rcy Corps drives high quality, analytical work in tough places. We’ve been operating in Haiti since 2010 and currently manage a range of programs in Canaan and Carrefour-Feuilles regions with funding from foundations and other international NGOs. We focus our work on economic development - through enhancing employability and job creation, improving access to business development services and credit options to expand micro, small and medium business, and promote innovative, social solutions for economic development. We also promote holistic approaches to build resilient agro-ecosystems to both increase food security and reduce risks to natural disasters in poor rural populations. Our work is market-oriented and consistently innovative, dynamic and unique. We seek team members who fit this profile in kind and who can think creatively and critically to drive our work forward.

Following Hurricane Matthew, Mercy Corps has launched emergency response programming to assist affected households in Nippes Department.


GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The Emergency Cash Manager is responsible for the implementation of the cash component of the Hurricane Matthew Response. The position includes coordination between a variety of internal and external stakeholders and daily management of program activities and program staff ensuring appropriate systems and support mechanisms are in place to track, analyze and report on results.

The Emergency Cash Manager is a strong team leader, able to develop and mentor field team members; s/he is an effective communicator, s/he is highly motivated, self-driven and able to move forward complex projects with limited daily support and direction; s/he is able to work remotely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve common objectives. S/he is responsible for managing relationships with local partners and international colleague agencies, beneficiaries, local authorities and donor representatives, thus contributing to achievement of agency goals through innovation, program development and displaying expertise in humanitarian programming. This role requires astute skills in relationship building and coordination to facilitate program expansion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strategy and Vision

Identify new strategic opportunities and position Mercy Corps for high-impact humanitarian response.
Set program direction by prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives and contribute to country and regional-wide strategy development.
Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.
Lead programmatic expansion.

Representation and Coordination

Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with donors, local authorities, cash working group and other stakeholders.
Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.
Liaise with selected financial service provider(s) on operational planning to ensure that program participants receive assistance as smoothly as possible.

Program Management

Regularly monitor market conditions and adjust program if necessary in response to changing conditions.
Oversee program start-up and ongoing program management and administration of the teams across the various field locations;
Develop and document standard operating procedures for registration and cash distributions using the selected service provider(s).
Ensure that program implementation is conducted with the respect to the security protocols, responsive to communities and partners and consistent with Mercy Corps’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
Ensure clear communication with affected communities regarding targeting criteria, entitlements, how to access assistance and feedback.
Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget.
Establish and maintain effective program reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use.
Ensure program filing system is in place, adheres to internal and donor’s regulation and filing is regularly maintained
Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget.
Adhere to all MC procurement, logistics and administrative regulations related to programming;

Team Management

Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence;
Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews;
Supervise, hire and orient new team members as necessary;
Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives;
Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
Identify any gaps or capacity needs within the team and ensure training and capacity building is incorporated into program planning.

Finance & Compliance Management

Manage financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
Oversee the program budgets, project cash flow and expenditures.

Security

Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership;
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

BA/BS or equivalent in international studies, economics or other relevant field; MA/S preferred.
3-5 years of international relief and development program management experience, in emergency program management.
Previous demonstrated experience in cash or voucher programming, market analysis and coordinating implementation with service providers
Previous experience in managing teams
Demonstrated ability to manage and communicate effectively with team members of varied work styles.
Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving.
Proven ability to learn quickly, lead a program to achieve stated results and objectives.
Experience with the development, implementation & compliance of USAID (OFDA and FFP)/DFID and ECHO funded programs.
Ability to effectively represent Mercy Corps and its interests to key stakeholders.
Experience working with local authorities, national and international NGOs.
Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
Advanced level French or English (both preferred), Creole a plus.
Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
Previous experience in insecure environments.
Internationally recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work.

The successful Emergency Cash Manager will combine exceptional management skills and experience in maintaining donor and partner relationships. S/he will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. S/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural team and capacity building, individual staff development and strong mentoring skills. S/he will possess high level of adaptability and be able to adjust to the constantly changing working environment. S/he will have previous experience in implementing large scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict context. Prioritizing, problem solving, ability to seize opportunities, attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position is an unaccompanied position based in Miragoane and in group housing. Regularly travel to local communities and travel where living conditions will be more austere. Current team members have regular access to electricity, water and internet. Security is unpredictable and sections of the city are often inaccessible, access to recreational opportunities and restaurants and markets is available. Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Organizational Learning: As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.


Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Organizational Learning: As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.


Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

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