CARE is a global humanitarian and development leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. Our Mission is to work around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We put women and girls in the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We are strongly inspired and guided by our Core Values of Transformation, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity and Equality. Officially registered in April 2017, CARE is in its fourth year operating in Nigeria, predominantly in the conflict affected Northeast, and in the Northwest. CARE aims to support vulnerable people who are affected by conflict, natural disasters and poverty across four key programming areas: Food and Nutrition Security and Livelihoods, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, a Life Free from Violence (Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response) and Women’s Economic Empowerment through its Flagship ‘Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) approach. Our Commitment to Nigeria people goes beyond our current humanitarian work to exploring and initiating longer-term development programs that address underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability in Nigeria. In collaboration with other stakeholders, we will initiate and support equitable and sustainable development interventions by enabling the underprivileged to realize their potential, exercise their right and strengthen linkages with broader society.
JOB SUMMARY
The Cash Based Transfer (CBT) Officer position should efficiently implement Cash Based/In-Kind response, and also perform specialized and/or standardized Cash-Based-Transfer (CBT) program-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages. To provide guidance and support to the government and partners in implementing WFP plans. Part of the responsibility includes traveling to remote field.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Cash Based Transfer/General Food Distribution (CBT/GFD) Officer
Unit: Programs
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vacancy Type: National
State: Yobe State
Location: Damaturu, Karasuwa, Machina & Nguru
Slots: x4
Duration: 5 Months
Reporting to: Project Manager FNSL
Working Condition: 100% Field Base
Start Date: 1st May 2023.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Responsibility #1: Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Apply technical knowledge and skills to implement and/or assist in community delivery of cash-based/in-kind programs.
- Promptly identify and recommend solutions to cash-based/GFD technical issues.
- Participate on the on-job training on how the e-voucher system works, how to handle data, and accurately use the e- devices (e-voucher reader, Smartphone with application, and e-voucher) including the handover process with the vendors.
- Participate on the on-job training on GFD and beneficiaries’ rationing/entitlement.
- Participate in the process of identifying beneficiary communities/targeting based on robust and participatory criteria if any.
- Ensure appropriate community messages are transferred to clients, local government partners, vendors, non-clients, and other key actors
- Ensure training/re-orientation of the vendor staff e-voucher system (how it works, synchronization, handling including safe keeping of e-devices) until handover of the e-devices to CARE
- Ensure the conduct of beneficiary feedback and response mechanism (BFRM) activities are undertaken and serve field focal point for handling the BFRM database.
- Work with and provide timely technical support to CARE’s implementing partners; maintain encouraging and constructive relations with partner staff.
- Closely work with all CARE field teams in general and with other partners on how to integrate and align cash programming with other partners activities and priorities.
- Fully align with CARE safety and security procedures and provide support to security monitoring and assessments to ensure a safe and secure environment for program implementation
- Coordinate the cash transfer assistant.
Job Responsibility #2: Project Monitoring and Reporting
- Assist in the collection of data, conduct of assessments (needs, market, risks, and security), and provide input for concept note/ proposal development for cash transfer project in collaboration with the local community structures and community members
- Monitor progress against grant work plan; promptly identify any current or potential delays.
- Produce/give CARE and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly, and annually) on grant activities, indicators, and achievements.
- Assist his/her supervisors to ensure all monitoring activities are fully detailed, including systematic and timely data required under the grant and for CARE M&E purposes.
Job Responsibility #3: Capacity Building and Coaching:
- Aware the communities and partners to consider cash response as one modality at the appropriate situations.
- Capacitate the community facilitators, staff under his/her supervisee, and others (if any) on cash Transfer Programming.
- Support and mentor the field staff on GFDP through CBT & In-kind modalities.
- Support and mentor the vendors to meet the humanitarian principles during Cash Response program/facilitating the payment to the beneficiaries.
Job Responsibility #4: Coordination and Representation
- Participate on seasonal and FSS cluster assessments and share findings.
- Work integrating with CARE finance, procurement, and admin/HR staff to process Purchase Requests, and Payments.
- Represent the CARE in coordination meetings at different levels like LGA, community, and wards.
- Build very good team sprit with CARE program and supporting staff at field and at office.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop CARE programs.
Job Responsibilities #5: Resource Mobilization
- Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts
Other Responsibilities as Assigned
JOB EXPERIENCE
Required
- University Degree/HND in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Economics or related field.
- 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
- Previous experience in food distribution supervisory field is preferable
- Ability to write reports
- Able to work outside of regular working hours as required, including evenings and weekends if required.
- A good experience in supervision is required.
- Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis
- 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in the food security and / or livelihood sector of INGO and/or directly related area
- Fluency in English and Hausa
Desired
- 3 years of progressively responsible experience in the food security and/or livelihood sector of INGO and/or directly related area.
- Experience in a development and/or humanitarian organization.
- Strong knowledge of Nutrition and/or Public Health
- Advanced computer skills at least intermediate skills in windows-based word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition/public health software.
- Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organize own work plan.
- Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity, tact, and advocacy skills.
- Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and public speaking skills.
- Understanding of political dynamics, and foreign policy decision-making procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
- good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without direction
Competencies:
- Integrity and Trust
- Building Effective Teams Customer Focus
- Drive for Results
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Functional/ Technical Skills
- Conflict Management
- Listening
- Organizing
NOTE:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, color, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
- There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Please note that CARE will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
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