering women, the project has reached out to some of the most vulnerable population groups in rural areas. However, not everything you find in gender-related literature works. I weigh in on what worked for us in one of my blogs on implementing PICAR.   The project also has informal filters to assess the likelihood of success in a given IP community. From my experience, CDD works well in communities with at least some social fabric. Conversely, using a CDD approach is challenging if a given community has either complicated outstanding conflicts or no experience (or interest) in dealing with problems in a collective matter. So the project tries to assess if communities want to engage via the participatory approach. Some important ways PICAR does this is through having communities leaders identify among a list of communities where the greatest need is and then by gauging the level of engagement with the field personnel when they visit the villages with their plans. The CDD GSG offers support and resources to the community of CDD practitioners. To learn more about the CDD GSG, please contact us at cddgsg@worldbank.org