Cash Transfer Programme Coordinator

CARE is a leading relief and development non-governmental organization fighting global poverty. Established in 1946, it is now a confederation composed of 14 members. In 2012, CARE worked in 84 countries around the world, supporting development and humanitarian aid projects to reach more than 83 million people. While CARE is a large international organization with more than 11,000 employees worldwide, we have a strong local presence: 97% of our staff are nationals of the countries where our programs are run. CARE is implementing a regional response to the Syrian Crisis to meet the immediate and most urgent needs of the women, men, boys and girls who have fled Syria. CARE is very well established in the region and set up an office in Jordan as early as 1948. CARE International in Lebanon (CIL) is supporting refugees as well as local communities through WASH, NFIs and Cash assistance activities in the North and Mount Lebanon Governorates. The Cash Transfer Programme Manager (CTPM) will be based in the Beirut office but will support CARE’s field offices in Mount Lebanon and Tripoli. Furthermore, the CTPM will be in contact with other CARE members, especially at the regional level to coordinate the response, harmonize and share tools as well as lessons learnt.     Responsibilities:   General responsibilities   The Cash Transfer Program Coordinator (CTPC) will be responsible for the overall implementation of the Cash Transfer Programme (CTP) in CARE’s areas of intervention in Lebanon, while following up closely the evolution and strategy developments related to the overall CTP in Lebanon and liaising with CARE’s partner(s) for a coordinated implementation of the cash programme     Main Task Description:   Planning and Implementation of the Cash Transfer Program Ensure      the implementation of the Unconditional Transfer Program in CARE’s areas      of intervention according to the National strategy and the timeframe      developed. Ensure the planning of safe delivery and distribution      of cash to beneficiaries. This includes adherence to standard operating      procedures (SOP), safety and security measures and training staff on SOP      and safety and security measures. In      close coordination with the Area Managers, prepare, keep updated and      monitor an implementation workplan of the cash transfer programme,      according to the overall programme timeframe. Set      a clear planning of the ATM card management and ensure an accurate      follow-up with the Finance Department. Ensure that the project action plan is reviewed      periodically based on the feedback from the ongoing monitoring of the      project and the complaints received from beneficiaries that are directly      related to the Cash Transfer Programme, in close coordination with the      Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Unit (MEAL). Liaise with the Support Department at CIL (finance,      logistics, admin) to identify and plan the support needed from this      department to the programme implementation. In collaboration      with the Area Managers, the CTPM will ensure all the means are deployed to      ensure an efficient external referral of the beneficiaries (link with      other stakeholders working in the region, data-sharing agreements…) Follow-up, together with the field teams, the identification and selection of beneficiaries of the cash transfer programme. Responsible for all the aspects related to the loading requests of ATM cards of the beneficiaries of cash assistance, based on information from the field offices, and according to the agreed SOPs for the cash transfer programme. Responsible for managing and keeping track of the ATM cards distributed and returned. Set-up with theFinance department the payment schedule to the Bank (or loading service provider) related to the ATM cards loadings and associated fees. In cooperation with the Finance Department, liaise with the Bank (or loading service provider) for any issues related to the loading of the ATM cards, requests of documentation related to the loadings, and troubleshooting related to the loadings and the ATM cards (like block, stolen, lost or swallowed ATM cards). Conduct regular visits to the cash programme implementation areas and field bases and support the field staff with the identification and solution of technical issues. Coordinate with CARE’s partner (s) in the implementation of the unconditional cash programme. In close collaboration with the MEAL      department, ensure that the project has a clear monitoring      framework and progress is effectively monitored through the regular      collection and analysis of key indicators, and ensure that processes and      results related to the CTP are properly documented.       Budget planning & Management   In collaboration      with the Finance Department ensure programe budget action plan prepared at      the beginning of the project clearly reflects the activity plan of the      project in terms of program staffing and budget. Oversee      project expenditure and hold budget management responsibility for the programme      part of the project, including monitoring budget vs expenditure      (expenditures information coming from Finance Department), ensuring that      costs are allocated correctly and expenditure is happening in line with      the plan and agreement with the donor;       Reporting and Information Management   Compile information and documents on the overall cash transfer programming in Lebanon and circulate it among the relevant staff at CIL. Consolidate monthly reports with information from the Bank (or loading service provider) and CIL database. Draft the requested reports on CIL’s Cash Transfer Programme (internal reports, donors, etc). Input into the development of future cash transfer      programme proposals for funding and carry out needs assessment and suggest      programs locally in line with the country strategy plan.     Representation In close      collaboration with the Deputy Country Director Programme and the Area      Managers, the CTPM will ensure CIL’s representation in the sectorial      national and local coordination meetings on Cash (in particular the Cash      Working Group), and all relevant cash sector related meetings among      the humanitarian actors in Lebanon.     The above list is a non-exhaustive one, and the CTPM may be asked to do other tasks within the framework on this position upon the request of the Deputy Country Director Programme.     Candidate’s profile and requirements:   At      least one year of experience in the design, implementation and follow-up      of cash transfer programmes in a humanitarian context. Relevant      experience in humanitarian contexts, preferably in emergency. Humanitarian      experience in the Middle East (and Lebanon in particular) is preferred. At      least one year experience in grant management with NGOs. Very      good communication and reporting skills. Proven      ability to analyse high quantity of data, including financial and banking      information. Fluency      in English (spoken and written) required and Arabic. Proficient      in the use of Microsoft Office package. Ability      to work under pressure with tight deadlines. Strong      interpersonal and intercultural skills. Strong      ability to work as part of a team.