Cash for Food Sector Lead at COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale

COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale is an humanitarian, non confessional and independent organization that fights against all kinds of poverty to make the world a better place. Founded in 1965 by Vincenzo Barbieri (Italian "father" of international volunteering), COOPI is based in Milan and it has 20 local offices in the South of the World.

It works to assist populations struck by emergencies (disasters and conflicts) and to facilitate their civil, economic and social development.

The association intervenes in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East in collaboration with local actors (civil society, public administration and so on). In 2013 it has implemented 160 projects.

COOPI works in different sectors: agriculture, water and sanitation, health care, humanitarian assistance, human rights, education, socio-economic services, migration. All sectors are related to one another in the programs launched by COOPI all of them interrelated.

COOPI is also committed to the Child Sponsorship programme in 8 countries (Perù, Haiti, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Uganda and DR Congo), and provides food, education, health and protection to 2.700 children.

COOPI also operates in Italy, through awareness and fund-raising campaigns, volunteering activities (almost 400 volunteers), the promotion of the Cooperation and Development Master course at the Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia, and finally the participation to several NGOs associations, among which Link 2007 and AGIRE (Italian Humanitarian Emergency Response Agency) are the most important. The organization is supported by important institutional donors, local institutions, foundations, companies and citizens among the main donors, the European Commission Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO) recognizes COOPI as an important partner.Background
Overall Responsibilities:

The CFF Sector lead, will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and management of the cash assistance component of the emergency response project.
The role involves ensuring that cash-based interventions are delivered effectively to support the displaced populations in line with BHA’s objectives and COOPI’s mission.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and oversee the execution of CFF activities.
Ensure program alignment with national policies and humanitarian standards.
Develop operational plans and standard operating procedures for cash distributions.
Manage the CFF team and coordinate with other sectors for integrated assistance.
Oversee beneficiary identification, registration, and distribution processes.
Ensure program transparency and accountability to beneficiaries and donors.

Capacity Building:

Conduct training for CFF staff on cash transfer programming and financial management.
Strengthen the technical capacity of local partners and community-based organizations.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Support in Development and implementation of robust M&E frameworks to measure program impact.
Analyze data to inform program adaptations and report on progress against indicators

Proposal Development:

Contribute to the development of proposals for funding, ensuring the inclusion of cash-based interventions and livelihood components.
Collaborate with the program development team to align proposals with donor priorities.

Coordination and Collaboration:

Engage with humanitarian actors, government agencies, and local authorities for coordinated response.
Participate in cash working groups and sector meetings to advocate for CFF approaches.

Gender and Inclusion:

Ensure that CFF activities are gender-sensitive and inclusive, addressing the needs of all beneficiary groups.
Integrate gender and inclusion strategies into program planning and implementation.

Reporting:

Prepare timely and accurate reports on CFF activities for COOPI, BHA, and other stakeholders.
Document lessons learned and best practices for organizational knowledge.

Networking and Partnerships:

Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with NGOs, UN agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
Leverage partnerships to enhance program reach and impact.

Knowledge Sharing:

Facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and learning within COOPI and the broader humanitarian community.
Organize workshops and learning events to share insights from the CFF program.

Additional Responsibilities:

Stay abreast of developments in cash programming and humanitarian response.
Perform other duties as necessary, commensurate with professional background and experience, as deemed by the supervisor.
These terms of reference outline the key responsibilities and expectations for the CFF Sector Lead under the BHA-funded project.
The role is pivotal in ensuring that COOPI delivers high-quality cash assistance to support the resilience and recovery of displaced populations in Northwest Nigeria.

Desired Experience

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in INGO/NGO.