Cash Transfer Specialist, P3, FT, Kinshasa, Rép. Dem. Of Congo, Position# 131108

UNICEF in DRC uses cash transfers modality for cash transfers to support most vulnerable populations in the country in all programmatic contexts (emergency, transition, and development contexts) to address the basic and sectoral needs and services. UNICEF is providing support to the government in the payment of incentives, salaries for front line workers such as health professionals, social workers, teachers… Through longer term cash-based interventions UNICEF DRC supports beneficiary households and communities towards sustainable and middle & longer-term outcomes. UNICEF in DRC optimizes the use multipurpose cash transfers to achieve sectoral and multisectoral outcomes. Rapid Response & Basic Needs humanitarian cash transfers, Cash+ programs focusing on Nutrition, GBV and Child Protection outcomes, longer-term shock responsive cash and cash based social protection programs and incentive payments for sectoral systems strengthening are some of the cash-based programming approaches adopted by the Cash Unit team and respective UNICEF sections in DRC.

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Under the direct supervision of the Manager of the Cash Unit based in Social Policy section in close cooperation with sectoral teams, the position will support management of technical and operational elements of UNICEF’s cash transfers interventions across the country (including the incentive payments) and contribute to scaling up cash transfers interventions in DRC in a cross-sectoral manner. More specifically, the incumbent will be working closely with field offices, implementing partners, financial service providers and internal operational units to manage the cash transfer (CT)interventions and the incentives payments in an efficient and effective manner. The cash specialist will strengthen programmatic bridge between UNICEF cash transfer interventions and the country national social protection system.

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Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Cash Unit P4, the Cash Specialist P3 position will focus on the tasks provided below:

1. Programme Development and Management
2. Monitoring
3. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration
4. Optimum Use of Programme Funds for cash transfer programme

1. Impact of Results

1. Cash Transfer programme and operational workflows are coordinated to ensure timely programme delivery
2. DRC CO program sections and Operations are aware of their respective roles and responsibilities in providing respective technical oversight and operational support for CT
3. Programme development and implementation takes places in accordance with UNICEF global guidance and best practices.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  JD Cash Specialist_revu.pdf

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Minimum requirements:

Education:

Advanced university degree in international development, social sciences, public policy, public health, or relevant field;

*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

Experience:

• Five years of relevant professional work experience in managing cash transfers modality;
• Developing country work experience;
• Background/familiarity with Emergency and Humanitarian Cash Transfers.

Knowledge and skills

• Experience in programme management, including planning, budget management, and reporting, is required.
• Experience in coordinating grievances redressal mechanisms in humanitarian cash transfers program.
• Ability to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. 

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The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

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We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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