NGO JOBS

Organization: Checchi
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 09 May 2014

Checchi and Company Consulting, Inc. seeks a summer intern to support its operations in Latin America. The intern will provide a broad range of administrative support for the company’s current contracts in Colombia, Guatemala and El Salvador. Candidates for this position must be proficient in Spanish, well-organized and detail-oriented. Preferred candidates will have some international experience, as well as work experience in an office environment.

How to apply:

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to intern@checchiconsulting.com. No telephone calls please. Candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.checchiconsulting.com.

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Peru
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014

OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT The US Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Addressing Biodiversity-Social Conflict in Latin America (ABC-LA) Project is seeking a qualified and experienced Peruvian professional for the following position:

GRANTS MANAGER

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities: • Responsible for overseeing the specifics of the grants and subcontracts that are issued under the ABC-LA project.
• Works with the Chief of Party, technical leads and the Financial Manager to ensure the focus of the grants reflect approved project activities and financial guidelines.
• Specific duties include revision and management of grant and subcontract budgets, development of a monitoring and evaluation process to measure the impact of the grants, and providing regular updates for staff on the status of the grants.
• The Grants Manager also monitors the implementation progress of each grant or subcontract, and maintains all grants files.

Required Qualifications: • University degree and 5 years work experience in grants management preferably with USAID grants under contract.
• Fluency in English, strong computer skills in email, word processing and database software. • Excellent verbal and communication skills necessary.
• Seeking a highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision

The position will be based in Lima, Peru.

About DAI: DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

How to apply:

Application Instructions:
Applications must include a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae and precise contact information, including a cell phone number. Three references must also be provided with accurate contact information.
Successful candidates must provide copies of academic certificates and diplomas, proof of citizenship, a statement of the current salary and/or salary history.

Please submit complete applications to: abc_la@dai.com by April 30, 2014.

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 30 May 2014

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (http:www.tetratechintdev.com/) is growing its Artisanal and Small Scale (ASM) Mining services related to conflict minerals, small and large scale mining and Corporate Social Responsibility. Toward this end, we are recruiting for the following positions for Asia, Africa and Latin America/Caribbean.

Team Leader/Chiefs of Party: Strong subject matter relevance with appropriate leadership skills. Demonstrated experience with contract management for bilateral agencies and multi-lateral banks necessary. Prior USAID experience helpful. Demonstrated ability to provide vision, leadership and strong team management of staff and partners. Equal ability to work with rural communities, regional and local government, private sector, and national-level agencies. Knowledge of international standards, guidance and best practices with respect to ASM, rules and compliance on matters related to minerals trade, certification, and chains of custody. Knowledge of the role that livelihoods, environmental management, labor, human rights, and land tenure/security play in Artisanal and Small Scale Mining.

Applicants with at least 10 years of relevant experience in some combination of the above skills should apply.

Technical Area Specialists – In addition to COP/Team Leaders, we are recruiting for:

*ASM Technical Specialists with demonstrated knowledge of technologies and techniques for improving ASM production methods, yields, and processing.

*ASM social and organizational development specialists with prior, demonstrated skills in helping ASM miners organize and develop their relationships with suppliers

*Mineral Chains of Custody – demonstrated experience in upstream and downstream chains of custody and how they fit into national and international best practice, policy and regulatory systems;

*Mining Labor issues – demonstrated skills in addressing the multitude of issues around ASM labor force development with particular attention to the role of gender and child labor;

*Minerals Certification – demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with the design, implementation and monitoring of certification efforts and their role in compliance and operations at ASM sites

*International and Regional Trade experts with demonstrated experience in mineral commodity trafficking in national, regional and international markets, as well as direct supply relationships.

*Land Tenure and Property Rights – prior experience in addressing and managing conflicting claims to mineral resources where land rights are secure and insecure

*Environmental Management and remediation for ASM mine sites, with an emphasis on water, health and sanitation

*ASM Governance Specialist – demonstrated experience working with relevant national and regional stakeholders and legal bodies to develop, formalize and reform ASM policies, regulations and mining codes.

Qualifications:

* A minimum of 5 years practical experience is needed for these technical area specialists. Applicants should speak at least one major language specific to their regional experience. Significant opportunities are opening for international development projects as well as private sector clients who are addressing ASM as a legitimate mining strategy, and/or trying to merge ASM within Large Scale Mining (LSM) operations.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

* Cover Letter

* CV in reverse chronological format

* Optional-Reference List

How to apply:

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s ad posted.

Apply on-line at: http://bit.ly/Q7w1FM

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 02 Oct 2013

Consultancy - Study on girls’ education and gender equality in Latin America and the CaribbeanTHE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF)

Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (LACRO)

Terms of Reference for Consultancy - Study on girls’ education and gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The consultant will produce a study on “girls’ education and gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean”.

The aim of the study is to present a comprehensive picture of progress made since the 1990 EFA global commitment to achieving gender equality in education and what is now required for addressing existing gaps, bottlenecks and barriers. This study is part of the UNICEF commitment towards achieving the rights of quality education for all, with a special emphasis on girls.

BACKGROUND

Since the education for all conference in Jomtien in 1990 and the development of MDGs goals which highlight gender equality in education, countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region have made significant progress towards increasing access, permanence and completion of primary and secondary education, as shown in international studies and statistics, particularly from UIS in Global Education monitoring reports. Furthermore, international comparisons on learning achievement as related to girls show a sustained improvement in education performance, often more significant than with boys.

A gender parity index has been used to assess differences in education achievement between boys and girls, has been defined as the value of given indicator for girls divided by that for boys. Based on this index, gender parity has been achieved in primary education and in several LAC countries educational achievement favours girls in all aspects: enrolment, permanence, completion, and learning achievement. The school life expectancy for girls is now – in most cases – higher for girls.

A recent study promoted by OEI shows the extremely high proportion of female teachers at pre-school, primary and lower secondary levels, in the Ibero-American countries, which illustrates the significant feminisation of the teaching profession. This is not a positive trend for multiple reasons, including the fact that in most countries, teacher’s salaries at education level are the lowest in the public sector.

Despite the impressive achievements, existing bottlenecks and barriers reinforce educational disparities against girls, especially for those found in remote, rural areas and/or are from specific indigenous or afro-descendent populations. In addition, gender equality is not necessarily promoted within the education sector as illustrated by the gender bias in national curriculums and the existence of significant gender based violence found in school settings. This situation results in the inequality for women to achieve as males, a wider range of professional employment opportunities and fair/equal pay.

Taking into consideration all the above comments, understanding the multiple aspects of gender equality in education are still a challenge, requiring additional information and analysis.


MAIN TASKS RELATED TO THE JOB

The consultant is expected to:

Review education statistics for the time period of 1990 – 2013, in primary and secondary education and progression of education achievement for both boys and girls, highlighting the more significant disparities within and between countries on the basis of existing data.Review existing studies and research on gender equality in the education system as a whole, in addition to a review of specific educational components (curriculum, school environment and participation, school safety, teacher training, and school management).Identify good practices and strategies to achieve gender equality in education and provide related recommendations based on the analysis.DELIVERABLES:

The final product will be a study on “girls’ education and gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean”.

The product mentioned above should be written in Spanish or English. It should contain in addition to the points identified in the section “Tasks of the Consultant,” an executive summary, concrete recommendations, conclusions and a complete bibliography.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Advanced university degree in education, social sciences, gender studies, international development or a related fieldTen years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in the related fields of education and genderCurrent expert knowledge of recent development in fields related to education and gender in Latin America and the CaribbeanStrong research and analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitativeExcellent writing skills in Spanish or English

ESTIMATED DURATION OF THE CONTRACT:

The consultancy will take place over a period of two months from October to November 2013.

WORK PLACE:

The consultant will work from home, in regular communication with the supervisor through telephone and e-mail and other means.

PAYMENT OF FEES:

The consultant will be paid in the following manner:

First payment (20%) upon submission of a detailed outline of the studySecond payment (30%) upon submission of the revised study Third and last payment (50%) upon submission upon completion and full satisfaction of the work.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit an up-to-date UN Personal History P-11 Form (attached), curriculum vitae as well as a proposed conceptual and methodological framework, an outline for the study and budget to: panamarecruit@unicef.org. The deadline to receive applications is 2 October 2013.

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Dec 2013

ABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in some 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff working abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organizations, including human rights groups.

Job Summary:

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks an Administrative Assistant for its Latin America and the Caribbean Division. This will be a full-time position in Washington, DC. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Division in its implementation of rule of law programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Responsibilities:

• Support the process of identifying, selecting, and communicating with consultants;
• Support the processing of contracts;
• Make travel arrangements;
• Provide logistical support for meetings;
• Process invoices and expense reports;
• Process petty cash reimbursements;
• Coordinate conference calls;
• Track cost-share contributions;
• Manage room reservations and catering;
• Handle international and domestic mailing;
• Maintain information databases for consultants and contacts;
• Maintain phone lists and billing information;
• Provide English-Spanish translation and interpretation;
• Provide other administrative and logistical support as needed.

Qualifications:

Required

• A bachelor’s degree;
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Preferred

• Previous experience with rule of law programs;
• Previous experience working with Latin America and the Caribbean;
• Proficiency in French or Portuguese.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit http://www.americanbar.org/utility/about_the_aba/employment_at_the_aba/a.... Due to the high volume of applicants, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.