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"Hazme el paro" es una forma coloquial de decir en México: "¡Ayúdame!" Esta frase fue el eslogan publicitario del programa piloto que se realizó en la Ciudad de México para prevenir la violencia y el acoso hacia las mujeres en el transporte público. Aquí más de la mitad de los usuarios del transporte público son mujeres. Esta ciudad es la segunda más peligrosa del mundo para que ellas usen este tipo de movilidad, según el reporte ¿Cuáles ciudades tienen los sistemas de transporte más peligrosos en el mundo?, difundido por el del Foro Económico Mundial. La idea principal de Hazme el paro fue dar herramientas sencillas y prácticas a los conductores de autobuses y a los pasajeros para que puedan reaccionar en el momento del acoso sexual y ayudar a la víctima evitando alguna confrontación violenta con el acosador. Anteriormente se implementó una iniciativa similar en el metro de Washington en Estados Unidos que dio resultados favorables, así que el Banco Mundial junto con otras organizaciones decidieron traer esta experiencia y adaptarla al contexto mexicano. Observaron que el mayor número de casos de acoso sexual en la ciudad ocurren en los autobuses, por ello decidieron intervenir en ese rubro e involucrar a los conductores para que fueran un elemento clave para el éxito del programa, al ser ellos los responsables de la unidad de transporte.

La meta es que el 20% de la matriz energética del país provenga de fuentes limpias en el 2025 WASHINGTON D.C., 1 de marzo de 2017– Con el fin de lograr que 20 por ciento de la energía en Argentina provenga de fuentes limpias para el 2025, el Directorio Ejecutivo del Banco Mundial (BM) aprobó hoy una garantía de US$480 millones para impulsar la inversión privada en este sector.  El desarrollo de las energías renovables en Argentina es clave para diversificar la matriz energética y contribuir así a la mitigación del cambio climático. “El apoyo del Banco Mundial le ha permitido a nuestro país avanzar en cuestión de meses lo que no se hizo durante una década por las energías renovables, contribuyendo a nuestro objetivo de garantizar la seguridad energética y reducir el impacto en el cambio climático” dijo Juan José Aranguren, Ministro de Energía y Minería de la Nación.  Específicamente, la garantía del Banco Mundial apoyará al Fondo para el Desarrollo de Energías Renovables (FODER) que facilita el financiamiento de proyectos bajo el Programa RenovAr del Ministerio de Energía y Minería de la Nación. Esta iniciativa busca alentar la generación de electricidad a través de fuentes eólica, solar, biomasa, biogás y pequeños aprovechamientos hidroeléctricos (PAH), con el fin de que, para fines de 2025, el 20 por ciento de la energía consumida provenga de fuentes limpias. “Este proyecto incentiva inversión privada en las energías renovables que ayudan a satisfacer la demanda creciente de energía en el país con una fuente limpia que potencia el desarrollo sostenible”, dijo Jesko Hentschel, director del Banco Mundial para Argentina, Paraguay y Uruguay. El Programa RenovAr se puso en marcha durante el 2016, a través de dos rondas de licitaciones (conocidas como Ronda 1 y Ronda 1.5) en las que se adjudicaron en total 59 proyectos que generarán 2423 MW y que serán implementados en todo el país. Del total, 27 proyectos solicitaron la garantía del Banco Mundial, entro los cuales 12 son proyectos eólicos (721MW), 10 de solar fotovoltaica (306MW), 4 de mini-hidroeléctricas (4MW) y 1 de biogás (1MW). Esta transacción utiliza una garantía de 20 años del Banco Mundial para movilizar inversiones del sector privado. Para conocer el trabajo del Banco Mundial en Argentina visite: www.bancomundial.org.arVisítenos en Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BancoMundialArgentinaManténgase informado via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLACNuestro canal de YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/BancoMundialLAC

Argentina aims for 20 percent of its energy to originate from clean energy sources by 2025 WASHINGTON D.C., February 28, 2017– To achieve the target of 20 percent of energy consumption originating from renewable energy in Argentina by 2025, the World Bank Board of Directors today approved a US$ 480 million guarantee to promote private investment in the sector. The development of renewable energy sources in Argentina is crucial for diversifying the power grid and contributing to climate change mitigation. “The support of the World Bank is facilitating progress in our country to achieve in a few months what was not done for a decade in renewable energy, contributing to our objective of guaranteeing our energy security and reducing climate change impacts”, said Juan José Aranguren, Minister of Energy and Mines of Argentina. Specifically, the World Bank guarantee will support the Fund for the Development of Renewable Energy (FODER, in Spanish), which facilitates financing of projects under the RenovAr Program of the country’s Ministry of Energy and Mining.  This initiative seeks to stimulate power generation from wind, solar, biomass, biogas and small-scale hydro sources to achieve the 20 percent renewable energy target by 2025. “This project promotes private investment in renewable energy sources to help satisfy the growing energy demand in the country with a clean energy source that strengthens sustainable development,” said Jesko Hentschel, World Bank director for Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The RenovAr Program was implemented in 2016 through two tender rounds (known as Round 1 and Round 1.5) to award 59 projects. These projects will generate 2423 MW and will be implemented throughout the country. Of the total, 27 projects requested the World Bank guarantee, including 12 wind projects (721MW), 10 solar projects (306MW), four small-scale hydro projects (4MW) and one biogas project (1MW). This transaction uses a 20-year World Bank guarantee to mobilize private-sector investments. Learn more about the work of the World Bank in Latin America and the Caribbean: www.worldbank.org/lacVisit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldbankBe updated via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLACFor our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/BancoMundialLAC  

Washington, February 28, 2017 – More than 110,000 people in Argentina will benefit from access to affordable housing and transformation of urban slums thanks to two new projects approved today by the World Bank Board of Executive Directors. Totaling US$400 million, the two projects aim to improve basic services in disadvantaged urban neighborhoods and improve access to formal housing throughout the country. “Our government has set clear goals with regards to access to quality housing and habitat improvement.  As the President indicated, our objective is that at the end of his mandate, 100 percent of argentines have access to drinking water and at least 75 percent to sewer systems,” said Rogelio Frigerio, Minister of Interior, Public Works and Housing of Argentina. At the national level, the US$200 million Integrated Habitat and Housing project will increase access to formal housing through the government´s first nation-wide housing subsidy program (Línea  Solución Casa Propia). At the same time, it will seek to improve living conditions in informal settlements through better infrastructure, public services, and social programs.  The project will begin implementation in five large metropolitan areas (Greater San Miguel de Tucumán, Greater Córdoba, Greater Mendoza, San Salvador de Jujuy – Palpalá and Mar del Plata-Batán).  Approximately 3,000 households will benefit from access to housing and an estimated 18,000 households will benefit from improved living conditions as a result of infrastructure investments. The US$200 million Metropolitan Buenos Aires Urban Transformation project will improve housing conditions and access to basic services and infrastructure in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area. Through a US$170 million loan the project will support the City of Buenos Aires’ efforts to transform living conditions in the city´s largest informal settlement “Villa 31”, located within walking distance from downtown Buenos Aires. Improvements to be financed will include paved streets, water, sewage and drainage networks, new electricity grid, street lighting, new public spaces, the construction of new housing units on an adjacent plot of land, and the resettlement of families currently living under a section of the Illia Highway that crosses the neighborhood. “In Buenos Aires we have the dream that everyone, no matter where he or she lives, has the opportunity to grow, develop and progress, with more education, access to healthcare and work.  This dream is making progress in Barrio 31,” said Horacio Larreta, Head of Government of the City of Buenos Aires. Through a US$30 million loan to the Province of Buenos Aires, the project will also support habitat improvements in disadvantaged neighborhoods located in Greater Buenos Aires. In addition, it will help strengthen the institutional capacity for urban management at the metropolitan level.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Dominican Republic
Closing date: 10 Mar 2017

The key responsibilities of the Administrative and HR Assistant will be:

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of secondary education.• Knowledge of Windows and MS Office. Additional progressive formal or «on the job» training essential.• Four years of progressively responsible clerical, administrative and HR work.• Experience with UN as asset• Fluency in Spanish. Working knowledge of English would be an asset.

Competencies:

Highlyresponsible individual with the following competencies:

General Service Staff are recruited locally. Candidates must be in possession of an existing work permit or resident/citizen of Dominican Republic to be considered eligible for this post. Please note that General Service (GS) staff are locally recruited staff and therefore, candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within itsworkforce,and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=503135

Organization: QED Group
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 03 Jun 2017

The QED Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist to provide monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) technical services for an upcoming multi-year contract with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Guatemala Mission. This is a long-term position expected to start in the later half in 2017. This position is contingent upon award.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist will be responsible for the design, implementation and quality management of all data quality assessment reports, assessments, population based surveys and studies as required by USAID.
• S/he will be responsible for design of the evaluation methodology for both performance and impact evaluations.
• S/he will also support the maintenance of the Mission’s PMP and the development and maintenance of implementing partners’ M&E Plans.
• Other responsibilities include assisting the Chief of Party and other senior staff in supporting USAID’s learning and adaptation agenda, including integrated data analysis and innovative dissemination of findings to stakeholders to enhance learning.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Chief of Party based on client needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree or greater in a relevant field such as applied social sciences, development economics, international development, or monitoring and evaluation.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibility working in M&E for USAID or other donor-funded development programs.
• Must have demonstrated abilities in program/project results monitoring and reporting.
• Possess the ability to design impact and performance evaluation scopes of work.
• Possess the ability to design and implement surveys, assessment and other types of studies to contribute to USAID’s learning and adaptation agenda
• Familiar with a variety of data collection and analysis methods, including the use of technology enabled solutions.
• Experience in innovative dissemination methods for evaluation, assessment, survey’s and other studies to enhance learning among stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, writing, and communications skills.
• Ability to coordinate well with personnel within and outside the project, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
• The ability to analyze and interpret data using Excel, online reporting tools, or statistical packages such as SAS, SPSS, or STATA, is preferred.
• Experience working in Guatemala.
• Local candidate preferred.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please follow the steps below:

1. Go to https://careers-qedgroupllc.icims.com/jobs/1174/senior-mel-specialist—guatemala/job
2. Complete the online application.
3. Attach your resume (in English).
4. Click on the link Biodata AID1420-17 to complete the Biodata form and attach it to your application.
5. Submit your application, resume, and Biodata form.

Please note that applications submitted by other means; or without resume and/or biodata will not be considered.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. AA//V/D.

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Organization: QED Group
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 03 Jun 2017

The QED Group is seeking a GIS/MIS Specialist for the upcoming USAID/Guatemala Metrics Project. The GIS/MIS Specialist will be responsible for the development and use of any information management systems requested throughout the life of the project, this individual will also support the Senior MEL Specialist in the implementation of any monitoring, evaluation or learning activities as required throughout the life of the project. This position is contingent on QED being awarded this project by USAID.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with USAID/Guatemala to develop systems to ensure the quality of data and ensure its entry into M&E, mapping, and reporting systems.
• Coordinate with country office staff and evaluation teams to collect necessary data and ensure its entry into MIS;
• Provide technical assistance, including the design and integration of reporting systems.
• Identify existing databases and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS.
• Liaise with implementing partners to collect their GIS data in a usable format.
• Support communication, and monitoring/evaluation initiatives with GIS information.
• Integrate GIS, performance management, field monitors reporting and projects operational databases to generate tabular and cartographic output for analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Management Information Systems (MIS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or related field;
• At least five (5) years of experience in international development with specialized knowledge in information management, database design, and IT systems;
• Several years of experience with GIS data entry, manipulation, and presentation, as well as a familiarity with web-based interfaces in addition to more traditional PC network based systems.
• Thorough knowledge of ArcGIS and database management;
• Demonstrated ability to create and/or manage a large, secure database with multiple parties providing information into that database using diverse means of data input;
• Demonstrated ability to compile and present the results of surveys in English to Mission, Embassy, and Government of Guatemala personnel;
• Experience with USAID-funded programs and familiarity with USAID policies and regulations highly preferred;
• Knowledge of U.S. government information management protocols, as well as relevant USAID regulations and procedures, as well as experience on USAID-funded programs highly preferred;
• Good technical training and troubleshooting skills;
• Ability to work on a team or independently, prioritize tasks, and make recommendations at key decision points;
• Fluency in English and proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including technical documentation is required.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please follow these steps:

1. Go to https://careers-qedgroupllc.icims.com/jobs/1236/gis-mis-specialist—guatemala/job

2. Complete the online application

3. Attached your resume

4. Click on the link Biodata AID1420-17 complete and attached to your application.

5. Submit your application, resume and biodata.

Please note that applications submitted by other means; or without resume and/or biodata will not be considered.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. AA//V/D.

Organization: Plan
Country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Closing date: 26 Mar 2017

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and its girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

As a member of the Regional Management Team and as the Country Director of Plan International in Bolivia you will be expected to contribute to the strategic development and delivery of international programming, in both humanitarian and development contexts, in line with Plan Internationals mandate, global strategy, purpose and value.

You will provide leadership to the Bolivian Country Office whilst ensuring delivery of quality programmes. You will also provide leadership in resource mobilization with focus on corporate and bilateral donors.

Leadership, management and development of Plan International Bolivia team comprising of over 210 staff.

Support in the implementation of Plan’s Global Purpose and Global Strategy 2017-2022, and provide leadership for managing change as a result of new value and behaviour and the global strategy.

Do you have what it takes?

To succeed in this challenging and varied role you must display proven senior management experience as well as experience of delivering programme strategy within a humanitarian and/or development context. You will also have knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management.

You will require a proven track record in the development and management of effective and motivated teams, including distance management. You will be a highly effective communicator who is able to think strategically and balance future vision with practical delivery.

Knowledge of Bolivia; the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country and the political, social and environmental opportunities for change is an advantage but not essential.

Excellent English and Spanish language skills both written and verbal

Type of Role: 5 year fixed term contract

Location: La Paz – with the ability to travel to remote areas as required

Salary: circa $80,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Regional Director

Closing Date: Sunday 26th March 2017

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=17841&company=PlanInt&userna…=

Organization: Fundación Capital
Country: Dominican Republic
Closing date: 17 Mar 2017

** What are we offering and who are we?

Fundación Capital is looking for an Operations Officer to support the implementation of the LISTA Initiative in the Dominican Republic, to follow up on the project of financial inclusion with PROSOLI families and to manage new alliances with public, multilateral, cooperative and private sector organizations. We provide a contract for the provision of services for (12) months, with the possibility of being extended according to the performance of the person. This person will be based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. We offer a challenging environment, full of opportunities and good partners with whom you can make new proposals, to make your ideas come true.

About us?

Fundación Capital (FundaK) is a pioneer in financial inclusion and innovation incubator for asset growth in low-income populations. We work to eliminate poverty by seeking to expand access to education, capital and productive opportunities. Through alignment with public policies, market mechanisms and advances in digital technology, our projects give millions of poor families the possibility to live their ambitions and decide for themselves how to manage, grow and invest their resources ( www .fundacioncapital.org ).

What are the tasks and responsibilities?

• LISTA Initiative in Dominican Republic:

• Provide technical, administrative and logistic support during the LISTA design, implementation, evaluation and systematization phases.

• Conduct and execute an Operational Plan; And ensure achievement of goals.

• Coordinate and support the government (Social Cabinet and PROSOLI) in the implementation of LISTA and in the management and analysis of the database.

• Coordinate the installation of the new version of the LISTA application for Dominican Republic and support the development of the sub-module on ProSoli.

• Coordinate evaluation activities, including baseline and final survey and other qualitative assessments.

• Support in Projects of Financial / Productive Inclusion:

• Follow up on the financial inclusion project with savings groups.

• Work together with our private partners (banks) to consolidate the financial inclusion of low-income sectors.

• Identify opportunities to connect PROSOLI families and other low-income families with new programs and / or projects.

• Make an impact so that the country’s public policies incorporate financial inclusion and education, productive inclusion, digital solutions.

• Manage and complete new projects in the country.

• Support the Capital Project in the documentation of the experience in the country.

• Generate periodical news of the activities that the FK advances in the country.

Who are we looking for?

Personal requirements

• Excellent interpersonal relationships, both with low-income people and with representatives of the Government and the financial sector and the private sector.

• Availability to travel up to 20% of your time (inside and outside the country)

• Dominican nationality or work permit for the duration of the contract

Technical requirements

• Languages: Fluent Spanish and English. High writing ability in both languages

• Skills and knowledge:

• Knowledge about financial inclusion, microfinance, productive inclusion projects for vulnerable populations and conditional cash transfer programs.

• Knowledge about public policies that promote the social and economic inclusion of low-income sectors in the country.

• Familiarity with the use of technology for education.

• Knowledge of the social, economic and cultural reality of the Dominican Republic.

• Knowledge of donors, organizations and investment projects in the country.

• Work experience:

• Professional experience of at least two (2) years in the design, implementation, management or evaluation of social projects, in particular projects of financial inclusion, microfinance, financial education and productive inclusion of low income populations in the Dominican Republic.

• Professional experience working with communities, especially with sectors in poverty and vulnerability in their social, economic and productive inclusion.

• Experience in the design of financial products, especially of liabilities (savings, microinsurance).

• Education: Professional in social sciences, humanities, economics or related areas. Desirable postgraduate in related area. **

How to apply:

How can you apply?

Please send us your resume and a concise cover letter explaining: 1) Your motivation to work with us, 2) Why it would be a real enrichment for our team, 3) Expectation of fees and date of Possible start, (4) Where found our job offer. Please note that only full applications will be considered. Send your application until March 17, 2017 to hr@fundacioncapital.org, with the subject «Official Operations RD».