Cash Program Coordinator

Currently, in connection with the plan to implement and develop further aid projects for refugees and migrants from Ukraine, we are looking for a Cash Program Coordinator who will be responsible for the development of proposals, general planning, implementation, and monitoring of activities in Caritas Poland’s emergency response operations.

Caritas Poland is scaling up its activities to support vulnerable populations displaced from Ukraine by the ongoing crisis. Caritas Poland is providing a range of services throughout the country in partnership with the local dioceses, including scaling up emergency cash assistance so that families can cover their immediate needs upon arrival.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the development of quality Emergency proposals, coordination and management of aid projects (progress monitoring, budget, schedule);

• Coordination of CASH TRANSFER type programmes aimed at direct assistance to refugees and migrants from Ukraine;

• Ensure all emergency Caritas and partner grants are managed effectively and within the duration of the agreement;

• Initiation and implementation of new projects;

• Be responsible for donor reporting, ensuring the quality of emergency project reports in both Polish and English;

• Collaborate with key individuals, relevant Government Ministries, the local Catholic Church, counterpart institutions and NGOs, foreign and local NGOs, and UN agencies;

• Representing Caritas Polska outside the organization;

• Develop and maintain strong collaboration with Caritas dioceses, CI Member Organizations, government and other humanitarian actors in the areas of emergency programs, Cash Programming, Protection and other aid projects;

• Line manages and lead international team both in Polish and English.

Our requirements

• Significant (minimum 5 years) experience in managing programs and human and financial resources, preferably in emergency response;

• Proven expertise in coordinating management and technical skill training programs to support the development of staff;

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in strategic planning initiatives;

• Ability to work both as a motivating member and a leader of a diverse team;

• Sound management skills including program and budget management;

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to navigate the humanitarian coordination;

• Fluency in English (spoken and written);

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Optional

• Knowledge of SPHERE standards preferred;

• Experience of implementing cash programming.