The purpose of the Project Manger position is to enhance the speed and efficiency of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) and Group Cash Transfers (GCT) delivery in Sudan through working with partners and the Sudan Cash Working Group (CWG) in FSP scouting, mapping and analysis, recommendations for addressing liquidity concerns, development of common contracting for CCS partners and development of a common payment system that is able to facilitate secure and efficient cash assistance, integrate existing humanitarian organization systems, scale up to accommodate additional actors as need be, and is compliant with international best practices and regulations.
Essential Job Functions
The candidate will work on three fronts, including providing technical advice related to FSP infrastructure and liquidity, development of common contracting of FSPs and development of a common aggregator platform:
Technical support on FSP and liquidity
Supporting the CCS on technical aspects of FSP engagement and liquidity
Assisting partners with implementation of last mile delivery pilots
Supporting ongoing FSP scouting, mapping and performance analysis work
Engaging and bringing together relevant stakeholders to set recommendations for managing liquidity constraints
Development of strategies for addressing liquidity constraints and higher level advocacy on engagement with the Central Bank of Sudan and relevant stakeholders
Common contracting
Development of rules and requirements for FSPs to be part of common contracting
Development of common procurement policies and structure between CCS Partners
Tender development and publication
Negotiation and contracting of FSPs
Onboarding and training to teams
Piloting
Common aggregator platform
Development of a budget, workplan and timeline for the design and roll out of the system
Review of the minimum viable product for the system development
Mapping and preparation of recommendations on different system design options
Conduct platform host research
Lead in partner consultation, ToR, RFP and developer contracting process
Development of the common platform structure, rules, requirements and needs
Ensuring streamlined data pipeline between common registration system and aggregator
Lead FSP integration process
Support fundraising efforts and identification of diverse funding sources for the system
Piloting of system
Onboarding and training of partner staff
Facilitate coordination between identified stakeholders to ensure system sustainability and ownership
Overarching actions
Develop relationships with partner staff, national and international FSPs
Preparation of periodic reports on progress of the different components
Presentation and liaison with stakeholders including partners, FSPs, technical working groups and donors
Budget monitoring
Oversight on global best practices and technological advances
Accountability
Supervisory responsibility: N/A
Reports directly to: Deputy Chief of Party, Cash Consortium of Sudan
Works directly with: CCS Secretariat, local and international partners, Mercy Corps Regional and HQ Technical Support Units, FSPs
Knowledge and Experience
BA/BS or equivalent in international studies, economics or other relevant field;
5-7 years of international relief and development program management experience, in emergency and recovery program management with a focus on cash based programming
Previous experience working with a wide range of financial service providers and experience in common payment systems
Experience in procurement and compliance policies and procedures
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of common payment systems
Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving
Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills
Previous experience in supporting consortia desirable
Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
Fluency in English required, knowledge of Arabic desirable
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