Emergency Specialist -Humanitarian Cash transfer , P-4, TA, 364 days, Kinshasa, DRC

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This position will provide strategic, technical and operational assistance to DRC country office to scale up cash transfer programs and improve program design and operational capacity for utilization of humanitarian cash transfers (HCT) across sectors. More specifically, the position will support all sections and field offices to design and develop Cash+, Rapid Response HCT and longer term cash-based social protection programmes. The position is also responsible for managing and leading UNICEF DRC HCT Team, supporting resource mobilization efforts for cash transfer programmes, as well as leading internal cash coordination structures and  representing UNICEF in HCT-related inter-agency fora.

For every child, results

This position is part of the emergency section, based in Kinshasa, DRC country office.  The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Chief of Emergency and in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative Operations, the Deputy Representative Programme, Chief of Social Policy and all Chiefs of Sections for Cash+ Programmes.

How can you make a difference?  JD-P4 -HCT specialists – DRC_2024 .pdf

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1.           Management of HCT Team, technical and operational support to sections and field offices

•             Technically and operationally assist in the formulation, preparation and implementation of HCT programmes.

•             Conduct regular operational analysis of the programmes, identify areas of poor performance, bottlenecks, and identify solutions such as design improvements, additional trainings and technical support.

•             In close collaboration with the M&E and IM teams, ensure the establishment and implementation of a sound monitoring and evaluation system for the HCT programmes, including an effective post-distribution mechanism, undertake field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decide on required corrective action

•             Coordinate and support CHT related third-party monitoring agreements, for verification of payments in close collaboration with the M&E unit and the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) focal point

•             Work in close collaboration with Programme  Sections and Operations  Units on complaints and feedback mechanisms; ensure relevant analysis of complaints and feedback received through different sources and ensure relevant follow up.

2.            Partnership and inter-agency representation

•             Liaise and work closely with UN Common Cash System focal points from other agencies to identify complementarities and operational synergies

•             Represent and advocate for UNICEF strategic positions on Humanitarian cash transfers in HCT related cash coordination forum such as cash working group, clusters, Inter-cluster

3.            Overall coordination of Humanitarian Cash Transfer related activities

•             Support the facilitation of the HCT office Task force, prepare agenda, updates, review of progress

•             Document field experience including new models of implementation, programmatic approach, joint programme, inter-agency coordination efforts

•             Liaise regularly with RO, HQ cash focal points, through established coordination mechanisms to ensure follow-up actions at the respective levels are taken

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

1. Education

A master’s degree in economics, social science, public administration, law, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. 

2. Work Experience

• Minimum eight years professional work experience at national and international levels in humanitarian programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.
• Experience working on the design, and implementation of humanitarian cash transfer programmes in different complex emergencies,
• Experience in providing HCT reated technical assistance to country offices in complex emergency
• HCT experience with UNICEF is an asset
• Experience and/or exposure to inter agency cash coordination, including with UN agencies
• Excellent communication & presentation skills (written & verbal) in both French and English across multiple audiences with the ability to influence others while working in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• High motivation, and dedication to deliver results within strict timeframes, in challenging environments

3.  Language requirements

Fluency in French and English both oral and written.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

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 (8) Nurtures, Leads and Manages People

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 here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!