A 7.2 MAG earthquake struck southern Haiti on Saturday morning 14-Aug, impacting South, Grand-Anse, & Nippes departments, killing at least 2,207, injuring 12,268, and affecting 650k people, including 260k children. 600+ aftershocks have been recorded, and Tropical Storm Grace affected these same departments just 2 days after the 14-Aug quake, suspending rescue operations, inducing floods & landslides, increasing security risks & vulnerability, & delaying delivery of aid & assessment. ~53k houses destroyed and ~77,000 damaged. ~308 schools destroyed or damaged, affecting 100k children and teachers, and 49 health facilities destroyed or damaged, while overwhelmed & under resourced emergency health response struggles to deliver appropriate care (UNICEF). Meanwhile, 20k+ cumulative COVID-19 cases and 570 deaths recorded (14-Aug), and only 24k vaccine doses administered (20-Aug). The earthquake occurs in the context of extreme food insecurity, the worst wave of the pandemic, & gang violence & political instability following the July assassination of the president. Haiti is also still recovering from the 2010 7.0 MAG earthquake, & 2017 Cat 4 Hurricane that devastated the southern region.

ROLE PURPOSE:
ROLE PURPOSE: In recognition of the increased use of cash transfers in SC’s humanitarian responses, and in particular in view of the increased focus on meeting basic needs through multi-sector cash transfer programmes (CTPs), this role is to build SC’s capacity to support the operational delivery of cash transfers.
This specialism sits outside of any technical sector and is intended to support the implementation of CVA programing from the initial feasibility and risk assessment stage, to the selection of a delivery mechanism and including contracting of external finance service providers when this is the selected option. This role has an operational rather than programmatic focus and is designed to support the technical adviser and specialist to help meet programmatic objectives through cash transfers. One is looking for applicants with a strong operational background in delivering cash transfer programmes rather than sector specific technical specialists (e.g. Food Security and Livelihood specialists).
The CVA Programme Manager will be deployed as a field level, within the line management of the Response team leader.The post holder will oversee the implementation of the project in the South and Grand’ S/he will be expected to support on all aspects of setting up and/or managing all operational areas connected to cash delivery mechanism, including budget development and reporting, partners’ coordination and representation, security, logistics, compliance with internal policies and procedures and management of teams.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
• To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way that reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Lead the set up and implementation of operational elements of cash transfer programme activities, working closely with all relevant departments and stakeholders to ensuring CVA intervention is implemented in line with SCI guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and meeting aimed objectives. •
• Be responsible for establishing and overseeing cash delivery mechanisms for SC programmes in the area
• Keep abreast on new technological developments and finance service providers for cash deliveries in Haiti. In this, s/he will be working closely with financial aggregators and Mobile Network Operators
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure that financial reporting is delivered in accordance with SC as well as donor contractual requirements, and within the agreed timescale and budget.
• Guide the program on the development of tools and templates to support the management and implementation of the operational aspects of cash transfer programmes in line with donor contractual requirements and SCI Quality Framework. •
• Represent SCI in the different related agencies meeting and other different coordination groups.
• Work with Safety and Security colleagues to develop and implement effective safety and security procedures for specific cash transfer programming activities, ensuring that these are updated and revised at regular intervals and that new programmes are built around security considerations
• Manage logistics processes and input to the cash transfer programming design and implementation to ensure that where necessary we can procure, store and distribute cash or vouchers for the timely delivery of project objectives within the field base or area
• Manage partner implementing cash transfer activity with Save the Children; including roll out of MEAL plan and oversight of after distribution monitoring and impact evaluation of CT projects;
• Work to develop Project staff capacity in CVA programming including reviewing SoP’s. Mentoring and coaching.
• Ensure the rollout of CaLP training capacity building at field level for members and other NGOs
• Comply with and promote Save the Children’s Global policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, Health and Safety and other relevant policies •
• Represent the principles and work of Save the Children to donors, United Nations, NGOs and INGOs, government, media and other forum at national level as and when required and/or requested.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• • values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• • approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
• • develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• • willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:
• • honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS •
• Degree level qualification in food security, nutrition, science, economics, business management or any other relevant field •
• Hold an undergraduate degree, masters (preferable) in a relevant subject or equivalent field, finance, or logistics experience. •
• A high level of written and spoken French •
• A high level of written and spoken English is a plus.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential
• Over three years of relevant work experience in CVA in emergency responses.
• A demonstrable high level of capacity in project management, budget management, strategy development, and proposal writing. Experience in using internal controls systems to support CVA delivery in the areas of financial management, logistics, and security and programme delivery
• Understanding of field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with another NGOs/UN
• Demonstrable understanding of M&E and beneficiary accountability
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• A high level of written and spoken English is a plus.
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Good attention to detail.
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. A good understanding of the mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Humanitarian Operations Manager
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy

Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

Les dossiers de candidature doivent avoir une lettre de motivation, un CV des copies de diplomes et/ou certificats