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Closing date: 2018-07-23

Mise en place d un syst me d information budg taire sensible au genre au Royaume du Maroc

Description de la mission:

Afin d voluer plus avant et d tre m me de mettre en uvre les pr rogatives de la nouvelle loi organique des finances, le Minist re de l Economie et des Finances du Royaume du Maroc doit faire voluer son syst me d information budg taire permettant le diagnostic, le suivi et l valuation genre des politiques publiques gr ce des fonctionnalit s d analyse des donn es et de reporting.

A ce stade, la Direction du Budget a mis en exploitation depuis 2017, son nouveau syst me d information budg taire s curis eBudget2, disponible sur Internet et accessible aux agents et responsables charg s de la gestion budg taire au niveau des d partements minist riels.

Ce syst me favorise le travail collaboratif travers l utilisation d un r f rentiel commun, la mutualisation des ressources, la d mat rialisation des changes d'informations, la normalisation des m thodes de travail ainsi que la disponibilit des documents budg taires en temps opportun.

eBudget2 a donc int gr les diff rents outils introduits par la nouvelle LOF savoir, le Projet de Performance (PdP) et la nouvelle structure programmatique de la Morasse Budg taire.

En effet, chaque d partement minist riel, lorsqu il labore son budget travers son PdP, fixe des objectifs et indicateurs permettant de mesurer l atteinte des r sultats escompt s.

La nouvelle LOF stipule la prise en compte de la dimension genre durant les tapes de la planification et de la programmation budg taire. Ainsi, une adaptation de ce syst me d information s av re n cessaire afin de prendre en compte, notamment, la probl matique genre dans la planification, l laboration des budgets et le suivi de l ex cution budg taire en se focalisant sur les objectifs de r duction des in galit s femmes-hommes au Maroc.

Ce projet est donc compos en deux grandes phases de travail :

1. La premi re phase est d j en cours et vise :

2. Identifier les besoins, les indicateurs, la m thodologie de production des donn es d un panel de d partements minist riels pour produire des statistiques sensibles au genre et pour accompagner les travaux d int gration de la BSG dans le processus de production des statistiques et de planification;

3. Proposer un syst me de marquage genre des ressources budg taires depuis le cadrage budg taire jusqu aux allocations de ressources (Projet de loi de finances) et au suivi de la mise en uvre (Morasses budg taires) ;

4. La seconde phase pour laquelle un expert SIB est recherch consiste :

5. D crire les volutions du syst me d information du Minist re de l Economie et des Finances Direction du Budget- pour produire des supports pour la pr paration et l analyse des projets de performances et des budget des d partements minist riels en tenant compte de indicateurs genre ;

6. Appuyer les quipes de la Direction du Budget en charge du syst me d information pour d velopper et mettre en production les volutions du syst me d information ;

L expert SIB aura pour responsabilit d tablir un diagnostic du syst me d information e-budget du Minist re de l Economie et des Finances et des besoins d volution pour produire des supports pour la pr paration et l analyse des projets de performances et des budgets des d partements minist riels en tenant compte des indicateurs genre.

Il appuiera ensuite les quipes du Minist re en charge du syst me d information pour d velopper et mettre en production les volutions du syst me d information.

Enfin, il produira la documentation et les supports de formation destination des d partements minist riels concern s.

Sur la m me maquette que les Projets de Performance des d partements minist riels, le consultant proposera les volutions du syst me d information qui permettront de produire un Projet de performance transversal genre.

Profil recherch :

Ing nieur en informatique ou quivalent, justifiant d'une exp rience signifiante dans le d veloppement du syst me d information, devra assurer les sp cifications fonctionnelles et techniques et pr coniser le choix des composants logiciels en fonction des composants m tiers avec l analyse des impacts. Il laborera les cartographies fonctionnelles et logicielles et r digera les diff rents documents livrables associ s.

Qualifications et comp tences:

Dipl me d enseignement sup rieur (niveau Bac+5) en ing nierie des syst mes d information

Excellente maitrise des Design Patterns ;

Excellente maitrise de l UML ;

Excellente maitrise des Frameworks : Microsoft Unity, Microsoft Entity Framework et N-Tier Entity Framework

Exp rience professionnelle:

Minimum 5 ans d exp riences significatives dans l architecture Microsoft ASP.net MVC;

Exp rience av r e en analyse des exigences fonctionnelles et choix des solutions logicielles et mat rielles ad quates l chelle d une organisation de plus de 100 utilisateurs.

Exp rience professionnelle av r e en tude de faisabilit

Exp rience professionnelle av r e en conception g n rale et conception d taill e de syst me d information

Exp rience professionnelle en d veloppement de syst me d information pour le secteur publique est un avantage

Aptitudes requises:

Aptitudes conceptuelles ;

Aptitudes travailler en relation troite avec les responsables de l'architecture technique

Excellente maitrise du fran ais ( crit et oral)

Aptitudes souhait es :

Avoir un bon niveau de maturit dans le d veloppement logiciel ;

Avoir un minimum de certifications Microsoft Asp.net.

Informations compl mentaires:

Lieu de la mission : 60 jours de mission dont minimum 30 jours Rabat, Maroc

Dur e de la mission : 60 jours sur une p riode de 12 mois

Date de prise de fonction : Septembre 2018

Les candidat(e)s int ress (e)s par cette opportunit sont invit (e)s soumettre leur CV et lettre de motivation par e-mail dans les meilleurs d lais, Expertise France se r servant la possibilit de proc der la pr s lection avant cette date.

Personne de contact: constance.de-liedekerke@expertisefrance.fr

Closing date: 2018-07-24

Terms of Reference: Conducting a Feasibility Study for the Programme to Boost the Local Economy in the Northern Region of Morocco

Background
The Integrated Programme for Northern Morocco - Tackling Economic, Social & Security Challenges (IPNM-TESS), funded by the UK government, supports the Tanger-T touan and Al Hoce ma (TTAH) Regional Council in the regionalisation process. As part of the programme, IPNM-TESS will provide capacity building and technical assistance across a range of areas in support of the Regional Council s mandate.

Regional Council
The Regional Council is an elected local body governed by public law and is, according to Organic Law 111-14, in charge of various development areas in the region. The Regional Council of the TTAH region is one of the 12 regional councils of Morocco that constitute the first administrative division in the framework of advanced regionalisation.

Regional Agency for the Execution of Projects (AREP)
AREP is a new agency set up in 2017, whose mandate is to take over the role of central agencies in funding regional development projects. It is designed as the executive arm of the Regional Councils to deliver the PDR projects.

Plan de D veloppement R gional (PDR)
The Regional Council must develop and implement a six-year PDR, which includes a diagnostic of the regional development priorities and must conform to national policies and strategies. The PDR was finalised and approved by the Regional Council on 25 April 2017, and it lists 45 individual projects. These 45 projects are presented in the PDR as falling into the following technical pillars: Increasing the Attractiveness of the Region, Economic Competitiveness, Social Development and Valorisation of Tangible & Intangible Assets.

Scope of work
As part of its technical support to the AREP in the implementation of the PDR, IPNM-TESS seeks to hire a Consultant to conduct a detailed preliminary study of a project falling within the PDR s economic Competitiveness pillar.

The **Programme to Boost the Local Economy** is a PDR project that aims to boost the emergence of micro and small enterprises (MSEs), through improving their access to finance and assistance (including incubators, training).

By targeting more than 500 income generating projects at the grassroots level, the PDR aims, in the long term, to tackle social exclusion and poverty, especially within the most vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities.

The objective of this detailed preliminary study is to assess the landscape of the financing initiatives provided to MSEs and develop a model that will position the intervention of the Regional Council and its partners in this field.

Working closely with the IPNM-TESS project team, and liaising with the AREP, the Consultant will:

• Conduct a diagnostic of existing financing initiatives for MSEs in the TTAH region (including microcredit foundations, public funds, etc)

• Conduct a stakeholder analysis of the key actors in the economy at this level (e.g. private actors, public actors, NGOs, incubators) and develop a mapping of sectors and products benefiting from the existing financing initiatives for MSEs.

• Identify potential sectors and products that could be targeted by the Programme to Boost the Local Economy and make recommendations as to the priority areas and pilot initiatives to launch.

• Propose a model for the Programme to Boost the Local Economy , including:

  • Scenarios of the institutional framework: key partners and stakeholders, funding, management and governance model
  • Targeted sectors and products: criteria of selection, procedures of financing
  • Potential financing offers: criteria, duration, rate
  • Models of a system to monitor and evaluate the new financing initiatives
  • Models of assistance scheme (e.g. incubators, training programmes, coaching) to support the MSEs.

Deliverables
The Consultant will have to provide the following deliverables. Each step will be validated by AREP and the IPNM-TESS project team after its completion:

1. A document that presents the methodological approach.
2. A document that presents the landscape of financing initiatives in benefit of MSEs and a mapping of sectors and products benefiting from the existing financing initiatives for MSEs.
3. A document that presents an analysis of stakeholders and key actors in the economy at this level (e.g. private actors, public actors, NGOs, incubators).
4. A document that presents the potential sectors and products that could be targeted by the Programme to Boost the Local Economy and recommendations as to the priority areas and pilot initiatives to launch.
5. A document that presents options for the programme:
   • The institutional framework: key partners and stakeholders, funding, management and governance model
   • Targeted sectors and products: criteria of selection, procedures of financing
   • Potential financing offers: e.g. criteria, duration, rate
   • System to monitor and evaluate the new financing initiatives
   • Assistance scheme (e.g. incubators, training programmes, coaching) to support the MSEs.

The assignment will begin with a kick-off call, with the opportunity to present the methodological approach and to clarify any points. Subsequently, the Consultant and the IPNM-TESS project team will schedule regular check-in calls to discuss progress.

Outlines/table of contents for all documents should be submitted in draft format for review to the IPNM-TESS project team before further development of the deliverables (dates to be agreed with the team during the kick-off call).

Final drafts must be submitted in paper form, in two copies, and in two CDs, in line with AREP requirements to the IPNM-TESS project team. A presentation of the materials to AREP will also be scheduled for discussion, before finalising the documents.

Level of effort
Up to 40 daysare available for this assignment. Additional days will not be available for any revisions or edits to deliverables required beyond those reasonably expected, following project team feedback on full submitted drafts, to ensure quality products.

The Consultant will report to DAI s Deputy Team Leader.

Please note that for this assignment, fluency in French and/or Arabic is essential.

Please follow this link to apply: https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=3782

Closing date: 2018-07-25

UNICEF Rabat-Morocco

Vacancy Announcement

Position SeniorFinance Associate GS7

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose for the job

Under supervision of the Finance Officer, performs a variety of specialized tasks in routine finance and accountings functions for the respective section(s) requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF finance procedures, processes and policies, as well as in support of programme activities relevant to Direct Cash Transfers

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Releases checks to recipient upon presentation of appropriate identification; assures that checks are signed for. Takes on PV/wire role in absence of colleague.

Provides finance/ accounting support in DCT activities. Participates in spot checks, training activities, and capacity building exercises for DCT partners as identified by micro and other assessments. Assures that the documentation is created relevant to these activities and assures that the information is held in the central filing system for NGO partners.

Responsible for initiating payment of vendors. Ensures accuracy and completeness of information required by GSSC, submit and follow up Finance requests to the GSSC. Communicates with the GSSC, if required, to provide additional or clarifying information. Monitors status of submitted Finance requests through completion. Follows up with the GSSC when a request is in progress and beyond SLA period.

Follow-up and record all cash receipts (DCT refund and reimbursement from staff) in Vision and ensure a good filing of Cash receipt vouchers with supporting documentation in accordance with organizational standards.

DCT and vendor analysis Process to the reconciliation HACT/FI.

Work on monthly and annual closure by process assigned schedules in SharePoint.

Maintains financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.

Prepares recurring reports as schedules and special reports, as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons.

Advises and assists international staff, experts and consultants on all aspects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters, and calculates and authorizes payments due for claims and services.

Maintains liaisons with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations, and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts. This includes prepares recurring reports and bank reconciliation.

Prepares detailed cost estimates, and participates in budget analysis and projects, as required.

Assists in the preparation of office operational budget & spending plan. Monitors expenditures and prepares section reports and spreadsheets. Prepares financial data for budget estimates/ planning. Prepares end of year closure statements with Obligations. Prepares end-of-year reports.

Performs other duties, as required.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Completion of secondary education supplemented by University degree in Finance/accounting or other disciplinary related to the work of the organization.

A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible general accounting clerical experience.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel is an asset.

Experience in database packages, web based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is a strong asset.

Experience with IPSAS and/or IFRS is an asset.

Fluency in French and Arabic. Good working knowledge of English is required.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

Candidate can apply online before the 26th July 2018

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=514538

Closing date: 2018-07-25

Terms of Reference: Proposing a Territorial Marketing Strategy for the Regional Council of Tanger - T touan - Al Hoce ma

Background
The Integrated Programme for Northern Morocco - Tackling Economic, Social & Security Challenges (IPNM-TESS), funded by the UK government, supports the Tanger, T touan and Al Hoce ma (TTAH) Regional Council in the regionalisation process. As part of the programme, IPNM-TESS will provide capacity building and technical assistance across a range of areas in support of the Regional Council s mandate.

Regional Council
The Regional Council is an elected local body governed by public law and is, according to Organic Law 111-14, in charge of various development areas in the region. The Regional Council of the TTAH region is one of the 12 regional councils of Morocco that constitute the first administrative division in the framework of advanced regionalisation.

Regional Agency for the Execution of Projects (AREP)
AREP is a new agency set up in 2017, whose mandate is to take over the role of central agencies in funding regional development projects. It is designed as the executive arm of the Regional Councils to deliver the PDR projects.

Plan de D veloppement R gional (PDR)
The Regional Council must develop and implement a six-year PDR, which includes a diagnostic of the regional development priorities and must conform to national policies and strategies. The PDR was finalised and approved by the Regional Council on 25 April 2017, and it lists 45 individual projects. These 45 projects are presented in the PDR as falling into the following technical pillars: Increasing the Attractiveness of the Region, Economic Competitiveness, Social Development and Valorisation of Tangible & Intangible Assets.

Scope of work
As part of its technical support to the Regional Council and AREP in the implementation of the PDR projects, IPNM-TESS seeks to hire a Consultant to develop a Territorial Marketing Strategy for the Regional Council of TTAH.

This project falls within the Attractiveness of the Region pillar in the PDR and aims to make the TTAH region more attractive to local and foreign investors, and to tourists.

The Regional Council aims to define its positioning among other stakeholders working in the same field. The Consultant will have to propose an inclusive strategy whereby all the stakeholders can work collaboratively to boost the attractiveness of the region.

Working closely with the IPNM-TESS project team, and liaising with AREP, the Consultant will:

• Conduct a diagnostic of existing initiatives on marketing/promoting the TTAH region at the local, provincial, regional and national levels.

• Conduct a mapping of sectors and stakeholders involved in the territorial marketing (e.g. actors, initiatives/strategies, geographic areas covered, tools used) at the local, provincial, and regional levels.

• Conduct a comparative analysis with other territorial marketing strategies in Morocco and other countries.

• Propose a Territorial Marketing Strategy for the TTAH region, including:

  • Options of an institutional framework: stakeholders, positioning of the TTAH region, funding, management and governance model.

  • Targeted sectors and products.

  • Proposition of a regional branding.

  • Proposition of an action plan for three years.

Deliverables
The Consultant will have to provide the following deliverables. Each step will be validated by AREP and the IPNM-TESS project team after its completion:

1. A document presenting the methodological approach.

2. A perception survey about TTAH region branding among key stakeholders (e.g. public entities, private sector, NGOs).

3. A document presenting a diagnostic of existing initiatives of marketing/promoting the TTAH region at the local, provincial, regional and national levels.

4. A mapping of stakeholders and actors involved in the territorial marketing (e.g. actors vs sectors, geographic areas covered, initiatives/strategies, tools used).

5. A mapping of potential sectors for a territorial marketing strategy at the local, provincial, and regional levels.

6. A document presenting the comparative analysis with other territorial marketing strategies in Morocco and other countries.

7. A Territorial Marketing Strategy for the TTAH region:

   • Options of an institutional framework: stakeholders, positioning of the TTAH region, funding, management and governance model.

   • Targeted sectors and products.

   • Proposition of a regional trademark.

   • Proposition of an action plan for three years.

8. A presentation of the main findings of the study and its recommendations to AREP and the IPNM-TESS project team.

The assignment will begin with a kick-off call with the opportunity to present the methodological approach and to clarify any points. Subsequently, the Consultant and the team will schedule regular check-in calls to discuss progress.

Outlines/table of contents for all documents should be submitted in draft format for review to the IPNM-TESS project team before further development of the deliverables (dates to be agreed with the team during kick-off call).

Final drafts must be submitted in paper form in two copies, and in two CDs, in line with AREP requirements to the IPNM-TESS project team. A presentation of the materials to AREP will also be scheduled for discussion, before finalisation of the documents.

Level of effort
Up to 45 days are available for this assignment. Additional days will not be available for any revisions or edits to deliverables required beyond those reasonably expected following project team feedback on full submitted drafts, to ensure quality products.

The Consultant will report to DAI s Deputy Team Leader.

Please note that for this assignment, fluency in French and/or Arabic is essential.

Please follow this link to apply: https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=3786

Closing date: 2018-07-31

Main purpose of position

The position is responsible for processing, recording, summarizing, analyzing and reporting on the financial transactions of the ICARDA s Office in Rabat, Morocco. The position is responsible for ensuring that the financial accounts and reports comply with the policies and procedures of ICARDA.

About ICARDA

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

ICARDA s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that take into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR research Centers, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information: www.icarda.org

Main responsibilities

The incumbent will report to the Office Manager and will have the following responsibilities:

• Support the operational teams through the delivery of high-quality financial services, as per agreed service level standards;

• Work with the Finance Team in Rabat and in Cairo to ensure that all financial transactions in Rabat Office are processed through ICARDA s accounting system, and that complete and accurate information are entered in a timely manner;

• Ensure that the processing of financial transactions is carried out in accordance with ICARDA policies and in compliance with Moroccan laws and regulations;

• Ensure that adequate, complete and properly authorized supporting documentation of the office s transactions is maintained;

• Collect, analyze, summarize and report on account information;

• Liaise with the internal and external auditors reviewing financial transactions and reports;

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual closing and reporting of financial accounts;

• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Office Manager Rabat Office.

Education, qualifications and experience

Essential qualifications and competencies

• University degree (Bachelor s or equivalent) in Accounting.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the performing accounting function;
• Proficiency in the use of ERPs databases and financial packages is a must;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office, especially advanced application of Excel is a must;
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under tight deadlines;
• Accuracy and attention to details;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective work relationships in a multicultural and multidisciplinary work environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and working knowledge of Arabic and French.

Desirable qualifications and competencies

• Certified Public Account or Chartered Accountant designation;
• experience in Unit 4 or Agresso system;
• Experience with an international organization;

Terms of appointment, salary and benefits

This is a nationally recruited position for which ICARDA offers an attractive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, five months maternity leave, 15 days paternity leave. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 3 years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. The first year will be probationary period.

ICARDA is committed to increasing women representation in its workforce and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.

Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF THE VACANCY ADVERTISED IN JANUARY 2018. CANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT TO APPLY AGAIN.

Please apply online at www.icarda.org/iea/by July 31, 2018