Group Cash Transfer (Cash & Markets) Manager Sudan

Norwegian Refugee Council · Al-Junaynah

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Background:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Group Cash Transfer (GCT) Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of our Group Cash Transfer programmes. Within the Cash & Market thematic team, the GCT Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring group cash transfer initiatives in collaboration with Core Competency Specialists and local stakeholders, including Emergency Response Rooms, CBOs, NGOs and community partners.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, project management and financial management skills, along with a deep understanding of humanitarian principles and best practices in cash transfer programming.

What you will do:

1. Programme Design and Planning

• Lead the design and development of group cash transfer programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.

• In consultation with stakeholders and line management, conduct assessments and analysis to identify target communities and beneficiaries, as well as their specific needs and preferences.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop detailed implementation plans, timelines and budgets for programme activities.

2. Partnership Management

• Identify and establish partnerships with local Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs), NGOs, community-based organisations (CBOs), government agencies and other relevant stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Area Managers, Area Program Managers, Core Competency (CC) Specialists, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, collaboration and coordination throughout programme implementation.

• Provide technical guidance and support to partners in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of group cash transfer activities.

3. Programme Implementation

• Oversee the implementation of group cash transfer programmes, ensuring adherence to programme design, standards, and protocols.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate programme activities, including fund transfers, beneficiary registration, cash distribution and monitoring.

• Monitor programme progress and performance, identify challenges and opportunities, and take corrective action as needed to achieve programme objectives.

• Coordinate with the M&E unit and CC Specialists on building and regularly updating the Capacity Building Programme targeting local responders.

4. Financial Management

• Develop and manage programme budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, expenditure tracking, and compliance with the internal standards of the Risk and Compliance section, donor requirements and financial regulations.

• Monitor cash flow processes and financial transactions related to group cash transfer activities and ensure timely and efficient use of funds.

5. Training, Capacity Building and Awareness Raising

• Develop training materials and resources for programme staff, partners and community members on group cash transfer methodologies, financial management and programme implementation.

• Deliver training sessions and capacity-building activities, ensuring that participants have the skills and knowledge to implement and manage group cash transfer programmes effectively.

• Conduct awareness-raising campaigns and community engagement activities to promote understanding of group cash transfer programmes, encourage participation, and address potential misconceptions or concerns.

6. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans to assess programme effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.

• Collect and analyse data on programme outputs and outcomes, and use findings to inform programme adjustments and improvements.

• Facilitate learning and knowledge sharing among programme staff, partners and stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and innovation.

7. Project Staff Management

• Supervise, coach and mentor project staff, ensuring clear roles, workplans and performance objectives, and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Plan and allocate staff across projects and locations, including Country Office, Areas Offices in Darfurs, Kordofans.

• Support recruitment, onboarding and professional development of project staff, and identify capacity gaps and training needs.

• Foster a safe, respectful, and collaborative team environment, ensuring staff adherence to NRC policies, code of conduct and safety and security protocols.

• Hold regular team meetings and coordinate with Finance, Logistics, HR and M&E colleagues.

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