All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of a Team Leader is to manage a CC project team at field office level.

The Cash Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day site management of the Cash distribution activities. The TL will directly supervise activities on different sites. She/he will coordinate with project partners on the field level, relevant government stakeholders, and project beneficiaries as well as manage the work on the sites from outreach, assessment, selection, distribution and follow up. The position requires a person with previous experience in managing cash related activities, who can manage multiple responsibilities at once, and who has experience working closely with beneficiaires and different stakeholders.

Generic responsibilities (max 10)

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.

Management of project staff
Implement plan of action for delegated portfolio of CC (X) projects (activities, budget and project documentation)
Day to day follow of progress in project implementation
Ensure compliance with NRC policies CC tools, handbooks and guidelines
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaison and collaborate with relevant local authorities and stakeholders
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards & principles within NRC and amongst beneficiaries served by NRC.

Specific responsibilities

Supervise daily activities including the outreach, assessment, selection, preparation of the cash cards, distribution and the completion of the post distribution monitoring exercises.
Ensure all cash distribution activities are well documented by collecting and archiving proof of receipt and proof of beneficiary IDs.
Develop and ensure the implementation of a site work plan for the cash team
Monitor and verify the distribution takes place in an organized manner, all supporting documents are collected, verified and archived.
Compile the distribution lists prepared by the cash team and ensure the databases are up-to-date.
Report site activities on a daily basis to the Cash and Livelihoods Project Manager.
Participate in field level coordination with community stakeholders in areas of project implementation as directed by the line manager
Coordinate with the security focal point in field level on daily basis.
Make sure all staff, beneficiaries and partners comply with the SOPs and guidelines.
Perform any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

Project planning: CC Specialists
Area operations: Support Coordinators (field office coordinators)
Staff capacity building: CC Specialists, HR Development Officer
Implementation: CC Specialists

Scale and scope of position

Staff:

2 direct 4 indirect

Stakeholders:

e.g. UN agencies, INGO partners, civil society, governmental bodies such as municipalities and local council

Budgets:

Information:

e.g. GORS, Agresso, Webcruiter, Intranet, Excel

Legal or compliance:

Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies for this position:

Experience from working a in a cash project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

Experience working in cash based inteventions
Experience in working closely with beneficiaries
Staff Management
Site management
Excellent organizational skills
Effective planning and problem solving
Proficiency in Excel including pivot tables and conducting basic analysis.
Excellent communication skills, excellency in representation and liaison with external partners.

2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

Handling insecure environments
Managing resources to optimize results
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development
Planning and delivering results

Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: