Job Description
Overall Responsibilities
- The CFF Sector lead, will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and management of the cash assistance component of the emergency response project.
- The role involves ensuring that cash-based interventions are delivered effectively to support the displaced populations in line with BHA’s objectives and COOPI’s mission.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and oversee the execution of CFF activities.
- Ensure program alignment with national policies and humanitarian standards.
- Develop operational plans and standard operating procedures for cash distributions.
- Manage the CFF team and coordinate with other sectors for integrated assistance.
- Oversee beneficiary identification, registration, and distribution processes.
- Ensure program transparency and accountability to beneficiaries and donors.
Capacity Building:
- Conduct training for CFF staff on cash transfer programming and financial management.
- Strengthen the technical capacity of local partners and community-based organizations.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Support in Development and implementation of robust M&E frameworks to measure program impact.
- Analyze data to inform program adaptations and report on progress against indicators
Proposal Development:
- Contribute to the development of proposals for funding, ensuring the inclusion of cash-based interventions and livelihood components.
- Collaborate with the program development team to align proposals with donor priorities.
Coordination and Collaboration:
- Engage with humanitarian actors, government agencies, and local authorities for coordinated response.
- Participate in cash working groups and sector meetings to advocate for CFF approaches.
Gender and Inclusion:
- Ensure that CFF activities are gender-sensitive and inclusive, addressing the needs of all beneficiary groups.
- Integrate gender and inclusion strategies into program planning and implementation.
Reporting:
- Prepare timely and accurate reports on CFF activities for COOPI, BHA, and other stakeholders.
- Document lessons learned and best practices for organizational knowledge.
Networking and Partnerships:
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with NGOs, UN agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Leverage partnerships to enhance program reach and impact.
Knowledge Sharing:
- Facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and learning within COOPI and the broader humanitarian community.
- Organize workshops and learning events to share insights from the CFF program.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Stay abreast of developments in cash programming and humanitarian response.
- Perform other duties as necessary, commensurate with professional background and experience, as deemed by the supervisor.
- This Terms of Reference outlines the key responsibilities and expectations for the CFF Sector Lead under the BHA-funded project.
- The role is pivotal in ensuring that COOPI delivers high-quality cash assistance to support the resilience and recovery of displaced populations in Northwest Nigeria.
Desired Experience
- At least a Degree in Social Science, Art, or other related disciplines, Either a Masters or PGD in Protection is an added advantage
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience, specifically in cash transfer programming, emergency response or food security interventions, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or coordination role within INGO/NGO settings.
- Proven experience in managing field teams, coordinating with stakeholders (government, community, and partners) and designing or overseeing market-based interventions is required.
- Experience working in humanitarian settings, particularly in Northwest Nigeria or similar conflict-affected areas, is highly desirable.
- Language Requirements: Spoken and written fluency in English.