Cash for Food Sector Lead at COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale

Overall Responsibilities

• The CFF Sector lead, will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and management of the cash assistance component of the emergency response project.
• The role involves ensuring that cash-based interventions are delivered effectively to support the displaced populations in line with BHA’s objectives and COOPI’s mission.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee the execution of CFF activities.
• Ensure program alignment with national policies and humanitarian standards.
• Develop operational plans and standard operating procedures for cash distributions.
• Manage the CFF team and coordinate with other sectors for integrated assistance.
• Oversee beneficiary identification, registration, and distribution processes.
• Ensure program transparency and accountability to beneficiaries and donors.

Capacity Building:

• Conduct training for CFF staff on cash transfer programming and financial management.
• Strengthen the technical capacity of local partners and community-based organizations.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support in Development and implementation of robust M&E frameworks to measure program impact.
• Analyze data to inform program adaptations and report on progress against indicators

Proposal Development:

• Contribute to the development of proposals for funding, ensuring the inclusion of cash-based interventions and livelihood components.
• Collaborate with the program development team to align proposals with donor priorities.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Engage with humanitarian actors, government agencies, and local authorities for coordinated response.
• Participate in cash working groups and sector meetings to advocate for CFF approaches.

Gender and Inclusion:

• Ensure that CFF activities are gender-sensitive and inclusive, addressing the needs of all beneficiary groups.
• Integrate gender and inclusion strategies into program planning and implementation.

Reporting:

• Prepare timely and accurate reports on CFF activities for COOPI, BHA, and other stakeholders.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for organizational knowledge.

Networking and Partnerships:

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with NGOs, UN agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Leverage partnerships to enhance program reach and impact.

Knowledge Sharing:

• Facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and learning within COOPI and the broader humanitarian community.
• Organize workshops and learning events to share insights from the CFF program.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Stay abreast of developments in cash programming and humanitarian response.
• Perform other duties as necessary, commensurate with professional background and experience, as deemed by the supervisor.
• This Terms of Reference outlines the key responsibilities and expectations for the CFF Sector Lead under the BHA-funded project.
• The role is pivotal in ensuring that COOPI delivers high-quality cash assistance to support the resilience and recovery of displaced populations in Northwest Nigeria.

Desired Experience

• At least a Degree in Social Science, Art, or other related disciplines, Either a Masters or PGD in Protection is an added advantage
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, specifically in cash transfer programming, emergency response or food security interventions, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or coordination role within INGO/NGO settings.
• Proven experience in managing field teams, coordinating with stakeholders (government, community, and partners) and designing or overseeing market-based interventions is required.
• Experience working in humanitarian settings, particularly in Northwest Nigeria or similar conflict-affected areas, is highly desirable.
• Language Requirements: Spoken and written fluency in English.