COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale is an humanitarian, non confessional and independent organization that fights against all kinds of poverty to make the world a better place. Founded in 1965 by Vincenzo Barbieri (Italian “father” of international volunteering), COOPI is based in Milan and it has 20 local offices in the South of the World.
- Location Sokoto
Overall Responsibilities
- The MPCA 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 MPCA activities.
- Ensure program alignment with national policies and humanitarian standards.
- Develop operational plans and standard operating procedures for cash distributions.
- Manage the MPCA 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 MPCA 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 MPCA approaches.
Gender and Inclusion:
- Ensure that MPCA 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 MPCA 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 MPCA 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.
- This Terms of Reference outlines the key responsibilities and expectations for the MPCA 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.
