ACTED recruits 01  Technical Coordinator CASH

Kenya : Technical Coordinator CASH – Nairobi

ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.

ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,600 national staff 400 international staff, ACTED is active in 37 countries and implements more than 500 projects a year reaching over 14 million beneficiaries.

ACTED Kenya

ACTED has been present in Kenya since 2006 with a coordination office in Nairobi. The teams in Kenya are implementing projects to meet the needs of populations regularly affected by drought. Local communities are supported with improved access to food, protection of livelihoods and increased access to basic services such as sanitation, clean water. The NGO also works with local governments and community peace committees to promote social cohesion and integration.

You will be in charge of

1.External Positioning

External Relations

Act as key ACTED representative in the country

Ensure external representation of ACTED in the sector, vis-à-vis country and local authorities, other project stakeholders, donors and partners

Participate in and report (internally) on technical and sectoral meetings, clusters and working groups involving all relevant stakeholders such as donors, NGOs, UN Agencies, inter-governmental institutions

Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders and partners, i.e. NGOs, civil society organizations, community groups, and government counterparts who are working in the sector

Identify opportunities to collaborate and coordinate efforts with other organizations to ensure our activities build upon – rather than replicate – the work of others.

Project Development

Collect and analyse primary and secondary data related to the CASH sector in the country;

Analyse the activities in the sector and relevant stakeholders

Identify the needs of the most vulnerable populations through regular visits and literature review, and through the design and implementation of relevant needs assessments in close collaboration with AMEU

Lead CASH project conceptualization workshops

Provide technical inputs into proposal design and ensure new or adapted projects for the CASH sector focus on maximizing efficiencies, impact and integrated approaches

2.Internal CASH Technical Support and Coordination

Coordination

Support the development and maintenance of a coherent CASH strategy across ACTED’s areas of intervention in Kenya

Promote harmonization of approaches and methodologies across the different CASH projects by developing and monitoring use of common tools, as well as creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning

Brief Project Managers about main CASH issues, and updating them on a regular basis.

Organize internal CASH meetings on a monthly basis.

Technical Leadership

Define CASH project implementation modalities and methodologies (including, but not limited to technical specifications, identification and registration of beneficiaries, distribution and sensitization)

Lead the development of all technical tools related to CASH projects (ToRs for consultants and evaluators, ad hoc reports, capitalization reports…);

Analyse the appropriateness, adequacy and potential impact of all interventions in the CASH sector based on known contexts and needs

Provide technical support to the Project Managers and other CASH staff to implement the ACTED CASH projects to a high quality standard;

Liaise with CASH technical staff on a regular basis to ensure technical assistance is provided to projects when needed

Disseminate tools, research, best practices and lessons learned internally and externally through publications, networks, working groups, events, and conferences.

Staff Capacity Building

Participate in the recruitment and training of CASH sector staff members

In coordination with Project Managers identify individual training needs and ensure access to training and professional development opportunities appropriate to the skill gaps and needs

Provide training to projects teams on ACTED activities and CASH best practices

Develop training material for different trainings to share within the CASH project teams

Develop capacity-building programmes for local actors (including partner NGOs and relevant local services providers) on CASH

Expected skills and qualifications

Degree in relevant field of expertise

At least 5 years of experience in project implementation on the field, preferably in an international context;

Being a strong team player;

Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirement;

Excellent communication and drafting skills;

Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;

Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;

Ability to organize and plan effectively;

Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;

Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;

Fluent English skills required;

Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience is an asset.

Experience / Training

Degree in relevant field of expertise

At least 5 years of experience in project implementation on the field, preferably in an international context;

Being a strong team player;

Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirement;

Excellent communication and drafting skills;

Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;

Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;

Ability to organize and plan effectively;

Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;

Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;

Fluent English skills required;

Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience is an asse

Salairy

Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid depending on education level, expertise, security level and experience

LiviAjouterng allowance of 300 USD

Lodging and food provided in the ACTED Guesthouse / or housing allowance (depending on the contract lenght and country of assignement)

Flight tickets in and out + Visa taken in charge by ACTED

Provision of medical and repatriation insurances

How to apply

Send your application via e-mail (jobs@acted.org) REF : CASHTC/KEN

Functions

Program-Project management

Contract

# Fixed-term contract

Areas of activity

# Crisis and Post-crisis management

Country

# Africa

# Kenya

Closing date

15/06/2020