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Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 21 Sep 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.
Purpose of the Position
Under the general supervision of the Marketing Services Officer, the Marketing Assistant (Digital Fundraising), will contribute with the organization’s goals as it will assist the different fundraising (FR) areas in the production of digital campaigns, platforms and communications to engage current and potential donors.
Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
Contribute to the preparation of the Fundraising Digital Calendar and PFP Workplan by analysing different PFP digital requirements and provide relevant information on digital FR mechanisms, opportunities and trends.
Assist in the implementation of the different Digital FR initiatives and campaigns, by providing accurate support and guidance on the use of digital channels (website, eMail and Search Engine Marketing).
Up-to-date analysis of digital FR innovation, best practices, opportunities and trends.
Assist in the development and implementation of mechanisms and criteria to coordinate and synergize the different FR digital efforts (suppliers, agencies, digital media)
Effective cross-functional coordination and collaboration with Marketing Service Assistants and other PFP’s areas.
Carry out and delivery effectively administrative tasks and responsibilities.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values
Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion
Integrity
Core competencies
Drive for Results (L1)
Communication (L1)
Working with People (L2)
Functional Competencies Analysing (L2)
Planning & Organising (L2)
Applying Technical Expertise (L2)
Following Instructions and Procedures (L2)
Recruitment Qualifications
Experience: 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in marketing, promotional or fundraising areas. Experience in working for international organizations would be desirable. Also working with HTML coding, search engine algorithms, SEO and promotion, and analytics software will be appreciated.
Language Requirements:Fluency in Spanish and English.
Education: Completion of secondary School. Technical or basic knowledge on digital tools/networks. Technical and/or University Degree in Marketing, Publicity, Communication, Business Administration, Computer Sciences is an asset
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 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=506975
Organization: International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 06 Oct 2017
The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (www.ciat.cgiar.org) works to reduce hunger and poverty, and improve human nutrition in the tropics through research aimed at increasing the eco-efficiency of agriculture. CIAT is a member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org), a global research partnership working toward a food secure future. Our global research contributes to several of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and cuts across four key themes: big data, climate smart agriculture, ecosystem action, and sustainable food systems.
CIAT works in collaboration with hundreds of partners to help developing countries make farming more competitive, profitable, and resilient through smarter, more sustainable natural resource management. We help policymakers, scientists, and farmers respond to some of the most pressing challenges of our time, including food insecurity and malnutrition. CIAT’s global team includes 400+ professionals (250 agricultural researchers) based in three major hubs: Hanoi, Nairobi and Cali.
The Office of Partnerships & Communications ensures a robust and consistent pipeline of donors and partners that are meaningfully engaged in supporting CIAT’s mission. CIAT’s research is supported by the multi-donor CGIAR Fund, and grants from governments, foundations, and private sector partners. The office provides global support to researchers and management by: identifying opportunities for funding; providing donor intelligence; developing donor-engagement strategies; campaign planning; and organizing strategic events and meetings with donors and partners.
Responsibilities
· Identify institutional, foundation, corporate and individual major donors with an affinity for research, development and policy change, and develop targeted engagement strategies drawing on staff and volunteers to secure gifts.
· Plan, design and implement strategies to ensure that CIAT participates and is well represented in key international events and policy dialogues related to Center’s mission.
· Ensure engagement of CIATs scientists in global, regional and national events to build and maintain donor and partner networks, and generate funding opportunities.
· Oversee and plan donor and prospective donor visits to CIAT to ensure these lead to meaningful long-term relationships.
Technical Competencies
· Masters in a discipline related to the position (international development, agriculture, environment, economics, international relations, business, or equivalent).
· 8 or more years of fundraising experience.
· Experience organizing events for maximum policy and fundraising impact.
· Successful experience in engaging donors and closing major gifts of $1 million or more.
· Knowledge of and/or experience with international donor agencies, private sector engagement and global foundations.
· Track record working with research staff to engage these in fundraising efforts.
· Complete English proficiency. Other languages would be an asset, particularly Spanish.
Role Competencies
· A successful fundraiser, with major gift responsibility and prior campaign experience.
· A team-oriented individual, familiar with the process of cultivation, and who possesses strong organizational skills.
· Strong relationship- building, business, and project management skills.
· Strategic planning abilities, attention to detail and delivery.
· Ability to stay organized, maintain attention to detail, build social capital, and execute assignments on time and with quality.
· A strategic thinker who has demonstrated resourcefulness in working collaboratively with many constituencies.
Terms of employment
The position is internationally recruited and will be based at CIAT Headquarters in Palmira, Cali, Colombia, reporting directly to the Head of Partnerships & Communications. The initial contract will be for up to two (2) years, subject to a probation period of three (3) months, and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. CIAT is an equal opportunity employer, and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality. Female candidates from Latin America, Africa and Asia are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies and skills, as well as a detailed curriculum vitae, including the names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. All correspondence should be addressed to Andrea Linares (z.a.linares@cgiar.org) and should clearly indicate “**Partnerships Manager**”.
Organization: Save the Children
Country: Peru
Closing date: 15 Sep 2017
Save the Children es una organización internacional que inició sus actividades en 1919. Actualmente trabajamos en 120 países para promover y defender los derechos de las niñas, niños y adolescentes. Nuestra organización trabaja por un mundo donde se respete y valore a cada niño y niña, que promueva su participación como agentes de cambio, que tome decisiones basadas en el “interés superior del niño y la niña” para asegurar que cuenten con oportunidades de tener una vida digna. Desde 2004 trabaja en Ecuador, y ha desarrollado proyectos en 12 provincias, enmarcados en las áreas de protección frente a la violencia, educación, atención integral a la primera infancia, gobernabilidad, reducción de riesgos y atención a emergencias.
Objetivos del proyecto:
Aumentar la calidad de la educación en entornos escolares más seguros para 8.000 niños y adolescentes que viven en cuatro comunidades de los cantones de San Lorenzo, Eloy Alfaro y Río Verde, provincia de Esmeraldas, en 2017.
Mejorar la calidad de la educación para 8.000 niños y adolescentes en 12 escuelas, promoción de la participación de los niños en la clase y la gestión escolar y los procesos de toma de decisiones. Asegurar un ambiente seguro, acogedor y no violenta para 8000 niños en 12 escuelas y cuatro comunidades. Zonas de intervención: Cantón San Lorenzo Cabecera cantonal: San Lorenzo
Parroquias rurales: Tambillo (isla), Ricaurte, Calderón, La Florida. Cantón Eloy Alfaro Cabecera cantonal: Valdés (Limones, isla) Parroquias: Borbón, Maldonado. Cantón Rio Verde Cabecera cantonal: Rio Verde Parroquias: Palestina y Rocafuerte
Población beneficiaria1 :
A través de este proyecto vamos a alcanzar al menos 8.000 niños que asistan a nuestras 12 escuelas seleccionadas, 120 de sus profesores y 144 padres. El proyecto también nos permitirá hacer campaña sobre la importancia de la educación y la protección de los niños, lo que nos permite llegar a unos 12.000 miembros de la comunidad de manera indirecta. Presupuesto del Proyecto: £ 400,000 Periodo de ejecución: 1 feb 2014 al 31 de diciembre de 2017
Propósito de la Evaluación :
La realización de esta evaluación final se basa en el interés de SAVE THE CHIDREN INTERNATIONAL por mejorar la calidad de sus proyectos, la gestión de los mismos y su impacto, además de un mecanismo de mejora de la calidad de sus intervenciones futuras. El objetivo de esta evaluación es pues realizar un análisis de la intervención para saber si las actividades realizadas y los resultados obtenidos son los previstos dentro del marco del proyecto, y el impacto del mismo en las zonas de implementación. Además, la información, recogida y analizada, permitirá mejorar los procesos de gestión y toma de decisiones respecto al desarrollo de políticas y estrategias, y a la programación, implementación y elaboración de informes sobre actividades, proyectos y programas. Las actividades de evaluación tendrán también como finalidad la proyección en cuanto
Objetivo de la evaluación
El Objetivo general de la evaluación será determinar la pertinencia, el impacto, la efectividad, la eficiencia y la sostenibilidad del proyecto. Objetivos específicos: a) Analizar la pertinencia en cuanto a la adecuación de los resultados y el objetivo de la intervención a las necesidades de la población, teniendo en cuenta el componente socio-cultural.
¿El diseño de la intervención fue adecuado al contexto local y problemáticas locales? ¿De qué manera el proyecto se diseñó tomando en cuenta diagnóstico previo? ¿Se elaboraron estudios de base? ¿Los indicadores están bien definidos?
¿Hasta qué punto el proyecto responde a las necesidades prioritarias de las personas beneficiarias. Tiene el proyecto una teoría del cambio o lógica de intervención claras y consistentes con el sector educativo a nivel nacional Hay brechas en el diseño?
Diseño y metodología de la evaluación
El equipo evaluador presentará una propuesta donde deberán incluir la metodología, técnicas de recojo, análisis de la información y socialización de resultados. Los instrumentos para la recopilación y el análisis de los datos serán diseñados por el equipo evaluador. El enfoque metodológico para la recogida de datos de la evaluación será eminentemente participativo, fundamentado tanto en técnicas cualitativas como cuantitativas, utilizándose métodos formales (observación participativa, revisión documental, base de datos medición directa) y métodos simples no formales (técnicas participativas, entrevistas con informantes clave, grupos de discusión, encuestas informales, etc.) El Enfoque de Derechos de Infancia y de género deberá estar integrado en todas las fases del proceso de evaluación, siendo la participación infantil un elemento clave en el enfoque metodológico. Se diseñará herramientas y procesos específicos para garantizar la participación de los NNA participantes del proyecto. Con anterioridad al comienzo del trabajo de campo el equipo de consultores tendrá que presentar un plan de trabajo a la persona responsable de la evaluación en SCI para que puedan revisarlo y sugerir al equipo evaluador la utilización de herramientas para conseguir el objetivo señalado antes de la participación de los beneficiarios/as. De igual manera se deberá coordinar con el equipo técnico del socio implementador la visita al territorio y preparar de forma conjunta una agenda de trabajo. Se recomienda preparar un documento preliminar de resultados de la evaluación para validación por parte de Save the Children antes del informe final.
Productos
Informe preliminar de resultados para validación de Save the Children
Informe final Se espera que el informe final cuente con una evaluación individualizada por resultado que se integre a su vez en una perspectiva global del proyecto, desde lo particular a lo general. Se incluyera también recomendaciones y lecciones aprendidas en un afán de mejorar la ejecución, calidad y sostenibilidad de futuras intervenciones de Save The Children en Ecuador. Las/los consultores entregarán un documento (un original impreso a colores, además de un archivo digital) que contenga: a. Índice b. Glosario c. Resumen ejecutivo d. Objetivos de la evaluación e. Enfoques de trabajo f. Diseño metodológico g. Resultados específicos en base a las preguntas evaluativas h. Conclusiones i. Lecciones aprendidas j. Recomendaciones k. Anexos i. Instrumentos para la recolección de información aplicados (fichas de entrevistas, guías) (en archivo digital e impreso) ii. Información recolectada, fotografías, etc. iii. Instrumento, herramienta o técnica para el procesamiento de la información (en archivo digital e impreso).
Taller de presentación de resultados, lecciones aprendidas y recomendaciones (en Esmeraldas): diseñar y facilitar un taller de devolución de los resultados de la evaluación con los actores claves del proyecto.
Estudios de casos: levantar 2 estudios de caso que reflejen el impacto que del programa en dos personas, un niño/a y un adulto/a (una de género masculino y una de femenino) que hayan participado de las actividades realizadas.
Plan de trabajo y cronograma: El plazo para la evaluación será de 3 meses tras la aprobación de la propuesta. El plan de trabajo junto con cronograma será entregado una vez aprobada la propuesta.
Perfil del equipo evaluador: El equipo evaluador deberá tener conocimientos acreditados en sociología, antropología, trabajo social, educación o carreras afines con estudios y/o experiencia en Proyecto: “Ayudando A la niñez vulnerable de Esmeraldas a aprender en escuelas Seguras y Acogedoras”. Derechos Humanos y en Cooperación al Desarrollo y experiencia en trabajos de evaluación de intervenciones de cooperación internacional para el desarrollo y/o proyectos en el ámbito social, de protección a la infancia, educación, derechos humanos. Será requisito indispensable que los/las consultoras hayan realizado como mínimo 3 evaluaciones de proyectos de similares características al proyecto del que se va a evaluar.
How to apply:
Presentación de la propuesta El tiempo máximo para entregar la propuesta es de 15 días tras la publicación de la convocatoria. Deberán enviar la propuesta vía correo electrónico a: santiago.davila@savethechildren.org con copia a alberto.gallego@savethechildren.org y victoria.rico@savethechildren.org SCI se pondrá de nuevo en contacto con el equipo evaluador seleccionado para que en el plazo de 5 días laborables aprobar el plan y cronograma de trabajo y fijar la primera reunión de trabajo.
Organization: Save the Children
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 08 Sep 2017
Save the Children International, invita a los y las interesados/as en enviar sus propuestas para prestar sus servicios en la consultoría mencionada anteriormente, bajo las siguientes especificaciones:
OBJETIVO GENERAL: Elaborar Plan de Sostenibilidad para los 55 CREAs distribuidos entre Izabal, Quiché, Chiquimula y ciudad de Guatemala.
OBJETIVOS ESPECIFICOS:
Determinar el estado actual de los 55 CREAs.
Fortalecer las capacidades de los docentes para el uso, manejo y funcionamiento de los CREA.
Elaborar junto con el Director/a y personal docente de las escuelas, y donde sea posible con la comunidad educativa, el plan de sostenibilidad de los 55 CREA de acuerdo a las necesidades específicas de cada centro.
TAREAS Y ACTIVIDADES ESPECÍFICAS A REALIZAR POR EL CONSULTOR TAREAS Y ACTIVIDADES ESPECÍFICAS A REALIZAR POR EL CONSULTOR
Los consultores/as deberán:
Elaborar el plan de la consultoría incluyendo cronograma y presupuesto.
Asistir a reuniones de información y recepción de insumos.
Visitar cada uno de los CREAs, según el área geográfica asignada: Consultor uno, en Quiché; consultor dos, en Chiquimula y consultor tres, en Izabal y ciudad de Guatemala. Cada consultor cubre sus viáticos.
Elaborar un diagnóstico del estado actual de los CREAs asignados. (Según el formato proporcionado por el proyecto).
Elaborar el plan de sostenibilidad de los CREAs asignados, junto con el Director/a y docente encargado, y donde sea factible, con miembros de la comunidad educativa que estén involucrados.
Entrega de los planes de sostenibilidad, informe final. Todo impreso y digital a la Coordinación de Educación.
How to apply:
Interesados/as favor ingresar al siguiente link para descargar los Términos de Referencia (TOR PLAN SOSTENIBILIDAD) donde indica el procedimiento a seguir para enviar propuestas. https://fs12.formsite.com/ONGatGt/empleos/index.html
Organization: Cruz Roja Peruana
Country: Peru
Closing date: 13 Sep 2017
PROYECTO «Inserción socio/económica de mujeres víctimas de violencia en el distrito de San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, Perú” Puesto: Especialista de Violencia de Género
Antecedentes:
Se valora :
Principales tares y actividades a desarrollar:
How to apply:
Las personas interesadas deberán indicar su disponibilidad y 04 referencias laborales en su Hoja de vida documentada digital enviando hasta las 11:00 pm. del día miércoles 13 de setiembre del 2017. Indicar en asunto: Especialista de Violencia de Género SJL al correo electrónico convocatoria@cruzroja.org.pe
Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 21 Sep 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.
Purpose of the Position
Under the direct supervision of ICT Assistant GS6, support the information technology management through maintaining and providing efficient computer information and communications systems and services.
Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Enable continuous operation of ICT infrastructure and accessibility to ICT solutions and services
Provide help, support and assist with capacity building and knowledge management
Support operational and administrative tasks
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values
Core competencies
Functional Competencies
Recruitment Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years practical work experience in information technology and end-user support.
Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and working knowledge of English.
Education: Completion of secondary school. Specialized training in computer science, computer programming, information systems or telecommunications are an asset
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 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=506960
Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 21 Sep 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.
Purpose of the Position
Under the general supervision of the Corporate Alliances Officer and the Corporate Alliances Specialist (and in close cooperation with the other corporate colleagues) will contribute on reaching corporate fundraising goals for ACO, focusing on dealing with banking and services companies (e.g. banks, insurance, household services, etc.) with two main objectives: 1) to maintain and potentiate current allies’ income, and 2) to negotiate new agreements with key corporate prospects.
Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Preparation and monitoring of the annual Workplan and Budget for corporate fundraising, according to the organization guidelines and regulations
Corporate workplan implementation, especially related with banking and services companies.
Effective execution prospecting initiatives for banking and services companies. Proposals of new corporate fundraising initiatives to existing and potential partners.
Effective process for assessment, sign-off and approval of existing and new corporate partnerships. Successful partnerships and relationships with banking and services companies.
Effective cross-functional collaboration with corporate colleagues, under the guidance of the Corporate Fundraising Officer, as well as within PFP (Individual donors and Marketing Services) and ACO’s programme areas (necessary inputs for corporate initiatives).
Follow directives, instructions and comply with procedures, under the supervision of the Corporate Alliances Officer, and in concordance with the organization guidelines and regulations. Administrative tasks and responsibilities are effectively carried out and delivered.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values
Core competencies
Functional Competencies
Recruitment Qualifications
Experience: 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in fundraising areas and/or corporate alliances areas and/or marketing and advertisement areas or agencies will be an asset.
Language Requirements:Fluency in Spanish and English is required
Education: Completion of secondary school. Technical and/or university level courses in Communication, Advertisement, Business Administration, Marketing, will be an asset.
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 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=506961
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Challenge El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, and one of the most densely populated in the world. With a per capita gross domestic product of US$8,602 (in purchasing power parity terms) in 2015, and a population of 6.1 million, the country is largely urban (about 66 percent) and ranks in the 83rd percentile worldwide for population density. Since the end of the Salvadoran Civil War in 1992, the country has advanced on both social and political fronts. In health, El Salvador has already achieved the Millennium Development Goal for reducing child mortality. In addition, the poorest segments of the population have been increasingly making use of healthcare facilities, aided in part by a policy of free primary care services. Immunization rates have also increased from 86 percent in the 1990s to 91 percent in recent years (2010-13). Similarly, access to improved sanitation and water resources increased from 79 percent to 90 percent, and the share with access to improved sanitation expanded from only 56 percent to over 70 percent during the same period. In education, both access to education, particularly at the primary level, and literacy rates have increased, with the most significant advances in urban areas. Finally, El Salvador has forged ahead in consolidating democracy since the end of the Civil War, with six consecutive democratically-elected governments and peaceful transitions of power. Despite this progress, poverty remains high, in part due to the country’s anemic growth. Using international poverty and extreme poverty lines of US$4 per day and US$2.5 per day, respectively, 31.4 percent of the Salvadoran population is considered poor (compared to 23.3 percent in the Latin America region), and 12.3 percent extremely poor (compared to 10.8 percent in the Latin America region). The country’s anemic growth is the main reason for the relative stagnation in poverty reduction. With an average growth rate of 1.5 percent (2001-15), El Salvador stands out as one of the slowest growing economies in the Latin America region. El Salvador faces numerous challenges, calling for action on many fronts. Political polarization, high levels of crime and violence, low levels of savings and investment, poor educational attainment and lack of skilled labor, and high rates of migration and remittances —among other factors—prevent the country from growing at a faster pace, and reducing poverty and increasing shared prosperity for its citizens. Approach In the face of these challenges, the WBG program has focused on ensuring social inclusion of the vulnerable segments of the population, while building foundations for inclusive growth. The WBG has been a key partner in supporting the country’s efforts to protect vulnerable households and expand effective and well-targeted safety net programs, as well as to increase access to basic health and education services. Moreover, the World Bank program has been promoting the creation of safer communities to boost economic development and focusing on providing at-risk youth and vulnerable groups with training, job readiness, and work experience to build their skills and assist their efforts to join the labor market. In addition, the World Bank is helping the country to foster sustainability and resilience, particularly by promoting the efficiency of public spending and building government capacity to manage natural disasters and environmental challenges. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) complement the World Bank support by focusing on sectors and areas that contribute to enhancing the country’s economic growth. IFC has been helping the country improve its investment climate, increase access to finance, and foster regional trade and financial inclusion. MIGA has provided guarantees in the manufacturing and financial sector. Results WBG financing helped achieving the following results from 2010 to 2016: Providing income support and contributing to the establishment of an integrated social protection system: By supporting the implementation of the Temporary Income Support Program (PATI) through the Income Support and Employability Project, the WBG helped channel resources to more than 40,000 beneficiaries (of which 70 percent were women and 30 percent between the ages of 16-24) in poor urban areas, preventing them from falling deeper into poverty. The PATI also included activities to promote opportunities for the urban poor by improving the coverage of labor intermediation, providing skills training, and organizing employment fairs, among other. As a result, one year after the completion of PATI, participants’ monthly income increased on average by US$18 per month. The WBG also helped improve the institutional capacity of the Government to develop an integrated social protection system by helping develop a Unified Registration System for social protection programs and design a Universal Social Protection System. Improving Access, Retention and Graduation Rates for Lower and Upper Secondary Education: By supporting the adoption of the Inclusive Full Time School (IFTS) Model, the WBG through the Education Quality Improvement Project has been helping the country improve access, graduation, and retention rates for lower and upper secondary education. The IFTS Model addresses the problems of quality and exclusion of economically disadvantaged students, and tackles problems of early drop out, repetition and poor learning outcomes. It does this by providing stimulating and diverse learning experiences, a safe learning environment, teaching that is responsive to the social and developmental needs of young adolescents from diverse backgrounds, and school accountability for student results. To date, the WBG-financed Project has supported the renovation of seventeen schools and 209 school facilities (including classrooms, libraries, study rooms, teacher rooms, sports and recreation spaces) and has benefited around 40,000 students with new facilities, learning materials, and pedagogical activities. The Project is also supporting the improvement of pedagogical skills of around 1,997 teachers through a series of certified trainings. Expanding Coverage of Health Services: With support from the Strengthening Public Health Care System Project, El Salvador has been expanding the coverage of health services provided by the Integrated Health Care Services Network to the 82 poorest municipalities of the country. This Network is critical for delivering high quality health services and aims to reduce fragmentation, inefficiencies, and coverage gaps by providing health services through three levels of care: (i) the primary level includes family and community health units; (ii) the secondary level includes basic and general hospitals; and (iii) the third level includes specialized hospitals. To date, a total of 21 hospitals, 52 community health units and 19 administrative offices have benefited from infrastructure renovation projects, the acquisition of medical equipment, medicines and medical supplies, and the procurement of ambulances, among other. Moreover, the Project has provided training to about 900 medical staff on maternal health, reproductive and sexual health, teenage pregnancy, child health, and nutrition, and promoted compliance with medical waste management systems. Finally, the Project has proven to be a practical tool for the Government particularly in response to national emergencies, such as the Ebola and Zika outbreaks. Enhancing the Capacity of Local Governments to Deliver Services: WBG support sought to strengthen municipalities’ institutional and technical capacity to design and implement municipal sub-projects through the Local Government Strengthening Project, benefitting around three million people across 262 municipalities through the development of more than 500 infrastructure projects. These projects for electrification, clean water and sanitation, waste management, construction and improvement of roads and bridges, and renovation of sports and recreation spaces generated around 12,000 temporary jobs. Moreover, the WBG supported a number of certified training programs in the areas of decentralization, fiscal management, and territorial development, improving the technical skills of more than 500 local government staff. Finally, the WBG supported the implementation of a municipal management information system, contributing to enhanced transparency and increased access to information. Bank Group Contribution The World Bank’s current active portfolio in El Salvador includes two investment projects in the education and health sectors, totaling US$140 million in net commitments, This investment portfolio is complemented with trust funds and analytical and advisory services focusing on fiscal management, capital and financial markets development, climate change and disaster risk management. IFC seeks to facilitate access to credit and improve availability of finance through IFC credit lines tailored to small entrepreneurs and households. As of July 2017, IFC’s investment program was US$160 million. MIGA has US$129.3 million in gross exposure across three projects in the financial and services sectors. Partners Donor cooperation and partnerships play a fundamental role in achieving the development outcomes of El Salvador. To ensure complementarity of its activities, the WBG is closely coordinating with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, the European Union, the United Nations Development Program, and other bilateral donors, including the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the German Development Bank (KfW), the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GIZ), and Spain, among others. For example, the MCC is currently expanding the IFTS Model to 80 additional schools in the eastern region of the country, complementing the WBG’s support. In the area of increasing access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in addition to IFC, IDB is providing technical assistance to MSMEs and KfW is supporting SMEs through special credit lines for renewable energy. The climate change and the resilience agenda is also being supported in close coordination with other partners, including JICA, GIZ and IDB. Moving Forward The WBG will continue its partnership with El Salvador in line with the Country Partnership Framework 2016-2019 that focuses on building the foundations to promote inclusive growth, and fostering sustainability and resilience. To this end, the World Bank will continue implementing its investment portfolio in the education and health sectors, and complement its support with knowledge products, advisory services, and technical assistance focusing on youth employability, crime and violence, financial sector development, fiscal management, and climate change resilience. In addition, IFC will continue bolstering private sector development by: (i) focusing on measures to improve the investment climate and trade facilitation; (ii) improving infrastructure and renewable energy sources; and (iii) increasing access to finance for MSMEs, with particular emphasis on agribusiness. MIGA will continue to explore opportunities to meet requests from investors. Beneficiaries Carolina Silva, a young student from the la Libertad department in El Salvador, is more eager to learn as a result of the financial assistance she received through the Income Support Employability Project. When asked what made a difference, she replied: “The only thing that I needed to have perfect attendance in school was the possibility to afford to pay for the bus fare and not miss a day of school.” This financial aid not only helped secure bus fares for those children in need, but also helped to improve the safety of Carolina and other children, by ensuring safe arrival to school as children no longer had to walk alone through dangerous neighborhoods. Learn More Links to key related sites The web site of the World Bank for El Salvador offers in-depth information on all projects and programs in the country. Links to partner websites Ministry of Economy and Finance Multimedia A school bus full of opportunities for children and youth in El Salvador Trabajar deja de ser un sueño para miles de salvadoreños Música, escuelas y empleo para un mayor desarrollo de El Salvador
