Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) Assistant at COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale (3 Openings)

COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts and natural disasters. For 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Disaster Risk Reduction, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) Assistant

Location: Goronyo and Rabah - Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 3 Openings

Scope of the Job

• The MPCA Assistant will provide support to multi-sectorial intervention towards IDPs in NW Nigeria, in the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of MPCA program by managing data and facilitating program implementation at state level, under the guidance and direct supervision of the MPCA Officer.
• The MPCA Assistant will be responsible for the implementation of BHA funded multi sectoral grant via MPCA in Sokoto state. Focusing on IDPs and vulnerable host communities.
• The MPCA Asssitant will ensure distribution, monitoring and mobilisation of the community to encourage their participation in the distribution activities.
• The MPCA Assistant will be responsible for data gathering, analysis and reporting activities. S/he will assist in tracking progress of key indicators and provide timely reports to the MPCA Officer and Project Manager.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Under the direct supervision of the MPCA Officer, she/he will:

• Ensures high-quality cash transfer programming in line with generally accepted standards, supports the operation and implementation of cash transfer programming.
• Monitor redemption process in vendor’s shops.
• Participants in conducting post distribution monitoring (PDM) and market price monitoring (MPM).
• Actively participates in targeting, registration and card distribution
• Assist the MPCA Officer in writing monthly report.
• Mobilize and sensitize project participants on monthly basis before every redemption.
• Timely prepare and submit field reports.
• Properly engage with stakeholders in conformity with COOPI core value.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor or her/his designate.
• Maintenance of an effective record and filing system for all distribution data, registers and records including correspondences and other related documents for quick and easy reference.
• Report any issue which needs immediate action to the MPCA Officer and Field Coordinator and follow up on the resolution of such issues.
• Conduct verification and screening of the non-beneficiaries who want to be included in the programme. Check their documentation and communicate their names to the Data Tally Clerk to avoid duplications.
• Supervising the Community Mobilisers, daily labourers and volunteers.
• Conduct verification of beneficiaries at distribution point, ensuring that rations are distributed only to the entitled and registered beneficiaries.
• Conduct registration of new beneficiaries, ensuring accountability by checking the documentation provided by the beneficiary and by issuing accurate ration cards.
• Participate in the field work of surveys, Baselines, Mid-term Reviews, and end line.
• Work with program teams to ensure COOPI information on program activities is shared within LGAs and provide for beneficiary feedback in line with relevant guidelines and frameworks
• Collaborate with government and humanitarian partners to ensure the smooth sharing of information in consultation with the MPCA Officer /Field Coordinator/Program Manager
• Support the program team in facilitating the process of setting up Complaint Response Mechanism at Ward/ LGA level and handling complaint/ feedback.

N.B: This job description shall be inclusive of any other task specifically assigned by the direct supervisor for what concerns the implementation of the program activities.

Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)
Minimum Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Agricultural, Nutrition, Economics, Rural Development, Development Studies or related academic disciplines, with previous experience working in developmental and emergency projects
• At least 1-2 years of experience in connection with project management in the food security and / or livelihood sector, and preferably in a non-governmental organization of humanitarian and international character.
• Previous experience working with an INGO or a Development organization in FSL/ CTP in field is preferable.

Skills & Experience:
Essential:

• Be excellent in communication skills and proficient in report writing
• Be resident and familiar with the terrain in the Northeast Nigeria.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office programming (Access, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Word).

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the local language (Hausa).
• Proficient in data collection and handling bulk registers of beneficiaries.

Application Closing Date
2nd July, 2023.