Cash Working Group Co-Chair (Syria) / Caritas Switzerland
If you are interested in this position, please apply on the below link:
https://apply.refline.ch/126757/1101/nf7Obc9gtZFsCm2FvIIJ1CRH9q0wy2DJDFHyJ7uBxlA1hP90suwAYY/apply
CVs or applications received via email will not be considered official and will not be processed.
Purpose
The purpose of the position is to represent NGO partners at the Cash Working Group at the Damascus hub.
The Co-Chair will lead the CWG as part of the core committee and support the identification of coordination needs, follow-up on the agreed work plan, coordination with sector leads as well as capacity building of CWG members.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Development of CVA (20%)
- Promote the scale of CVA as response modality at Damascus hub level
- Anticipate relevant developments in CVA and market-based programming
- Contribute to the strategic development of CVA and marked-based programming
- Maintain regular communication with other CWG hubs as well as relevant coordination mechanisms
- Support and participate in the analysis of CVA planning, response, and gaps
Technical Development (40%)
- Lead in close coordination with the other Co-Chair the development of technical deliverables as per agreed CWG work plan
- Proactively suggest solutions for coordination challenges
- Facilitate technical discussion and exchange between CWG members, hub CWGs and other relevant stakeholders
- Support the development and implementation of minimum standards and context-specific best practices
- Lead together with the other Co-chair technical discussions
- Engages with donors about successes and challenges
Coordination (30%)
- Support the planning of regular CWG meetings
- Chair CWG meetings whenever requested
- Engage with CWG partners and other organizations that are implementing or planning to implement CVA in Syria
- Oversee the CVA mapping including data cleaning, follow-up, and presentation
- Build trustful relationships with sector working groups and other coordination mechanisms
- Maintain regular communication with other INGOs, local NGOs, and donors working on CVA
- Formally represent the CWG in the ISC
Capacity Building (10%)
- Organize and facilitate capacity-building activities such as introductions, training, and workshops for CWG members, interested sector working groups, and other humanitarian actors
Mode of Cooperation and Deliverables
The Cash Working Group Co-Chair will directly report to the CACH country director in Syria. The Cash Working Group Co-Chair is requested to keep the superior informed about activities undertaken and progress made. The Cash Working Group Co-Chair ensures effective and proactive communication with other CWG core committee members, and CWG members as well as the regional delegation.
Qualification
1. Education
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, sociology, business, economics, etc.
2. Professional Experience
- 4-5 years of experience in planning and managing CVA
- 1-2 years of experience co-leading a cash working group
- Familiarity with Syria context
- Preferably a candidate from the region
3. Skills and Competencies
- Highly organized, good capacity of analysis and conceptualization
- Excellent drafting skills in English
- Proven stakeholder management skills
- Respect for the special vision and mission of Caritas.
- Understanding that appearances are important in the local context and willingness to present self with professional attire at all times in the working environment.
- Flexibility and readiness to take on additional tasks.
4. Language Requirements
- Excellent written and spoken English
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Excellent spoken Arabic
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- Syria
- Damascus