• Application Deadline:
• Position: Cash for Food Sector Lead



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Sokoto




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  
  

Background

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.


• These terms of reference outline 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 5 years of relevant work experience in INGO/NGO.