Background:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Group Cash Transfer (GCT) Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of our Group Cash Transfer programmes. Within the Cash & Market thematic team, the GCT Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring group cash transfer initiatives in collaboration with Core Competency Specialists and local stakeholders, including Emergency Response Rooms, CBOs, NGOs and community partners.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, project management and financial management skills, along with a deep understanding of humanitarian principles and best practices in cash transfer programming.
What you will do:
- Programme Design and Planning
- Lead the design and development of group cash transfer programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
- In consultation with stakeholders and line management, conduct assessments and analysis to identify target communities and beneficiaries, as well as their specific needs and preferences.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop detailed implementation plans, timelines and budgets for programme activities.
2. Partnership Management
- Identify and establish partnerships with local Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs), NGOs, community-based organisations (CBOs), government agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Area Managers, Area Program Managers, Core Competency (CC) Specialists, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, collaboration and coordination throughout programme implementation.
- Provide technical guidance and support to partners in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of group cash transfer activities.
3. Programme Implementation
- Oversee the implementation of group cash transfer programmes, ensuring adherence to programme design, standards, and protocols.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate programme activities, including fund transfers, beneficiary registration, cash distribution and monitoring.
- Monitor programme progress and performance, identify challenges and opportunities, and take corrective action as needed to achieve programme objectives.
- Coordinate with the M&E unit and CC Specialists on building and regularly updating the Capacity Building Programme targeting local responders.
4. Financial Management
- Develop and manage programme budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, expenditure tracking, and compliance with the internal standards of the Risk and Compliance section, donor requirements and financial regulations.
- Monitor cash flow processes and financial transactions related to group cash transfer activities and ensure timely and efficient use of funds.
5. Training, Capacity Building and Awareness Raising
- Develop training materials and resources for programme staff, partners and community members on group cash transfer methodologies, financial management and programme implementation.
- Deliver training sessions and capacity-building activities, ensuring that participants have the skills and knowledge to implement and manage group cash transfer programmes effectively.
- Conduct awareness-raising campaigns and community engagement activities to promote understanding of group cash transfer programmes, encourage participation, and address potential misconceptions or concerns.
6. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans to assess programme effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.
- Collect and analyse data on programme outputs and outcomes, and use findings to inform programme adjustments and improvements.
- Facilitate learning and knowledge sharing among programme staff, partners and stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and innovation.
7. Project Staff Management
- Supervise, coach and mentor project staff, ensuring clear roles, workplans and performance objectives, and conduct regular performance reviews.
- Plan and allocate staff across projects and locations, including Country Office, Areas Offices in Darfurs, Kordofans.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and professional development of project staff, and identify capacity gaps and training needs.
- Foster a safe, respectful, and collaborative team environment, ensuring staff adherence to NRC policies, code of conduct and safety and security protocols.
- Hold regular team meetings and coordinate with Finance, Logistics, HR and M&E colleagues.
What you will bring:
Bachelor's degree in international development, humanitarian assistance, social sciences or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Minimum 3 Years of experience in humanitarian or development work. Including Managing, Coordinating and implementing Projects with CVA (Cash and Voucher Programming) Component.
Proven experience in project management, including programme design, planning, implementation and monitoring.
Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, financial analysis and compliance.
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge of humanitarian principles, standards and best practices in cash transfer programming.
Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is required.
Ability to work independently, under pressure and with minimal guidance, in a challenging and dynamic environment.
Commitment to the organisation's mission, vision and values.
What we offer:
Duty station: Al-Geniena, Darfur
Contract: 12 Months (renewable based on funding and performance)
Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s national salary scale.
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
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Important information about the application process
- For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
- Applicants who do not fill in the required information will not be considered for the role.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- Mandatory to submit the below when applying:
- Your most updated English CV and remove all previous outdated CVs.
- Your most updated Cover Letter
- Do not attach certificates or any other documents apart from the two mentioned above.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- This position is open for national candidates who have the legal right to work in Sudan. NRC will not sponsor visa nor residency.
- Internal national candidates will be assessed before externals.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected]with the job title as the subject line.
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