Cash Based Transfers Officer
| Location | Maroua, Cameroon |
| Date Posted | February 6, 2020 |
| Category |
Finance
NGO |
| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | CFA |
Description
background
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 192 member National Societies . As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the world's largest humanitarian network of volunteers. The Federation is a membership organization formed by its national societies, members of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. Together with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The general objective of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, to facilitate and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities carried out by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace. In the world ". It aims to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The position of CBT Officer is a position created to coordinate the actions that the CRC / IFRC and its partner, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), want to develop within the framework of the project “Reducing vulnerabilities, strengthening the resilience of populations the most vulnerable affected by displaced people in the Far North region of Cameroon ”. This position will be part of the project structure for the IFRC office in Maroua covering the Far North of Cameroon. The CBT officer will also provide support for other CRC / IFRC projects making use of cash in the region. The position is under the direct supervision of the FICR Field Coordinator for the Far North and will work closely with the Program Manager for Far North FICR operations, the CRC project coordinator and other colleagues from the Maroua office. He / she is responsible for accompanying and supporting the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the actions planned in the project for the CBT component, while coordinating with the CRC, the ICRC and the humanitarian actors present in the intervention area. . In addition, the selected person,
Job Purpose
The position will focus on monitoring the implementation of Project Cash Transfer activities for Internally Displaced Persons in the Departments of Mayo Tsanaga and Mayo Sava, Far North Region in collaboration with the Program Team. CRC / FICR for the Far North of Cameroon. The CBT Officer will have the function of supporting the Cameroonian Red Cross in all actions related to the implementation of the activities of this component of the project: accompanying and supporting the implementation, monitoring, evaluation of actions, coordination with the CRC, the ICRC, the cash working group of the Far North and the humanitarian actors present in the project intervention area, communication actions, and financial monitoring of interventions and reporting of all actions carried out within the framework of said project .
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Project planning and implementation • Ensure the effective monitoring and management of cash transfers and the effective implementation of the project at the level of the project area • Ensure the monitoring of registration, awareness raising and provision of food by Ensure that the necessary resources are mobilized in order to guarantee the effectiveness of the implementation of PTMs. (Work with the different teams and ensure that the activities are planned and carried out with optimal logistical and administrative support, accessible and understandable by all stakeholders (reconciliation of data to all chains of the process); • Monitor food prices in the project intervention areas in coordination with WFP • Supervise the financial management of the Monetary Transfers component, in coordination with the CRC project coordinator and the finance department of the CRC and the IFRC in Yaoundé. • Assessment of risks and constraints, and adaptation of the action plan in the event of new elements not provided for after consultation with the Field Coordinator and the country coordination of the Cluster Yaoundé office and the HQ CRC. • Develop and make available the tools as well as the implementation of a data collection system (in agreement with the Field Coordinator and its evolution according to needs). Ensure compliance with the established timetable and the objectives set. • Relevance and regular reporting for the coordination of the IFRC. • Ensure a good security system in the distribution places • Ensure that the distribution is made according to standards / norms (SPHERE) and / or conventions established with the partners of the operation. • Ensure the inclusion and consultation of beneficiaries and local authorities at each stage of the project • Encourage the inclusion of cross-cutting themes such as the CEA approach and the consideration of Protection factors, lessons learned etc. Coordination and representation • Regular coordination with project partners at local level (CRC). • Coordination with CRCR Movement partners at field level (ICRC, CRF, etc.). • Regular participation in cluster meetings at local level, particularly with regard to Food Security clusters and cash working group at Maroua level • Contribute to the coordination and continuous monitoring of the security situation in the targeted departments in collaboration with the IFRC program manager, the other actors of the CRCR Movement, and local authorities. Perform any other related duties or responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor. • Coordination with CRCR Movement partners at field level (ICRC, CRF, etc.). • Regular participation in cluster meetings at local level, particularly with regard to Food Security clusters and cash working group at Maroua level • Contribute to the coordination and continuous monitoring of the security situation in the targeted departments in collaboration with the IFRC program manager, the other actors of the CRCR Movement, and local authorities. Perform any other related duties or responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor. • Coordination with CRCR Movement partners at field level (ICRC, CRF, etc.). • Regular participation in cluster meetings at local level, particularly with regard to Food Security clusters and cash working group at Maroua level • Contribute to the coordination and continuous monitoring of the security situation in the targeted departments in collaboration with the IFRC program manager, the other actors of the CRCR Movement, and local authorities. Perform any other related duties or responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor. • Regular participation in cluster meetings at local level, particularly with regard to Food Security clusters and cash working group at Maroua level • Contribute to the coordination and continuous monitoring of the security situation in the targeted departments in collaboration with the IFRC program manager, the other actors of the CRCR Movement, and local authorities. Perform any other related duties or responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor. • Regular participation in cluster meetings at local level, particularly with regard to Food Security clusters and cash working group at Maroua level • Contribute to the coordination and continuous monitoring of the security situation in the targeted departments in collaboration with the IFRC program manager, the other actors of the CRCR Movement, and local authorities. Perform any other related duties or responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Education
Required • Higher education in a field related to humanitarian and / or development • Training or diploma in Preferred Monetary Transfers. Training or diploma in project management, finance, monitoring and evaluation
Experience
Required • At least 3 years of experience in connection with project management in the food security and / or livelihood sector, and preferably in a non-governmental organization of humanitarian and international character • • Experience in development and project management using the cash transfer modality • Experience in facilitating training and workshops, in particular on cash transfers • Experience in conducting market assessments • Good knowledge of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Experience in collaboration with a local partner and preferred capacity building. Familiar with the logical framework system, financial management, and program monitoring and evaluation processes
Knowledge, skills and languages
Required • Good communication and writing skills • Confident and convincing with the ability to communicate with internal and external employees associated at all levels • Strong mastery of MS Office components and IT tools • Ability to manage a high workload and multiple simultaneous cut-off dates. Good command of Preferred French. Good knowledge of the project intervention area, namely Mayo-Sava and Mayo-Tsanaga in the Far North of Cameroon. Knowledge of English and one or more local languages of the Far North an asset
Competencies and values
• Diversity • Integrity • Professionalism • Teamwork. Communication
Comments
The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.