Catholic Relief Services (CRS),Resource Transfers Program Manager Jobs Vacancy

Closing
date: 25 Dec 2017

Job
Title :
Resource Transfers Program Manager – Nuyok

Department
:
Programs

Band
:
8

Reports
To :
Head of Office

Country/Location
:
Uganda/Moroto

About
CRS:

Catholic
Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of

the Bishops of the United
States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at
the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and
as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values
and our commitment to serving those in need.

CRS
has worked in Uganda since 1965, initially providing emergency assistance to
Sudanese refugees living in the north. Over the years, CRS has expanded its
programming to also address development needs in western, central and eastern
Uganda. CRS’ projects in Uganda currently include agriculture, health,
microfinance, peacebuilding and youth. CRS Uganda implements its programs
through partnerships with local organizations, including the Catholic Church,
other faith-based organizations and community entities for maximum impact and
sustainability.

Background

CRS
is leading a consortium of 8 implementing and technical partners to run a
five-year USAID/FFP funded $35 million program called Nuyok to build resilience
to shocks, enhance livelihoods and improve food security and nutrition for
vulnerable rural families in three districts of Karamoja – Abim, Nakapiripirit
and Napak – which are home to 406,880 people living in an estimated 58,126
households. Nuyok seeks to strengthen governance and gender equity, community
capacity to manage shocks and stresses, traditional and diversified livelihood
opportunities and nutrition and health (including improved water, sanitation
and hygiene (WASH)) of pregnant and lactating women (PLW), adolescent girls and
children under two years of age (CU2). At the end of the program, sustainable
results will include empowered, resilient, healthy families; responsive, inclusive
governance; and a vibrant private sector that engages smallholders at every
level.

Job
Summary:

As
the Resource Transfer Manager, you will ensure effective coordination and
management of Nuyok resource transfer activities across different interventions
and activities such as, DiNER Fairs, conditional and unconditional resource
transfers and vouchers for work, among others. As a member of the Operations
team, you will work closely across the programming and operations departments to
ensure efficient payments that adhere to risk management strategies through
effective segregation of duties throughout the process.

Job
Responsibilities:

·
Work closely across the programming and operations departments to ensure
efficient resource transfer that adhere to risk management strategies through
effective segregation of duties throughout the process

·
Manage resource transfers using the SCOPE platform or other beneficiary and
resource transfer management platform for beneficiary registrations, intervention
setups, distribution planning, transfers and distribution reporting.

·
Oversee all project level resource transfers through a clear schedule linked
closely to the annual detailed implementation plans. You will authorize the
release of re-sources and verify that there are not duplications in recipients
(e.g. youth receiving support through the YouthBuild approach and through
BOMA’s graduation approach).

·
Adapt and/or create when relevant guidelines and standard operating procedures
(SOPs) for the use of SCOPE for the project cycle (SCOPE set up; integration
with CRS system, beneficiaries management, vendors/FSPs management, card and
device management, payments/transfers, MEAL, etc.)

·
Build capacity of operations team on the use of SCOPE

·
Digitalize and streamline processes whenever possible and in line with CRS and
Donors policy and procedure

·
Verify compliance to CRS and donor’s policy and procedures at every step of the
process flow, particularly respect of segregation of duty

·
Troubleshoot when issues arise to ensure efficient payments.

·
Report and address duplication with case management, investigation or
systematic solutions.

·
Authorize release of resources according to SOPs

·
Liaise with WFP SCOPE team (to be determined)

Agency-wide
Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These
are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff
member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired
results.

·
Serves with Integrity.

·
Models Stewardship.

·
Cultivates Constructive Relationships.

·
Promotes Learning.

Program
Manager Competencies:

These
are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by
each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the
desired results.

·
Sets clear goals and manages toward them.

·
Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders.

·
Manages financial resources with integrity.

·
Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational
learning.

Key
Working Relationships:

Internal:
Deputy Chief of Party, Team Leads, Grants and Finance Manager, Finance Officer
Procurement Officer, MEAL Specialist, MEAL Officers and Database Assistant.

External:
Nuyok Partners, WFP, other organizations providing emergency or resource
transfer support in the program area.

Qualifications:

·
Master’s degree in Administration, Data Management, Computer Sciences,
Information Management, Emergency Relief, Rural Development or related studies.

·
Previous experience with a beneficiary and resource transfer management
platform

·
At least 2 years of professional experience related to operational management
of resource transfer programs

·
Demonstrated skills in cash and markets programs.

·
Ability to quickly learn and apply policy and procedures from CRS and Donors

·
Demonstrated skills and enthusiasm to use ICT4D tools

·
Knowledge of CRS and/ or demonstrated ability to manage partnerships

·
Ability and proven experience transferring knowledge through formal and
informal training.

·
Excellent presentation and communication skills.

·
Team-oriented and strong interpersonal skills.

Physical
Requirements/Environment:

The
position is based in Moroto, Uganda, with travel to the Nuyok program
districts, as required. Travel within Uganda includes areas with limited
amenities.

Agency-wide
Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These
are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by
each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the
desired results.

·
Trusting Relationships

·
Professional Growth

·
Partnership

·
Accountability

Agency-Wide
Competencies

These
are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff
member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired
results.

Serves
with Integrity
Develops
Constructive Relationships
Models
Stewardship
Promotes
Learning

How to apply:

Disclaimer
Clause:

This
job description is not an exhaustive list of skills, effort, duties and responsibilities
associated with the position. CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect
our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and
exploitation. “I understand that CRS takes all allegations of abuse and
exploitation seriously. Abuse or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults
is grounds for immediate dismissal.”

To
apply, please follow these instructions exactly otherwise your application will
NOT be considered: