Collective Sudan (CCS) Capacity Sharing and Localization Manager, Sudan in Nyala, South Darfur at Mercy Corps
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Position Title: Collective Sudan (CCS) Capacity Sharing and Localization Manager, Sudan
Description
Collective Sudan is an innovative nexus Consortium platform formed in August 2023, bringing together 19 organizations committed to delivering more effective assistance through a harmonized cash-plus approach. Guided by local knowledge, global best practice and evidence-based adaptation, Collective Sudan works across the country including hard-to-reach areas to provide inclusive, scalable, and integrated interventions that meet urgent needs while supporting foundations for recovery and resilience. By leveraging cash and markets to address multi-sectoral basic needs, Collective Sudan strengthens local agency, civil society and promotes economic stability while catalysing more coordinated, efficient and impactful humanitarian action and recovery.
By positioning cash as the default modality, Collective Sudan enables choice and dignity aligned with accountability and people-centred design, while reducing harmful coping strategies and supporting local markets. CVA is faster, more cost-efficient than in-kind aid, and strongly preferred by communities. Through CVA and complementary interventions, Collective Sudan addresses complex, multi-sectoral needs, supports localization, and promotes economic recovery.
- Coordinate with CCS Secretariat and national and international partner teams on planning and monitoring implementation of CCS CVA activities.
- Provide technical support and guidance for quality CVA implementation through active support and accompaniment with partners as needed.
- Develop and disseminate harmonized CCS tools, guidelines, and best practices to support effective CVA implementation.
- Ensure CVA program implementation is in line with sector best practice and the highest feasible quality standards while balancing current humanitarian imperatives.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange among consortium members.
- Collaborate with MEL teams to refine indicators and methodologies to measure the impact and effectiveness of CVA programming.
- Lead or contribute to the documentation of lessons learned, case studies, and evidence generation.
- Working closely with Capacity Building and Localization Coordinator, demonstrate a focus on the capacity strengthening of national NGOs in the nascent CVA space in Sudan, ensuring sustainability of response and contributing toward localization.
- Conduct or update Cash Capacity Assessments on a periodic basis to measure progress and organizational technical development
- Develop and deliver tailored capacity-building initiatives, including training, mentoring, and on-the-job accompaniment support for staff.
- Continuously review and advise on adaptations and adjustments to the CCS CVA programming for growth and sustainability, considering access and liquidity environment.
- In collaboration with INGO national, regional and global cash experts, support the development of a consortium-wide CVA strategy.
- Recognize opportunities for innovative action and explore implementation possibilities with the CCS, including providing technical and management support to pilot CVA programming utilizing alternative or digital financial solutions including NFC cards, mobile money, cryptocurrency, and other vouchers modalities.
- Maintain strong and transparent communication with consortium partners at all levels.
- Ensure that consortium partner CVA activities are compliant with donor and grant holder rules and regulations, including strengthening national partner reconciliation and financial procedures as they relate to cash programs.
- Advise partners on the mapping, selection, management, contracting, and use of financial service providers.
- Support Protection Manager and DCOP to scale referral intakes and outgoings to complementary sectoral services and to access MPCA.
- Assist the Cash Working Group with various technical subgroups, such as the MEB working group, FSP working group and others as needed.
- Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
- Practices the values of Prosper Global including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
- Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.
- Ensure all capacity strengthening activities uphold Prosper Globaland consortium commitments to safeguarding, gender equality, and localization, and promote these principles across partner engagement and programming.
- Actively learns safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
- Practices the values of Prosper Global including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
- Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.
- Bachelors degree in social sciences, economics, business administration, international development, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in humanitarian or development programming, with at least 2 years supporting Localization and Capacity Strengthening or Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) or livelihood interventions.
- Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, or organizational capacity strengthening with national NGOs or community-based organizations.
- Experience working with or through local partners, preferably in consortium or multi-agency settings.
- Sound understanding of CVA programming principles
- Strong facilitation and adult learning skills, able to adapt content to different literacy and experience levels.
- Proven ability to build trust and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including local NGOs, community groups, and consortium partners.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in Arabic and English (written and verbal).
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly within Sudan, including to reasonable field and hard-to-reach areas.
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