What we are looking for:
We are looking for an experienced and skilled Group Cash Transfer (GCT) Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of our Group Cash Transfer Programs. As part of 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, Emergency Response Rooms, CBOs, CSOs, NGOs, community partners, and other key stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, project management, and financial management expertise, coupled with a solid understanding of humanitarian principles and best practices in cash transfer programming.
We are open to receiving applications from both Sudan nationals and international applicants.
What you will do:
- Program Design and Planning:
- Lead the design and development of group cash transfer programs, ensuring alignment with organizational 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 program activities.
- Partnership Management:
- Identify and establish partnerships with local Emergency Response Rooms, NGOs, community-based organizations, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with CC Specialists, partners, stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and coordination throughout program implementation.
- Provide technical guidance and support to partners in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of group cash transfer activities.
- Program Implementation:
- Oversee the implementation of group cash transfer programs, ensuring adherence to program design, standards, and protocols.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate program activities, including funds transfers, beneficiary registration, cash distribution, and monitoring.
- Monitor program progress and performance, identify challenges and opportunities, and take corrective actions as needed to achieve program objectives.
- Coordinate with M&E unit and CC Specialists on building and regular update of the Capacity Building Programme targeting local ERRs, NGOs, and CBOs.
- Financial Management:
- Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, expenditure tracking, and compliance with internal standards of Risk and compliance section and 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.
- Training, capacity building and awareness raising
- Develop training materials and resources for program staff, partners, and community members on group cash transfer methodologies, financial management, and program implementation.
- Deliver training sessions and capacity-building activities, ensuring that participants have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively implement and manage group cash transfer programs.
- Conduct awareness-raising campaigns and community engagement activities to promote understanding of group cash transfer programs, encourage participation, and address potential misconceptions or concerns.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans to assess program effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.
- Collect and analyze data on program outputs and outcomes and use findings to inform program adjustments and improvements.
- Facilitate learning and knowledge-sharing among program staff, partners, and stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and innovation.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in international development, humanitarian assistance, social sciences, or related field (master’s degree preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in humanitarian or development work, with a focus on cash transfer programming, Group Cash Transfers experience will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience in project management, including program design, planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, financial analysis, and compliance.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of humanitarian principles, standards, and best practices in cash transfer programming
- Excellent stakeholders’ engagement and coordination skills
- Fluency in English languages (written and spoken) is required, knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage.
- Ability to work independently, under pressure with minimal guidance, and in a challenging and dynamic environment.
- Commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
What we offer:
- Duty station: Sudan.
- Contract: 1 year.
- Travel: None.
- Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Important information about the application process
- For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected]with the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
- join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
- be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world’s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
