• The purpose of the Project Manger position is to enhance the speed and efficiency of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) and Group Cash Transfers (GCT) delivery in Sudan through working with partners and the Sudan Cash Working Group (CWG) in FSP scouting, mapping and analysis, recommendations for addressing liquidity concerns, development of common contracting for CCS partners and development of a common payment system that is able to facilitate secure and efficient cash assistance, integrate existing humanitarian organization systems, scale up to accommodate additional actors as need be, and is compliant with international best practices and regulations.  

Essential Job Functions

• The candidate will work on three fronts, including providing technical advice related to FSP infrastructure and liquidity, development of common contracting of FSPs and development of a common aggregator platform: 
•  Technical support on FSP and liquidity 
• Supporting the CCS on technical aspects of FSP engagement and liquidity 
• Assisting partners with implementation of last mile delivery pilots 
• Supporting ongoing FSP scouting, mapping and performance analysis work  
• Engaging and bringing together relevant stakeholders to set recommendations for managing liquidity constraints 
• Development of strategies for addressing liquidity constraints and higher level advocacy on engagement with the Central Bank of Sudan and relevant stakeholders   

Common contracting  

• Development of rules and requirements for FSPs to be part of common contracting 
• Development of common procurement policies and structure between CCS Partners 
• Tender development and publication 
• Negotiation and contracting of FSPs 
• Onboarding and training to teams 
• Piloting  

Common aggregator platform 

• Development of a budget, workplan and timeline for the design and roll out of the system  
• Review of the minimum viable product for the system development  
• Mapping and preparation of recommendations on different system design options 
• Conduct platform host research 
• Lead in partner consultation, ToR, RFP and developer contracting process  
• Development of the common platform structure, rules, requirements and needs 
• Ensuring streamlined data pipeline between common registration system and aggregator 
• Lead FSP integration process 
• Support fundraising efforts and identification of diverse funding sources for the system  
• Piloting of system  
• Onboarding and training of partner staff  
• Facilitate coordination between identified stakeholders to ensure system sustainability and ownership 
• Overarching actions 
• Develop relationships with partner staff, national and international FSPs  
• Preparation of periodic reports on progress of the different components  
• Presentation and liaison with stakeholders including partners, FSPs, technical working groups and donors  
• Budget monitoring  
• Oversight on global best practices and technological advances  

Accountability 

• Supervisory responsibility: N/A 
• Reports directly to: Deputy Chief of Party, Cash Consortium of Sudan 
• Works directly with: CCS Secretariat, local and international partners, Mercy Corps Regional and HQ Technical Support Units, FSPs 

Knowledge and Experience 

• BA/BS or equivalent in international studies, economics or other relevant field;  
• 5-7 years of international relief and development program management experience, in emergency and recovery program management with a focus on cash based programming 
• Previous experience working with a wide range of financial service providers and experience in common payment systems  
• Experience in procurement and compliance policies and procedures  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders 
• Strong understanding of common payment systems 
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving 
• Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills 
• Previous experience in supporting consortia desirable 
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment. 
• Fluency in English required, knowledge of Arabic desirable