The Project Officer (Cash Based Intervention) will be responsible for providing technical and programmatic support for planning, implementation, management and monitoring programs with Cash Based Interventions (CBI) components in South Sudan. This position is based in Juba with frequent travel to field locations for project supervision and technical support. The Project Officer (Cash-Based Intervention) will support project planning, design and implementation and capacity building of IOM staff through the provision of technical and process related inputs and guidance. This position is expected to liaise closely with relevant stakeholders engaged in CBI activities, particularly as programmatic co-chair of the Cash Working Group and the implementation of cash, vouchers and other CBIs.
Responsibilities:
Support the Programme Coordinator (Shelter and Settlement) on integrating Cash-Based Interventions (CBIs) into operational plans and strategies that efficiently meet programme objectives, while liaising with technical sectors.
Participate in the technical design and delivery of cash-based programme interventions.
Contribute to the review of technical guidelines, Cash for Shelter and NFIs, Protection, livelihood and Multi-Purpose Cash Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for the range of programmatic responses incorporating cash modalities.
Assist Programme Coordinator in overall day to day oversight and management of all cash and voucher transfers planned under IOM operations in South Sudan national and sub-national level.
Contribute to the project planning, design and implementation, considering local context, and available technologies in line with the IOM policies and procedures for CBI-based programming.
Support in the implementation of needs assessments to select, design and implement appropriate cash modalities and delivery mechanisms.
Provide technical support, guidance and training to the programme support staff, Information Management and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams involved in the planning and management of CBI transfers.
Support the capacity development of staff and provide technical guidance on market assessments and price monitoring for the key commodities and based on identified needs for programmes.
Closely coordinate with Programme Support Unit and M&E unit to check that relevant output and outcome indicators for CBI's are systematically being collected and analysed in a manner that will help to determine efficiency and effectiveness of CBIs delivery, as well as the appropriateness of the transfer modality choice.
Undertake visits to project sites and meet beneficiaries to verify that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives, and for quality assurance purposes.
Ensure cash distributions are properly documented and meet technical quality, accountability and protection standards in compliance with donors’ regulations. Check that the appropriate measures are taken against fraud, waste and abuse.
Facilitate protection mainstreaming and cross cutting issues (Accountability to affected populations (AAP)) are streamlined across all the CBI activities.
Liaison closely with relevant partners engaged in CBIs activities, particularly Cash Working Group and keeping them fully informed of the status of IOM activities. Liaise closely with OCHA, as programmatic co-chair of the Cash Working Group, participate in national level dialogue with donors and other stakeholders on cash, vouchers and other CBIs.
Assist in hiring and management of Financial Service Provider with appropriate delivery mechanisms and having in place multiple technologies for cash delivery that are feasible in context and as per IOM policy and procedures.
Inform IOM Country Office, Area/Sub-Offices and IOM partners on risk management for CBI based programme implementation.
Draft and/or review activity reports in close coordination with the program team, provide data and vital statistics on key achievement and lessons learnt relevant to CBI.
Draft high-quality case studies and success stories relevant to CBIs.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education:
Master’s degree in Economics, Project Management, Social Science, Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.
University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Work Experience:
Experience in the implementation of Cash-Based Interventions projects.
Experience in emergency, project implementation and/or management including project monitoring and reporting is an advantage.
Experience working with international organizations specialized in humanitarian and development assistance.
Experience in working and coordinating with stakeholders and working group.
Familiarity with South Sudan context and experience are some other added advantages.
Skills:
Good coordination and communication skills.
Cash Learning Partnership (CALP) certified.
Good in Cash programming.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Advance organizational and analytical skills.
Languages:
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
