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Organization: CANADEM
Country: Peru
Closing date: 05 Apr 2017

CANADEM is seeking seasoned professionals with previous relevant experience with humanitarian affairs (community engagement and communication with communities) who are available for an immediate deployment to Lima, Peru as a seconded expert with OCHA for a 3 month contract.

Position: Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Community Engagement/Communication with Communities)
Level: P3/P4
Location: Peru, Lima and/or field (sub-hubs)
Duration: 3 months

Background: Heavy rains in Peru, ongoing since December 2016, continue to impact 11 of the 25 regions in the country. The situation has worsened in the past few days due to the cumulative effect of unabated rains. More rains are foretasted for the next 48 hours and heavy rains may continue into April. Most of the country is affected with northern coastal areas bearing the brunt of rains and floods. Government authorities have reported 62 deaths and an estimated 615,000 people affected since January 2017. More than 100,000 people are now estimated to be in need of assistance, a 38 per cent increase since last Thursday. This number is expected to rise as more detailed assessments are carried out.

A total of 115,000 houses and 900 schools are reported to have been destroyed or partially damaged. For the most part, families are seeking refuge with neighbors or relatives and are therefore harder to identify and register. Some families have received tents. As yet, there are no collective centers. An outbreak of Dengue is feared as it is endemic to the most affected areas and the risk of cholera and other water borne diseases is also heightened due to disruption to water supply systems, water contamination and stagnation. Residents of the capital Lima have been suffering from restrictions or cuts to their drinking water supply since last Wednesday as intense rainfall affected the city’s La Atarjea water treatment plant
Surge Justification: OCHA’s Regional Office (ROLAC) is supporting the efforts of the Government of Peru and the UN system and has two national staff already in Peru through its HAT (1 HAO, 1IMO). It is anticipated that UNDAC will remain three to four weeks in country and that additional support may be needed for several weeks to support the HAT after the departure of UNDAC.

Language requirements: Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.

Main Tasks and Duties
• Provide support to efforts focused on listening to affected communities and collecting their perspectives, ensuring not just that this is systematic but that these perspectives are fed back into system level project and policy work at sector and overall humanitarian leadership level, including advocacy work.
​• Work with sectors and partners to ensure that feedback from affected communities influences humanitarian programming and decision-making processes.
• Strengthen collaboration between different agencies and members of the humanitarian architecture, including but not limited to the national government, relevant sector leads, and UN partners.
• Advocate for participatory approaches in ail programming planned by sectors and humanitarian organizations.
​• Attend government coordination meetings and the Intersectoral meetings to ensure feedback from communities is discussed, acted upon and that information to communities is produced and disseminated.
• Assist the inter sectoral coordinator in promoting and implementing community engagement toward humanitarian programmes style and assist sector leads on the best way to make use of available CwC services.
• Provide support and technical oversight for coordinate needs assessments and analysis related to CwC, including assessment of information needs of communities, communication preferences, damage assessments of communication infrastructure.
• Provide regular updates for OCHA situation reports on CwC activities underway and reporting on feedback collected from communities.
• Assist sectors, iNGOs and UN to ensure that prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse is incorporated into all programmes and that referral systems are in place.
• Lead a CwC working group in hubs in affected areas, where necessary, and
• Provide support for multi sectoral needs assessments and analysis related to CwC, including assessment of information needs of communities, communication preferences, damage assessments of communications infrastructure
​• In partnership with the government, work on the design of appropriate transition strategies for the group including how coordination mechanisms and membership will change during the transition from the emergency to recovery and develop and implement an exit strategy.

Specific Required Skills
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, humanitarian affairs, communication or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least three years’ experience in aid and development work at field level, preferably in a humanitarian crisis. Good working knowledge of the mandates and modalities of the international humanitarian sector including the UN cluster system and the role of OCHA. Proven track record in leadership and coordination in crisis situations, including team building and conflict resolution. Strong background in community engagement work, preferably specifically in CwC and preferably in a developing country context. Proven advocacy and strategic engagement/negotiation skills including donor relations. Technical experience in designing and managing communications projects is preferable. Proven interpersonal and networking skills. Experience in working with radio is an advantage. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a challenging and highly fluid environment, flexibility and the ability to handle constant change.
• Strong team player, ability to work under pressure in stressful situation, proven management abilities. Technical experience in designing and managing communications projects is preferable. Proven interpersonal and networking skills as well as experience in working with social media. Proven ability to live and work in challenging physical

Language:
Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

How to apply:

If you have all of the above-mentioned skills, please register with CANADEM before contacting us. This can be done on our website at www.CANADEM.ca/register . Then send an email no later than the 5th of April, 11:59 pm EDT to pantiwa.naksomboon@CANADEM.ca with a Subject Line: «OCHA-HAO-Peru». In your email, please include an updated resume, date of availability, your current location, and a phone number where we can reach you.

Organization: CANADEM
Country: Peru
Closing date: 05 Apr 2017

CANADEM is seeking seasoned professionals with previous relevant experience with information management who are available for an immediate deployment to Lima, Peru as a seconded expert with OCHA for a 3 month contract.

Note: Applications will be considered as they arrive. Swift action is required to be considered for this position.

Organisation: OCHA

Position: Information Management Officer
Level: P4
Location: Peru, Lima and/or field (sub-hubs)
Duration: 3 months

Background: Heavy rains in Peru, ongoing since December 2016, continue to impact 11 of the 25 regions in the country. The situation has worsened in the past few days due to the cumulative effect of unabated rains. More rains are foretasted for the next 48 hours and heavy rains may continue into April. Most of the country is affected with northern coastal areas bearing the brunt of rains and floods. Government authorities have reported 62 deaths and an estimated 615,000 people affected since January 2017. More than 100,000 people are now estimated to be in need of assistance, a 38 per cent increase since last Thursday. This number is expected to rise as more detailed assessments are carried out.

A total of 115,000 houses and 900 schools are reported to have been destroyed or partially damaged. For the most part, families are seeking refuge with neighbors or relatives and are therefore harder to identify and register. Some families have received tents. As yet, there are no collective centers. An outbreak of Dengue is feared as it is endemic to the most affected areas and the risk of cholera and other water borne diseases is also heightened due to disruption to water supply systems, water contamination and stagnation. Residents of the capital Lima have been suffering from restrictions or cuts to their drinking water supply since last Wednesday as intense rainfall affected the city’s La Atarjea water treatment plant

Surge Justification: OCHA’s Regional Office (ROLAC) is supporting the efforts of the Government of Peru and the UN system and has two national staff already in Peru through its HAT (1 HAO, 1IMO). It is anticipated that UNDAC will remain three to four weeks in country and that additional support may be needed for several weeks to support the HAT after the departure of UNDAC.

Language requirements: Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.

Main Tasks

• Coordinate the existing information management network under the guidance of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee to improve the exchange of humanitarian data and the promotion of data and resource sharing protocols; Liaising with stakeholders to ensure the coordination of information activities and their compliance with national standards and practices; Provide training and expertise in the use and development of information management tools and platforms for Office staff and humanitarian partners; Promote the use of information standards and platforms and the free exchange of information.

• Web management: Manage the content of relevant web platforms, monitor the overall quality of the platform and ensure that content is up-to-date, complete and compliant with current metadata standards; Work with external stakeholders, including Web sites and ReliefWeb of organizations and sectors, on web-based platforms to facilitate inter-agency research and interoperability.

• Data management: Design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets and other data tools; Understand, document and ensure high-quality humanitarian data to ensure accuracy, consistency and comparability; Consolidate operational information on a regular basis to facilitate their analysis.

• Data analysis: Organize, design and perform the evaluation and analysis of humanitarian data sets using efficient statistical methods; Participate in the development and revision of data standards and provide advice on the application of these standards to local systems and processes; Participate in the development, implementation and management of new indicators and related data to be integrated into common humanitarian data; Understand, document and ensure the quality of high-value humanitarian data in order to ensure its accuracy, consistency and comparability.

• Assessment? Analysis and evaluation: Support activities related to evaluation and analysis needs, including humanitarian needs assessments; Provide advice on the development of assessments to ensure quality; Manage data collection and analysis tools and platforms such as KoBO Toolbox and Open Data Kit.

• Geographic Information System and Mapping: Develop and maintain all spatial and operational baseline data in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines; manage the spatial data available and ensure that the data is documented and accessible to all humanitarian partners through local services and online services.

• Visualization: Produce and update information documents such as reports, maps and information charts by transforming data into graphic products to convey messages and facts; Develop outreach materials such as posters, slideshows and other visual materials.• ​Team coordination: coordinate the tasks of tlie Information Management and Communication section and related administrative tasks.

• Perform other related duties that may be assigned.

Specific Required Skills

Education: Applicants must be Master Degree in:
i. Media and/or Communications
ii. Graphic Design and/or Multimedia Arts
iii. Geography
iv. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
v. Cartography
vi. Information Technology (GIS, Graphic Design), or a related subject ‘

Experience:
i. Experience with data analysis tools, such as MS Excel and Tableau
ii. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software (version 9.0 or higher)
iii. Experience in development and management of relational databases is desirable
iv. Experience with infographics and Adobe Illustrator CS+ is desirable

Language:
Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English is required.

Other skills:
i. Competencies in Microsoft Office (particularly advanced user knowledge of MS Access, MS Word and MS Excel)
ii. Knowledge and experience of database development and management’would be an asset
iii. Knowledge of online collaborative tools would be an asset

How to apply:

If you have all of the above-mentioned skills, please register with CANADEM before contacting us. This can be done on our website at www.CANADEM.ca/register . Then send an email no later than the 5th of April, 11:59 pm EDT to pantiwa.naksomboon@CANADEM.ca with a Subject Line: «OCHA-IMO-Peru». In your email, please include an updated resume, date of availability, your current location, and a phone number where we can reach you. Applications will be considered as they arrive. Swift action is required to be considered for this position.

Organization: CARE Canada
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 21 Apr 2017

CARE Canada est présentement à la recherche d’un Chef de projet pour le projet PROLEMPA Promoting Rural Economic Development for Women and Youth dans la région de Lempa au Honduras.

Le chef de projet (CP), qui travaille à La Esperanza, Intibucá, assure un leadership et une orientation d’ensemble au projet PROLEMPA financé par le biais d’Affaires mondiales Canada (auparavant le MAECI) dans le cadre de l’engagement du Canada d’appuyer le développement économique rural dans le corridor sec du Honduras. Le projet vise à améliorer le bien-être économique des petits entrepreneurs et producteurs, en particulier les femmes, les jeunes et les autochtones.

Le titulaire du poste dirige et gère le projet en faisant appel à une combinaison d’assistance technique, de renforcement des capacités locales, de tourisme local et d’interventions auprès de petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) de la chaine de valeur du café dirigées par des femmes dans les secteurs opérationnels de CARE et conformément aux politiques et structures du gouvernement du Honduras. Cela inclut la gestion des ressources humaines et financières, la supervision administrative, l’assurance de la qualité du programme, la gestion du service technique et la gestion des équipes sur le terrain dans 25 municipalités situées dans les départements d’Intibucá, La Paz et Lempira. Le CP assure également une étroite coordination et des relations de collaboration avec les membres du consortium du projet (CARE (le responsable), CESO et TechnoServe), les partenaires techniques (expertise technique de Financière Agricole du Québec – Développement International (FADQDI), l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) et les partenaires nationaux honduriens (municipalités, régions et partenaires du secteur privé). Il ou elle assure la contribution de CARE à la diffusion des leçons apprises et des réalisations du programme et à la documentation des pratiques prometteuses dans les programmes au Honduras afin d’aider à la prise de décisions fondées sur les faits en ce qui concerne le développement économique rural local et l’autonomisation économique des femmes.

Le titulaire du poste doit apporter la vision et le leadership stratégique requis pour promouvoir une conception de programme et des modalités de mise en œuvre viables ainsi qu’une gestion efficace de l’ensemble du programme.

Ce que vous offrez :

• Maîtrise dans un domaine technique approprié (p. ex. développement économique, agriculture, sécurité alimentaire, géographie, sociologie, nutrition, développement rural ou domaine pertinent en science sociale) ou baccalauréat associé à une vaste expérience professionnelle pertinente.

• Au moins 7 ans d’expérience dans des programmes de sécurité alimentaire et de développement économique dont 4 doivent avoir été passés à un poste de gestion.

• Expérience confirmée en gestion de projet pour des projets de taille (12 millions $ CAD) et de complexité semblables.

• Solide expérience en supervision et en perfectionnement du personnel.

• Excellentes compétences en communications verbales et écrites en espagnol et en anglais.

• Connaissance et sensibilité culturelle.

• Excellentes compétences en relations interpersonnelles.

• Ferme croyance et engagement confirmé à l’égard de l’égalité des sexes, et sensibilité au VIH/sida.

Ce qui vous rend extraordinaire (Atouts) :

• Expérience préalable des procédures de rapport, d’établissement de budgets, de passation de marchés et de gestion de projet au sein d’Affaires mondiales Canada.

• Compétences en français.

Ce que nous offrons :

• Poste avec accompagnement du conjoint(e), époux (se).

• Durée du contrat : 2 ans (renouvelable).

• Nombre généreux de congés.

• Logement et prestations d’assurance complètes : dentaires, médical, vision, paramédical, assurances vie (quelques exceptions s’appliquent) et services de conseils professionnels et confidentiels.

• Opportunités d’apprentissage et de développement.

• Politique d’heure de travail flexible et de télétravail.

À propos de CARE

Fondée en 1945, CARE est l’une des principales organisations humanitaires internationales de lutte contre la pauvreté dans le monde. Présente dans plus de 80 pays, CARE œuvre auprès des communautés les plus démunies pour améliorer les services de base en matière de santé et d’éducation, les moyens de subsistance et la sécurité alimentaire des populations rurales, l’accès à l’eau potable et aux installations sanitaires. CARE tente aussi d’élargir les perspectives économiques, d’aider les populations vulnérables à s’adapter aux changements climatiques et de fournir une aide cruciale quand surviennent des situations d’urgence. CARE travaille plus particulièrement avec les femmes et les filles victimes de la pauvreté parce que, lorsqu’elles ont accès aux ressources adéquates, elles ont le pouvoir d’aider des familles et des communautés entières à s’affranchir de la pauvreté. Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.care.ca

Si vous êtes une personne qui adore relever des défis, aime faire partie d’une équipe dynamique et vous êtes déterminé à améliorer les choses, alors cette opportunité de carrière est pour vous. Veuillez présenter votre candidature directement en ligne à http://bit.ly/2oeNhOn avant le 23 avril 2017. Le poste va rester afficher jusqu’à ce que le ou la candidate soit recruté.**

CARE Canada est engagée en matière d’équité à l’emploi, valorise la diversité et encourage tous les candidats qualifiés à soumettre leur candidature. Des accommodations reliées aux activités de recrutement sont disponibles sur demande pour les personnes ayant un handicap

How to apply:

Si vous êtes une personne qui adore relever des défis, aime faire partie d’une équipe dynamique et vous êtes déterminé à améliorer les choses, alors cette opportunité de carrière est pour vous. Veuillez présenter votre candidature directement en ligne à http://bit.ly/2oeNhOn avant le 23 avril 2017. Le poste va rester afficher jusqu’à ce que le ou la candidate soit recruté.**

CARE Canada est engagée en matière d’équité à l’emploi, valorise la diversité et encourage tous les candidats qualifiés à soumettre leur candidature. Des accommodations reliées aux activités de recrutement sont disponibles sur demande pour les personnes ayant un handicap

Organization: CARE Canada
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 21 Apr 2017

CARE Canada is currently seeking a Chief of Party for our project Promoting Rural Economic Development for Women and Youth in the Lempa Region of Honduras (PROLEMPA)**.**

The Chief of Party (COP), located in La Esperanza, Intibucá, provides overall leadership and direction of the PROLEMPA Project funded through Global Affairs Canada (formerly DFATD) as part of Canada’s commitment to supporting rural economic development in the Honduran Dry corridor. The Project seeks to improve the economic well-being of small-scale entrepreneurs and producers, in particular women, youth and indigenous people.

The incumbent leads and manages the Project through a combination of technical assistance, local capacity building, local tourism and coffee value chain women-led Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) interventions both for CARE’s operational areas, and in alignment with Government of Honduras policies and structures. This includes personnel and financial management, administrative oversight, program quality assurance, management of the technical unit, and management of field teams in 25 municipalities located in the Departments of Intibucá, La Paz and Lempira. The COP also ensures close coordination and collaborative relations with project consortium members (CARE (Lead), CESO and TechnoServe), technical partners (technical expertise from Financière Agricole du Québec – Développement International (FADQDI), and Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Honduran national partners (municipalities, regions and private sector partners). S/he ensures CARE’s contribution to dissemination of program learning and achievements, and documentation of promising practices in programming within Honduras to assist evidence based decision on local rural economic development and women economic empowerment.

The position is required to provide the vision and strategic leadership necessary to promote sustainable program design and implementation modality as well as effective management of the overall program.

What you offer:

• Master’s degree in appropriate technical field (e.g. Economic Development, Agriculture, Food Security, Geography, Sociology, nutrition, rural development or relevant social science) or Bachelor’s degree with extensive and pertinent professional experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in food security and economic development programming of which 4 must have been in a management position;

· Demonstrated project management experience with projects of similar size (12M CAD) and complexity;

• Solid experience in staff supervision and development;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English;

· Cultural awareness and sensitivity;

· Excellent interpersonal skills;

· Firm belief in and demonstrated commitment to gender equality, and sensitivity to HIV/AIDS;

What would make you extraordinary (Assets)?

· Previous experience with Global Affairs Canada reporting, budgeting, procurement, and project management procedures;

· French skills;

What we offer:

· Spousal Accompaniment;

· Contract Length: 2 years (renewable);

· Generous leave entitlements;

· Accommodation and Full benefits: dental, medical, vision care, paramedical, life insurance (some exceptions may apply) and professional and confidential counselling services;

· Learning and Development opportunities;

· Flexible work hours and a work from home policy ;

About CARE

Founded in 1945, CARE is a leading international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. In over 80 countries, CARE works with the poorest communities to improve basic health and education, enhance rural livelihoods and food security, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity, help vulnerable people adapt to climate change and provide lifesaving assistance during emergencies. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls, living in poverty, because, equipped with the proper resources, women and girls have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. To learn more, visit www.care.ca

If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and you are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you. Please apply directly at http://bit.ly/2oeNhOn by April 21^st, 2017. Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position will remain posted until a qualified candidate is identified.**

CARE Canada is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.

How to apply:

If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and you are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you. Please apply directly at http://bit.ly/2oeNhOn by April 21^st, 2017. Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position will remain posted until a qualified candidate is identified.**

CARE Canada is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.

Organization: Oxfam Intermón
Country: Spain
Closing date: 17 Apr 2017

Oxfam Intermón es la organización global para el desarrollo que moviliza el poder de las personas contra la pobreza. Somos una organización activista que luchamos contra la injusticia, la pobreza y las desigualdades y que trabaja sobre las causas de los problemas. CAMBIAMOS VIDAS QUE CAMBIAN VIDAS.

¿Te gustaría formar parte de la cadena del cambio?

Bajo la responsabilidad del Responsable Financiero Regional, el/la Técnico/a de Control Analítico y Financiero realiza un apoyo a país (y región en caso de proyectos regionales) en los procesos de planificación anual y plurianual de recursos, el control de gestión, la administración y finanzas, el registro de la información económico y financiera y apoya en la aplicación efectiva de sistemas, procedimientos, procesos y políticas financieras.

¿Cuáles serán tus funciones?

Orientar y capacitar a los/las Responsables de Administracion y Finanzas en país en la realización de su planificación plurianual y en los presupuestos de cofinanciadores, cuando se solicite su apoyo.

Apoyar a los/las Responsables de Administracion y Finanzas en país en el seguimiento y análisis financiero y presupuestario de países, proponiendo medidas correctoras a las desviaciones presupuestarias;

Supervisar la correcta imputación analítica en SAGA y SAP para los gastos imputados en sede a países. Asegura la coherencia SAP / SAGA e informes presentados a donantes.

Formar y acompañar en la aplicación de los procedimientos administrativos y financieros, sistemas y controles de gestión, calendarios y consignas, especialmente en contexto de nuevas emergencias y/o incorporación de nuevo personal financiero, así como formar y acompañar al país en el despliegue de SAP

Integrar y ajustar la información económica y contable de SAGA, especialmente en el proceso de cierres contables mensuales en países.

¿Qué estamos buscando?

Formación universitaria de grado medio o superior en empresariales, económicas, ADE. Valorable formación en cooperación para el desarrollo y acción humanitaria;

Al menos 1 año de experiencia en puestos similares. Indispensable experiencia en departamentos financieros en organizaciones del ámbito de cooperación Internacional;

Experiencia en países y valorable la gestión de cofinanciaciones (consorcios, convenios, etc.) Experiencia en gestión contabilidade en el ámbito internacional.

Idiomas: Francés y Español nivel alto imprescindible como idiomas habituales de trabajo

Disponibilidad para realizar viajes a terreno (aprox. un viaje al trimestre de 1-2 semanas)

Adaptabilidad horaria para trabajar con países latinoamericanos.

Alta identificación con nuestra misión y nuestros valores.

¿Qué te ofrecemos?

Jornada laboral completa de 40 horas semanales

Ubicación del puesto en Barcelona (Sede central)

Salario bruto anual de 27.930 Euros

Incorporación inmediata

Duración: hasta marzo 2018 con posibilidades de continuidad.

How to apply:

Te interesa?

Si estás interesado/a, por favor envía tu candidatura a: seleccion@oxfamintermon.org indicando el número de referencia de la vacante: 111/16-17

El plazo de presentación de solicitudes finalizará el próximo 17.04.2017. Oxfam Intermon se reserva el derecho de cambiar esta fecha si se considera necesario.

Solo contactaremos con las candidaturas preseleccionadas.

Oxfam Intermón está comprometido con el principio de igualdad, diversidad e inclusión.

Organization: Mayan Families
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 14 Apr 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 a Communications and Marketing Manager to manage and execute Mayan Families’ internal and external communications strategy. Based in 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 a high level of organization, excellent writing and editing skills, and experience managing and executing digital marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute digital marketing and online fundraising campaigns in coordination with development team
• Maintain Style and Branding Guidelines, and enforce media ethics guidelines
• Implement social media strategy across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, and YouTube
• Manage email marketing, including preparing the monthly newsletter and developing/implementing email segmentation strategy
• Oversee and manage content development, including writing, coordinating, and editing blog posts
• Oversee and manage digital and multimedia creation, including photos, graphics, and video production
• Manage and update content and media on the Mayan Families website
• Research and cultivate new opportunities for external publication
• Oversee monthly reporting on all communications analytics, and implement optimization strategies based on industry best practices
• Coordinate logistics and oversee the work of all contracted or volunteer photographers, videographers, and interns
• Manage the Communications and Marketing Department budget

Requirements

• Native English, with excellent communications and writing skills
• Advanced Spanish, both spoken and written
• 2 years in a communications or marketing role
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field
• Excellent understanding of Adobe Creative Suite programs, especially PhotoShop and InDesign
• Experience working for a nonprofit a plus
• Experience with Wordpress and HTML
• Understanding of Google Adwords and best practice for SEO

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 available start date to communications@mayanfamilies.org. Please put «Communications & Marketing Manager» in the subject line.

Miles de hombres, mujeres y niños, trabajan de sol a sol en el centro de fabricación de cal más productivo de todo el país

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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2017 – The Board of Directors of the World Bank (WB) approved a US$100 million loan on Friday, March 24 to improve the practices, services, and behaviors that are key to curbing chronic malnutrition in Guatemala, with emphasis being placed on the first 1,000 days of life. The “Crecer Sano: Guatemala Nutrition and Health Project” seeks to support the National Strategy to Reduce Chronic Malnutrition 2016-2020 launched by President Jimmy Morales in March 2016. The main beneficiaries will be children under 24 months and pregnant women and their families in seven departments with large percentage of chronic malnutrition: Alta Verapaz, Chiquimula, Huehuetenango, Quiché, San Marcos, Sololá, and Totonicapán. Almost all of these departments have a predominantly indigenous population. The approved project will be financed by the WB and the Global Financing Facility in Support of Every Woman Every Child (GFF), a new multi-donor trust fund financing facility for reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), which was created to support the financing of the Global Strategy in Support of Every Woman Every Child and is supported by a broad set of development partners including the governments of Norway, Canada and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The GFF helps finance national RMNCAH scale-up plans while at the same time focusing on results. It supports countries in the transition toward sustainable domestic financing of RMNCAH; as well as contributes to a better-coordinated and streamlined RMNCAH financing architecture. “This loan is of paramount importance to Guatemala. By reducing malnutrition we will increase the productivity of our future work force. We are also thankful for the grant from the GFF which will allow us to benefit from better loan terms and thereby channel more resources to vulnerable populations in Guatemala,” said Julio Héctor Estrada, Guatemala’s Minister of Finance. Support with the delivery of nutrition and health services to mothers and children, which covers prenatal care among other things, and improved access to safe drinking water and sanitation are some of the activities provided for under the project. The project also seeks to promote interventions aimed at changing behaviors such as ensuring that mothers breastfeed exclusively during the first six months of life. Guatemala is the first country to benefit from a US$9 million performance-based WB loan buy-down from the GFF Trust Fund. Grant funds from the GFF are linked to key results and enable Guatemala to receive more concessional terms than standard WB loan terms. The government has committed to use the resources that are freed up from debt payments, match these with additional domestic resources and reinvest the combined amount of US$18 million in a conditional cash transfer program that aims to improve the health and nutrition status of families by providing transfers. “Through this innovative financing instrument, we are proud to support Guatemala to expand resources that benefit mothers and children” says Dr. Mariam Claeson, Director of the GFF. While the malnutrition rate in Guatemala has fallen from 55 percent in 1995 to 46.5 percent in 2014/2015, it remains the highest in Latin America and the Caribbean and one of the highest in the world, exceeding rates in countries with much lower per capita incomes, such as Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Vietnam. Rates of malnutrition are particularly high among indigenous populations (61%). These high malnutrition rates affect the quality of human development in Guatemala and, thus, its development and growth potential. “When we look at the country, we see two Guatemalas: rural and urban areas, formal and informal sectors, and those who have access to basic services and those who don’t. This project and all our work aim to help close the gap between the two Guatemalas and ensure that vulnerable populations have access to a better future,” noted Homa-Zahra Fotouhi, World Bank Country Manager for Guatemala. This loan has a final maturity of 33 years including a grace period of six years. — To learn more about the World Bank’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean, please visit: http://www.worldbank.org/en/region/lac Learn more about the World Bank in Guatemala: http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/guatemala Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bancomundial Keep informed via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLAC   Watch our videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/worldbank

IBRD Credit: US $100 million GFF Grant: US $9 million Terms: Maturity = 33 years, Grace = 6 years Project ID: P159213 Project Description: The objective of this project is to improve the practices, services, and behaviors that are key to curbing chronic malnutrition in Guatemala, with emphasis being placed on the first 1,000 days of life. The main beneficiaries will be children under 24 months and pregnant women and their families in seven departments with large percentage of chronic malnutrition and a predominantly indigenous population. Contact: Àngels Masó, (503)7860.8019, amaso@worldbank.org  For more information, please visit here: http://www.bancomundial.org/es/country/guatemala

WASHINGTON, 27 de MARZO, 2017 –El Directorio Ejecutivo del Banco Mundial (BM) aprobó el pasado viernes 24 de marzo un préstamo de US$100 millones destinado a mejorar las prácticas, los servicios y los comportamientos claves para reducir la desnutrición crónica en Guatemala, con un énfasis en los primeros 1,000 días de vida. El “Proyecto de Nutrición y Salud para Guatemala Crecer Sano”, busca apoyar la Estrategia Nacional para la Prevención de la Desnutrición Crónica 2016-2020, que lanzó el Presidente Jimmy Morales en marzo de 2016. Los beneficiarios principales serán los niños menores de 24 meses, así como las mujeres embarazadas y sus familias en siete departamentos con elevado porcentaje de desnutrición crónica: Alta Verapaz, Chiquimula, Huehuetenango, Quiché, San Marcos, Sololá y Totonicapán. Casi todos estos departamentos tienen población predominantemente indígena. El proyecto aprobado será financiado por el BM y el Mecanismo Mundial de Financiación en Apoyo a la iniciativa Todas las Mujeres, Todos los Niños (GFF por sus siglas en inglés). Este nuevo fondo multidonante fue creado para financiar esfuerzos destinados a mejorar la salud reproductiva, materna, neonatal, infantil y adolescente (RMNCAH por sus siglas en inglés) y cuenta con el apoyo de un amplio conjunto de socios para el desarrollo, incluidos los gobiernos de Noruega, Canadá y la Fundación Bill & Melinda Gates. El GFF ayuda a financiar planes nacionales de ampliación de RMNCAH enfocándose en los resultados, apoya a los países a lograr una sostenibilidad en sus esfuerzos de movilización de recursos domésticos de RMNCAH y contribuye a una mejor coordinación entre los actores que financian actividades de RMNCAH. “Este préstamo es de suma importancia para Guatemala. Al reducir la desnutrición aumentaremos la productividad de nuestra futura fuerza laboral. Estamos agradecidos por la donación del GFF que nos permitirá beneficiarnos de mejores condiciones de préstamo y así canalizar más recursos para las poblaciones vulnerables de Guatemala”, señaló Julio Héctor Estrada, Ministro de Finanzas de Guatemala. Entre las acciones previstas en el proyecto se incluye el apoyo a la prestación de servicios de nutrición y salud a las madres y los niños, destinado entre otros a los cuidados prenatales, y la mejora del acceso a agua potable y saneamiento. Asimismo, se busca promover intervenciones destinadas a cambiar comportamientos, como asegurar la lactancia materna exclusiva durante los primeros seis meses de vida. Guatemala es el primer país que se beneficia de un aporte del GFF para reducir el pago de intereses de un préstamo del BM en US$9 millones. Esta disminución está asociada al logro de unas metas predefinidas y permite a Guatemala gozar de unos términos más concesionales que los préstamos estándar del BM. El gobierno se ha comprometido a utilizar la contribución del GFF y a agregar una cantidad equivalente. La suma final de US$18 millones se destinará a un programa de trasferencias condicionadas que busca mejorar el estado de salud y de nutrición de las familias. “A través de este instrumento financiero innovador, estamos orgullosos de apoyar a Guatemala a ampliar los recursos que benefician a madres y niños", dijo la Dra. Mariam Claeson, Directora del GFF. Si bien la desnutrición en Guatemala ha disminuido del 55% en 1995 al 46.5% en 2014/2015, sigue siendo la más alta de América Latina y El Caribe y una de las más elevadas del mundo, superando a la de países con un ingreso per cápita mucho más bajo, como Bangladesh, Etiopía o Vietnam. Los índices de desnutrición son particularmente elevados entre las poblaciones indígenas guatemaltecas (61%). Ello afecta la calidad del desarrollo humano de su población, y en consecuencia, su potencial de desarrollo y crecimiento. “Cuando miramos al país, vemos a dos Guatemalas: la rural y la urbana,  la formal y la informal, la que tiene acceso a servicios básicos y la que no. Este proyecto y todo nuestro trabajo busca contribuir a cerrar esta brecha entre las dos Guatemalas y garantizar que las poblaciones vulnerables tengan acceso a un mejor futuro”, señaló Homa-Zahra Fotouhi, representante del Banco Mundial en Guatemala. El préstamo tiene un plazo de amortización de 33 años incluyendo un período de gracia de seis años. — Para conocer el trabajo del Banco Mundial en América Latina y el Caribe visite: www.bancomundial.org/alc Conozca más sobre el Banco Mundial en Guatemala: http://www.bancomundial.org/es/country/guatemala Visítenos en Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bancomundial Manténgase informado via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLAC   Nuestro canal de YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/worldbank