Save the Children
Job Title: Cash
Transfer and FSL Program Manager
Team / Programme: Operations
Location: Darfur, Sudan
(Negotiable)
Grade: Tier 3
Salary: Negotiable
Post Type: Fixed term – One
year
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the
responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular
contact with or access to children or young people
Role Purpose: The CT & FSL PM
will play a lead role in managing the establishment and set-up of Cash Transfer
Programming (CTP) as well as any FSL initiatives. across Save the Children
response sectors by focusing on market analysis, cash transfer modalities,
targeting and implementation.
Specifically:
1) leading on the CTP Feasibility and Risk
Assessment;
2) undertaking the CTP Delivery Mechanism
Assessment, providing recommendations and contingency planning to support the
scale up of cash transfer programming;
3) support the cash advocacy
strategy/plan.
The post holder will work closely with
programme management to ensure that assistance complements and enhances the recovery
and strengthening of local markets.
The role will also involve coordination
with the wider community and with local financial partners on the delivery
mechanisms, transfer values and targeting of CTP.
This position will report to the program Operations Director and will work closely with all relevant sector technical specialists (Health, Nutrition, Education, CP, CRG, WASH, etc.) and Area and Field Managers to support the development of multi sector market based assistance programmes.
This position will report to the program Operations Director and will work closely with all relevant sector technical specialists (Health, Nutrition, Education, CP, CRG, WASH, etc.) and Area and Field Managers to support the development of multi sector market based assistance programmes.
The post holder will work closely with
colleagues in finance and logistics as well to ensure that decision making in
CTPs maximises household and community recovery for children and their families
in affected areas.
Scope of Role:
Scope of Role:
·
Reports
to; Program Operations Director
·
Staff
directly reporting to: CTP Staff
·
Budget
responsibility: TBC
Main Responsibilities
Programme Support and Implementation:
Market Analysis, Surveillance and support
Programme Support and Implementation:
Market Analysis, Surveillance and support
·
Lead
on ensuring the availability of current, relevant and detailed market information
in coordination with SC thematic leads and/or other external sector agencies -
ensuring surveillance and assessment findings are documented and shared.
·
Make
recommendations and input into the design of cash and market based
interventions across sectors, identifying areas where action is required to ‘do
no harm’ as well as identifying key value chain actors and market growth areas.
·
Work
closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
team to develop a MEAL plan for market impact, ensuring that this captures
price information and supply for all relevant sectors and build capacity of
technical field staff in carrying out the work.
·
Support
the set-up and maintenance of a data analysis system to support all market
surveillance activities.
·
Work
closely with the HR team to identify staffing needs for market analysis, and
ensure rapid recruitment, induction and training of new staff.
CTP process support
·
Work
with finance colleagues to ensure appropriate and accountable modalities of
cash transfer are in place and that these approaches are adapted, as needed, in
later months of the response.
·
Work
with Logistics teams to support the transition to market based approaches as
soon as appropriate.
·
Work
closely with Operations and PDQ to support fundraising for economic assistance,
including engagement with donors.
·
Work
closely with the MEAL lead to support the development of accountability
activities for CTPs, ensuring that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is
considered in programme design and implementation.
·
To
ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in
accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
FSL
·
Lead
on technical FSL assessments (including market assessment) in coordination with
other SC thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring
assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific
analysis of children’s needs.
·
Working
with the Program Operations Director and Humanitarian Advisor to develop FSL
response plans
·
Working
closely with the Program Operations Director and Humanitarian Advisor and the
PDQ team to support fundraising for FSL, including development of high quality
concept notes and proposals, and engagement with donors’ technical advisors in
country.
Capacity Building:
·
Identify
learning and training opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners
and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.
Representation & Advocacy &
Organisational Learning:
·
Represent
Save the Children on the multiagency Cash Working Group.
·
Work
with technical sector leads to ensure that Save the Children's cash based
programming is coordinated with efforts of other agencies.
·
Develop
at least 2 case studies of CTP in SC operational areas and 2 process papers in
partnership with relevant humanitarian technical working groups.
·
In
collaboration with senior programme staff, assist in advocacy activities that
target decision-makers at all levels.
·
In
collaboration with the TWGs, feed in learning, experiences and evidence to
relevant global advocacy objectives.
·
To
identify opportunities and material to contribute to communications and media
work, acting as a spokesperson when required.
General:
·
Deliver
high quality results in a way which maintains the reputation of SC.
·
Comply
with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to childe
safeguarding, child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal
opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
·
To
perform such other responsibilities as agreed with in-country line management.
Skills and Behaviours
Accountability:
Accountability:
·
Holds
self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently,
achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Ambition:
·
Sets
ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes
responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to
do the same
Collaboration:
·
Approachable,
good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships
with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
·
Values
diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.
Creativity:
·
Develops
and encourages new and innovative solutions
Integrity:
·
Honest,
encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
Qualifications
Required:
Required:
·
Minimum
5 years of experience working internationally in the design and implementation
of cash and market based programming, including direct experience in
implementing cash transfer programmes.
·
Significant
experience in designing, implementing and analysing market assessments and
familiarity with market analysis tools.
·
Education
to MSc/MA level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
·
Previous
experience of a range of cash transfer mechanisms.
·
Experience
of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and
accountability.
·
Ability
to work both in an advisory and a hands-on implementation capacity.
·
Proven
capacity to supervise, train and coach staff.
·
Experience
of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
·
Ability
to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports.
·
Excellent
communication skills with a high level of written and spoken English.
·
Strong
influencing skills and experience in advocacy.
·
Politically
and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
·
The
capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in
difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
·
Commitment
to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC
mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our
support.
Desirable:
·
Knowledge
of Save the Children
·
Familiarity
with Market Analysis in emergencies and in development contexts.
·
Experience
or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts.
·
Specific
experience of working in interagency assessments.
How to Apply
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Job
Title: Programme Development, Quality and
Advocacy Director (PDQA)
Team
/ Programme:Sudan Country Office
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Grade:
Tier 3 (Partner Accompanied)
Salary: Negotiable
Contract
Length: 2 Years
Child
Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the
post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to
children or young people
Role
Purpose: The role holder as a member of the
Senior Management Team (SMT) in Sudan, the Director of Program Development
Quality and Advocacy (PDQ) shares in the overall responsibility for the
direction and coordination of the Sudan Country Office and country
programmes.
S/he
champions a team culture of learning and continuous improvement and is
responsible for overseeing development of high quality, innovative programme
strategies and advocacy initiatives to deliver immediate and lasting change for
children ensuring quality in all aspects of both process and output.
S/he
manages a team of technical experts whose primary focus would be on projects’
design and development funding, monitoring, evaluation and
learning.
S/he
ensures that global and in-country advocacy work is in accordance with approved
guidelines and supervises all media and communications of the country office in
coordination with the region and Centre.
S/he
develops gainful and strengthens networks as well as represents the country
office appropriately.
Scope of Role:
Scope of Role:
Reports
to: Country Director
Dimensions: This is a challenging role in a complex environment. It requires a dedicated, experienced and highly motivated individual who can manage the difficulties of living and working in such an environment and still be fundamental in driving forward our programmes for children.
Staff reporting to this post: Advocacy Specialist, MEAL Manager, Child Protection Specialist,
Education Advisor, Health and Nutrition Advisor, FSL Advisor, Nutrition Manager.
Key Areas of Accountability:
Dimensions: This is a challenging role in a complex environment. It requires a dedicated, experienced and highly motivated individual who can manage the difficulties of living and working in such an environment and still be fundamental in driving forward our programmes for children.
Staff reporting to this post: Advocacy Specialist, MEAL Manager, Child Protection Specialist,
Education Advisor, Health and Nutrition Advisor, FSL Advisor, Nutrition Manager.
Key Areas of Accountability:
Strategy,
Senior Management and External Relations:
·
Provide leadership, strategic vision
and direction to the Sudan country programme as a member of the Senior
Management Team
·
Lead the development and formulation
of the Country Strategy Plan as well as completion of annual reports such as,
Country Annual Plans and Country Annual Review.
·
Lead the development of high quality
country and programme strategies and annual plans
·
Support the development of an
organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes
accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning,
creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding
results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors
·
Support the design and implementation
of a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency
practices and appropriate to programme needs
·
Support the establishment,
maintenance, and improvement of an active and regular working relationships
with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and
development donors, and local and international NGOs
·
Ensure the Sudan Country Office
complies with all Save the Children programme Essential Standards and
Procedures in the Quality Framework
·
Ensures close and regular
coordination with the Operation department, Awards Management Unit, and other
departments and units deemed critical in the pursuit of the departments’ and
country office’s objectives. Such coordination will extend to the region,
centre and members.
·
Participate as member of the Senior
Management and Extended Senior Management Team.
Programme
and Proposal Design and Development:
·
Identify strategic fundraising leads
and concepts and identify and nurture funding opportunities to ensure adequate
resources are secured
·
Lead proposal conceptualization,
design and development of cost effective, innovative and high quality
child-focused emergency and development programmes, informed by child
participation where possible
·
Ensure the Sudan Country Office has a
first class, multi-sectorial and dual mandate program reflecting all priority
technical and sector aspects of the Save the Children global strategy
Technical
Assistance and Knowledge Management:
·
Ensure provision of high quality
technical assistance and capacity building to all country office programmes,
projects and staff by managing all internal and external technical assistance,
including surge capacity during emergencies and ensure application of the TA
protocols and tools
·
Ensure that the different technical
sectors are coordinated, integrated and support each other to optimize programs
and projects
·
Ensure the integration of cross
cutting issues into design and implementation including gender,
non-discrimination, child participation and child safeguarding
·
Ensure learning by country programme
from relevant internal and external thematic trends and best practice
·
Engage in relevant national and
global networks
·
Foster and champion a culture of
evidence building and learning across the organisation
Monitoring,
Evaluation, Accountability and Learning:
·
Develop and oversee a robust MEAL
system to measure achievement and progress toward national and global programme
goals and results, including reach and global outcome indicators, and to drive
learning and improved programme quality
·
Ensure the delivery of internal and
external program/project evaluations as per the Evaluations Essential Standard
and donor requirement, and execution of baseline, and periodic research in
coordination with Director of Program Operations
·
Ensure our work is accountable to
children and other stakeholders through the establishment and management of
effective accountability mechanisms and processes
·
Provide leadership to use data for
programme decision making, of commitment to management action on the findings
of monitoring, and of listening to feedback from beneficiaries to inform
programme development.
·
Lead national and global reporting
processes and requirements
·
Establish and maintain effective
national management information systems
Research,
Advocacy and Communications:
·
Provide overall leadership, vision,
strategic direction and management of advocacy and ensure that advocacy is an
integral part of Save the Children’s Theory of Change and strategic planning
·
Position Save the Children as the
leading organisation for children’s issues in Sudan, with child rights at the
core of the advocacy work
·
Ensure advocacy coherence at local,
national and global level and reinforce strong and effective synergies between
programmes and advocacy to maximise Save the Children impact, especially
ensuring evidence and best practice inform advocacy
·
Identify, develop and oversee
operational and analytical research, coordinate the publication and
dissemination of results and ensure that research informs advocacy
·
Lead on the development of relevant
and realistic advocacy and communications plans and coordinate their effective
implementation
·
Coordinate the production of high
quality policy briefing papers, statements, external communications products and
case studies to influence target audiences
·
Lead in identifying and managing
potential risks associated with Save the Children’s public positions and design
strategies to mitigate the risks that have been identified
·
Ensure the branding, communication and
sign off guidelines of Save the Children are uniformly and consistently
followed
·
Develop and deliver a clear and
effective system for internal communications
Staff
Management, Mentorship, and Development:
·
Develop a culture and focus on
quality in the Programme Development, Quality and Advocacy team and ensure
appropriate staffing, the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as
appropriate
·
Manage the Programme Development,
Quality and Advocacy team through: effective use of the Performance Management
System; regular evaluation of direct reports; provision of coaching, mentoring
and other developmental opportunities
·
Ensure that all staff understand and
are able to perform their role in an emergency situation
·
Oversee that all technical sector
staff proactively build and maintain technical skills and competencies required
for leading and/or advising first class programs – both development and
emergency programs.
Skills
and Behaviours (SCI Values in Practice):
Accountability:
·
Holds self-accountable for making
decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save
the Children values
·
Holds the team and partners
accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to
deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to
improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not
achieved.
Ambition:
·
Sets ambitious and challenging goals
for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal
development and encourages their team to do the same
·
Widely shares their personal vision
for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
·
Future orientated, thinks
strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
·
Builds and maintains effective
relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and
supporters
·
Values diversity, sees it as a source
of competitive strength
·
Approachable, good listener, easy to
talk to.
Creativity:
·
Develops and encourages new and
innovative solutions
·
Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
·
Honest, encourages openness and
transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
Qualifications
and Experience:
·
Master’s degree in Social Sciences,
in an area of social development
·
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an
NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for
children in both emergency and development contexts
·
Experience in more than one of the
Save the Children priority sectors: education; child protection; child rights
governance; health and nutrition; food security and livelihoods; emergencies.
·
Demonstrated leadership and
management skills in a complex international setting
·
Significant experience leading
strategic planning and in programme design and proposal development
·
Strong understanding of different
methodologies of monitoring and evaluation and operational research and
experience in developing integrated MEAL systems
·
Ability to effectively establish a
learning culture within an organisation
·
Experience in successfully
establishing and managing collaborative relationships and partnerships with
donors and government counterparts.
·
Strong representation and influencing
skills
·
Experience of management of diverse
workforce including effective performance management and utilisation of capacity
building, coaching, and mentoring skills
·
Demonstrated use of positive coping
strategies in stressful environments
·
Commitment to and understanding of
Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based
approaches
·
Fluency in written and spoken English
How
to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
CLICK HERE to apply online
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents