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