CHILD SAFEGUARDING: 

Level 4 - The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young people and, in the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 4 posts in view of potential situations which may allow staff unsupervised access to vulnerable children and young people.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

In recognition of the increased food security needs and use of cash transfers in Sudan specifically in humanitarian responses, and the need to support emergency food security responses, livelihoods recovery and resilience building, this position is specifically created to lead  implementation of  innovative group cash transfer program in Khartoum under BHA program, with emphasis on effective supervision of project implementation processes,reporting and continuous quality improvements. 

Key responsibilities

1. Cash Transfer Implementation:

• Collaborate with local grassroots organizations, ERRs, and community groups to ensure smooth implementation of cash transfer activities.
• Ensure the participation of local community leaders in the identification and selection of recipient groups.
• Provide training and technical support to grassroots groups on cash transfer fundamentals, financial management, safeguarding, and monitoring.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of toolkits, guidelines, and best practices for group cash transfers.
• Prepare disbursement plans for group cash transfers in Khartoum and submit them to the finance department.
• Ensure cash is distributed through agreed mechanisms (e.g., BOK/Bankak app) and monitor the safe receipt of funds by beneficiary groups.
• Verify that cash transfers are executed on time and in compliance with agreed processes.
• Support the Cash/FSL Coordinator to ensure adherence to disbursement timelines and financial procedures.
• Engage with community leaders and group representatives to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct follow-ups with groups to monitor the utilization of funds and compliance with project guidelines.
• Log any feedback or complaints received, and work with the MEAL team to ensure quick resolution.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders, including OCHA, CWG, CVA partners, and community-based organizations, to align activities and avoid duplication of efforts.
• Participate in coordination meetings with relevant clusters and humanitarian actors.
• Support the coordination of joint assessments with other humanitarian partners, and ensure findings are shared to enhance collective programming.
• Update
•  the Cash/FSL Coordinator on progress, challenges, and any issues arising in the field.

1. Monitoring and Reporting:

• Conduct regular monitoring visits to beneficiary groups to ensure proper utilization of the funds.
• Work with MEAL team to conduct post-distribution monitoring (PDM), household surveys, and focus group discussions to gather feedback from beneficiaries.
• Support the Cash/FSL Coordinator in tracking and reporting on program progress and outcomes.
• Support MEAL team on the documentation of  lessons learned and contribute to impact evaluations to inform future programming.

COMPETENCIES FOR THIS ROLE:

• Teamwork and collaboration with diverse teams.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and capacity for multitasking in high-pressure environment 
• Promotes collaborative working across boundaries.
• Uses negotiation and conflict resolution skills to support positive outcomes 
• Demonstrates an understanding of wider UN/NGO security coordination and how the organisation can benefit from, and contribute to, those mechanisms 
• Undertakes effective risk assessments and develops contingency plans 
• Takes appropriate, coordinated and consistent action to handle situations of personal risk and risk for others