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Organization: World Vision
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 03 Mar 2017

World Vision is a humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 45,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.

Here’s where you come in:

As Chief of Party – Guatemala, you will be responsible for the overall implementation providing supervisory and administrative oversight to the project. The COP will oversee coordination with key stakeholders (including Government of Guatemala (GOG), civil society, the private sector and others) and lead preparation and oversight of any subcontract. Additionally, the COP will be responsible for communications with USAID for publicly representing the project and for liaising with the GOG and other institutions/stakeholders on issues related to rural and community development in Guatemala, particularly in the Western Highlands.

Requirements include:

• At least a Master´s degree in public policy, political science or other related fields.
• 5 years of senior management experience with progressively increasing responsibilities managing development projects. Familiarity with USG programs, their history and their development; mastery of USAID regulations governing such programs; ability to integrate teams of professionals around common goals; demonstrated accomplishment in working with host-country professionals, ministries and with donor colleagues in country; leadership of large and diverse teams; diplomacy, strong presentation skills, speaking and writing.
• Bachelor degree in public policy, political science or other related fields and 5 years of senior management experience with progressively increasing responsibilities managing development projects or 10 years of senior management experience to substitute the education requirement.
• Experience managing USG complex contracts and agreements required.
• Speaking and writing fluency in English and Spanish.

How to apply:

Is this the job for you?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people. Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 03 Mar 2017. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 01 Mar 2017

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, a largely middle income country environment, is enjoying stable economic growth and has made important progress on key development measures, including health, nutrition, HIV and WASH indicators. However, large disparities based on a variety of factors, such as gender, ethnicity, geography, and socio-economic status still remain. In addition, the region is vulnerable to the effects of natural disasters and vector borne epidemics, exacerbated by climate change.

The work of UNICEF in the region is guided by the Sustainable Development Goals and the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2014-2017, which has seven components – 1) Health, 2) HIV/AIDS, 3) WASH, 4) Nutrition, 5) Education, 6) Exploitation and violence, and 7) Social inclusion – along with the commitment to prioritize results for the most excluded and disadvantaged children and adolescents to achieve results with equity. In light of these inter-related commitments, efforts will be made to monitor progress achieved in child rights at the national level but also to ensure progress is carried through to reduce disparities at the sub-regional level where the most substantial inequities persist.

With respect to Health and taking into account current Latin America and the Caribbean epidemiological landscape, areas of focus of work include the reduction of inequities in maternal, neonatal and child morbidity and mortality, and the improvement of adolescent health with emphasis on reduction of adolescent pregnancies. Additional focus areas in the region include health system strengthening and equity-based monitoring, including quality of care and services, and a broader view at the health situation of children and adolescents regarding the impact and implications of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in morbidity, mortality and burden of disease in the region.

Regional work in Nutrition focuses on the reduction of malnutrition in all its forms in children, adolescent girls and women through the positioning of malnutrition prevention and care at the core of national development, as well as through support for an improved and equitable access to quality Nutrition services. Areas of focus include the equitable reduction of undernutrition, the reduction of overweight in children, and strengthening of nutrition resilience in emergencies.

With respect to HIV, focus in LAC includes achieving and sustaining the elimination of mother-to-child-transmission of HIV and congenital syphilis by advocating and building capacity of country offices for the development of a comprehensive public health approach, as well as supporting and coordinating several initiatives towards HIV prevention among adolescents and young people.

WASH focus of work in the region is targeted at the reduction of inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation, particularly among rural populations and marginalized groups. A second priority area concerns policy development, monitoring and strengthening of national standards for WASH in schools. A third priority area is emergency preparedness, including coordination mechanisms and resilience in the WASH sector.

The consultancy being sought will help UNICEF LACRO and COs to improve their capacity to collect, analyze, document, and disseminate sectoral information on the Health, Nutrition, HIV, and WASH key case studies and initiatives in the region, as well as on experiences and lessons learned in the improvement of the Health, Nutrition, HIV, and WASH related status of the children of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Purpose of the Assignment

To support knowledge generation and management if initiatives in the areas of Health, Nutrition, HIV, and WASH in the LAC region.

Assignment Tasks

The overall objective of the consultancy is to support the Health, Nutrition, HIV and WASH team in the implementation of knowledge management and data related tasks, and to ensure that these tasks are implemented timely and with quality.

The specific tasks related to this consultancy are:

To systematize regional experiences and produce, jointly with Country Offices, a series of sectoral compendiums in UNICEF programming in Health, Nutrition, HIV, WASH, and Adolescents in the LAC region based on case and field studies and/or good practices identified;

To update sectoral country profiles based on latest data form the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) and other available sources to prepare 10 WASH country profiles based on JMP, GLAAS and SWA data and other available resources.

To strengthen COs capacity to elaborate knowledge management products related to Health, Nutrition, HIV, WASH and Adolescents

To prepare two Health, Nutrition, WASH and HIV regional bulletins;

To conduct related simple data analysis and visualization of information, according to the needs;

To systematize the available information related to Health, Nutrition, HIV, WASH and Adolescents in written documents (concept notes, PPT presentations), according to the needs.

To support the Health, Nutrition, HIV and WASH section in the development and monitoring of studies.

Expected Deliverables

A series of country experiences in UNICEF programming (including case and field studies, and/or good practices or lessons learned) in Health, Nutrition, HIV, WASH and Adolescents in the LAC region developed with UNICEF COs contributions;

Sectoral compendiums of country experiences and priority topics developed based on Deliverable 1;

Sectoral country profiles based on latest data created and/or updated;

Two Health, Nutrition, WASH and HIV regional bulletins produced;

Key Health, Nutrition, HIV, WASH and Adolescents data of the LAC region are maintained updated and accessible, as well as used for analysis and written documentation

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Three to five years of experience in health, nutrition, HIV, WASH or related fields;

Advanced university degree in public health, epidemiology or related field;

Proven analytical and data management skills;

Previous work experience and knowledge of UNICEF-supported priorities in health, nutrition, HIV, or WASH an asset

Fluent in oral and written English and Spanish; French and/or Portuguese is an added advantage.

ESTIMATED DURATION OF THE CONTRACT AND PROPOSAL

Nine-month consultancy, from March 2017 to December 2017

Reporting Responsibilities/supervision

The consultant will be supervised by the Regional Health Adviser in UNICEF LACRO.

CONSULTANTS WORK PLACE

The hired consultant will work primarly from UNICEF LACRO in Panama City. If travel is required, travel costs will be covered by UNICEF and DSAs will apply per corporate guidance.

HONORARIA & FEES:

Applicants are requested to submit an economic proposal for the consultancy.

CLOSING DATE:

The deadline to receive applications is 27 february, 2017

To view our competency framework, please click here.

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

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 organisation.

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=503038

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 01 Mar 2017

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is one of the most disaster–prone regions in the world. Increasingly vulnerable to the effects of a range of natural hazards, climate change and armed conflict and violence, imminent threats to human lives and individual wellbeing are of increasing concern.

There is an estimation of 53 million people living in food insecure households further underlining the deep rooted social and economic disparities in the region[1]. The most vulnerable population groups to malnutrition, as well as to the impact of disasters and emergency situations, are the rural and urban poor, those who belong to indigenous and afro-descendants’ groups, have low educational levels and limited access to health services and inadequate water and sanitation.

UNICEF is a key global actor in Nutrition both in development and emergency contexts. As part of development programs UNICEF supports the capacity development of national governments and other key stakeholders to achieve Nutrition security for the most vulnerable groups. In emergency situations, UNICEF has identified the Nutrition sector as a key priority in its «Core Commitments for Children» (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action, and is committed to support the prevention and care for malnutrition of affected and displaced populations, with particular focus on children and women. Under the provisions of the Humanitarian Reform, promoted by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), UNICEF has been designated as agency leader of the Nutrition Cluster with the responsibility to coordinate the humanitarian response at times of emergencies, to deliver a more efficient and effective response to the affected communities, as well as coordinate preparedness actions for capacity strengthening of all involved actors.

In 2016, UNICEF’s Latin America and Caribbean Office (LACRO) developed or consolidated several innovative approaches, including:

– In collaboration with the Global Nutrition Cluster (GNC) and UNICEF’s programme Division (PD) in New York, LACRO is supporting «Regional Nutrition Cluster» approach, which in addition to the regular programmatic support to UNICEF Country offices (COs), support regional and national sectoral coordination and NiE preparedness and response capacity building, through a multi-stakeholder «Group for Nutrition Resilience» (GRIN), operating through three sub-regional groups.

– LACRO has developed a tool for the standardized definition and monitoring of regional and national NiE preparedness and response capacity (GRIN Matrix), using as a base the values of the dimensions of the INFORM model with the addition of nutrition-specific indicators. The tool and the approach has been adopted by WASH and Education sectors in LACRO and is being evaluated by UNICEF in other regions.

– By using primarily telematics communication LACRO has able to engage, in an effective and efficient way, key stakeholders in 30 countries, even where UNICEF has limited or no in-country technical capacity, creating a model of Programmatic Hub for NiE, which may be extended in future to all nutrition programmatic components.

– Innovative capacity building and information sharing approaches, include an online document depository in collaboration with REDLAC and a Facebook page, in addition to global webinars, quarterly sub-regional webinars, and country-focused workshops for national stakeholders.

LACRO is also contributing to the development of a combined protocol for the management of both moderate and severe acute malnutrition which is being piloted in Ecuador, Bolivia and Haiti and considered by other countries in the region.

-Evidence generation is also a priority for LACRO and in 2016 a resilience-focused analysis of the WASH and Nutrition response to the drought in the Corredor Seco of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, was conducted, to identify key opportunities for greater alignment of development and humanitarian efforts and building the resilience of vulnerable populations.

The reduction of risk of malnutrition at times of emergencies is grounded in ongoing preventive measures to improve the nutritional status of children, adolescent girls and women of reproductive age, combining Nutrition specific interventions across the life-cycle, with Nutrition Sensitive interventions in other sectors like Health, Water and Sanitation and Food Security among others.

LACRO is seeking an individual consultant to provide technical support to consolidate the above initiatives and develop new approaches to strengthen the capacities of UNICEF programme staff in countries, national counterparts and partners in reducing the risk of malnutrition and improve emergency preparedness and response capacity.

[1] Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL)/Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (UNICEF), Desagios. Boletin de la infancia y adolescencia sobre el avance de los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio, N°2, Santiago de Chile, abril de 2006

Purpose of the Assignment

To support regional initiatives in the area of Nutrition in the LAC region, with an emphasis on Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE) and capacity development of National counterparts, UNICEF staff and other stakeholders for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and emergency preparedness and response.

Assignment Tasks

Under the supervision of the Regional Nutrition Specialist and in collaboration with the Regional WASH Specialist, the Regional Health Advisor and the emergency unit, the Nutrition in Emergencies consultant will focus on:

Regular monitoring of regional NiE preparedness and response capacity:

Update the list of national focal points for NiE.

Analyze the results of the GRIN-LAC matrix to guide resilience building efforts, risk-informed programming, development of national emergency preparedness plans and fostering lateral collaboration among countries in the region. (every six months or as and when required)

Contribute to the development of a national model of GRIN-LAC Matrix to map and monitor preparedness and response capacity at the sub-national level.

Continued specific support to UNICEF country offices (COs):

Provide in-situ technical support on nutrition in emergencies (ongoing task which may include travel to countries)

Review COs NiE preparedness and response in consideration of the various stages of national + sub-national response process (every six months or as and when required).

Support COs in implementing guidance to improve Risk-Informed Programming.

Assist with surge capacity for response in nutrition in emergencies (as and when required which may include travel to countries).

DRR and emergency preparedness and response capacity

contribute to the development of regional and country-specific approaches for the prevention of acute malnutrition among high risk populations.

Compile information on regional examples of resilience in nutrition; develop case studies and advise/ promote opportunities for COs to integrate resilience-based approaches into their planning and implementation of their nutrition programs.

Identify linkages between general nutrition programmes, nutrition surveillance and emergency responses to analyze how all components contribute to resilience building.

In collaboration with the GNC and PD Provide strategic and technical support to COs on development and refinement of programming for moderate and severe acute malnutrition care, including guidelines, information systems, tools, organizing trainings etc.

Assess the status of capacity within the current UNICEF regional nutrition surge roster to address capacity requirements and gaps (IYCF, micronutrients, CMAM, assessments and evaluations, planning, cluster coordination) and support COs for mobilizing, coordinating and deploying technical support to respond to short-term surges in demand (including standby partners).

support of multi-country preparedness and response plans (Corredor Seco and Children on the Move)

Continued Capacity building and knowledge management

Review capacity building needs and activities and outline a regional /county-based capacity building plan.

Conduct capacity-building workshop(s) and other capacity building activities with target countries and at regional level.

Translate existing capacity building material into Spanish as required and support the uploading of such tools on open access online platforms.

Share good practices, lessons learned, evaluations and ensure knowledge/information exchange in the area of NiE for publication in HQ nutrition updates and in Nutrition Exchange NEX global publication.

Conduct regular searches of literature, research, agency updates and any other relevant information to share with the network on nutrition in emergencies.

Support the planning and conducting of the quarterly sub-regional support groups (Central America, South America and Caribbean) webinars on NiE.

In collaboration with OCHA, update the online regional NiE document depository with relevant information.

Moderate and support the online regional discussion forum (Facebook).

Expected Deliverables

Updated GRIN group members and mailing list

Updated regional GRIN-LAC matrix and written report on its uptake and utilization and update analysis of preparedness and response gaps identified and measures taken to address these.

Updated country profiles, including country based strategies and plans to strengthen emergency preparedness and response.

Updated regional /country based capacity building plan

Concise mapping report of national care capacity for acute malnutrition

Conduct at least 10 country-specific workshop/sessions, based on the priorities identified by the GRIN network.

Update of the LACRO nutrition database of key national surveys’ results.

Key recommendations (two-pager) for the development of multi-country preparedness and response plans (Corredor Seco and Children on the Move)

A regional roster of potential candidates for NiE surge capacity at times of crisis (In collaboration with HR and Emergency sections)

Re-issue guidance and best practices in Infant Feeding in emergencies, including Zika, and WASH/Nutrition synergy,

Two quarterly sub-regional webinars, including redaction and sharing of webinars notes.

Support article contribution from at least two countries and one regional contribution for publication in the Spanish edition of «Nutrition-Exchange»

At least three UNICEF COs supported on Risk Informed Programming;

Supported remote planning and coordination of national workshops in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador as a follow up to 2016 Nutrition-WASH resilience analysis.

Monthly activity reports of findings and technical support provided in key countries on priority areas, as will be identified with GRIN Network

End of mission report summarizing support provided during the contract duration, and recommendations for further development the regional, sub-regional and national NiE initiatives and capacities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

At least five years of experience in nutrition programming

Advanced University degree in public health nutrition or related field.

Previous work experience and knowledge of UNICEF-supported priorities in health and nutrition, sectoral coordination and experience with database management are valuable assets

Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish; French and/or Portuguese is an added advantage.

ESTIMATED DURATION OF THE CONTRACT AND PROPOSAL

Seven months’ consultancy, from 1st April to 31st October 2017 with possibility for extension based on performance and availability of funds.

Reporting Responsibilities/supervision

The consultant will be supervised by the Regional Nutrition Specialist in UNICEF LACRO.

CONSULTANTS WORK PLACE

The hired consultant will work primary from UNICEF LACRO in Panama City but may be requested to travel at short notice for surge missions for emergency response if required. If travel is required, travel costs will be covered by UNICEF and DSAs will apply as per corporate guidance.

HONORARIA & FEES:

Applicants are requested to submit an economic proposal for the consultancy.

CLOSING DATE:

The deadline to receive applications is COB 28th February, 2017.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

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=503040

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 04 Mar 2017

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is one of the most disaster–prone regions in the world. Increasingly vulnerable to the effects of a range of natural hazards, climate change and armed conflict and violence, imminent threats to human lives and individual wellbeing are of increasing concern.

In 2015, 18 Million people still practiced open defecation and 34 Million still used unimproved drinking water sources (including 8,5Million drinking surface water) further underlining the deep rooted social and economic disparities in the region[1]. The most vulnerable population groups to water related diseases and to malnutrition, as well as to the impact of disasters and emergency situations, are the rural and urban poor, who belong to indigenous and afro descendants groups, have low educational levels and limited access to health services.

UNICEF is a key global actor in WASH both in development and emergency contexts. As part of development programs UNICEF supports the capacity development of national governments and other key stakeholders to achieve sustainable access to WASH services for the most vulnerable groups. In emergency situations, UNICEF has identified the WASH sector as a key priority in its «Core Commitments for Children» (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action, and is committed to support access to basic WASH services of affected and displaced populations, with particular focus on children and women. Under the provisions of the Humanitarian Reform, promoted by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), UNICEF has been designated as agency leader of the WASH Cluster with the responsibility to coordinate the humanitarian response at times of emergencies, to deliver a more efficient and effective response to the affected communities, as well as coordinate preparedness actions for capacity strengthening of all involved actors.

The WASH Section of UNICEF’s Latin America and Caribbean Office (LACRO) is seeking an individual consultant to provide technical support to strengthen the capacities of UNICEF programme staff in countries, counterparts and partners in Disaster Risk Reduction and WASH, WASH emergency preparedness and response.

Key components of the support are 1)the continued development of capacity strengthening tools and trainings opportunities, including the improvement of capacity of UNICEF staff at country level, national partners and their related sectoral working groups/platform via the Regional WASH LAC Group 2)the promotion of the culture of inter-sectorial/cluster coordination for a more coherent and effective DRR management and response 3)the development of a tool for mapping and monitoring of regional WASH in Emergencies preparedness and response capacity.

Purpose of the Assignment

To support regional initiatives in the area of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Emergency in the LAC region, with an emphasis on national capacity development for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and emergency preparedness and response.

MAIN TASKS RELATED TO THE JOB

Under the supervision of the Regional WASH Specialist and in collaboration with the Regional Health Advisor and the Emergency team, the WASH in emergencies consultant will support LAC Regional Office in strengthening DRR, emergency preparedness and response via UNICEF country Offices and via the regional WASH LAC Group :

Support DRR and WASH in Emergencies related knowledge management

Mapping and monitoring of regional DRR and WASH as well as WASH in Emergency preparedness and response capacity

Update the list (to be online) of national focal points and ensure liaison with their respective WASH LAC Group members for mentoring

Finalize, maintain and disseminate to the national WASH platforms the regional matrix (WASH-LAC) based on InfoRM LAC risk index.

Analyze the results of the WASH-LAC matrix to guide resilience building efforts, risk-informed programming and development of national emergency preparedness plans and fostering lateral collaboration among countries in the region.

Develop a national model of WASH-LAC Matrix to map and monitor preparedness and response capacity at the sub-national level.

Knowledge management

Share good practices, lessons learned, evaluations and ensure knowledge/information exchange in the area of DRR and WASH and WASH in emergencies.

Conduct regular searches of literature, research, agency updates and any other relevant information and package to share on DRR and WASH and on WASH in emergencies.

Support the planning and conducting of the quarterly WASH-LAC webinars on DRR and WASH and WASH in emergencies.

Update the online regional WASH in emergencies document depository (www.washlac.org or www.redhum.org with OCHA) with relevant information.

Moderate and support the online regional discussion forum (Desaprender?, Facebook?).

Capacity building for emergency preparedness, risk assessment, climate change and resilience in collaboration with Emergency unit and WASH-LAC

Support to UNICEF country offices

Provide technical support on risk reduction, preparedness and response (this may include travel to countries and remote support from Panama) with a Risk Informed Programming lens[1].

Review UNICEF WASH in emergency preparedness and response in the various stages of national and sub-national response process (e.g. initial HAP, development project sheet, cluster coordination, PCA process, LTA for supply procurement and logistics, monitoring, etc.)

Identify linkages between general WASH programmes, health and nutrition surveillance systems and WASH in emergencies interventions to analyze how all components contribute to resilience among high-risk populations.

Compile information on regional examples of resilience in WASH; develop case studies and advise/ promote opportunities for COs to integrate resilience-based approaches into their planning and implementation of their WASH programs.

Assist with training module elaboration and/or conduct training sessions as and when needed

Support to national WASH platforms

Coordinate with UNICEF country offices and the national WASH platforms the update/development of the national and/or sub national emergency contingency plans via national experts whenever possible.

Support to the regional WASH LAC group

Review capacity building needs and activities and outline a regional/national WASH Platform-based capacity building plan

Conduct capacity-building workshop(s) and other capacity building activities with target national WASH platforms and at regional level,

With UNICEF Emergency section assess the status of capacity within the current UNICEF regional WASH surge roster to address capacity requirements and gaps (urban WASH experts, assessments, planning, cluster coordination) and support COs for mobilizing, coordinating and deploying technical support to respond to short-term surges in demand (including standby partners)

Proof-reading of Spanish translation of relevant materials.

In collaboration with communication and Health, provide support to health emergency response and in particular epidemics prevention and control

Assist with surge capacity for response in WASH in emergencies as and when needed.

In collaboration with Emergency section, build risk analysis and Risk Informed Programming (RIP) capacity

Assist with training module elaboration and/or conduct training sessions as and when needed (making reference to GRIP and InfoRM) and follow-up the risk analysis to ensure quality during the process.

DELIVERABLES

Completion of regional WASH-LAC matrix and written report on its uptake and utilization and analysis of preparedness and response gaps identified and measures taken to address these.

National model of WASH-LAC Matrix developed and tested in one country (preferably one with existing sub national InfoRM risk index).

National and sub national emergency response plans/contingency plans updated and/or developed as a result of direct support to UNICEF COs/National WASH Platforms.

Online depository activated and updated and discussion forum activated

Capacity building plan, workshop/sessions and capacity building training modules

Two pager country profile for priority countries (including sector organigram, etc.) to complement the matrix.

Quarterly webinars conducted and documented.

Monthly activity reports of findings and technical support provided in key countries on priority areas – as will be identified with countries (e.g. information, coordination, training events)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

At least five years of experience in WASH or related fields

Advanced University degree in WASH or related field.

Previous work experience and knowledge of UNICEF-supported priorities in WASH an asset

Fluent in oral and written Spanish; English, French and/or Portuguese is an added advantage.

ESTIMATED DURATION OF THE CONTRACT AND PROPOSAL

Nine months consultancy, from mid-March 2017 to mid-December 2017.

Reporting Responsibilities/supervision

The consultant will be supervised by the Regional WASH Specialist in UNICEF LACRO.

CONSULTANTS WORK PLACE

The hired consultant will work primary from UNICEF LACRO in Panama City but may be requested to travel at short notice for surge missions for emergency response if required. If travel is required, travel costs will be covered by UNICEF and DSAs will apply as per corporate guidance.

HONORARIA & FEES:

Applicants are requested to submit an economic proposal for the consultancy.

CLOSING DATE:

The deadline to receive applications is COB 3rd March, 2017.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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=503042

Las agencias internacionales piden a las partes en conflicto que faciliten la ayuda humanitaria con 100.000 personas en riesgo de morir por inanición

Organization: Christian Aid
Country: Spain
Closing date: 05 Mar 2017

InspirAction está buscando un equipo investigador para desarrollar un estudio.

Puedes encontrar los términos de referencia completos en el siguiente enlace: https://www.inspiraction.org/Ficheros/Documentos/ToR-Research-IA.pdf

El objeto global del estudio es analizar cómo influye la desigualdad de género en el fenómeno de los desplazamientos por el deterioro del hábitat y la pérdida de los medios de vida y, del mismo modo, qué impactos tienen estos desplazamientos en las relaciones de género.
Los objetivos específicos de esta investigación son:

1. Obtener datos desagregados sobre el fenómeno de los desplazamientos por razones ambientales en la zona objeto del estudio y cómo estos están afectando a mujeres y hombres.2. Visibilizar el papel de las mujeres como protagonistas en la lucha por la defensa de la vida y los ecosistemas y en la construcción de resiliencia y medidas de adaptación al cambio climático.
2. Elaborar recomendaciones a nivel local, regional, nacional e internacional para el diseño e implementación de políticas y programas que ayuden a situar a las mujeres en el centro del debate medioambiental, prestando particular atención a los retos y oportunidades que el cambio climático presenta en la lucha por la equidad de género y visibilizando el potencial que poseen las mujeres para convertirse en protagonistas activas en estos procesos.

Los equipos interesados deberán presentar una oferta que contenga, como mínimo, la siguiente información:

1. Propuesta metodológica para dar respuesta a las preguntas de investigación planteadas incorporando, como mínimo:
   a. subpreguntas de investigación, si se considera oportuno..
   b. metodologías y herramientas a utilizarse para cada una de las preguntas.
   Directrices Éticas: Esta investigación contiene aspectos especialmente sensibles que deberán ser tenidos en cuenta durante todas las fases de la misma así como en el diseño de las metodologías. Por tanto, se le pide al equipo investigador que incorpore aquellos métodos o procesos que va a llevar a cabo para proteger la seguridad de las personas que participen en el mismo durante y después de la elaboración del estudio y su derecho al anonimato, la confidencialidad, al tratamiento de sus datos y de su imagen, etc.
   c. propuesta preliminar de fuentes de información.
2. Propuesta de plan de trabajo con fases y cronograma.
3. Propuesta de índice para el estudio.
4. Oferta económica desglosada: el monto disponible para esta contratación se encuentra alrededor de los 22.000 euros. En la cantidad que se proponga desde el equipo investigador se deberán incluir todos los gastos en los que vaya a incurrir para la entrega de los productos (impuestos, viajes, alojamiento, etc.). No se incluye en este monto la edición, maquetación e impresión del estudio.
5. CV de los/as integrantes del equipo investigador indicando la persona coordinadora del equipo en quien recaerá la responsabilidad final del trabajo y la función de contacto con InspirAction.

How to apply:

Las ofertas se enviarán a la siguiente dirección: informacion@inspiraction.org. La fecha límite para entregar las ofertas es el 5 de marzo de 2017.

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