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Organization: Oxfam Intermón
Country: Dominican Republic
Closing date: 25 Feb 2017

La investigación formativa en cambios de comportamiento de salud pública a través de metodologías de comunicación busca desarrollar herramientas que permitan a los actores garantes y las organizaciones de la sociedad civil reducir la exposición y riesgo de las personas en situación de mayor vulnerabilidad ante el impacto de enfermedades vectoriales (dengue y zika) a través de la determinación de las barreras y motivaciones. La determinación de dichas barreras y motivaciones facilitarán el impulso de estrategias orientadas a cambios de comportamientos positivos y su apropiación por la población meta (comunidades de intervención del proyecto).
Objetivos generales:

1. Fortalecer las capacidades de los actores del Grupo de Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene provincial en la implementación de acciones de sensibilización y cambio de comportamiento a través de metodologías de comunicación.
2. Liderar y supervisar la recolección en terreno de los datos cualitativos y cuantitativos necesarios para llevar a cabo el análisis de cambio de comportamiento [eliminación de los criaderos de mosquito/saneamiento del hogar/saneamiento comunitario] basado en metodología de comunicación.
3. Elaborar la estrategia piloto de sensibilización comunitaria orientada al cambio de comportamiento [eliminación de los criaderos de mosquito/saneamiento del hogar/saneamiento comunitario] basándose en la metodología de comunicación
4. PARA MAYOR INFORMACIÓN: TdR Consultor desarrollo de una metodología de comunicación para el cambio de comportamiento

How to apply:

Las propuestas deben ser enviadas a más tardar el día 25 del mes de febrero del 2017, en formato electrónico a selecciondominicana@oxfamintermon.org con la referencia “Consultoría Behaviour Change ”

Las propuestas deben contener los siguientes documentos:
a) Una propuesta económica detallada y en pesos dominicanos (RD$) y/o euros (EUR), incluyendo los impuestos.
b) Una propuesta programática resumida explicando el plan de trabajo y la metodología utilizada
c) Resumé (CV) de cada miembro del equipo consultor

PARA MAYOR INFORMACIÓN: TdR Consultor desarrollo de una metodología de comunicación para el cambio de comportamiento

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 28 Feb 2017

Summary:

El Salvador’s Strengthening Human Rights Systems (SHRS) is a five-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Counterpart International (Counterpart) in partnership with local and international organizations. Counterpart is currently seeking a Grants Manager to help set up, and thereafter manage, the grants management unit of the SHRS program.

This individual will report to the Chief of Party (CoP) and provide overall grant management and oversight of Counterpart’s local partners. With the support and guidance from the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, and Counterpart’s Headquarters staff, the Grants Manager will be responsible for the management and oversight of all Project subgrants, as well as providing guidance, Technical Assistance (TA), and mentoring to subrecipients as needed. The Grants Manager will ensure the effective selection, management, and monitoring of the subgrants program, in close coordination with the Technical Unit, to ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, Counterpart’s internal policies and procedures, and successful execution of subgrants. This is a full time position based in San Salvador, El Salvador. This is a locally-based position with frequent travel to Project regions; Salvadoran citizens are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor the Grants Management Unit (1-2 staff) and supervise its day-to-day operations;
• Assist in the creation of a USAID approved Subaward Manual for the Project;
• Institutionalize Counterpart’s grants management best practices within the program;
• Ensure effective coordination with the Technical, Finance, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Units in subgrant program design, selection, execution, and monitoring;
• Prepare (in coordination with the Technical Unit) all Requests for Applications (RFAs), Rapid Response Funds (RRF), and subgrants packages for Counterpart HQ and USAID review and approval;
• Ensure consistent, high-quality control of all supporting documents and ensure that RRFs and grant proposals meet the objectives of the Project goals;
• Oversee grant-making processes from start to finish, including design and issuance of technically sound RFAs, review of proposals, and financial and narrative reporting;
• Ensure that the subgrants to subrecipients are implemented as per Project objectives, design, and USAID subaward rules and regulations, as well as according to Counterpart’s policies and procedures;
• In coordination with the Technical Unit, provide training, mentoring, and other technical assistance as necessary to potential subrecipients on how to write successful grant applications;
• Manage the subrecipient selection process in accordance with Counterpart’s processes outlined in its Subaward Manual and lead the review of subgrant applications, including budgets;
• Lead the pre-award assessment process per Counterpart’s internal guidelines and ensure data is accurately and comprehensively documented and informs subgrant design, including monitoring;
• Lead negotiations with potential subrecipients and finalize subgrant agreements;
• Provide training, mentoring, and other technical assistance as necessary to subrecipients on compliance with USAID regulations and required financial management (including process and policies) and reporting;
• Monitor, in coordination with the Technical and Financial Units, subrecipient performance per subgrant agreement requirement;
• Conduct monitoring trips and spot-checks of subgrants;
• Assist the M&E unit with monitoring of subgrant program activities, targets, and accomplishments, and ensure the quality of program performance and reporting;
• Supervise the review of financial and program reports for submission to Project Senior Management, as well as documentation to ensure that subrecipients meet both Counterpart and USAID requirements;
• Provide overall high quality control (consistency, coherence, compliance) to subgrant documentation;

• Ensure accurate subgrant close-out procedures; and

• Perform other related tasks relevant to the launching of grant management operations of SHRS as assigned by the COP.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or International Development;
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working with international NGOs in grants management positions;
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in administering grants in an international development program, including experience in grants design, negotiation, and administration of civil society related grants;
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in grants administration, contracting, and procurement regulations;
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Government rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills;
• Demonstrated experience providing training and mentoring to local subrecipients in topics related to proposal development and subgrant financial management and reporting;
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and oral and written communications skills;
• Ability to work well in a team environment, strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with Civil Society Organizations, USAID, project staff, and other beneficiaries;
• Prior experience with and knowledge of development in El Salvador;
• Spanish fluency required; amd
• English professional proficiency required; fluency strongly preferred.

How to apply:

Please apply by submitting a copy of your most up to date resume with three references to the below link:

https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*FD7DA25772F5CDBD

No follow up phone calls or emails, only finalists will be contacted.

Counterpart International is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of Counterpart International to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 28 Feb 2017

Summary:

El Salvador’s Strengthening Human Rights Systems (SHRS) is a five-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Counterpart International (Counterpart) in partnership with local and international organizations. Counterpart is currently seeking an Accountant/Bookkeeper to help set up, and thereafter implement, the financial accounting and bookkeeping of the SHRS program.

This individual will be responsible for applying accounting procedures to program structures, cycles, and needs. The position involves reconciliation, processing and auditing of project financial records, preparing monthly invoices, and preparing project financial reports. The Accountant/Bookkeeper will report to the Finance and Administration Manager. This is a full time position based in San Salvador, El Salvador. This is a locally-based position; Salvadoran citizens only.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and submitting periodic finance reports and supporting documentation to HQ, as well as bank reconciliations, accounts receivable and other financial data;

• Prepare journal entries and invoices, and post into accounting system;

• Prepare monthly cash analysis;

• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts each month;

• Communicate and assist Financial/Accounting staff at HQ with questions or support;

• Assist in communicating with and providing mentoring support to Program grantees in connection with financial issues, as needed;

• Monitor actual expenses against budget and provide variance analysis as required;

• Prepare assigned periodical audit schedules of Program grantees;

• Investigate issues/problems on financial reports from Program grantees and implement approved adjustments and corrections as needed;

• Perform miscellaneous tasks and other duties as assigned;

• Perform other related tasks relevant to the launching of financial operations of SHRS as assigned by the COP or Finance Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field;

• Minimum five years accounting experience, preferably in connection with international development programs;

• Substantive knowledge of the technical and operational requirements of US government funding agencies (e.g. USAID) a plus;

• Accounting software user experience required. Quickbooks and/or knowledge of Navision, experience preferred;

• Excellent MS Excel spreadsheet skills required;

• Ability to work well with others, meet deadlines, and respond to changes in priorities;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills;

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills required;

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion;

• Strong service-focused orientation; must work well and respectfully with HQ personnel, Program funder, staff and grantees.

• Proficiency in English language skills a plus.

How to apply:

Please submit a copy of your most up to date resume and three references by clicking this link

https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*7FC614576AF1DF7E

Please no phone calls or emails, only finalists will be contacted.

Counterpart International is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of Counterpart International to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

WASHINGTON D.C., February 7, 2017 – As crime and violence continue to be a pervasive and costly problem in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the region needs to increase prevention efforts based on a clearer understanding of the complex …

Despite economic advances over the past decade in the Latin America and the Caribbean, the incidence of violence continues to rise. Whether triggered by drug trafficking and organized crime or armed robberies and kidnappings, insecurity has become a major obstacle to development. Every year, there are an estimated 24 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants — a statistic that the World Health Organization has already classified as an epidemic. Just 10 countries of the region have lower rates. It has long been clear that no single formula or policy can resolve this situation. Hardline tactics, more jobs or better education cannot by themselves stem this menace; rather, what is needed is a combination of these strategies and much more, adapted to the reality of each community. The recent World Bank study, Stop the Violence in Latin America: A Look at Prevention from Cradle to Adulthood compiles a variety of proven, innovative ways to address crime. These are: IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY for prevention: A combination of biological and prenatal conditions can explain many antisocial behaviors. These include genetics, the intrauterine environment and birthweight. A project in Elmira, New York, which was replicated in Memphis, Tennessee, showed that prenatal care and nurse visits to at-risk pregnant women or mothers of small children helped to improve behavior outcomes. Children whose mothers received visits for two years after their birth were less likely to run away from home, to be arrested (reduction of 53%), convicted (reduction of 63%) or to violate parole. PREVENT VIOLENCE FROM RUNNING IN THE FAMILY: Family circumstances — particularly the father’s criminal activity — are one of the most reliable predictors of individuals’ violent behavior, more so than their income or employment situation. Many early childhood development programs help children develop complacency and a conscience, two key personality characteristics for avoiding anti-social behavior. These programs are more effective in developing countries, where children receive less stimulation but are more amenable to these activities. MORE TIME IN SCHOOL: Spending more time in school reduces rates of serious crimes against property committed by adolescents (between 14% and 28%, according to the study). When a youth lacks a structured or supervised environment, he or she is more likely to engage in anti-social behaviors. In El Salvador, which has one of the highest crime rates in Latin America,  full-time schools give young people a chance to attend vocational workshops, practice sports and play music. The goal is to provide a controlled environment to prevent them from engaging in criminal activity. (quality) EMPLOYMENT: Experiences in Brazil and Mexico indicate that employment quality is more important for violence prevention than is the employment situation as such.  Quality work opportunities for young adults (which guarantee stability, formality, progressive wage increases and improved skills) have a protective effect against crime and violence, particularly among youth who have been tempted to commit crimes or who are employed but also engage in criminal activity. By contrast, early, low-quality employment is a risk factor given its level of instability and informality. A STREET LIGHT: Several studies from the United Kingdom and the United States have demonstrated that better public lighting reduces crime between 7% and 20%. Interestingly, this decrease occurs during both the day and at night. The evidence shows that public lighting boosts community pride and increases social control over what occurs in the neighborhood. BANNING ALCOHOL SALES: In Diadema, Brazil, a large share of crimes occurred during the evening, on specific streets, and were directly linked to alcohol consumption .  In response, the city focused its crime prevention actions in critical areas, prohibited the sale of alcohol in bars after 11 p.m. and combined several social activities to strengthen social and human capital.  Three years later, the homicide rate has fallen by 45%, saving more than 100 lives every year. EAT FISH: Early interventions with incarcerated youths in developing countries showed that improving nutrition lessens aggressive behavior, especially when youth are given diets rich in the essential fatty acids normally found in fish. Essential fatty acids, also found in seeds, dried fruits and olive oil, remedy deficiencies in the brain chemistry associated with impulsive behaviors. SHOW AFFECTION: There is growing evidence from prisons and schools that hostile behavior improves through meditation. In Mexico, the  La Lleca Collective has worked to raise awareness of prisoners. It believes that personal development processes can begin by strengthening the human side through demonstrations of affection and solidarity. The Collective tries to show interns that other forms of interaction exist, such as non-violent communication and respectful dialogue.

A pesar de los avances económicos de la última década en América Latina y el Caribe, la violencia continúa en alza. Ya sea alentada por el narcotráfico y el crimen organizado hasta robos a mano armada o secuestros, la inseguridad se ha convertido en un gran obstáculo para el desarrollo. Se estima que al año hay más de 24 homicidios por cada 100.000 habitantes, una estadística que la Organización Mundial de la Salud ya califica como epidemia. Solo 10 países de la región están por debajo de esa cifra. De un tiempo a esta parte se ha puesto de manifiesto que no hay una única fórmula o política ganadora para solucionar esta situación. Más empleos o mejor educación por sí solos no pueden contra este flagelo, sino una combinación de todos y muchos más, adaptándose a la realidad de cada comunidad. El estudio reciente del Banco Mundial “Fin a la Violencia en América Latina: Una mirada a la prevención desde la infancia a la edad adulta” recopila distintas e innovadoras maneras de abordar el crimen, con probada efectividad. Estas son algunas: NUNCA ES DEMASIADO TEMPRANO para prevenir: Muchos de los comportamientos antisociales pueden ser explicados por una combinación de condiciones biológicas y prenatales, incluidos el material genético, el ambiente intrauterino y el peso del bebé al nacer. Un proyecto en la ciudad de Elmira, Nueva York, y luego replicado en Memphis, Tennessee, probó que la atención prenatal y las visitas de enfermeras a mujeres embarazadas o mamás de niños pequeños en situación de riesgo sirven para mejorar los resultados conductuales. Aquellos bebés cuyas madres fueron visitadas durante dos años luego del nacimiento fueron menos propensos a escapar del hogar, ser arrestados (se encontró una reducción del 53%), condenados (reducción del 63%) o de violar la libertad condicional. EVITAR QUE CORRA EN LA FAMILIA: Losantecedentes familiares y en particular, la criminalidad paterna, se encuentran entre los mayores predictores del comportamiento violento de un individuo, por encima de sus ingresos o su situación laboral. Muchos programas de desarrollo infantil temprano estimulan a que los niños desarrollen complacencia y conciencia, dos rasgos de personalidad fundamentales para evitar comportamientos antisociales. Estos programas tienen mayores efectos en países en desarrollo, donde los niños están menos estimulados, pero son más permeables a estas actividades. MÁS TIEMPO EN LA ESCUELA: Pasar más tiempo en la escuela reduce la tasa de delitos serios contra la propiedad cometidos por adolescentes (entre 14% y 28% según el estudio). Cuando un joven carece de un entorno estructurado o supervisado es más propenso a incurrir en comportamientos antisociales. En El Salvador, uno de los países con mayor prevalencia de actos criminales en Latinoamérica, las escuelas de tiempo completo brindan a los jóvenes la oportunidad de asistir a talleres de oficio, deportes y música con el fin de brindarles un ambiente contenido para evitar que caigan en actividades delictivas. TRABAJO (pero de calidad): Experiencias en Brasil y México apuntan a que la calidad del empleo juega un papel central en la prevención de la violencia, en lugar de la situación laboral en sí. Oportunidades laborales de calidad para jóvenes adultos (que aseguren estabilidad, formalidad, aumentos salariales, progreso y mejora de habilidades) tienen un efecto protector respecto al crimen y la violencia, en especial en los jóvenes quienes pueden sentirse tentados o ejercen su empleo junto a actividades delictivas. Por el contrario, el empleo temprano y de baja calidad es un factor de riesgo debido a su nivel de inestabilidad e informalidad. UN POSTE DE LUZ: Muchos estudios en Reino Unido y Estados Unidos demostraron que un mejor alumbrado público disminuye entre un 7% y 20% el crimen. Lo interesante es que esta disminución ocurre tanto por el día como la noche. La evidencia demuestra que el alumbrado público eleva el orgullo comunitario y aumenta el control social sobre lo que ocurre en el barrio. PROHIBIDO TOMAR ALCOHOL: En la ciudad de Diadema, Brasil, una gran proporción de los delitos ocurría durante la noche, en calles específicas, y se vinculaban directamente con el consumo de alcohol. La ciudad entonces dirigió específicamente sus acciones de lucha contra el delito en los lugares críticos, prohibió la venta de alcohol en los bares después de las 11 de la noche, y combinó varias actividades sociales para fortalecer el capital social y humano. Tres años después, el índice de homicidios cayó en un 45%, lo que permitió salvar más de 100 vidas al año. COMER PESCADO: Acciones tempranas realizadas en jóvenes encarcelados en países en desarrollo demostraron que mejorar la nutrición, especialmente las dietas enriquecidas con ácidos grasos esenciales normalmente hallados en los pescados, atenúa el comportamiento agresivo. Los ácidos grasos esenciales, también presentes en semillas, frutos secos y aceite de oliva, remedian deficiencias en la química cerebral relacionadas con comportamientos impulsivos. DAR AMOR: Existen evidencias crecientes de que a través de la meditación se mejora el comportamiento hostil, tanto en prisión como en la escuela. Por ejemplo, en México, el colectivo La Lleca trabaja en sensibilizar a las personas en reclusión, consideran que potenciar el lado humano, mostrar afecto y solidaridad es una vía para poder iniciar un proceso de desarrollo personal, intentan mostrar a los internos que también hay otras formas de interacción como la comunicación no violenta y el diálogo respetuoso. Para más información puede ver el evento #FinalaViolencia en la que expertos analizan los principales hallazgos del estudio. También puedes ver los principales mensajes del informe en esta infografía.

WASHINGTON, February 8, 2017— The World Bank Group this week announced the debarment of Lao-Asie Consultants Group for 18 months corrupt practices involving bribe payment under the Lao Road Sector Project.  The debarment is part of a Negotiated Resolution Agreement (NRA) following the acknowledgement of misconduct. Sequeira Ingenieros, S.A. – SEQUINSA (SEQUINSA) for two years for collusive and fraudulent practices under the World Bank-financed Hurricane Felix Emergency Recovery Project in Nicaragua.   Ingenieros Civiles Asociados S.A. (ICA) was also debarred for two years for collusive practices while bidding for a road construction contract under the World Bank-financed Urban Infrastructure Project in Bolivia.  The aforementioned sanctions are part of Negotiated Resolution Agreements and qualify for cross-debarment by other MDBs under the Agreement of Mutual Recognition of Debarments that was signed on April 9, 2010.  Under the terms of the NRAs, the sanctioned entities will not be eligible for any World Bank-financed contracts through the debarment period.