Group Cash Transfer (Cash & Markets) Manager Sudan

The Group Cash Transfer Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of group cash transfer programmes within the Cash & Market thematic team, including programme design, implementation, monitoring, partnership management, financial management, and staff supervision. The role requires strong leadership, project management, and financial skills, with a focus on humanitarian cash transfer programming in Sudan.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of group cash transfer programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
• Conduct assessments and analysis to identify target communities and beneficiaries, and their specific needs and preferences.
• Develop detailed implementation plans, timelines and budgets for programme activities in consultation with stakeholders and line management.
• Identify and establish partnerships with local Emergency Response Rooms, NGOs, CBOs, government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Area Managers, Core Competency Specialists, partners, and stakeholders for effective communication and coordination.
• Provide technical guidance and support to partners in planning, implementation, and monitoring of group cash transfer activities.
• Oversee implementation of group cash transfer programmes ensuring adherence to design, standards, and protocols.
• Coordinate fund transfers, beneficiary registration, cash distribution and monitoring with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor programme progress and performance, identify challenges and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate with M&E unit and Core Competency Specialists on capacity building programmes for local responders.
• Develop and manage programme budgets ensuring compliance with internal standards, donor requirements and financial regulations.
• Monitor cash flow processes and financial transactions related to group cash transfer activities.
• Develop training materials and deliver training sessions for staff, partners and community members on group cash transfer methodologies and financial management.
• Conduct awareness-raising campaigns and community engagement activities to promote understanding and participation.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans to assess programme effectiveness and impact.
• Collect and analyse data on programme outputs and outcomes to inform programme improvements.
• Facilitate learning and knowledge sharing among staff, partners and stakeholders.
• Supervise, coach and mentor project staff, ensuring clear roles, workplans and performance objectives.
• Plan and allocate staff across projects and locations including Country Office and Area Offices in Darfur and Kordofans.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and professional development of project staff.
• Foster a safe, respectful and collaborative team environment ensuring adherence to NRC policies and safety protocols.
• Hold regular team meetings and coordinate with Finance, Logistics, HR and M&E colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international development, humanitarian assistance, social sciences or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 Years of experience in humanitarian or development work, including managing, coordinating and implementing projects with Cash and Voucher Programming (CVA) component.
• Proven experience in project management, including programme design, planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, financial analysis and compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles, standards and best practices in cash transfer programming.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is required.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and with minimal guidance, in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Commitment to the organisation's mission, vision and values.

Skills

• Cash Voucher Programming
• Project Management
• Programme Design
• Programme Implementation
• Programme Monitoring
• Finance Management
• Budgeting
• Financial Analysis
• Compliance
• Humanitarian Cash Programming
• Partnership Management
• Staff Supervision
• Humanitarian Principles
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills

Languages

Arabic, English