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Closing date: 2019-06-25

Associate Video Production Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The digital age has changed the communications landscape radically in the past decade altering the way we communicate. In line with its Global Communications Strategy, UNHCR requires the services of highly skilled visual thinkers who are capable to use of technologies to develop creative solutions to the organization communications challenges, a to video producers capable of identifying, shooting, scripting, editing, and packaging videos for publication on its core websites and social media channels and for distribution to media partners. This body of work may include producing news and feature packages, pieces to camera, social media edits, single- or multiple-camera interviews, livestreamed or recorded events Instagram stories, serialized stories and short documentaries. It involve filming in the field as well as, on some occasions, in office or studio contexts. The overarching aim is to produce timely, accurate and compelling videos that help us lead the narrative on forced displacement, generate empathy and mobilize action.

To do their jobs well, UNHCR s video producers need to cultivate a keen understanding of our target audiences including the substantive themes and video formats that resonate deeply, convey messages effectively and spark quality engagement. They must be vigilant about editorial and journalistic standards, attentive to protection concerns and political sensitivities, and focused on communicating successfully with key demographics. It is imperative that they are aware of the technical requirements and restrictions of different platforms and devices, including social media and smartphones, and that they document their work with accurate shot lists, dope sheets and other metadata.

The video producers functions, working relationships and skills specializations vary depending on language, location, grade, and whether they sit within a country operation, a regional bureau or the Global Communications Service. For example, some will mainly produce original content, teaming up with a dedicated camera/editor; some will produce, shoot and edit on their own; and some will primarily adapt videos produced in other languages, adjusting tone of voice to suit audiences and platforms.

The Associate Video Production Officer reports to the Regional Communications Hub Manager in Mexico City, working closely with the Head of the Video Unit in Geneva, and liaising closely with colleagues handling media relations, text, photos, social media and electronic publishing. Focusing on displacement issues across Latin America, the incumbent is expected to identify, report, shoot, script, edit and package video content in English and Spanish for publication on UNHCR s global web and social media channels and distribution to media companies.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

• Conceive, strategize and develop creative audio-visual content to support regional communications priorities, key messages and UNHCR work positioning.
• Write, film, edit and package audio-visual content in English and Spanish for different audiences (general public, donors, policy makers) and different outlets( UNHCR s global web, social media channels, news media)Adapt videos originally produced in English for Spanish-speaking audiences, adjusting tone of voice to suit audiences and platforms.
• Ensure that videos are aligned with UNHCR's communications priorities and key messages and are closely coordinated with briefing notes, web stories, photos, campaigns and social media output.
• Ensure adherence to journalistic and editorial standards, including accuracy and consistency.
• Liaise with relevant colleagues in country operations, bureaux and divisions to clarify factual questions, address protection concerns, weigh political sensitivities and optimize messaging.
• Ensure that video footage is properly logged and transcoded, with accurate shot lists, dope sheets and metadata.
• Ensure that edited videos (and raw footage or clips, when requested) are sent to the Video Unit in Geneva and/or uploaded to Refugees Media in accordance with standard protocol.
• Communicate clearly the vision for projects through presentations, concept notes or scripts.
• Work with social media, PSP and field communications colleagues to optimize and promote video content, with an eye to maximizing engagement among target audiences.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
or P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Journalism;
Film;
Media Studies;
Communications;
or other relevant field.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses
Video production;
Video editing;
Multimedia storytelling;
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in video production, ideally producing, shooting, scripting and editing news and feature packages for a media company and/or a human rights or humanitarian organization.
Desirable:
Experience editing videos with a nonlinear video editing system, preferably Adobe Premiere Pro, and motion graphics software, preferably Adobe After Effects. Experience working with a digital asset management system. Experience working in a developing country or field location. Good knowledge of the UN, UNHCR, refugees, human rights and humanitarian issues.

Functional Skills
Video production for digital platforms (including news organizations);
Multimedia storytelling;
Journalism (incl. print, broadcast, photography, video, layout & graphics);
Digital content production;
Social media content production;
Experience using digital asset management systems;
Digital journalism;
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Interested candidates should submit their application online on the UNHCR Career Page atwww.unhcr.org/careers.htmlby clicking on 'Vacancies'.

Closing Date: 25 June2019 (midnight Geneva time).

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Closing date: 2019-06-25

Associate Spanish Website Editor

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Regional Communications Hub in Mexico City is responsible for the creation and dissemination of engaging, timely, accurate, emotive, data-driven and informative content for UNHCR's global Spanish speaking audiences, including the development of multimedia content for UNHCR's websites and social media. In line with these responsibilities are the maintenance, update and improvement of UNHCR's global Spanish website: www.acnur.org.

The Associate Spanish Website Editor will focus largely on translating global content into Spanish. Also, the incumbent will be responsible for the timely and relevant updating and content management of UNHCR's global Spanish website, including news, press releases, web stories, and other content and information related to UNHCR's mandate and activities for the protection and assistance of refugees and other persons of concern. S/he will assure that all the content disseminated through UNHCR's global Spanish website is in line with the Global Communications Strategy. The incumbent will ensure that brand and content consistency is maintained with respect to the global multilanguage UNHCR websites, including the translation and localization of content from English and Portuguese.

UNHCR's Editors cultivate a keen understanding of our target audiences - including the themes and formats that resonate deeply, convey messages effectively and spark quality engagement. They must be vigilant about editorial and journalistic standards, attentive to protection concerns and political sensitivities, and focused on communicating successfully with key demographics. The growing prevalence of digital platforms and mobile devices, and the increasingly visual orientation of our contemporary culture, mean that Web Editors must know how to combine text effectively with photos, videos, graphics and interactive elements and must anticipate how people will experience our content through social media, on smartphones, etc.

The Associate Spanish Website Editor reports to the Regional Communications Hub Manager, working closely with the Regional Office in Washington, the Senior Global Digital Editor/Writer in New York, the Country Office in Spain and the Global Website Editor (English) in Geneva, and liaising closely with colleagues handling media relations, photo and video production, social media, electronic publishing and digital marketing. The incumbent is expected to prioritize content for translation into Spanish, adjusting the tone of voice to suit audiences and platforms; manage the work of freelance translators; commission and edit original Spanish-language content; provide editorial and writing advice and feedback to in-house contributors; obtain clearance prior to publication as needed; and build and publish pages with the content management system.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

• Contribute to the development of strategic work plan for production and/or translation of content for UNHCR's global Spanish website, seeking to convey and amplify UNHCR's key messages on priority situations and themes in ways that resonate with target audiences.
• Maintain UNHCR's global Spanish website, updating all sections as and when needed managing tasks and responsibilities within the content management system (CMS) in order to have the information timely and accurate.
• Undertake translation and placement of content that first appears in English, including prioritization of which content to translate into Spanish and adjusting tone of voice to suit audiences and platforms.
• Ensure timely publication of content on global Spanish website while maintaining high journalistic and editorial standards, including accuracy and consistency.
• Forge partnerships with Spanish media companies, including placement and co-production of content.
• Liaise with relevant colleagues in Country Operations, Bureaux and Divisions to clarify factual questions, address protection concerns, weigh political sensitivities and optimize messaging, especially when generating original content in Spanish.
• Ensure that text is enhanced by video, photos, maps or graphics where appropriate, liaising with relevant colleagues in the Multimedia Content Section.
• Manage the Google AdWords (Grants) profile connected to acnur.org and all the Google-related features connected to the domain acnur.org, such as Google News, and Google Search Console, along with Google Analytics.
• Work with Spanish-language social media colleagues to promote web content by maximizing reach and engagement among target audiences.
• Play an active role in the ongoing development of the website, helping to improve user journeys, add new content, remove outdated content, and develop new features.
• Commission, write, re-write, edit and/or translate articles and other written content
• Undertake reporting and interviewing assignments as required.Perform other related duties as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Journalism Spanish Language and Literature Communication
International Relations Political Science or other relevant field.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses
N / A
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in international journalism, ideally working with networks of freelance translators to commission translations into Spanish and editing articles for regional or global audiences.

Desirable:
Experience working in communications for a multilingual, international organization.
Experience publishing multimedia content with a content management system.
Experience with content management systems, including HTML and/or relevant programming languages.
Experience with graphic design software, including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Professional knowledge of Google AdWords related features.
Google News, and Google Search Console, along with Google Analytics
Experience working in a developing country or field location.
Good knowledge of the UN, UNHCR, refugees, human rights and humanitarian issues.
Professional experience editing videos and graphics for video with software such as Adobe Premiere or/and After Effects.
Experience with graphic design software Adobe InDesign.

Functional Skills
MS-Editing,
MS-Reporting skills,
ER-Experience as a copywriter for magazines, newspapers and or websites,
ER-Journalism (incl. print, broadcast, photography, video, layout & graphics),
MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation,
ER-Video Production for multi-media platforms (media- news organisation),
IT-Web Content Management System (WCMS),
ER-Experience with digital analytics and performance reporting,
ER-Digital channels including social media, website, mobile, email and online advertising
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Interested candidates should submit their application online on the UNHCR Career Page atwww.unhcr.org/careers.htmlby clicking on 'Vacancies'.

Closing Date: 25 June2019 (midnight Geneva time).

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Closing date: 2019-06-25

Project Control Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Project Control Officer is part of the multi-functional team. In coordination with DFAM s Implementing Partnership Management Service, s/he is responsible and accountable for providing substantive support, guidance, and oversight on the effective management of the Enhanced Framework for Implementing with Partners (the Framework).

Complementary to programme management, s/he will support and conduct analysis and assessment of risks associated with partnerships, policy compliance, operational practices, mitigation measures, and gaps and make technical recommendations or decisions in line with the principles of the Framework and operational context.

The incumbent prompts partnership integrity and other safeguarding mechanisms for ensuring sound stewardship and accountability of funds entrusted to partners to ensure resources are used in the most efficient and effective manner to attain the best results for persons of concern.

S/he will promote dialogue and consultations for strengthening partnerships and have frequent contacts with UNHCR colleagues, particularly project control and programme staff. He/she may have contact with external stakeholders, such as UNHCR-funded partners, auditors, oversight bodies, and host governments on matters related to partnerships. Incumbents will be mindful of all dimensions of partnerships in accordance with the Principles of Partnership, the Code of Conduct, and other relevant documents.

In the Regional Bureaux, the incumbent works under the supervision of the Regional Controller. In the Country and Multi-Country Offices, the incumbent normally works under the direct supervision of the Representative or Deputy Representative or Head of Office or Senior Project Control Officer, as applicable.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

• Participate in the annual assessment and planning cycle.
• Participate in the development and implementation of partnership management objectives aligned with UNHCR's strategy and priorities.
• Support a coherent approach in the application of the Enhanced Framework for Implementing with Partners and compliance with its policies, principles, and procedures to ensure effective partnerships, as well as sound stewardship and accountability for the funds entrusted to partners.
• Pursue high-quality partnerships and integrity culture in UNHCR and among partners to mitigate misuse and wastage of resources, fraud and corruption, sexual abuse and exploitation, and other forms of misconduct; including recommendations to put in place safeguarding mechanisms and measures for detection, prevention, reporting, and addressing fraud, and other forms of partnership misconduct.
• Ensure UNHCR management (country/bureau/global) and offices have access to high-quality and timely analytical insights and advice for enabling evidence-based operational decisions and accountability on project control and partnership management.
• Provide first-line support for project control, external and internal audit, evaluation, and other reviews pertaining to partnership management, and assist in gap analysis, establishing, measuring, and taking appropriate actions for addressing queries, recurrent weaknesses, and other findings.
• Ensure coherent practices of analysis and critical reviews of risk exposure and establishment of linkages of risk management with monitoring, financial management, project control, audit, and other processes related to partnership management to enhance effective delivery and optimum use of funds through partnerships.
• Foster constructive dialogue and consultations with partners and other stakeholders to strengthen partnerships, interagency collaborations, and harmonisations.
• Contribute to strengthening the capacity of UNHCR and partners on partnership management.
• Seek innovative approaches in enhancing partnership management, gathering experiences, and sharing best practices and lessons learned among operations and partners.
• Contribute with inputs on reviews and enhancements of policies, procedures, and practices governing the framework for Implementing with Partners.
• Perform other duties related to financial management as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P3/NOC - 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Business Administration; Economics; Management;
or other relevant field.;
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses
n/a;

Relevant Job Experience
Essential:
Experience in financial management, accounting, project management, internal control assessment, internal audit and/or external audit, risk management at regional or global level. Demonstrated experience in effective partnership management and multi-stakeholder coordination in humanitarian, emergency or development contexts. Good knowledge and understanding of UNHCR/UN rules, policies, and regulations regarding partnership and financial management, oversight and compliance. Proven analytical skills, and abilities for identification of gaps and finding solutions. Good level of computer literacy in particular, experience in computerized systems and software. Experience in communicating, building capacities, coordinating consultative processes and building consensus. Ability to contribute in policy and process reviews.

Desirable:
Innovation and technology skills in financial, risks and fraud management. Professional qualification in accounting (CPA, CMA or CA, CFE, ERM, or equivalent). Training in UNHCR's protection and management learning programmes. Capacity building skills.

Functional Skills
Budgeting;
UNHCR budgetary cycle and procedures;
Resource Management;
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Interested candidates should submit their application online on the UNHCR Career Page atwww.unhcr.org/careers.htmlby clicking on 'Vacancies'.

Closing Date: 25 June2019 (midnight Geneva time).

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Closing date: 2019-06-27

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) seeks an Outreach Assistant- Mexico to support the work of its Mexico Workers Rights program, which works to improve workers' awareness of their rights and how to claim them, facilitate employer labor law compliance, and strengthen and expand qualified legal labor representation. This will be a full-time position, for an initial period of six months, based in Mexico City.

The Outreach Assistant will support the Project s outreach efforts, including the development of a social media strategy to reach low-wage workers, the compilation of workers rights alleged violations, the identification of strategic target areas for outreach, and the preparation of case studies related to Project impact on workers rights. This position will also support the implementation of project activities, including training workshops for workers and worker leaders, follow up with workers, and internships for labor law clinic students, among other areas.

The Assistant will support the Project Director and Manager with the following activities:

• Outreach, primarily to workers, including social media promotion.
• Support technical activities, including worker and worker leader training and follow up.
• Provide administrative and logistical support related to outreach activities.
• Assist with the preparation of illustrative case studies of Project impact on workers rights.

Required:

• A university degree.
• Professional fluency in Spanish.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to rule of law principles.

Preferred:

• 1-2 years of experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting.
• Experience with social media.
• Experience working with different stakeholders, including government institutions, unions, workers, and grassroot NGOs.
• Some professional fluency in English.
• Interest in labor rights.

Please email your cover letter and resume to nathalie.cornet@abaroli.org

La Iniciativa para el Estado de Derecho del Colegio de Abogados de los Estados Unidos (ABA ROLI) busca un Asistente de Comunicaci n/Difusi n - M xico para apoyar el trabajo de su programa de Derechos Laborales en M xico, el cual tiene como prop sito mejorar el acceso a la justica para reivindicar, promover y defender los derechos laborales de los trabajadores y trabajadoras. Esta ser una posici n a tiempo completo, por un per odo inicial de seis meses, con sede en la Ciudad de M xico.

El Asistente de Comunicaci n/Difusi n apoyar los esfuerzos de difusi n y alcance del Proyecto, incluyendo el desarrollo de una estrategia de comunicaci n para redes sociales para trabajadores de bajos recursos, la compilaci n de violaciones de derechos laborales reportadas, la identificaci n de reas estrat gicas para la divulgaci n y la preparaci n de estudios de casos relacionadas al impacto del proyecto sobre derechos laborales. Esta posici n tambi n apoyar la implementaci n de actividades del proyecto, tales como talleres de capacitaci n para trabajadores y l deres, seguimiento con trabajadores y pasant as para estudiantes de cl nicas de derecho laboral, entre otras reas.

El Asistente apoyar la directora y la gerente del Proyecto con las siguientes tareas:

• Difusi n y comunicaci n, principalmente con trabajadores, en redes sociales y/u otros medios.
• Apoyo a actividades t cnicas, tales como la capacitaci n y el seguimiento con trabajadores y trabajadoras.
• Apoyo administrativo y log stico relacionado con las actividades de divulgaci n/difusi n/comunicaci n.
• Apoyo a la preparaci n de estudios de casos ilustrativos del impacto del Proyecto en los derechos laborales.

Se requiere:

• Un t tulo universitario.
• Fluidez profesional en espa ol.
• Fuertes habilidades de investigaci n y composici n.
• Fuertes habilidades interpersonales.
• Fuertes habilidades de comunicaci n escrita y verbal.
• Compromiso con los principios del estado de derecho.

Tambi n se prefiere:

• 1-2 a os de experiencia, preferiblemente en una asociaci n u organizaci n sin fines de lucro.
• Experiencia con redes sociales.
• Experiencia trabajando con diferentes partes interesadas, incluidas instituciones gubernamentales, sindicatos, trabajadores y ONG.
• Alguna fluidez profesional en ingl s.
• Inter s por los derechos laborales.

Por favor, mandar su hoja de vida y una carta de presentaci n a Nathalie.cornet@abaroli.org.

Please send your cover letter and resume to nathalie.cornet@abaroli.org

Closing date: 2019-07-11

Overview

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and implemented over three hundred projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, economic growth, education, environment, and global health.

Job Title: Knowledge Management Specialist

Department/Location: Mexico

Reports To: Senior-Level Expert

Type:Regular Full-Time

Classification: Exempt

Overview:IBTCI is seeking a Knowledge Management Specialistto provide technical support to the Senior Level Expert (SLE) for the Integration, Collaboration, Monitoring, and Evaluation (ICME) Activity. The purpose of the ICME activity is to provide services to facilitate collaboration between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) activities, integration of USAID/Mexico development objectives, interagency collaboration, and use of evidence for decision-making. This is a long-term three (3) year position with the potential for a fourth year and will be based out of Mexico for the implementation of technical support for monitoring, evaluation, collaboration, and learning services for USAID/Mexico.

The ICME mechanism supports USAID/Mexico s ability to make decisions based on evidence through the application of analytical rigor. This ICME mechanism works across the Mission to:

1. Facilitate integration of its investments for greater synergy and impact, especially in the northern border states
2. Facilitate increased collaboration among local actors government, civil society, private sector, and academia to advance local ownership, sustainability, and self-reliance;
3. Ensure innovative monitoring and related analyses of the outcomes and outputs of existing activities as well as the relevant context indicators such that learning (i.e. what is working, what is not working, and what needs to be done differently) is optimized and provides continuity beyond and between USAID investments; and,
4. Realize surveys, more in-depth analyses, and evaluations, whether impact or performance, as needed, for management decisions.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative knowledge management processes and organizational systems to facilitate information sharing between USAID development objective teams, ICME staff, and USAID implementing partners.
• Day-to-day development of the activities, content and deliverables of designated projects.
• Literature and international best practices research.
• Initiate basic quantitative analysis for designated projects.
• Propose and review evaluation methodologies for ICME evaluations, including data collections mechanisms, evaluation report outlines, etc.
• Provide quality assurance for evaluations, analyses or any related technical work carried out by the ICME team
• Prepare, review and approve technical briefs, highlights and reports submitted to USAID
• Develop and participate in capacity building events as needed
• Establish contact and liaise with high-level government officials
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to USAID staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

PreferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills
• Ability to work autonomously and to meet deadlines
• Ability to set strategic direction in a collaborative setting
• Highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Experience in preparing and delivering reports and presentations to variety of audiences
• Superior writing skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum five years of experience in supporting knowledge management for governance-related projects. Experience with design and development of evaluations or assessments of is desirable.
• Full proficiency in English and Spanish as well as demonstrated ability to translate into either language
• Familiarity with knowledge management best practices
• Ability to travel within Mexico

Education:Master s Degree or postgraduate studies in social, economic or law areas.

Working Environment:Work is typically performed in an office environment.

Physical Requirements:This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility:This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel:Local travel required

Work Authorization:Candidate must be authorized to work in Mexico.

No phone calls please. All candidates will be acknowledged, but only final candidates for particular activities will be contacted.

IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. We are an E-Verify Employer.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability, or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 703-749-0100.

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Closing date: 2019-07-19

Miyamoto International is a global engineering, construction management and project management company that provides critical services that sustain industries and safeguard communities with offices worldwide.

Miyamoto International is currently implementing the PREPARE II Program in Zapopan, Jalisco. The PREPARE II Program strengthens the risk management policy and practice of key disaster risk reduction institutions in the country.

Scope of Work

The Program Assistant will provide overall administrative support and development of activities to accomplish the objectives of the PREPARE II Program under the direction of the National Program Manager.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

a) Arranging meetings and coordinating events, including high-level events.

b) Support to country operational matters, such as procurement, payments, supplies and purchases.

c) Creation, control and archiving of records and information for monitoring and recording all activities, including workshops and training events.

d) Writing correspondence and editing documents.

e) Translating documents Spanish/ English English/Spanish.

f) Support in meetings with the program stakeholders, or internal meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes during the meetings and preparing minutes.

g) Supporting other communications, including drafting short stories on program impact.

h) Support to program organization and logistics throughout different cities in Mexico.

Qualifications

The basic qualifications include:

Education:

Bachelor s Degree. Ideally in International Relations, Public Relations, Communication, Management or other related fields.

Experience:

Experience working as a program assistant and/or organizing and coordinating complex events.

Experience working with or in the public sector.

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Team player attitude with flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic organization.

Self-starter with a high degree of professionalism and integrity, capable of managing funds.

Experience related to the procurement of products or services.

Knowledge:

Fluency in Spanish and English with the ability to translate written documents and provide verbal translation support in meetings, as needed.

Diplomatic sensitivity with the ability to work with and correspond with high-level partners and stakeholders appropriately.

Ability to extract main ideas of meeting discussions and synthesize information into action items and next steps.

Organizational, logistic and time management skills.

Excellent writing skills in English and in Spanish.

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Other desired qualifications:

Experience working on USAID or other international donor funded programs.

Experience supporting disaster risk reduction initiatives or programs.

Advanced use of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite, especially in the use of spreadsheets and databases.

Flexibility and responsibility to work in and out of the office without direct supervision.

Availability to travel to different cities across the country, sometimes even on weekends.

To apply, please send the following documents prior to July 19th 2019,to the email procurement@miyamotointernational.com, with the subject heading "Program Assistant Zapopan":

CV / Resume

Cover letter

Note: The person selected to cover this position is expected to join our team on September 2, 2019.Nevertheless, there could be flexibility to join us up to two weeks after that date.

Closing date: 2019-07-31

The WPE Program Officer is a short-term consultancy (3 months) to support the emergency Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) programme to respond to gender-based violence (GBV) that migrant, asylum-seeker and deportee women and girls face in Ciudad Juarez. The WPE program officer will support partnership development and implementation processes with local partners. In parallel, this consultancy will also focus on support to at least four (4) women and girl safe space development during the initial phase of the programme. This will be achieved through coordination to identify these spaces and rehabilitation of these places jointly with local actors and the target community.

The WPE program officer will be a consultancy contract for this phase of the program and will be performed in Ciudad Juarez with frequent travel within and around the city.

The consultant will support the WPE coordinator in the partnership development process, through support to timely design and implementation of the program workplan and monitoring of local partners joint workplans as well as compiling support requests made to the IRC (financial, technical or other). The consultant will also coordinate with the operation department (administrative and logistics) for matters linked to support to program activities. The WPE program officer will also support capacity-building activities and initiatives for community, civil society and local authorities focal points. During the consultancy, the WPE program officer will realise frequent visits to service providers working with the target population and other IRC counterparts and partners. Under the WPE coordinator supervision, the WPE program officer will support expansion of their programs to increase number of beneficiaries from the target population. Always under the supervision of the WPE Coordinator, the consultant will also support the design and implementation of beneficiary feedback mechanism through data compilation and consolidation.

Position deliverables:

• Support the program monitoring activities to monitor that actions defined under the WPE program workplan are completed on time and raise any expected delays and support workplan adjustments based on that. Support workplan activities implementation working closely with counterparts from community-based organizations. Produce bi-weekly monitoring reports and have weekly meeting with the focal point for this consultancy.
• Support the partnership development process, leading coordination and performing administrative tasks with local partners to ensure timely start of projects and implementation of these partnership agreements. This would be done through partners workplan monitoring (technical focus) and orientation on partnership agreements in accordance with the IRC partnership agreement content (administrative and grant management). Written updates of this process should be included in bi-weekly reports and weekly meetings with meeting with the consultancy s focal point.
• Ensure the regular monitoring of partners to achieve progress agreed upon through meetings with partners and visit to project implementation sites for data compilation. Produce monthly monitoring report on partners achievements and challenges.
• Coordinate with Operations on administrative and logistics matters related to programmatic activities ensuring that all administrative and logistical processes are followed by program team in line with the office SOP, including raising program purchase requests, inspection of material delivered for activities and compilation of key data. Support monitoring of spending through coordination with partners but also through coordination with IRC Operation department in Mexico. Purchase requests and related supplied goods and services inspection report will be produced as well as a summary of internal program spending and challenges highlighted by partners.
• Based on the recommendations of the WPE coordinator, perform the data compilation for the beneficiaries feedback mechanisms data. Provide this database and its updated versions every two weeks.
• Based on the recommendation of the WPE coordinator, perform compilation of partners and counterparts requests for support made to the IRC (financial, technical or other). Integrate this requests into weekly summary to the consultancy focal point.
• Support capacity-building activities and initiatives for community, civil society and local authorities focal points performing actions previously defined jointly with the WPE coordinator. Produce activity report for each of the above-mentioned activity.
• Consolidate information collected in weekly report including programme activities and data and partners activities
• Contribute to data compilation for IRC and donor report of high quality on program activities, indicators and results
• Communicate as necessary with the WPE Coordinator on identified updates from meetings with partners and field visits to project implementation sites to inform program strategy and orientation
• Collaborate with partner organizations to guarantee that key processes are implemented in a timely manner

Other:

• Contribute to constant monitoring of security and field team protection, including community focal points and partners, informing as soon as possible of any security concern or incident to IRC management

Professional Conduct:**

All IRC staff and consultants are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

The WPE program officer s Primary focal point for deliverables will be the WPE coordinator.

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent in gender studies, Human rights, social work, psychology or related field desired
• At least 2 years of experience implementing GBV prevention and response programme and/or social work programmes, and work with civil society organizations in humanitarian or development contexts preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of working with violence affected populations (including children, adolescents and women) and applying the GBV survivor-centered approach and best interest principle in such contexts
• Demonstrated experience working in unstable and conflict affected environments (at the field level)
• Demonstrated experience working with people from different backgrounds/nationalities
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building on GBV
• Demonstrated experience in program management and/or sub-grant management with several partners. Demonstrated experience working with community-based organizations.
• Pro-active, flexible and creative
• Good computer skills such as: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Personal quality: thorough understanding and respect of gender equality and non-discrimination principles. Team player, flexible, network-builder, able work under pressure.
• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken) and working knowledge of written and spoken English
• Driving licence and willing to use his/her own vehicle

WORK ENVIRONMENT:**

• The consultant will be based in Ciudad Juarez, with frequent movements within the city and its surroundings into potentially insecure locations (in line with our safety and security SOPs)
• Fast-moving work environment

El/la oficial de programa de protecci n e empoderamiento de las mujeres es una consultor a de corto plazo (3 meses) para apoyar el programa de emergencia para la prevenci n y repuesta a la violencia basada g nero (VBG) que afecta a las mujeres, adolescentes y ni as migrantes, solicitantes de asilo y deportadas en Ciudad Ju rez. El/la Oficial de programa apoyar el desarrollo y la implementaci n de convenios con actores locales. En paralelo esta consultor a estar tambi n enfocada al apoyo al proceso de desarrollo de un m nimo de 4 espacios dedicados a mujeres, adolescentes y ni as durante la fase de inicio de la programaci n del IRC, centr ndose en la coordinaci n de la identificaci n y rehabilitaci n de esos espacios conjuntamente con actores locales y la comunidad. El/la oficial de programa de protecci n e empoderamiento de las mujeres participar en un contrato de consultor durante la fase de puesta en marcha del programa y la consultor a se realizar en Ciudad Ju rez con movimientos frecuentes dentro y alrededor de la ciudad.

El/ la Oficial de programa apoyar a la coordinadora t cnica en el proceso de desarrollo de convenio, trav s del apoyo a la planificaci n e implementaci n a tiempo del plan de trabajo del programa y del monitoreo de los planes de trabajo conjuntos con actores locales as como la compilaci n de pedidas de apoyo (financiero, t cnico u otro) solicitadas al IRC y apoyo para la coordinaci n con la rea de operaciones (administrativa y log stica) en relaci n a la rea program tica. El/la Oficial de programa apoyar tambi n a la implementaci n de paquetes de capacitaci n y acciones de apoyo t cnico para los puntos focales de actores comunitarios y/o de la sociedad civil y de las autoridades locales. Durante la consultor a, el/ la Oficial de programa realizar visitas frecuentes a los proveedores de servicios para la poblaci n de migrantes, solicitantes de asilo y deportadas y otras contrapartes y socios del IRC y apoyar bajo las recomendaciones de la coordinadora t cnica a la ampliaci n de sus programas para poder ayudar a aumentar el n mero esperado de beneficiarios y a la planificaci n e implementaci n de los sistemas de compilaci n de comentarios y sugerencias por parte de los beneficiaros.

Entregables de la posici n:

• Apoyar al monitoreo de las acciones definidas en el plan de trabajo del programa de protecci n e empoderamiento de las mujeres est n completadas a tiempo y alarmar en caso de expectativas de retraso as como que apoyar a la re-planeaci n. Apoyar a la implementaci n de las acciones del plan de trabajo colaborando de manera estrecha con contrapartes de organizaciones comunitarias presentando un informe de avances cada dos semanas y trav s de reuniones semanales con el punto focal para esta consultor a.

• Apoyar el proceso de desarrollo de convenio, liderando la coordinaci n e compleci n de tareas al nivel administrativo con los actores locales para el inicio y buena implementaci n de esos convenios y apoyando al nivel t cnico el monitoreo de los planes de trabajo de los socios as que la orientaci n a los socios de acuerdo con los acuerdos de asociaci n. Actualizaciones sobre ese proceso estar n incluidas en los informes de avances y las reuniones semanales con el punto focal para esta consultor a

• Asegurar el monitoreo regular del desempe o de los socios para lograr los objetivos del proyecto establecido a trav s de reuniones regulares con socios y visitas a los lugares de implementaci n para recopilaci n de datos. Un informe de monitoreo mensual estar entregado por el/la Oficial de programa.

• Coordinar con la rea de operaciones (administrativa y log stica) en relaci n a la rea program tica asegurando que todos los procesos administrativos y log sticos est n respectados por la rea de programa as como descritos en el sistema establecido por la oficina, incluyendo la creaci n de pedidas de compras, inspecciones a la entrega del material y recopilaciones de datos claves. Apoyar al monitoreo de los gastos del programa a trav s de la coordinaci n con socios y la rea de operaciones interna. Pedidas de compras e informe de inspecci n de material estar n producidos as como un resumen de gastos program ticos internos y retos recalcados por socios.

• Realizar sobre base de las recomendaciones de la coordinadora t cnica la compilaci n de datos del sistema de compilaci n de comentarios y sugerencias por parte de los beneficiarios y entregar la base de datos cada dos semanas.

• Realizar sobre base de las recomendaciones de la coordinadora t cnica la compilaci n de pedidas de apoyo (financiero, t cnico u otro) solicitadas al IRC por parte de socios, contrapartes, actores comunitarios etc. locales. Integrar estas pedidas en resumen semanales al punto focal de la consultor a.

• Apoyar a la implementaci n de paquetes de capacitaci n y acciones de apoyo t cnico para los puntos focales de actores comunitarios y/o de la sociedad civil y de las autoridades locales a trav s de la realizaci n de acciones definidas conjuntamente con la coordinadora t cnica. Producir un informe despu s de cada actividad de capacitaci n y apoyo t cnico realizada por el IRC.

• Consolidar la informaci n recopilada en informes semanales y de actividad del programa, incluyendo de los socios

• Contribuir a la compilaci n de datos para los informes IRC y de donantes de alta calidad sobre actividades, indicadores y logros

• Comun quese seg n sea necesario con la coordinadora t cnica para integrar las actualizaciones identificadas a trav s de reuniones y visita a lugares de implementaci n, a fin de proporcionar actualizaciones sobre los logros, los desaf os y prioridades identificadas en el programa

• Colaborar con organizaciones asociadas para garantizar que los procesos clave se implementen de manera oportuna

Otro

• Contribuir al monitoreo de manera constante la seguridad y la protecci n de los equipos de campo, incluidos los puntos focales de la comunidad y de los socios; informar puntualmente inquietudes o incidentes a la gerencia de IRC

Est ndares profesionales

• Se requiere que todo el personal y los consultores de IRC se adhieran a los Est ndares de conducta IRC Way y las pol ticas de empleo nacionales de IRC.

El punto focal principal del/ de la Oficial de programa para los entregables ser la Coordinadora t cnica de Protecci n e empoderamiento de las mujeres

REQUISITOS:

• Diploma t cnico o t tulo en trabajo social, psicolog a, estudios de g nero, derechos humanos o grado relacionado deseado
• Al menos 2 a o de experiencia implementando programas de prevenci n y repuesta a la violencia basada en g nero; trabajo social con la sociedad civil en entornos humanitarios o de desarrollo preferido
• Comprensi n demostrada del trabajo con poblaciones afectadas por la violencia (incluidos ni os, adolescentes y mujeres) y el enfoque survivor-centered en materia de VBG y concepto del inter s superior del ni o
• Experiencia demostrada trabajando en entornos inestables y afectados por la violencia (a nivel de campo)
• Experiencia demostrada trabajando con personas de diferentes or genes / nacionalidades
• Experiencia demostrada en el desarrollo de capacidades sobre la tem tica
• Experiencia previa en gesti n de programas y de subvenciones a socios y de colaboraci n con organizaciones comunitarias
• Proactivo, flexible y creativo
• Buenas habilidades inform ticas tales como: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Y Cualidades personales: conocimiento profundo y respecto de los valores de la igualdad de g nero, non-discriminaci n y jugador de equipo, flexible, constructor de red, capaz de manejar bien la presi n.
• Se requiere fluidez en el espa ol escrito y hablado y un conocimiento pr ctico del ingl s
• Detentor de un permiso de conducci n y dispuesto/a a usar su veh culo particular

ENTORNO DE TRABAJO:

• El/ la consultor/a se basar en Ciudad Ju rez, con frecuentes movimientos en lugares potencialmente inseguros (en l nea con nuestros SOP de seguridad y protecci n)
• Entorno de trabajo de movimiento r pido

https://rescue.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=rescue&id=5230

Closing date: 2019-07-31

The IRC is looking for an Access and Operations Officer (OAO) for its program in Ciudad Juarez that will ensure that all organizational policies and security procedures/processes respond appropriately to the context, and are understood and followed by IRC staff and personnel in addition to advising on humanitarian access approaches. Furthermore, he/she will support with logistics needs to ensure that office operations and program activities are implemented effectively and in compliance with IRC s logistics polices and SOPs.

The OAO will monitor the security environment throughout areas of project implementation in order to advise IRC s Head of Mission regarding emergent situation or changing conditions that could affect personnel and/or project operations.

The OAO (in close collaboration with the head of mission- as focal point for the OAO) will analyze broader security trends, in order to advise and update IRC s Security Management Plan accordingly, support in development of on-site training and facilitate and review programme implementation plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contingency plans (CP).

Finally, the OAO will assist in designing approaches to humanitarian access by maintaining strong communication with key focal points within areas of implementation as well as key humanitarian actors.

Deliverables:

Humanitarian Access

Weekly reports underlining contextual shifts or updates affecting access, supporting relationships with local authorities (especially while registration is in process), and as necessary with other actors that are relevant to IRC s field work and in support of IRC s head of mission.

Weekly meetings with the programmes team to advise and ensure that IRC and its mission and work is known and accepted. (Will depend on program visibility strategy).

Daily Sit-Rep set outto IRC s program personnel regarding security situation in current implementation areas or access routes, mentioning or flagging those situations that could distort or risk IRC s personnel, its partners, beneficiaries and/or efficient program implementation.

Provide technical input on evaluations to related to IRC s programs in new geographic areas.

In collaboration with the head of mission, coordinate with relevant security actors, for example, other NGOs security coordinators, UNDSS regional/local contacts, key community members, etc. Participate in information/working groups (through Skype, WhatsApp), meetings, and sharing minutes and or updates of those meetings with the head of mission on a weekly basis.

Operations

Logistics and Supply Chain

Set up authorized supplier list and complete Anti-Terrorism Compliance Checks-(ATC) for all suppliers and contractors

Daily procurement of necessary supplies and services, in compliance with IRC s logistics and supply chain policies and SOPs.

Monthly procurement report through IRC s systems and tools. (SCMR and PRTS)

In compliance with IRC s policies and SOPs, maintain and update IRC s inventory on a daily basis. Send out monthly inventory and access register through IRC s systems and tools.

Ensure proper contract management administration (Car rentals, office and guest house rental, constructions, consultancies, etc)

Complete daily fuel consumption register and monthly report according to IRC s policies and SOPs.

Security and Protection

Provide technical support to IRC s head of mission related to all policies, processes, directives and planning related to personnel security, operational security and program continuity in Mexico.

Regularly evaluate, review and update security management plans (SMP). Refer and guarantee the IRC s Security Management Framework fulfillment within the SMP and all its annexes (this could be done in coordination with the regional or HQ focal point)

Collaborate with the head of mission and any field coordination mechanism to maintain, consolidate and implement operational procedures and contingency plans; and to develop others as needed.

Perform risk evaluations on contracted and or potential office spaces and residencies. Conduct a follow up on decision to be taken in order to guarantee compliance to protection and security norms.

Daily Reports: To be shared by email to all personnel (when there is no immediate threats), these reports will be shared by IRC s What sApp / SMS /phone calls or by any other agreed modality in the case of imminent threat.

Weekly reports: which should include incident reports that are relevant to the organization s current or projected operations; links to relevant information from open sources; and a paragraph (no more than one page) on the situational analysis/ events and trends and possible effects on the overall situation.

Monthly Reports: It should be updated before the end of each month and it will be shared with the head of mission and HQ.

Incident Tracker: It shall be updated every time a new incident or trend is registered within IRC s operations area.

Keep updating static and live movements (heat maps and risk maps) for Mexico, informing all personnel during weekly meetings.

Briefings:

Share security briefing documents with visitors and new personnel in advance to their arrival to the mission; in addition the OAO should be available for contact before arrival in country.

Provide security, logistics and access briefing within 24 hours after the arrival of any IRC member.

Provide induction on security, supply chain and logistics to all personnel joining the IRC; this will be registered on the training register and should include standard operative procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans (CP), security management, incident report mechanism, prevention and response mechanism, communications protocols, etc.

Monitor, register and update IRCs contact card (online file and excel version) in collaboration with administration and head of mission.

Negotiation and mediation, context and conflict analysis, incident notification and management.

Since this is a new mission in its first stages, the consultant must demonstrate commitment, flexibility, creativity and adaptability; it is expected the candidate will demonstrate his/her skills to adapt his/her approaches as the program needs change. Moreover, the position is an integral part of start-up support; and as such, the consultant will advise, propose and support the program team with ideas, suggestions and other tasks. Finally, it s expected that he/she can work independently, maintaining motivation and proactive communication with the head of mission.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 3 years of working experience with NGOs or civil society preferably within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrable planning, organization and implementation of humanitarian logistics and security operations in the field or with similar and relevant experience.

Understanding of humanitarian principles, code of conduct and specific work related to field context and NGOs operations.

Ability to understand and analyze various local, regional, national and international policies and dynamic security situations against operational needs through clear and concise, timely reporting.

Posses own vehicle in good working condition, has valid driver license and accepts the use of his/her vehicle for work purposes (fuel reimbursement considered in calculations of contract rates)

Previous experience working in local context (Ciudad Juarez) strongly preferred

Recent work in logistics and supply chain, security or humanitarian access an advantage.

Fluent in Spanish and English (required)

Flexible and creative, with ability to work independently and able to self-motivate.

*Consultant must acknowledge and accept IRC s security and vehicle use policies.

El IRC est buscando un Oficial de Acceso y Operaciones(OAO) para sus programas en Ciudad Ju rez. Asegurar que las pol ticas y procedimientos de seguridad de la organizaci n responden al contexto, adecuado y conocido por el personal, y asesorar sobre los enfoques de acceso humanitario. Adem s, deber brindar todo el apoyo log stico necesario para permitir que las actividades de la oficina y del programa se desarrollen con la m xima eficacia de conformidad a los procedimientos log sticos de IRC.

Deber monitorear la situaci n de seguridad en las reas del proyecto y asesorar a la jefa de misi n acerca de cualquier cambio o condiciones adversas que afecten la seguridad del personal o las operaciones del proyecto.

La/el OAO (en colaboraci n con la jefa de misi n- como punto focal para la/el OAO) analizar las tendencias de seguridad, asesorar , actualizar e implementar el Plan de Gesti n de Seguridad del IRC. La/el OAO modernizar los enfoques de acceso humanitario de seguridad de acuerdo con los principios humanitarios y las necesidades humanitarias. La/el OAO llevar a cabo capacitaci n en el sitio para el personal (cuando sea posible y apropiado), facilitar la revisi n e implementaci n de planes, procedimientos operativos est ndar y planes de contingencia.

Por ltimo, la/el OAO prestar asistencia en la elaboraci n de enfoques para el acceso de la asistencia humanitaria, manteniendo una comunicaci n estrecha con puntos focales en las zonas de implementacion del proyecto aplicaci n y con autoridades y actores claves trabajando en temas parecidos.

ENTREGABLES:

Acceso humanitario

Reportar semanalmente en nuevos desarrollos en relaciones con las autoridades locales, seg n sea necesario y con otros agentes de poder que sean relevantes para el trabajo de IRC en el campo y en apoyo del Jefe de Misi n del IRC.

Mantener reuniones semanales con programas para asesorar y garantizar que el IRC, su misi n y su trabajo en las reas de operaciones sea conocido y aceptado (esto depende de la visibilidad y las estrategias del programa);

Compartir diariamente, con el personal del IRC la situaci n de seguridad actual en zonas de trabajo o rutas de acceso, mencionando o haciendo hincapi en aquellas situaciones que pudiera alterar o poner en riesgo el personal del IRC, sus socios, los beneficiarios y/o la implementaci n eficiente del programa.

Proporcionar informaci n t cnica y asesoramiento en evaluaciones para considerar nuevos programas de IRC en nuevas reas geogr ficas.

En cooperaci n con el Jefe de Misi n, coordinar con los actores de seguridad relevantes, por ejemplo, otros coordinadores de seguridad de las ONG, contactos UNDSS regionales / locales, partes interesadas de la comunidad local, jefes de autoridades locales, etc.; Generalmente participando en grupos de informaci n (Skype-WhatsApp), reuniones, etc; compartiendo minutas de esas reuniones o actualizaciones con el Jefe de Misi n del IRC semanalmente.

Operaciones

Log stica y Cadena de Suministros

Establecer una lista de proveedores autorizados a trabajar con el IRC, mediante Revisi n antiterrorista (Anti-Terrorism Compliance Checks-ATC) para proveedores y contradores.

Adquisici n diaria de art culos necesarios de proveedores locales o en otro lugar seg n corresponda en conformidad a los procesos log sticos y de abastecimiento del IRC.

Reportar mensualmente las adquisiciones a trav s de los sistemas y herramientas del IRC (SCMR y PRTS)

Acorde a los procedimientos est ndares y pol ticas del IRC administrar diariamente el inventario Reportar mensualmente el inventario y el registro de activos a trav s de los sistemas y herramientas del IRC.

Administrar efectivamente los contratos de alquileres (veh culos y edificios)

Registrar diariamente el consumo de combustible y reportar mensualmente acorde a las herramientas y sistemas del IRC.

Seguridady protecci n

Proporcionar apoyo t cnico al Jefe de Misi n en todas las pol ticas, procedimientos, directrices y planificaci n para la seguridad del personal, la seguridad operacional y la continuidad del programa en Mexico;

Evaluar, revisar y actualizar los planes de gesti n de seguridad de forma regular. Hacer referencia y garantice el cumplimiento del Marco de gesti n de la seguridad del IRC dentro del SMP y todos los anexos (esto se puede haceren coordinaci n con el punto focal regional / HQ).

Colaborar con el Jefe de Misi n y cualquier mecanismo de coordinaci n de campo para mantener, consolidar e implementar procedimientos operativos y planes de contingencia; y para desarrollar otros donde pueda surgir la necesidad

Realizar evaluaciones de riesgos de oficinas y residencias contratadas y prospectivas. Hacer un seguimiento de las medidas que se tomar n para garantizar el cumplimiento de las normas de seguridad y protecci n.

Asesor as diarias:se compartir n en forma de correo electr nico cuando el sujeto no represente una amenaza inmediata para el personal, las operaciones y las instalaciones; estos avisos ser n compartidos por el grupo de WhatsApp / SMS / llamada telef nica u otra modalidad acordada cuando la amenaza sea inmediata

Informes semanales: estos deben incluir informaci n sobre incidentes que sean relevante para las operaciones actuales o futuras de la organizaci n; se pueden incluir enlaces a informaci n relevante de fuente abierta; los informes semanales deber n incluir un p rrafo (no m s de una p gina) de an lisis sobre la situaci n actual / eventos y los efectos de estos sobre las tendencias y posibles cambios en el escenario

Informe mensual de seguridad: deber actualizarse antes de fin de cada mes y compartirse con el jefe de la misi n y la sede.

Hoja de seguimiento del informe de incidentes: deber actualizarse cada vez que se registren incidentes y tendencias dentro del rea de operaci n del IRC.

Mantener actualizados los mapas de movimientos est ticos y en vivo (mapas de calor y mapas de riesgos) para M xico y mantener al personal informado en reuniones semanales

Orientaciones

Documentaci n de seguridad previa a la llegada para compartir con los visitantes y el personal entrante antes de su llegada; tambi n se les debe ofrecer la oportunidad de contactar al/ a la SAO antes de la llegada

Se debe proporcionar orientaci n a la llegada a cualquier miembro del personal de IRC, visitante o consultor, dentro de las 24 horas posteriores a la llegada al pa s.

Se debe proporcionar capacitaci n / inducci n de seguridad y de log stica y abastecimiento para todo el personal que se une al IRC; esto debe registrarse en el registro de entrenamiento; esto puede incluir procedimientos operacionales est ndares (SOPs); Planes de contingencia (CP); Gesti n de seguridad; Informe de incidentes; Mecanismos de prevenci n y respuesta; Protocolos de comunicaci n, etc.

Monitorear, registrar y actualizar la tarjeta de contacto de IRC (tanto el archivo virtual como la versi n de Excel), en coordinaci n con el administrador y el jefe de la misi n

Negociaci n y mediaci n, an lisis de contexto y conflicto, avisos y gesti n de incidentes.

Como esta es una misi n de puesta en marcha, en sus primeras etapas, el/la consultor/a deber demostrar compromiso, flexibilidad, creatividad y adaptabilidad; en consecuencia, se espera que el candidato demuestre sus habilidades para adaptar su enfoque a los cambios y las necesidades cambiantes del programa. Adem s, el rol es parte integral de la puesta en marcha; como tal, el/la consultor/a asesorar , propondr y ayudar al equipo del programa con ideas, sugerencias y otras tareas. Finalmente, se espera que l/ella pueda trabajar de manera independiente, mantener la automotivaci n y comunicarse proactivamente con su supervisor.

REQUISITOS

Un m nimo de 3 a os de experiencia laboral sin fines de lucro u ONG dentro de los programas internacionales de asistencia humanitaria con capacidades demostradas en la planificaci n, organizaci n y ejecuci n de operaciones de log stica y seguridad humanitaria en el campo o experiencia similar y relevante.

Comprender los principios humanitarios, el c digo de conducta y el trabajo espec fico del subsector relacionado con el contexto de campo y operaciones de las ONG.

Capacidad para obtener una comprensi n precisa de las diversas pol ticas locales, regionales, nacionales e internacionales, posiciones operativas e interacciones operativas, proporcionando informes y an lisis din micos y claros de las situaciones y pol ticas de seguridad que se presentan y desarrollan a medida que se producen.

Poseer movilidad propia en condiciones y licencia de conducir vigente y aceptar usar diariamente el veh culo* (remunerado) por motivos laborales. (Excluyente)

Previa experiencia local (Ciudad Juarez), preferible y deseable

Actualizaci n reciente en cuestiones de log stica y abastecimiento, seguridad y acceso es un activo

Se requiere un excelente dominio del espa ol e ingl s.

Flexible y creativo, con capacidad de trabajar de forma independiente, y capaz de automotivarse.

*Deber adoptar y aceptar las pol ticas de uso de veh culo y seguridad del IRC.

https://rescue.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=rescue&id=5229

Closing date: 2019-08-02

CGIAR Research Program on Maize (MAIZE)

The Corporate Communications department of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is seeking a candidate for a one-year, paid consultancy.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is the global leader in publicly-funded maize and wheat research and related farming systems. Headquartered near Mexico City, CIMMYT works with hundreds of partners throughout the developing world to sustainably increase the productivity of maize and wheat cropping systems, thus improving global food security and reducing poverty. CIMMYT is a member of the CGIAR System and leads the CGIAR Research Programs on Maize and Wheat, and the Excellence in Breeding Platform. The Center receives support from national governments, foundations, development banks and other public and private agencies.

The Junior Communications Consultant will be based in the organization s global headquarters in Texcoco, 40 km outside of Mexico City. Under the guidance and supervision of the CRP Communications Officer and head of Communications, the Communications Consultant will develop/write/edit communication products related to CGIAR Research Programs on Maize (MAIZE) activities, objectives and research partners targeting a wide range of audiences.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop, write, edit communication materials e.g. reports, fact sheets, booklets, hand-outs, presentations;
• Help identify topics, research, write, and edit articles and interviews for the maize.org website and the quarterly online MAIZE newsletter;
• Assist in managing MAIZE CRP social media presence: identify content and images for Facebook posts and tweets; monitor, analyze and regularly document social media presence and refine approaches accordingly;
• Participate in developing and implementing communications strategies (including associated workplans) in support of specific MAIZE activities and outputs;
• Participate in planning, material development, logistics for occasional conferences and workshops

Qualifications:

• Proven writing and editing/proofreading skills
• Comfort with reading and summarizing technical content
• Experience with social media content development and monitoring
• Ability to manage simultaneous multiple assignments
• Experience working on deadline
• Interest in agricultural/ international development, agricultural research, and/or agriculture or food-related science
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proactive, good interpersonal and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently
• Interest and/or skills with online communications platforms such as Mailchimp, SPARK, etc a plus
• Interest or background in journalism or news writing a plus
• Willingness to travel within Mexico for special activities, story development as needed
• International background and/or interest in international affairs a plus

The ideal candidate will be able to commit for at least one year and have an undergraduate degree in communications and/or journalism. This is a first entry-level position. Knowledge of Spanish, science, agriculture and agricultural development are advantages.

CIMMYT offers junior consultants a monthly stipend paid in US dollars, a housing allowance, health insurance and an airline ticket to and from Mexico. CIMMYT will assist in obtaining necessary travel documents, including a visa. Transportation will be provided, depending on the availability of seats on the CIMMYT bus, to and from Mexico City or Texcoco to CIMMYT.

To apply, please email a letter of interest, a resume, two writing samples and contact information for two references to Jennifer Johnson, CGIAR Research Program on Maize Communications Officer, j.a.johnson@cgiar.org

CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.