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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 01 Mar 2017

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist, Multiple Projects, Guatemala

Company Profile: MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

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Proposal Summary: **
Anticipated USAID-funded projects focused on institution building, accountable governance and monitoring, evaluation and learning seek to increase the effectiveness of public administration and financial management systems and processes, improve the capacity of public institutions and increase civil society participation, advocacy, and oversight in government decision making.

**Please note: Guatemalan citizens are encouraged to apply for this position.

Position Summary:
MSI is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialists who will oversee the day-to-day implementation of the projects’ M&E work. The positions will be based in Guatemala City.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the M&E team.
• Provide technical leadership for the project M&E, including the development of baseline, mid- and final-term data collection, and development of a performance management plan.
• Refine performance indicators and outputs, determine data collection methods and mechanisms to protect the quality of data, develop and oversee the maintenance of a database for project M&E.
• Supervise data collection and any subcontractors (e.g., survey research firms) involved in data collection.
• Assist with quarterly and annual performance reports and special assessments.
• Help collect and maintain “success stories”.
• Lead capacity development in monitoring and evaluation for CSO counterparts.
• Contribute to the generation of knowledge and best practice sharing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in a related field is required; Master’s degree in a social science preferred.
• Demonstrated experiencing managing the M&E components of large donor-funded projects in Guatemala.
• Experience with quantitative research a plus.
• Experience with USAID M&E strongly preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish (Level IV) and intermediate level of English (Level III) required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 15 Feb 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 70years, 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.

Purpose of the Position

With the new CPD focusing on municipal and local level, the Child Protection Specialist will be working closely with children and adolescents living in contexts of violence and communities facing realities similar to internal conflict. Having an international staff in charge of Child Protection will facilitate flexibility and evacuation in case of need.

The Child Protection Specialist reports Deputy Representative for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection (or a sector of) programs/projects and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of progress of child protection programs/projects within the country program. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable UNICEF contribution to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies. He/ she will contribute to create a violence free environment for children, focusing on efforts to prevent gender based violence and corporal punishment within the community and schools.

The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks 1. Support to program/project development and planning

Support the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis for the child protection programs/projects and/or sector to ensure that current comprehensive and evidence based data on child protection issues are available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy advocacy, intervention and development efforts on child rights and protection and to set program priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.

Participate in strategic program discussion on the planning of child protection programs/projects. Formulate, design and prepare programs/projects proposal for the sector, ensuring alignment with the overall UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.

Establish specific goals, objectives and strategies and implementation plans for the sector/s using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for program review and approval.

Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.

Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector in child protection programs.

Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.

Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.

Actively monitor programs/projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.

Monitor and verify the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.

Prepare regular/mandated program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.

3. Technical and operational support to program implementation

Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and country office partners/donors on interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on child protection and related issues to support program management, implementation and delivery of results.

Arrange/coordinate availability of technical experts with Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely/appropriate support throughout the programming/projects process.

Participate in child protection program meetings including program development and contingency planning discussions on emergency preparedness in the country or other locations designated to provide technical and operational information, advice and support.

Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and/or consideration.

4. Networking and partnership building

Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results in child protection.

Prepare communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for child protection programs and emergency interventions.

Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on child protection and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of programs/projects ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting.

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Apply/introduce innovative approaches and good practice to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.

Keep abreast, research, benchmark and implement best practices in child protection management and information systems. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.

Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.

Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results in child protection and related programs/projects.

Qualifications of a Successful Candidate

An Advanced University degree (Master’s) in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law and other social science field is required.

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection and/other related areas at the national and international level, some of which preferably were served in a developing country is required.

Relevant experience in child protection and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.

Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.

Background/familiarity with emergency operations and staff security.

Fluency in English and Spanish (written & verbal) are required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) is an asset.

Competencies of a Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication – Level II

Working with people- Level II

Drive for results- Level II

Functional Competencies

Leading and supervising -Level I

Formulating strategies and concepts- Level II

Analyzing- Level III

Relating and networking- Level II

Deciding and initiating action- Level II

Applying technical expertise- Level III

To view our competency framework, please clickhere.

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.

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=502490

Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 28 Feb 2017

Position Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an upcoming USAID-funded program in Guatemala. The overall goal of the Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) Project is to diagnose and address social conflict in the Western Highlands, specifically focusing on and empowering youth and families, while building peace at the community and municipal levels.

The DCOP will be responsible for key administrative management and activity operations. The Deputy Chief of Party will be responsible for key project management duties including ensuring effective staffing, management in grants under contract, and appropriate staffing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least a Master’s degree in public administration, public management or other related fields and 7 years of senior management experience with progressively increasing responsibilities managing development projects or 10 years of relevant experience to substitute the education requirement.
• Management, operational, and administration experience and expertise.
• Minimum of seven years of experience of progressively increasing responsibilities in development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively working with local government structures, senior government officials, civil society actors, other donors and USG projects.
• Speaking and writing fluency in English and Spanish.

Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon donor funding.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

How to apply:

To apply, click on the following link: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*C46AD62F94C30C07

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Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 28 Feb 2017

Position Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Grants Manager for an upcoming USAID-funded program in Guatemala. The overall goal of the Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) Project is to diagnose and address social conflict in the Western Highlands, specifically focusing on and empowering youth and families, while building peace at the community and municipal levels.

The Grants Manager will provide administrative and technical guidance and support to the Chief of Party and staff on the design of grant applications, guidelines, and regulations for the small grants mechanism.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing advisory assistance to grant applicants and lead the review of grant submissions;
• Analyzing and evaluating grant submissions for technical and budget soundness and compliance with donor regulations, recommending award actions to the contract team;
• Coordinating the issuance of awards and maintain contract documentation through the development and upkeep of a small grants database; and
• Preparing scheduled and special reports, studies and analyses regarding the small grants program.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, financial analysis or accounting desirable; Master’s degree preferred;
• At least five years’ experience with sub-grants management, preferably in Latin America; minimum of three years working in international development;
• Solid understanding of donor regulations and procedures pertaining to grants management;
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects;
• Ability to analyze technical and cost proposals and prepare reports and recommendations on whether or not applicants should be funded;
• Ability to analyze budget line items for compliance with budget guidelines;
• Proven records maintenance and database management skills; and
• Speaking, writing and reading fluency in English and Spanish.

Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon donor funding.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

How to apply:

To apply, click on the following link: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*41660208B840B18C

Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 28 Feb 2017

Position Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an upcoming USAID-funded program in Guatemala. The overall goal of the Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) Project is to diagnose and address social conflict in the Western Highlands, specifically focusing on and empowering youth and families, while building peace at the community and municipal levels.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least a Master’s degree in public policy, political science, or other related fields and 7 years of senior management experience with progressively increasing responsibilities managing development projects; a Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, or other related fields and 10 years of senior management experience with progressively increasing responsibilities managing development projects; or 15 years of senior management experience to substitute the education requirement.
• Relevant technical expertise in community development, youth development, violence prevention, migration or other related fields.
• Experience working with senior government officials and building consensus among diverse actors.
• Experience managing USG complex contracts and agreements preferred.
• Experience in Latin America preferred.
• Speaking and writing fluency in English and Spanish.

Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon donor funding.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

How to apply:

To apply, click on the following link: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*8FF4811B20F565BD

Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 28 Feb 2017

Position Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Peacebuilding and Conflict Specialist for an upcoming USAID-funded program in Guatemala. The overall goal of the Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) Project is to diagnose and address social conflict in the Western Highlands, specifically focusing on and empowering youth and families, while building peace at the community and municipal levels.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Expert-level contributions in peacebuilding, negotiation and conflict resolution;
• Contributes to the design and implementation of peacebuilding programming;
• Advises Chief and Deputy Chief of Party;
• Provides technical leadership to project and staff;

• Represents project as subject matter expert in liaising with the donor, partners, key stakeholders, communities, and Government of Guatemala officials;

• Develop and implement work plans for various component activities;

• Oversee implementation of assigned activities and ensure that program results are met; and

• Ensure the development and submission of assigned program deliverables, and provide timely and accurate reporting and briefings on assigned program areas.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in peacebuilding, conflict resolution or other relevant field;
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in International development;

• Master’s degree in peace studies and conflict resolution, international development, law, or related field;

• Previous experience working in Central or South America;

• Experience with project design, management, implementation and monitoring and evaluation;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and

• Speaking and writing fluency in English and Spanish

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with the indigenous populations of Guatemala;
• Experience of working with International organizations;
• Experience of working with Law Enforcement Agencies;
• Experience working with USG-funded programs; and
• Experience developing and implementing community-based programs.

Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon donor funding.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

How to apply:

To apply, click on the following link: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*55FBCCD7DE66D1CD

Organization: Oxfam
Country: Spain
Closing date: 08 Feb 2017

Oxfam is the global development organization which mobilizes the power in people against poverty and has the power to change lives. We are an activist organization fighting injustice, poverty and inequality and working on the causes of problems. WE CHANGES LIVES THAT CHANGE LIVES.
Would you like to join our team?

OXFAM’S EMERGENCY WORK
Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering. As an Oxfam employee, you will join a team of professionals that is part of the international confederation of 18 organizations networked together in 94 countries. As part of a global movement for change, we are working together to end world poverty and injustice.
Oxfam is looking to fill the position of Humanitarian Logistics specialist (Humanitarian Support Personnel – HSP LOG) to join the Global Humanitarian Team (GHT). The GHT supports countries and regions in their response to crises and supports them in emergency preparedness to become more resilient to future shocks and stresses.
LOGISTICS TEAM
The logistics team supports regional and country offices and our partners and will ensure the operational implementation of Oxfam programs and strategy. It will be efficient, through the timely availability of assets and a transparent supply chain, with close monitoring of the consumption and use of those assets; It will also ensure the clear definition of individual responsibilities and appropriate processes and ways of working, transversally.
JOB PURPOSE – Focus on Response implementation
• Provide managerial and coordination resources in emergencies and resilience work.
• Provide skills and experience to help staff and partners develop their logistics capacity.
• Provide resources for the development of the use of new technologies in Logistics.
• Provide expertise across all areas of logistics.
It is essential that all HSP Logisticians are able to respond effectively to humanitarian emergencies including large rapid onset cat 1’s. All HSP Logisticians will have to have the soft and management skills to work through others to run a supply chain. This includes coaching, mentoring, training and performance management competencies. This set of soft skills and people management skills will be the most important part of the HSP Logistics profile.

What will be your functions?

• Carry out Logistics assessments and identify actions to provide efficient and rapid humanitarian response.

• Manage implementation and closure phases of emergency response related to logistics operations in the country. Including management of Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehousing, Stocks, Assets, transport & fleet, Import & Customs procedures, distribution related logistics works, and record management for the response.

• Lead the delivery and ensure the quality of Oxfam’s humanitarian Logistics design, management, implementation, strategy

• Lead the logistics components of project planning and preparation of donor proposals, budgets and reports in collaboration with the appropriate management including donor procedures & Policies.

• Participate in development, review, implementation and monitoring of Oxfam’s security measures in-country.

• Represent Oxfam to other NGOs, agencies and government authorities.

• Ensure permanent visibility of Logistics activity through concise reporting to line and matrix managers.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly-experienced individual with extensive knowledge and hands-on management experience in Logistics, Supply, Procurement, Transport, Vehicle management who can deploy at short notice to areas affected by crisis and support the rapid scale up of humanitarian programs to meet lifesaving needs of affected people. You will have proven leadership skills in motivating multi-cultural and multi-functional teams, leadership qualities and people-oriented management expertise to provide direction and effective support to multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL
• Extensive practical Supply & Logistics management experience including front line emergencies.
• Strong and proven experience in people management.
• Extensive experience in Transport and distribution.
• Extensive experience in Warehousing Management.
• Extensive experience in Purchasing and Supply.
• Extensive experience in Vehicle Management.
• Fluent in English and at least one of the 2 following languages: French/Spanish.
• A good IT skill including excellent knowledge of MS Excel.
• Clean driving licence.

DESIRABLE
• Extensive experience in Security management.
• A diploma in Business / Logistics related discipline.
• Extensive experience in Clearing and forwarding.
• Extensive experience of programming in a HELIOS context.

What can we offer you?

Contract: Contract for 1 year. Spanish labor contract
Annual gross salary: HAY 10 (32.829 Euros). Expenses paid or per diem during missions
Social benefits: Medical, life and accident insurance.
Working place: Home based position with some short periods in HQs – It is estimated that 90% of the time is spent on deployment.
Incorporation: As soon as possible.

Applicants must – due to legal reasons – hold EU citizenship or valid EU residence permit and a valid Spanish work permit.

Applications not meeting these conditions can unfortunately not be considered.

Send your CV and motivation letter to humanitarianstaff@oxfamintermon.org

Please put the reference that corresponds in the subject box of the email: ref. 96-16/17

The closing date for applications is the 08-02-2017. Oxfam reserves the right to change this date, if considered necessary. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Oxfam is committed to the principle of equity, diversity and inclusiveness.

How to apply:

Send your CV and motivation letter to humanitarianstaff@oxfamintermon.org

http://www.oxfamintermon.org/es/oferta-interna-externa/logistician-expert-hsp-logistician

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