Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 11 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB Summary:
The SCT Coordinator shall oversee the Management, Coordination and Implementation of: (i) the Social Cash Transfer Programme; and (ii) Nutrition cash top-up to select eligible SCT households.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee the implementation, management and monitoring of SCT programme;
• Ensure that all activities are implemented align with programme goals, objectives, and timelines;
• Provide overall leadership and management to the Social SCT Programme;
• Coordinate the provision of technical and administrative support at all levels of implementation;
• Coordinate the review and development/ update of guidelines for the implementation of SCT Programme;
• Ensure that SCT activities are aligned to the national social protection policies and strategies;
• Coordinate across the implementing Ministries and agencies towards the effective and efficient implementation of the project, working collaboratively with GEWEL 2 Component Coordinators, PIU and Team members
• Liaise with government agencies, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders involved in the SCT Programmes.
• Ensure efficient and effective communication with the World Bank;
• Ensure effective communication among parties to promote programme success;
• Develop mechanisms/networks for resource mobilization;
• Engage the Government, the World Bank and other stakeholders to mobilize resources to ensure sustainability of SCT programme implementation;
• Participate in negotiations with cooperating partners on funding and funding conditionalities;
• Manage the identification and selection of eligible beneficiaries for SCT and nutrition cash top-ups,
• Coordinate re-targeting of beneficiaries according to the programme guidelines;
• Develop and manage a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact and efficiency of the social cash transfer programme;
• Prepare and submit reports on progress, challenges, and outcomes to management, the World Bank and donors.
• Coordinate impact assessment and research on the implementation of SCT programme.
• Establish and maintain systems for collecting data on beneficiaries including field visits and programme performance, ensuring timely reporting to the World Bank and other partners.
• Facilitate programme reviews and audits of the SCT programme.
• Facilitate training of project staff and relevant stakeholders on the operational procedures of the social cash transfer programme.
• Build capacity among community leaders, programme officers, and beneficiaries to enhance understanding of the programme;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of appropriate capacity building Programmes for SCT Programme implementation officers:
• Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement among programme officers and ministry staff;
• Ensuring that the programme adheres to local laws, donor regulations, and organizational policies.
• Coordinate the preparation of situational, quarterly and annual progress reports on the implementation of the SCT Programme to the Ministry, the World Bank and Cooperating/Development Partners;
• Ensure compliance to procurement and financial management regulations to of government and the World Bank
• Identify risks to the cash transfer programme, such as fraud, data mismanagement, or delivery failures;
• Implement mitigation strategies to minimize risks and ensure the effective delivery of cash transfers;
• Setting up systems to manage complaints and grievances from beneficiaries and the public;
• Ensuring a transparent and fair resolution process;
• Coordinating the logistics of cash disbursement, whether through mobile banking or other means;
• Ensuring timely and efficient distribution of cash to beneficiaries;
• Establish platforms to facilitate knowledge sharing within the Ministry and the general public on SCT programme;
• Communicate to the public using different media to create public awareness;
• Facilitate the development and implementation of a communication strategy;
• Manage the performance of staff and resources to ensure successful implementation of the SCT Programme;
• Facilitate performance appraisal of the PIU staff to enhance performance;
• Coordinate the planning and budgeting of SCT Programme.
• Ensure adherence to the Public and World Bank procurement, financial regulations, and disbursement guidelines;
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all financial transactions related to the SCT programme;
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of financial and technical reports to the Ministry and cooperating partners;
• Monitor budget allocations and expenditures to maintain programme financial sustainability.

TASKS AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
• Full Grade 12 Certificate or Equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent.
• A Master’s degree in Project Management or any related Social Sciences is an added advantage.
• At least 8 years working experience of which 5 years’ must be at Senior Management level.
• Prior experience in managing projects with Government, multilateral or bilateral donors, and familiarity with government and donor procedures and requirements is desirable.
• Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills, and ability to work effectively with programme beneficiaries and teams is desirable.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills including the ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize actions and tasks in meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to develop training materials, alternative courses of action, project proposals, policy, procedural matters and present them at high-level meetings.
• Ability to promote knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office, and to focus and guide others to meet objectives at individual and group level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write accurate reports and to build networks to obtain cooperation with partners.
• Proven capacity to initiate and implement Programmes and activities, including negotiation skills with governments and social partners to mobilize resources for programme implementation.
• Capacity to provide relevant and effective technical advice on the technical area and related topics.
• Ability to plan and support the development of individual’s skills and abilities for effective programme implementation.
• Good computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
Duration and Location
• The assignment will be for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project needs
• The SCT Coordinator will be based at the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Headquarters in Lusaka with travel to provinces and districts as needed for programme oversight
Performance Evaluation
• Annual performance evaluations will be conducted at the end of each year using established key performance indicators (KPI) based on targets as set in the AWPB, Project document and individual work plans.
• The consultant will be expected to meet the performance standards as agreed. Failure to meet these standards may result in performance improvement plans or other disciplinary actions.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Reporting
The SCT Coordinator will report to the Director, Social Welfare, MCDSS.
Procurement/Hiring method
The Consultant will be hired and contracted as per the “Individual Consultant (IC)” Selection method of World Bank Procurement Regulation (PR), September 2023.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (i.c. 09:00 to 1700 hours).
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services
Private Bag W252
Community House
Lusaka.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form (hard copy) E-mail to the address below by 17:00 hours on 22nd November, 2024.

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