Chief (Cash Transfers) – UNICEF
Job Description
| Job no | 556551 |
| Contract type | Fixed Term Appointment |
| Location | Sudan |
| Level | P-5 |
| Duty Station | Khartoum |
| Categories | Social Policy |
| Advertised | 26 Oct 2022 E. Africa Standard Time |
| Deadline | 09 Nov 2022 E. Africa Standard Time |
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, HOPE
UNICEF is dedicated to supporting children and adolescents across Sudan by providing humanitarian, peace and developmental assistance to children – as well as their families and communities – across health and nutrition; water, sanitation and hygiene; child protection, social protection, education and evidence generation.
UNICEF, together with its partners, responds to humanitarian crises and scales-up implementation the moment new vulnerabilities emerge. The needs of children at-risk of and affected by epidemics, conflict and climate change – as well as the challenges faced by young people affected by sociopolitical and economic crises and sustained poverty – are all at the heart of UNICEF’s work. This includes a response to emergencies and lifesaving needs; investment in preparedness and resilience; seeking durable solutions for displaced people; supporting conflict prevention, social cohesion and peacebuilding; planning for longer term development; and building and working with national capacities and strengthening systems and supporting public policies that lead to reforms.
Given that 72 per cent of the Sudanese population are under 24 years of age, getting things right for children and adolescents, will to a great degree determine how successful Sudan will be in the future.
UNICEF has been in Sudan since 1952 and continues with a presence in 12 of Sudan’s 18 states.
How can you make a difference?
UNICEF Sudan is setting up a Cash Implementation Unit (CIU) to support the country team in scaling cash operations across the country. Under the direct guidance of UNICEF Sudan Representative and in consultation with the internal cash task force (Representative, Deputy Representatives, Chief Social Policy, and Chief of Field Operations) the incumbent is responsible for overall coordination, operations, and delivery of cash programmes in the Sudan Country Office in accordance with Country Programme Document, operations manual, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity. The Chief (Cash Transfers) will provide technical oversight to CIU key functions including beneficiary data and payment management, risk and performance management, implementing partner management, and grievance redressal.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Under the direct supervision of the Representative and close coordination with the two Deputy Representatives, the Chief (Cash Transfers), P5 will:
- Efficiently oversee the operational functions of the CIU team including contract management of the relevant technical assistance, payment management, partnership management, risk management and monitoring required for project delivery.
- Lead and supervise the CIU team at Sudan Country Office and provide timely guidance to his/her team to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently. Ensure timely performance planning, management and assessment.
- Coordinate and guide the implementation and monitoring of all projects with cash component, including those related to beneficiary targeting and registration, generating a consolidated payment list, cash transfers to beneficiaries through financial service providers, third party monitoring (TPM), grievance redress mechanism (GRM) and coordination, as well as facilitation, at the country office.
- Ensure that the CIU team is working closely with the Sudan County Office operations (Human Resources, Supply and Logistics, Administration and Finance) team and adhering to the required procedures in implementing project activities on a timely, transparent and accountable manner.
- Ensure that all beneficiary grievances that require decision from UNICEF are reviewed and acted upon in line with the project parameters and principles.
- Ensure that all presumed cases of fraud are followed up and acted upon.
- Oversee that establishment and monitoring of implementing partnership management, quality assurance, risk management and metrics for all cash transfer projects. This also includes review and streamlining of operational procedures, project procedures and maintaining up to date programme risks and mitigation measures.
- Supervise the cash coordination mechanisms and make recommendations to the Deputy Representatives and Section Chiefs for changes in project management parameters as required.
- Work closely with programme sections to ensure cash and field level operations are discharged in line with programmatic and operational requirements.
- Represent UNICEF in external engagements (in collaboration with programme sections) on cash programming including with other UN agencies, donors and partners.
- Acts as the focal point for internal and external audits of cash intervention design and risks.
- Acts as the focal point for cash coordination on operational matters with field offices and the country office.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Development, Development Planning, or other relevant disciplines.
- A first level University Degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in directly-related technical field, may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- 10 years of professional work experience in formulation of policy in international or national administration; experience in external aid administration and senior level international development administration.
- Experience in emergency contexts highly desirable.
- Proven experience in Cash Programming needed including knowledge of emergency cash transfer operational requirements, contracting implications and partnerships, financial accountabilities, risk management and quality assurance.
- Background in Operations, fraud prevention/management, internal control mechanisms and setting up operational systems is a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of rights-based and results-based management and programming approach in UNICEF.
- Knowledge of UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies, approaches and procedures.
- Confidentiality, tact, diplomacy and good interpersonal skills are essential.
- UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
- Builds and maintains partnerships;
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness;
- Drives to achieve results for impact;
- Innovates and embraces change;
- Nurtures, leads and manages people;
- Works collaboratively with others;
- Thinks and acts strategically;
- Manages ambiguity and complexity.
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Priority will be given to all the eligible candidates participating in 2022 Mobility Exercise and Staff on Abolished posts.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
Advertised: 26 Oct 2022 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 09 Nov 2022 E. Africa Standard Time
