Cash Working Group Co-Chair (Syria) / Caritas Switzerland

Purpose

The purpose of the position is to represent NGO partners at the Cash Working Group at the Damascus hub.
The Co-Chair will lead the CWG as part of the core committee and support the identification of coordination needs, follow-up on the agreed work plan, coordination with sector leads as well as capacity building of CWG members.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Development of CVA (20%)

• Promote the scale of CVA as response modality at Damascus hub level
• Anticipate relevant developments in CVA and market-based programming
• Contribute to the strategic development of CVA and marked-based programming
• Maintain regular communication with other CWG hubs as well as relevant coordination mechanisms
• Support and participate in the analysis of CVA planning, response, and gaps

Technical Development (40%)

• Lead in close coordination with the other Co-Chair the development of technical deliverables as per agreed CWG work plan
• Proactively suggest solutions for coordination challenges
• Facilitate technical discussion and exchange between CWG members, hub CWGs and other relevant stakeholders
• Support the development and implementation of minimum standards and context-specific best practices
• Lead together with the other Co-chair technical discussions
• Engages with donors about successes and challenges

Coordination (30%)

• Support the planning of regular CWG meetings
• Chair CWG meetings whenever requested
• Engage with CWG partners and other organizations that are implementing or planning to implement CVA in Syria
• Oversee the CVA mapping including data cleaning, follow-up, and presentation
• Build trustful relationships with sector working groups and other coordination mechanisms
• Maintain regular communication with other INGOs, local NGOs, and donors working on CVA
• Formally represent the CWG in the ISC

Capacity Building (10%)

• Organize and facilitate capacity-building activities such as introductions, training, and workshops for CWG members, interested sector working groups, and other humanitarian actors

Mode of Cooperation and Deliverables

The Cash Working Group Co-Chair will directly report to the CACH country director in Syria. The Cash Working Group Co-Chair is requested to keep the superior informed about activities undertaken and progress made. The Cash Working Group Co-Chair ensures effective and proactive communication with other CWG core committee members, and CWG members as well as the regional delegation.

Qualification

1. Education

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, sociology, business, economics, etc.

2. Professional Experience

• 4-5 years of experience in planning and managing CVA
• 1-2 years of experience co-leading a cash working group
• Familiarity with Syria context
• Preferably a candidate from the region

3. Skills and Competencies

• Highly organized, good capacity of analysis and conceptualization
• Excellent drafting skills in English
• Proven stakeholder management skills
• Respect for the special vision and mission of Caritas.
• Understanding that appearances are important in the local context and willingness to present self with professional attire at all times in the working environment.
• Flexibility and readiness to take on additional tasks.

4. Language Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Excellent spoken Arabic