FHI 360 Crisis Response – CVA Specialist Consultant Jobs in Ethiopia

FHI 360 Crisis Response – CVA Specialist Consultant Jobs in Ethiopia

Scope of Work

Under the supervision of the Deputy Response Coordinator (Programs) and the Health & Nutrition Coordinator, the CVA Consultant will provide technical support to FHI 360 Crisis Response in Ethiopia for the timely implementation of the cash transfer programming for Nutrition. The consultant will work closely with the ISHI-E III team to develop SOPs and develop best practices for this component of the project.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

Coordinate the formulation, planning, timely implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Cash and Voucher Assistance activities proposed as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Activity (SNA) for ISHI-E III.

Collate and review information on financial infrastructure and available delivery
Mechanisms, including specifically FHI360 and donor’s financial and accounting policies. Advise on preferred modalities and approaches for FHI 360 CR SNA Activity.

Lead the development of the various steps and processes required for the implementation of CVA modality in Tigray and Somali Regions, but not limited to:

Review of market assessments and feasibility analyses.

Explore potential financial service providers (FSP) and/or other platforms to be used by FHI360 to disburse monthly entitlements.

Propose a targeting process per the approved ISHINE III award.

Propose a mechanism to verify the beneficiary's list.

Develop the beneficiary selection and registration process.

Support the enrollment process for the beneficiaries.

Support the setting of a payment verification system.

Develop the internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Support the setup of complaints management and feedback mechanisms/grievance redress Mechanisms.

Support the MEAL Team in developing relevant documents and tools (e.g., baseline and PDM).

Supports on communication and information-sharing with beneficiaries.

Serve as a liaison and facilitate discussions with local stakeholders, including private sector organizations, the Cash Working Group, the Cash Nutrition Working Group, and other relevant groups, with the support of the H&N Coordinator.

Support the development and utilization of relevant tools for the post-distribution tracking, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of CVA delivery and ensure their regular rollout by the FHI360 CR team.

Liaise with all relevant units within FHI 360 CR to ensure coordinated planning and implementation of the CVA for the SNA activity.

Circulate relevant training opportunities and provide on-site capacity building,
coaching and training in CVA for technical specialists (H&N, MEAL, Protection, WASH, others)

The incumbent will perform any other duties that may arise as needed by the

Supervising office.

Deliverables/Milestones & Due Dates:

Cash distribution

plan, SOP, and system for Tigray and Somali Regions. Due date: TBD

Meeting notes from cluster meetings and relevant external meetings to be provided monthly to technical monitor and CR Senior Nutrition Technical Advisor. Due date: TBD

Beneficiaries’ selection lists, including database, final list, and enrollment list. Due date: TBD

Adapted SOP on “Beneficiary Feedback Mechanism” related to the specific supplemental nutrition activity. Due date: TBD

PDM and Baseline questionnaire to be completed. Due date: TBD

Training and capacity building plan and roll out, followed by an evaluation report. Due date: TBD

Final mission report and PPT presentation, including feedback, lessons learned, and recommendations. Due date: TBD
*due dates for deliverables will be updated in the signed contract

Location of Work: Mekelle, Tigray with trips to Somali Region

Travel:

Level of Effort: 3 Months

Period of Engagement: May to July 2024

Travel, local per diem, danger pay, and accommodation are provided.

Required Experience:

University degree up to master’s levels in management, accounting, economics, or related field.

Demonstrated experience in field-level implementation of humanitarian assistance programs focusing on cash and voucher assistance in Ethiopia and the Region a plus.

Working knowledge of English and Amharic is an advantage.

National of Ethiopia preferred.

Evaluation Criteria:

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:

Demonstrated experience implementing cash transfer programming to respond to humanitarian multisectoral and Nutrition needs in Ethiopia and the Region.

Previous consultancy experience in Ethiopia and/or the Region will be a plus.

Ability to work independently and respond to feedback promptly and professionally.

Fluency in English; local language a plus.

How to Apply

Required Documentation: Proposals must include the following components:

Current CV

Cover letter (max one page) summarizing experience

Name and contact details of two professional references.

Your consulting daily rate

FHI 360 may perform a background check on any selected Consultant candidates.

Please send your application to CrisisResponse@fhi360.org with the subject line, “CVA Consultant for Nutrition – Ethiopia”

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