Cash Lead

International Rescue Committee Inc

South Sudan
8-10 years programme management experience
5+ years in fragile conflict contexts
Large-scale cash transfer programme delivery
The role serves as the technical lead for all Cash and Voucher Assistance activities under the £27 million EFASS programme aimed at improving education access for marginalised children in South Sudan

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the technical lead for all Cash and Voucher Assistance activities under the £27 million EFASS programme aimed at improving education access for marginalised children in South Sudan.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of managing large-scale cash transfers in fragile environments while ensuring strict adherence to Value for Money principles and safeguarding standards.
  • The position requires coordinating complex relationships with financial service providers, government ministries, and implementing partners to deliver secure and timely cash interventions across multiple states.

Matching Summary

The role serves as the technical lead for all Cash and Voucher Assistance activities under the £27 million EFASS programme aimed at improving education access for marginalised children in South Sudan.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-10 years programme management experience
  • 5+ years in fragile conflict contexts
  • Large-scale cash transfer programme delivery
  • Mobile money and biometric payment systems
  • Value for Money and fiduciary risk management
  • Safeguarding and child protection expertise
  • Government stakeholder coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Experience delivering in South Sudan specifically
  • Knowledge of climate-adaptive education approaches
  • Anticipatory action trigger piloting
  • Strong analytical capabilities for evidence generation
  • Experience with multi-donor partnerships

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in International Development or related field
  • Minimum 8-10 years of programme management experience
  • At least 5 years working in fragile and conflict-affected states
  • Deep understanding of fraud prevention and market volatility risks
  • Proven ability to manage multiple implementing partners

Work Rights

Not specified

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