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Carlos Végh, New World Bank Chief Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2017 – Carlos Végh, a Uruguayan national, is the new World Bank Chief Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean. Végh will oversee a team of economists charged with providing intellectual leadership, economic analysis, and advice on the development issues facing Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Region. “It is a great honor to take this position and build on the intellectual leadership of my predecessors,” said Végh. “Despite significant economic and social progress in recent years, the region is likely to face some challenging times in the near future. In the long run, LAC will need to consolidate past gains and strive for further improvements in a broad range of areas. I look forward to contributing to this process.”    Végh, who will start in his new role on February 1st, is currently the Fred H. Sanderson Professor of International Economics at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Previously he also served as Professor of Economics and Vice-Chair of Undergraduate Studies at UCLA, and before that as Chair of the Program in Comparative and Topical Studies at UCLA’s Latin American Center.  Végh replaces Ecuadorean economist Augusto de la Torre, who served as Chief Economist for LAC since September 2008 and retired at the end of last year.  Végh’s research on monetary and fiscal policy in emerging and developing countries has been highly influential and is regularly featured in the international financial press. He has contributed to several World Bank reports such as the Global Economic Prospects.  He has also served as visiting scholar in Banco Central de Chile, Colombia’s Banco de la República and Banco de México. During the 1980s and 1990s Végh served in different research positions at the International Monetary Fund and the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington D.C.   He is currently editor in chief of Economía, a publication of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association. He has also held other editorial positions in specialized publications such as the IMF Economic Review, the Journal of Development Economics and the Journal of International Economics, among others.   He holds a doctorate degree on Economics from the University of Chicago and bachelor’s degree on economics from American University in Washington DC and Universidad de la República in Uruguay. — Learn more about the work of the World Bank in Latin America and the Caribbean: www.worldbank.org/lac    Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldbank  Be updated via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLAC   For our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/BancoMundialLAC    

Guatemala – Transparency and Efficiency in Tax Administration Project

IBRD Credit: US $55 million equivalent Terms: Maturity = 33 years, Grace = 6 years Project ID: P153366 Project Description: The objective of the loan is to increase levels of compliance with tax and customs obligations in Guatemala by improving the transparency, Integrity and Institutional Development in the Superintendency of Tax Administration (SAT), the strengthening of Tax Collection Functions in Internal Revenues and Customs and the Strengthening of Integrated Tax Intelligence and Tax Enforcement. Contact: Àngels Masó, (503)7860.8019, amaso@worldbank.org For more information, please visit here: http://www.bancomundial.org/es/country/guatemala  

WB Supports Improvements in Transparency of Tax Authority and in Violence Prevention in Guatemala

WASHINGTON, January 18, 2017 – The World Bank Board of Directors approved two loans totaling US$ 100 million yesterday to improve the transparency and efficiency of the tax administration in Guatemala and to improve urban infrastructure and prevent violence in the Gran Ciudad del Sur Commonwealth in the south. “These projects are extremely important for Guatemala since they will support two key pillars of the country’s development: to improve the tax administration and to reduce violence, which in turn are crucial for reducing poverty,” said Guatemalan Finance Minister Julio Héctor Estrada. The “Project for Tax Administration Transparency and Efficiency,” with a loan of US$55 million, will work to increase compliance with tax and customs obligations by individual and corporate contributors. To this end, the project will support the transparency, integrity and institutional development of the Tax Administration Authority (SAT), and will strengthen tax collection mechanisms and customs operations. Another objective is to strengthen comprehensive fiscal intelligence, control processes and the new tax appeal system, all with a view to improving institutional efficiency and transparency. This will contribute to increasing tax collection. Guatemala has one of the lowest tax-collection rates in Latin America and the world (10.2 percent of GDP, in comparison with an average of 16.9 percent for Latin America and the Caribbean).   Additionally, the “Project for Urban Infrastructure and Violence Prevention,” will allocate US$45 million to better living conditions in the Gran Ciudad del Sur Commonwealth. Specifically, this project seeks to improve access to services and basic infrastructure and to mitigate the key risk factors for crime and violence. According to World Bank statistics, violence cost Guatemala 10 percent of its GDP in 2014. “While Guatemala faces major challenges such as high rates of poverty and inequality, the country has enormous potential to address its challenges and to offer a better future to its citizens. Projects such as those approved strive to provide better opportunities to vulnerable populations,” said Homa-Zahra Fotouhi, World Bank representative in Guatemala. Planned activities include small-scale investments in urban and peri-urban infrastructure; capacity-building of municipalities; implementation of baseline surveys to identify the most affected communities; improvement of municipal records offices; strengthening of inter-municipal coordination; and, support to crime and violence observatories. Contacts: Washington: Marcela Sánchez-Bender, +1-202-473-5863, msanchezbender@worldbank.org Guatemala: Àngels Masó, (503) 7860.8019 amaso@worldbank.org Learn more about the work of the World Bank in Latin America and the Caribbean: www.worldbank.org/lac   Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldbank Be updated via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLAC   For our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/BancoMundialLAC   News Release 2017/147/LAC  

BM/Guatemala aprueba proyectos para mejorar transparencia de la SAT y prevenir violencia

WASHINGTON, 18 de ENERO, 2017 –El Directorio Ejecutivo del Banco Mundial (BM) aprobó ayer dos créditos por un valor total de US$100 millones para mejorar la transparencia y la eficiencia de la Administración Tributaria en Guatemala, así como para mejorar la infraestructura urbana y prevenir la violencia en la Mancomunidad Gran Ciudad del Sur, al sur del país. “Estos proyectos son de gran importancia para Guatemala ya que buscan apoyar dos pilares fundamentales para el desarrollo del país como son la mejora de la administración tributaria y la reducción de la violencia, cruciales, a su vez, para reducir la pobreza,” dijo Julio Héctor Estrada, Ministro de Finanzas de Guatemala. El “Proyecto de Transparencia y Eficiencia de la Administración Tributaria”, por US$55 millones, busca aumentar el cumplimiento de las obligaciones tributarias y aduaneras por parte de los contribuyentes individuales y las empresas. Para ello, el proyecto va a apoyar la transparencia, la integridad y el desarrollo institucional de la Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria (SAT), así como el fortalecimiento de las funciones de recaudación de los impuestos y la operación de las aduanas. Otro de los objetivos es fortalecer la inteligencia fiscal integrada, los procesos de fiscalización y el nuevo sistema de apelación tributaria. Todo ello con miras a mejorar la eficiencia y transparencia institucional para así contribuir a incrementar la recaudación fiscal, que en Guatemala es de las más bajas de América Latina y del mundo (un 10.2 por ciento con respecto del PIB, en comparación con el 16.9 por ciento del promedio en América Latina y El Caribe). Por otra parte, el “Proyecto de Infraestructura Urbana y Prevención de Violencia”, destinará US$45 millones a mejorar las condiciones de vida en la Mancomunidad Gran Ciudad del Sur. En concreto, este proyecto busca mejorar el acceso a los servicios y la infraestructura básica y mitigar los factores de riesgo claves que causan el crimen y la violencia. De acuerdo a datos del BM, en 2014 la violencia le costó a Guatemala un 10 por ciento del Producto Interno Bruto. “Si bien Guatemala enfrenta retos importantes como las altas tasas de pobreza y desigualdad, el país tiene un enorme potencial para hacer frente a sus desafíos y ofrecer un mejor futuro a sus ciudadanos. Proyectos como los aprobados buscan precisamente brindar mayores oportunidades a las poblaciones vulnerables”, señaló Homa-Zahra Fotouhi, representante del Banco Mundial en Guatemala. Entre las acciones previstas se incluyen inversiones a pequeña escala en infraestructura urbana o periurbana, actividades de fortalecimiento de capacidades en los municipios, la creación de encuestas base para identificar a las comunidades más afectadas, la mejora de catastros municipales, el fortalecimiento de la coordinación inter-municipal y el apoyo a observatorios de crimen y violencia. Contactos: En Washington: Marcela Sánchez-Bender, +1-202-473-5863, msanchezbender@worldbank.org En Guatemala: Àngels Masó, (503) 7860.8019 amaso@worldbank.org Para conocer el trabajo del Banco Mundial en América Latina y el Caribe visite: www.bancomundial.org/alc Conozca más sobre el Banco Mundial en Guatemala: http://www.bancomundial.org/es/country/guatemala Visítenos en Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bancomundial Manténgase informado via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLAC   Nuestro canal de YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/worldbank Comunicado de Prensa 2017/147/LAC  

Juergen Voegele: "Con el cambio climático hay que adoptar tecnologías inteligentes"

El directivo del Banco Mundial en agricultura cree que se debe reducir la huella de carbono en la producción Reside en Washington, pero por el cargo que ocupa tiene que tener una mirada global. Juergen Voegele, director principal del Banco Mundial para la Agricultura, estuvo de visita en la Argentina recientemente y en su agenda de trabajo trata de unir temas como el cambio climático, la pobreza, la tecnología y la producción agrícola. En el país se reunió con funcionarios del Ministerio de Agroindustria y representantes del sector privado. En una entrevista con La Nación, Voegele se refirió al cambio climático como una "oportunidad" que tiene la Argentina por la tecnología agrícola que utiliza y a las tendencias globales en el consumo de alimentos. ¿Por qué le interesa al Banco Mundial la agricultura y el cambio climático? El Banco Mundial tiene dos objetivos como institución. La reducción de la pobreza y que mejoren el ingreso de la población que vive en los países en desarrollo. Esto último que se haga en condiciones de igualdad, equidad y sustentabilidad. Sabemos que el 70 % de los pobres vive en áreas rurales y la mayoría de ellos depende de la agricultura. Y si queremos llegar a los pobres tenemos que trabajar con la agricultura. Cuando hablan de sustentable, ¿a qué s refieren? Hablamos de la sustentabilidad de la tierra, el suelo y de la biodiversidad. Es muy importante para la humanidad que se reduzca la huella de carbono. La agricultura tiene una gran contribución al cambio climático. Globalmente es la responsable del 25% de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero. Pero así como es parte del problema, también lo es de la solución porque permite reabsorber el dióxido de carbono ¿Qué papel le asigna a la tecnología en este proceso? Tiene un rol muy importante porque hay ciertas tecnologías que son inteligentes desde lo climático y otras que no lo son. Creemos que los agricultores deben adoptar tecnologías inteligentes. Hay tres dimensiones en esto. Primero, se necesitan rindes elevados para aumentar la producción. Hay que alimentar 9000 millones de personas para 2050, pero hacerlo de manera sustentable. En segundo lugar, debe haber mayor resiliencia y adaptación al cambio climático. Y en tercer lugar, usar tecnología que ayude a reducir la huella de carbono. La labranza cero, en la cual la Argentina tiene una larga tradición, es un buena tecnología. Plantar árboles o producir biogás también son otros ejemplos.

Juergen Voegele: "Climate change requires the adoption of smart technologies”

He lives in Washington, but his job requires him to have a global vision.  Juergen Voegele, senior director of the World Bank’s Agriculture Global Practice visited Argentina recently, where his work agenda sought to link topics such as climate change, poverty, technology and agricultural production. There he met with officials of the Ministry of Agribusiness and private-sector representatives. In an interview with La Nación, Voegele said that climate change was an “opportunity” for Argentina given the agricultural technology it uses and global food consumption trends. Why is the World Bank interested in agriculture and climate change? As an organization, the World Bank has two goals: to reduce poverty and to improve incomes of the population living in developing countries. The latter should occur in conditions of equality, equity and sustainability. We know that 70% of the poor live in rural areas and most of them depend on agriculture. So, if we want to reach the poor, we must work with agriculture. What do you mean when you say sustainable? We are talking about sustainability of the land, the soil and biodiversity. It is crucial for humanity to reduce the carbon footprint. Agriculture is a significant contributor to climate change. Globally, it is responsible for 25% of greenhouse gas emissions. But just as it is part of the problem, it is also part of the solution because it allows for reabsorption of carbon dioxide. What role does technology have in this process? It plays a key role because some technologies are climate-smart while others are not. We believe that farmers should adopt smart technologies. This involves three dimensions. First, high yields are needed to increase production. In 2050, we will need to feed 9 billion people, but in a sustainable way. Second, resilience and adaption to climate change must increase. And third, we should use technology that helps to reduce the carbon footprint. No-till farming, which has a long tradition in Argentina, is a good technology. Planting trees and producing biogas are other examples.

Colombia: Health & Nutrition Officer ( NO1) Bogotá Colombia

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 04 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

Health & Nutrition Officer provides professional technical assistance and support for programme/project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of programme/project activities, including data analysis, progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with Health & Nutrition programme goals and strategy.

Key Expected Results

  • Accurate information, data analysis, and documentation are timely made available to support situation analysis, sectoral input and reporting.
  • Technical assistance are provided to the development and implementation of integrated Health & Nutrition strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partners.
  • Work plan and objectives are effectively established and planned results are timely delivered through technical support and coordination in consultation with all relevant partners.
  • Project efficiency and effectiveness are enhanced through effective implementation follow-up.
  • Project implementation progress is monitored for adjustment and improvement of program delivery and sustainability.
  • Gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs provided relevant to the Health & Nutrition programme.
  • Transparency is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for Health & Nutrition.
  • Effective partnership and working relationships are maintained for advocacy, technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.
  • Up-to-date programme information is kept available and reports prepared and shared with relevant stakeholders as required to support the Health & Nutrition programme by the effective implementation of integrated monitoring system.
  • Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with effective coordination are provided and in line with the Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action, partnerships with the
  • Health and Nutrition humanitarian actors strengthened within the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC).
  • Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished.

    • Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

  • Accurate information, data analysis, and documentation are timely made available to contribute to situation analysis, sectoral input and reporting.
  • Assists the preparation and periodic update of the Situation Analysis by compiling Health & Nutrition data, analysing and evaluating relevant information and providing the technical input in a timely and accurate manner. Drafts chapters, prepares statistical data reports, and assists with preparation of sectoral input to the programme documents as required. Contributes to the consultation and coordination with key partners at all levels.
  • Technical assistance are provided in the implementation of integrated Health & Nutrition approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partners.
  • Provides technical assistance in the integration of the Health & Nutrition programme with other sectors in collaboration with other UNICEF sectors, particularly Health, Nutrition, CSD, HIV/AIDS. WASH, and programme communication. Contributes to build on intersectoral experience and establish partnerships to promote innovative approaches to address immediate and underlying determinants of maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition, recognizing that health and nutrition outcomes are not the results of action in the health and nutrition sectors alone.
  • Assists in the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the Health & Nutrition programme to be implemented in the locality.
  • Supports the improvement of programme delivery with emphasis on sustainability of intervention and community participation based on Human Rights framework and cross sector approach to programming and Community Capacity Development.
  • Work plan and objectives are effectively implemented and planned results are timely delivered through technical support and coordination.
  • Assists in the development of the sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for administration, implementation and monitoring of sectoral project activities. Analyses data and information, and drafts progress reports; drafts changes in project work plans, as required. Monitors to ensure objectives and targets are timely met and achieved, through effective coordination and collaboration, by participating in a teamwork of professional and support staff.
  • Assists in the planning and organizing training/development activities to upgrade the capacity of the Country Office staff as well as government and NGOs in the programme development, implementation and management of Health & Nutrition programme. Assists in Identifying training needs and conducts relevant orientation, workshop, training and learning/development activities for the staff as well as for government personnel and beneficiaries, in collaboration with knowledge institutions.
  • Project efficiency and effectiveness are enhanced through effective implementation follow-up.
  • Provides timely implementation follow-up, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance, and project status to build on project efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Assists in identification and selection of Health & Nutrition supplies and equipment. Follows up on delivery of cash assistance and liquidation of advances and proper planning, delivery and use of supply component of the project.
  • Ensures that activities are in accordance with plans of action. Records information on utilization of resources and distribution of supplies.
  • Project implementation progress is monitored for adjustment and improvement of program delivery and sustainability.
  • Gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs provided relevant to the Health & Nutrition programme.
  • Participates in the field visits to UNICEF project sites for monitoring project activities and local conditions, and follows up with local government counterparts and other partners on project implementation. Assists in identifying necessary action for programme adjustments, acceleration, improvement and sustainability. Assists government counterparts and other partners in the planning and management of Health and Nutrition Programme. Reports to supervisor and/or Head of Office the outcome of programme monitoring and review meetings with Government counterparts and all other relevant partners. Drafts changes in programme work plans as required. Support maintenance of information system for monitoring gender/sex disaggregated data.
  • Transparency is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for Health & Nutrition.
  • Coordinating with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities, ensures UNICEF and
  • Government partner and all implementing partners accountability. Liaises with local authorities to ensure timely submission of financial requests and reports. Monitors disbursements of funds, ensuring those activities are within established plans of action and programme budget allotments; and to orientate and train Government and UNICEF implementing partners in UNICEF supply and non-supply policies and procedures. Drafts financial status reports for management as required.
  • Effective partnership and working relationships are maintained for advocacy, technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.
  • Exchanges information and knowledge with other programmes to contribute to achievement of overall country programme objectives. Assists in establishing effective monitoring, knowledge database/network and reporting systems to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme information/data, and contributes to the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation for Health & Nutrition; and to widen partnership with all stakeholder at national, regional, district, community and household levels as well as with funding partners including the private sector in order to accelerate achievement of Health and Nutrition related MDGs goals.
  • Keeps close contacts with external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate relevant data, exchange information on programme/project development and implementation. Shares knowledge, information, experience and lessons learned.
  • Up-to-date programme information is kept available and reports prepared to support the Health & Nutrition programme by the effective implementation of integrated monitoring system. In consultation with monitoring and evaluation colleagues, conducts accurate and timely monitoring and data collection, and supports an integrated monitoring system, in consultation with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Assists with partners to ensure that monitoring systems are properly designed, and that data collection and analysis from field visits are coordinated and standardised across programmes to feed into to programme performance monitoring.
  • Analyses monitoring data, and provides feed-forward or recommends adjustment as appropriate to ensure achievement of programme objectives.
  • Assists in the timely preparation of annual sector status reports in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures. Assists in the drafting and preparation of programme reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, and annual reports, as required.
  • Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses are effectively provided.
  • Assists in the implementation of emergency preparedness plan relating to Health & Nutrition. In case of emergency, assists in monitoring and assessing the nature and extent of the emergency in the assigned area. Provides assistance to the Country Office as required In line with the Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action, strengthens partnerships with the Health and Nutrition humanitarian actors s within the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC).
  • Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished.
  • Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned as appropriate to the purpose of this post, and delivers the results as required.

    • Qualifications of Successful Candidate

  • University degree in Public Health and Nutrition, Child Development, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
  • One year of professional work experience in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health programmes. Professional work experience in a programme management function or a technical expert capacity in child survival & health care.
  • Field work experience
  • Background/familiarity with Emergency.
  • Fluency of the local language of the duty station as well as proficiency in English.

    • Competencies of Successful Candidate

    Core Values

  • Commitment
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Integrity
  • Core competencies
  • Communication
  • Working with People
  • Drive for Results

    • Functional Competencies

  • Formulating Strategies and Concepts
  • Analyzing
  • Applying Technical Expertise
  • Learning and Researching
  • Planning and Organizing

    • Technical Knowledge

    Specific Technical Knowledge Required

  • Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies for the Health & Nutrition programme
  • Mid-term Strategic Plan, Millennium Development Goals
  • Knowledge of one of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes (e.g., Health, Nutrition,
  • Health & Nutrition, CSD, PMTCT,HIV/AIDS, malaria, WASH, EPI).

    • Common Technical Knowledge Required

    Knowledge of theories and practices in:

  • Child and Maternal Nutrition and Health
  • Nutrition and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  • Public Health and Nutrition
  • Educational Interventions in Health and Nutrition Care
  • Environmental Health and Nutrition
  • Knowledge Management
  • Computer software application, including word processing, spreadsheet and corporatesoftware packages

    • General knowledge of:

  • Methodology of programme/project management
  • Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies in Health & Nutrition
  • Knowledge of global health and nutrition issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods and approaches.
  • Policies and strategy to address national and global health and nutrition issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
  • Emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.
  • Gender equality and diversity awareness
  • Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced
  • Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
  • Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes
  • UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
  • UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
  • UN security operations and guidelines.
  • UNICEF strategic framework for partnerships and collaborative relationships.

    • Common Technical Knowledge Required

    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=502518

    Guatemala: Chief of Party, Guatemala

    Organization: ACDI/VOCA
    Country: Guatemala
    Closing date: 19 Feb 2017

    For over 50 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 44 projects in 31 countries and revenues of $151 million.

    We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID funded Communities Building Peace Together Project (CBPT) project in Guatemala.

    Responsibilities:

    • Provide the vision and overall leadership to the team
    • Supervise technical implementation and program administration
    • Implement activities in accordance with USAID rules and regulations
    • Work with headquarters staff on development of budgets and pipelines analyses
    • Coordinate with USAID/Guatemala, key governmental counterparts, regional governments, the private sector, community based organizations, and other nongovernmental partners
    • Oversee and ensure timeliness of monitoring and evaluation activities. Develop necessary reports for donor and ACDI/VOCA management; manage final evaluation process.
    • Coordinate activities and prepare annual results report, resource requests, quarterly reports and pipeline analyses; coordinate with HQ on development of profiles, success stories, etc.
    • Assure that assistance provided under the award is technically sound and appropriate for the needs to be addressed and for adequately managing and supervising the work of all staff in country.

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum of university degree in a related field such as Peace and Conflict Resolution, Political Science, Law, International Relations, Public Policy/Administration, Community Development required; a Master’s Degree or equivalent in human rights, political science, gender studies, international development, conflict and peacebuilding is highly desirable
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a progressively more responsible position with at least 5 years as a chief of party or equivalent role
    • At least five years of experience providing technical advice and implementing large scale donor-funded in areas like: conflict-mitigation, violence prevention, community development, inclusion, human rights, and youth at risk programs
    • Adequate knowledge and practical experience with conducting conflict analysis as well as adaptive context driven programming approaches highly desirable
    • Experience in the use of alternative dispute resolution methodologies (including mediation), in the use of traditional dispute resolution methods, and in conforming such to modern human rights requirements, is required
    • Experience engaging and building capacity of local and regional organizations on social inclusion issues and in civil society and government institutional building
    • Ability to work effectively and professionally with high-level government officials, municipal authorities, the private sector, civil society organizations (CSOs), communities, donor, and project staff, is required
    • Proven capacity to facilitate coordination amongst diverse sectors/actors, and strong experience with coalition building and collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including civil society, and government (local, state, national), is required
    • Demonstrated experience in working with senior government officials and the private sector to support a program’s objectives
    • Specific track record around social accountability, community driven development, championing the rights marginalized and vulnerable populations, and other related voice and empowerment initiatives in the context of conflict prevention is desired.
    • Familiarity with USAID’s Collaborating, Learning and Adapting Framework highly desirable.
    • Experience working in developing countries, preferably in Central America or Latin America.
    • Demonstrated leadership, management, strategic thinking, and ability to lead diverse teams in major multi-year programs in conflict resolution, human rights, and governance.
    • Prior experience managing large USAID-funded programs with large sub-grant components, and familiarity with USAID and US Government monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required; excellent written and spoken Spanish and English skills – FSI IV.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in the field work, project management, and monitoring and evaluation methods.
    • Previous experience in Guatemala is highly preferred.

    How to apply:

    Please apply online at http://www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs or at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5556A361D43717B7E59192F77501D6307627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

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