ECHO Consortium Manager – Cash

ECHO Consortium Manager – Cash

Save the Children, in partnership with International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Action against Hunger (ACF) is implementing Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) intervention programme to meet the critical humanitarian needs of flood and conflict affected populations in South Sudan by providing lifesaving multi-purpose cash assistance that is complementary to sectoral interventions and increases resilience to future shocks. The Consortium Manager is responsible for overseeing coordination of all the teams, ensuring coherence, effective communication, and translation of action points into one uniform implementation strategy. S/he The Consortium Manager will work closely with the CCD Collaborative Cash Delivery Manager to coordinate the various aspects of the project. The CM will coordinate on with Emergency Response Mechanisms, to ensure that where appropriate the project activities are harmonized with other relevant Collaborative Cash Delivery Network partners and Cash working group members. The CM reports to the Deputy Operations Director but will work closely with other members of Save the children and other support functions.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

Essential

• Multiple years of experience of working internationally/Nationally in humanitarian programmes
• Education to BSc/BA/BEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field
• Significant experience of undertaking a CVA related role in a humanitarian context
• Previous experience of managing a team and managing projects
• Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Experience in managing external partners in Cash Transfer Programming implementation.
• Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations
• Experience of training and capacity building of programme managers and partners
• Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
• Knowledge of institutional donors and experience of developing proposals
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• A high level of written and spoken English
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Desirable

• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
• Knowledge of consortia working
• Experience in both implementation and design desirable
• Experience with beneficiary communications desirable

Contract Duration: 12 months

Location: South Sudan, Bor.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://southsudan.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.