NGO JOBS

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 30 May 2014

Job Title: Regional Technical Advisor- Growth and Proposal Development

Department/Location: LACRO/Guatemala City, Guatemala

Band: D

FSLA: Exempt

Reports to: Regional Technical Advisor, Growth Manager

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Background:

LACRO country programs make approximately 40 submissions per year to external donors. In FY 2013,the combined value of these submissions was $156 million, in agriculture, water, food security, disaster risk reduction, water, urban programming, peacebuilding (including youth livelihoods, migration, and workers’ rights), and education. While the US Government is and will likely remain the largest source of public funds in the region, LACRO growth efforts will seek to maintain and grow its diverse portfolio of donors that include other public donors, UN bodies, foundations, and private companies.

The 2010-2020 CRS/LACRO strategy prioritizes “signature” and “emerging” programming sectors in which LACRO is, or has the earnest potential to be, a recognized leader, demonstrating specific technical capacity, innovation, learning, scale and influence in sector policies and programs. These areas are: emergency response and preparedness (DRR), agriculture (agroenterprise), water (integrated water resource management), peace & justice (migration and trafficking, youth and employment, and workers’ rights), and microfinance.

LACRO growth decisions and investments (human and financial) will be guided by these strategic programming priorities. LACRO growth functions encompass the three phases of the Business Development Cycle: 1) Pre-positioning; 2) Pursuit of Opportunities; and 3) Leveraging of Results. The Proposal Development Specialist will primarily focus on capture planning (part of Phase 1) and proposal planning and development (Phase 2), while the LACRO Growth Manager will be primarily responsible for the other components of the cycle, with both positions reinforcing and back-stopping the efforts of the other.

The Proposal Development Specialist will therefore have the opportunity to spearhead a number of improvements in the quality of capture planning and proposal development in the region. These include improved forecasting and positioning of CRS in the marketplace, increasing the number and diversity of actors that CRS brings to the table in solving development issues (Cross Sector Engagement), and the introduction of new tools and best practices in proposal design and development.

Primary Function:

Under the direct supervision of the LACRO Growth Manager, the RTA Proposal Development Specialist will take the lead on supporting all activities related to the identification and tracking of opportunities through the capture planning stages and into final proposal production. The emphasis will be on ensuring the development of high quality proposals for the right opportunities, shepherding resources to support both technical quality and streamlined, effective proposal development. This includes providing surge capacity for technical and non-technical writing and other proposal development needs. The Proposal Development Specialist will build capacity of country program and partner staff, as appropriate, in proposal development and the introduction of new tools and best practices in coordination with agency-wide efforts from the Business Development community of practice.

Job Responsibility:

Pursuit of Opportunities:

· Coordinate regional involvement in the Proposal Development and Approval Process, including coordination of regional reviews, BD (non-financial) review of project budgets, and coordination of HQ support and TDYs as needed.

· Support country programs to perform due diligence in go/no-go analyses and decisions.

· As determined by the Growth Manager and DRDs for PQ and GS&J, deploy throughout the LACRO region to provide hands-on proposal development support to country programs.

· Ensure receipt and incorporation of regional and/or HQ technical input into project design and technical narratives to ensure soundness of proposal technical components.

· As appropriate, ensure mainstreaming of gender, capacity strengthening, influence, evidence-based approaches and other LACRO priorities during proposal design and development.

· Assist proposal development teams to improve proposal competitiveness through cross sector engagement and integration of Shipley tools and other best practices for proposal development.

· Provide input to proposal teams and review from a growth perspective, including overall responsiveness to donor requirements, incorporation of cost-effectiveness considerations, and other aspects that may affect CRS’ competitiveness.

· Assist with proposal writing and other proposal development needs as appropriate.

· Develop and maintain a roster of consultants and TDYers for proposal development.

Prepositioning:

· Actively gather intelligence about and seek out new funding opportunities, analyze them, and share with CPs and RTAs as appropriate.

· Maintain LACRO opportunity pipeline and act as the main LACRO point of contact for the win/loss database.

· Inform and advise DRDs and country programs on relevant funding opportunities.

· Assist country program teams with capture planning for prioritized funding opportunities.

· Support country programs to improve their forecasting capacities and practices, including the forecasting of expected proposal development needs.

· Provide support to CPs in the development and execution of their positioning plans.

Agency learning:

· Share learning around pursuit of opportunities with the BD community of practice.

· Build CP and partner staff capacity in TAG, CAG, and capture planning-related skills, through training and ongoing accompaniment.

· Support development and roll-out of BD competencies and CSE training programs for targeted CP staff, particularly in competencies related to capture planning and proposal development.

· Identify professional development opportunities for country program staff, especially dedicated growth staff, including TDYs within LACRO and elsewhere.

· Work with CPs to develop and maintain capacity statements, past performance tables, and evidence-based results for emerging and signature areas; work with HQ/RAD to maintain global past performance and corporate capacity statements.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: LACRO Growth Manager, Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, Deputy Regional Director for Global Solidarity and Justice, Deputy Regional Director for Management Quality, Regional Finance Officer, LACRO Regional Technical Advisors/IDEAS group, LACRO Country Representatives and Heads of Programming, LACRO CP-level growth staff, HQ Resource Acquisition Department, HQ Public Donor Liaisons.

External:Representatives from peer international NGOs, local partner organizations.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS staff:

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

· Serves with Integrity

· Models Stewardship

· Cultivates Constructive Relationships

· Promotes Learning

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree and 5-7 years of relevant professional NGO experience

· Two or more years of experience in a developing country, preferably in Latin America or the Caribbean

· Demonstrated experience with proposal development, at least some of which was in a leading or coordinating capacity; USAID proposal development experience preferred

· Familiarity with one or more of the LACRO signature and emerging program areas

· Familiarity with procedures, policies and priorities of USG and UN agencies, other public and private donors, and Caritas agencies

· Demonstrated experience in capacity building, training and mentoring

Personal/Professional skills

· Demonstrated ability to work in a team; excellent interpersonal, diplomacy and negotiating skills

· Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and work effectively under pressure and competing priorities; assertiveness

· Demonstrated experience managing people and processes, leading teams to produce deliverables under tight deadlines and at exceptional quality

· Commitment to the Agency’s mission

· Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and networking skills required

· Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish required; French is a plus

· Willingness and ability to travel internationally at least 35% of the time

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit:

https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=1642&CurrentPage=1

EOE/M/F/D/V

Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 05 Feb 2014

Generales de la posición: Complementa a la Dirección de País en lo relacionado a la coordinación de los programas que se ejecutan en Guatemala, a través de un acompañamiento estratégico a las/os coordinadoras/es. Trabaja en estrecha coordinación con el Gerente de Administración y Finanzas - Programme Implementation Manager - PIM -.

• Título de postgrado en una disciplina pertinente
• Experiencia de trabajo directamente con las organizaciones no gubernamentales locales o de las comunidades, el sector privado y las instituciones gubernamentales, para asegurar los vínculos con el programa y la región
• Experiencia demostrable de comprender y liderar una respuesta humanitaria en una situación compleja
• Con experiencia en la planificación estratégica, y la fuerte tendencia a entregar un programa de alta calidad
• Buena comprensión de cómo se produce el cambio, un enfoque de programa basado en el enfoque de derechos, capacidad para identificar las necesidades de recursos, ciclo de los proyectos y habilidades de gestión del rendimiento de alto nivel demostrable y con liderazgo.

LA POSICIÓN SE UBICA EN CIUDAD DE GUATEMALA

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Aplicaciones
Las personas interesadas deben consultar la versión completa de la descripción de puesto y enviar su aplicación utilizando el código de referencia de la posición INT0201, sin espacios; en el sitio web: www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs. Favor considerar que solamente se puede aplicar a través de la web, no se reciben aplicaciones vía email u otro medio.
Si tiene dudas sobre la aplicación, escribir al correo: cmorataya@oxfam.org.gt

Organization: Crown Agents
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 21 Apr 2014

Our BusinessCrown Agents is an international development company employing over 600 personnel worldwide with a presence in more than 40 countries, subsidiaries in 12 countries, and permanent staff working on the ground in 22 corporate offices in Africa, Asia Latin America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Crown Agents provides direct assistance, management consulting, and human and institutional development for public and private sector clients in customs and trade facilitation, public financial management, procurement, logistics, and health systems strengthening.

Crown Agents USA (CA-USA), the U.S. incorporated subsidiary of Crown Agents, provides direct technical assistance, capacity development, and procurement services to stimulate economic growth, establish good governance, and improve health and food security outcomes across the developing world. Since its incorporation in the United States in 1998, CA-USA has provided technical assistance services and support to U.S. Government agencies and international organizations such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Department of State (DOS), and the Gates Foundation.

Project DescriptionThe USAID Guatemala Policy Regulatory Support for Economic Growth Program (PRS) is implemented by the Crown Agents consortium, including Chemonics International and AGEXPORT, the local partner. The PRS project is designed to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Government of Guatemala to conduct food security programs that reduce chronic under-nutrition and rural poverty. The work under this Task Order derives from the Global Hunger and Food Security Initiative (GHFSI, also known as Feed the Future or FTF). The PRS project includes institutional strengthening and policy development for sustainable rural development, trade and environment, oriented to economic growth and food security of Guatemala.

The PRS contract had a base period of two years, during which the project supported key Feed the Future policy objectives in rural development, trade and environment with the Secretariat for Food Security and Nutrition (SESAN), the Ministry of Agriculture (MAGA), the Ministry of Economy (MINECO), Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) and FONTIERRA. During the option period the PRS project will continue supporting SESAN, MAGA and other government and private entities in policy and regulatory issues related to food security and rural development.

Role & ResponsibilitiesThe Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (M&E Specialist) will support the Chief of Party in monitoring project operational plans, goals and results by verifying compliance with set indicators. He/she will establish procedures to obtain and validate the necessary information to assess indicators, impact and achievements of the project. He/she will be responsible for preparing weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, as well as assisting with drafting and writing success stories of the project.

The M&E Specialist will report to the project office in Guatemala City Monday to Friday, with potential trips to other regions of Guatemala as necessary. He/she will be supervised directly by the Chief of Party.

The M&E Specialist position will begin in March 2014 and end January 2015 (11 months). Biweekly timesheets of the M&E Specialist will be reviewed and approved by the Chief of Party. The M&E Specialist will be paid monthly.

Specific Responsibilities• Responsible for updating and maintaining the project’s monitoring system with indicators and verifiable results.• Record the progress of each indicator, as well as track the advancement of goals and activities for the project as laid out in the Annual Work Plan.• Responsible for the inventory and filing of digital and print backup documentation for all project deliverables and indicators.
• In conjunction with the Food Security Specialist and Rural Development Specialist, write reports which incorporate findings.• Present Weekly, Trimester, and Success Story reports to the Chief of Party for edits and revisions. • Attend weekly team meetings and provide feedback to specialists in order to improve project impact and execution.

Qualifications• University degree in Economics, Agriculture, Business Administration, Management, or a related field required.• Five or more years of demonstrated project experience in rural development, economic development or environmental conservation required. • Three or more years of demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects, preferably on USAID-funded projects. • Knowledgeable of the monitoring system used by USAID (APECE) desired. • Advanced reporting writing skills gained through a related work history in monitoring and evaluation required. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. • Fluency in Spanish is required.• Must demonstrate personal attributes such as loyalty and integrity in addition to being determined and thorough, which is inherent in this position.• Legal ability to work in Guatemala is required.

How to apply:

To apply to this position, please email your CV, in Spanish, to careers@crownagents.com by February 3, 2014. Include your name, along with the title of the position you are applying for, in the subject line. Visit our website at www.crownagentsusa.com for more information about our company. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please. Crown Agents USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Crown Agents USA will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualified disabilities in accordance with the ADA and local labor law as applicable. If you require a reasonable accommodation for our application process, please contact our Recruiting department directly. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis only.

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 12 Oct 2013

Chemonics seeks a global climate change science specialist for the anticipated five-year, USAID-funded Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) Project in Guatemala. The project will support USAID/Guatemala and the Guatemalan government to develop and implement a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within priority sectors of the nation's economy. It will assist the Guatemalan government to build institutional capacity for reducing the effects of climate change and mitigating GHG emissions. This work will include identifying ways to support the government in planning, design, policy development, and implementation of LEDS and promoting participatory processes with the private sector and civil society. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development and implementation of analytical tools and practices, including emissions inventories development, economic and environmental modeling and analysis, sector-specific analysis, and data collection and management

• Provide analytical support to help identify, evaluate, and prioritize actions and programs that could contribute to low emissions development, and help set long-term GHG emissions reduction goals

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in environmental science, forestry, climate change, ecology, sustainable agriculture, or other relevant field required; Ph.D. degree desired

• Minimum eight years of experience working in climate change issues, such as low emission of greenhouse gases, national inventories, national and subnational base lines, marginal abatement curves or other economic tools, GCC modeling, and projections of business as usual and alternative scenarios

• Knowledge of Guatemala's governmental sector, academia, NGOs, and civil society, as well as climate change policies, laws, development and management issues; knowledge of LEDS processes preferred

• Knowledge of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change policies and guidelines, low carbon development, forest incentives and voluntary markets highly desirable

• Excellent analytical, writing, communication, presentation, and training skills

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, in both Spanish and English, required

• Citizenship and/or authorization to work in Guatemala required

Application instructions:

Send CV and cover letter to chemonicsGuateLEDS@gmail.com by September 18, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form (bit.ly/t6VWug) and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "GCC science specialist - Guatemala" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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Organization: Broederlijk Delen
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

Together with some 170 partner organizations in the South, and thousands of volunteers in Flanders, Broederlijk Delen is constantly working towards sustainable development. We do not launch projects in the South ourselves, but we support the plans of the local people. Rural development, food security and human rights are the complementary domains in which Broederlijk Delen is operating.

In each of our partner countries, Broederlijk Delen has a local representative who represents the organisation in the region and cooperates closely with the staff in Brussels.

Currently we are looking for a local representative for Guatemala.

Job description

• You conceive a regional policy and program together with our staff in Brussels.
• You develop long-lasting relationships with the partner organisations, a.o. through frequent field visits
• You stimulate capacity building within the partner organisations
• You encourage collaboration between the partner organisations and you focus on the projects’ and program’s efficiency and quality
• You monitor the partner’s projects, also financially, in order to assure results-based management
• You develop a network of and synergies with and between relevant local stakeholders and you represent Broederlijk Delen at local and Belgian/European governments
• You do the follow-up of the development workers and volunteers who work in your region
• You communicate actively with the staff in Brussels about the projects’ and program’s evolutions on the field
• You give input from the field for the global Broederlijk Delen policy

Profile

The candidate:

• Has as university degree or can compensate this with his/her professional experience
• Has a relevant professional experience of at least 5 years of which at least 3 years in the South, at least partly in Latin-America
• Has affinity with the North-South movement and with Latin-America
• Speaks and writes fluently Spanish; good knowledge of English and French; knowledge of Dutch is a plus
• Has good knowledge of result-based project and program management
• Is familiar with a rights based approach
• Has a good practical knowledge of common software
• Has a good understanding of the theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of development and transformation processes
• Displays strong analytical, summarizing and editorial skills for writing reports, policy notes, compiling files
• Shows strong relational and communication skills for working in an intercultural context
• Can work autonomously
• Is flexible and has the capacity to detect opportunities
• Is willing to travel regularly and to make frequent field visits

How to apply:

To apply, please send a covering letter and a CV to jobs@broederlijkdelen.be (by preference) or to Broederlijk Delen VZW, attn Dirk Van der Roost, Huidevettersstraat 165 - 1000 Brussels by September 15th at the latest.

More information about the job can be obtained from Patricia Verbauwhede, patricia.verbauwhede@broederlijkdelen.be, or tel. +32-213.04.54 (telephonically: from 9 September on).

Selected candidates will be invited for a written test and job interview in Brussels by the end of September. After that, the selected candidate will be requested to participate in psychosocial testing.

Departure: January 2014.

Organization: Constru Casa
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 25 Aug 2013

Constru Casa www.construcasa.org is an established organization in Guatemala with an amazing potential for growth. We need a dedicated, strategic, and resourceful professional to help us manage and expand our marketing initiatives.
This intern will work in three main areas: general communications, marketing, and promotions. You will work closely with the Operations Manager and other team members and will be in regular contact with our fundraising partners in Holland and the USA to manage a robust and cohesive marketing strategy.This is a great opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute strategically - and with considerable responsibility to the development and growth of a highly professional organization, while gaining first hand and on the ground experience in a developing country.

Location: The Constru Casa offices are located in San Pedro las Huertas, la Antigua Guatemala; the position occasionally requires some flexibility outside normal working hours to meet donors and take part in events in Antigua or possibly Guatemala City.

Role and Responsibility for the Marketing and Communications Intern:

Contribute to the creation of a year-long, creative marketing and communications strategy and spearhead its implementation.
Constru Casa offers a small stipend that covers a part of the living costs (basic housing) in Antigua. We will take into consideration the relevant experience and the length of contract.

For a full description of position please visit: http://www.idealist.org/view/internship/zmf4CDM8h4bD/

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter stating why you would be a good candidate and Resume/CV to Susan Patlyek by email: susan@construcasa.org or contacto@construcasa.org

Organization: Plan USA
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 02 Aug 2013

Plan International is a global organization that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities for generations to come and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects and child protection initiatives. Plan International has been working in Guatemala since 1978 and currently implements programs in education, economic empowerment, health, and protection.

Position Description

Plan is seeking a Senior Finance and Operations Manager for an upcoming USAID education project in Guatemala. The project will focus on improving education quality and access for underserved populations such as indigenous children and out-of-school youth. The Senior Finance and Operations Manager will be responsible for the project’s financial management, compliance, and other operational and administrative duties in compliance with USAID contract regulations and Plan’s policies. The Senior Finance and Operations Manager will supervise and lead the preparation of budgets and client financial reports, and monitoring of project expenses. This is a full-time position based in Guatemala. The position is contingent upon award of the project by the client.

Principal Responsibilities •Oversee overall financial management of the project, including all accounting, reporting, and control activities. •Provide timely and reliable financial information and analysis.•Administer all contracts and procurement in compliance with USAID contract rules and regulations. •Manage overall procurement process of supplies, equipment and services; draft prior approval requests, subcontracts, and solicitations.•Monitor actual contract expenditures against approved client line items and obligated amount, and develop budget modifications as needed.•Maintain strong internal policies, processes and controls systems in order to provide timely, consistent and accurate financial and budget management.•Supervise and lead the preparation of all financial reports to the client. •Oversee all documentation of project expenses.•Undertake periodic field visits for monitoring purposes.•Educate and train relevant project and partner staff on USAID’s contract rules and regulations (FAR, OMB Circulars, etc.).•Work closely with the Plan International USA home office and Plan Guatemala Country Office staff on internal and external financial reviews and audits as required.

Qualifications and Skills•Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance or other relevant field.•Significant experience in financial management of large international development programs, including significant experience of demonstrated record of excellence in financial management of USAID contracts. •Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and USAID contract financial and other key rules and regulations (including USAID AIDAR, FAR, and relevant OMB Circulars)•Experience managing small grants programs and subcontracts with local NGOs.•Demonstrated knowledge of internal financial controls and procedures.•Demonstrated knowledge of USG contract reporting requirements and management rules and regulations.•Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects with rigorous timelines and deliverables.•Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.•Fluency in English and Spanish. •Work experience in Guatemala and/or Central America, work experience in Guatemala preferred.

Closing date: August 2, 2013.

Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to apply:

Please send cover letter and resume via our link: http://plan-international.org/