Cash Transfer Field Monitor

FACT Zimbabwe is a Christian based organisation that was instituted in 1987. Since establishment, FACT Zimbabwe has been a leading national HIV and development organisation implementing various projects directly and through partnerships. FACT Zimbabwe in partnership with Tearfund is responding to El-nino induced drought in Zaka district of Masvingo Province targeting more than 6000 households with cash transfers. The project is supported by the Start Network through the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Replica payout. FACT seeks the services of Cash Transfer Field Monitor (s) detailed below;

Position:   Cash Transfer Field Monitor X 3

Reporting to: District Coordinator

Location: Zaka

Duration: 4 months

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• • Facilitate ward sensitization, community mobilization, and registration processes.
  • Support project in implementation though community mobilization and organizing meetings at ward and district levels.
  • To conduct post-distribution follow-ups with beneficiaries to ensure all have received their monthly allowances and to troubleshoot any challenges
  • Identify suitable cash distribution points and liaise with service provider(s) on scheduling of payments in each ward.
  • Participate in all project evaluations and assessments including, the baseline survey/rapid needs assessment, beneficiary verification and bi-weekly market monitoring.
  • Facilitate market assessments, mobilize for survey and any feasibility assessments that might be needed.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly activity report for the District Coordinator in a timely manner.
  • Implement the project complaints and feedback mechanisms as designed by FACT Zimbabwe.

Qualifications and requirements

• • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, Development Studies or any other relevant Social Sciences Degree.

Knowledge and Experience:

• • At least three years’ hands-on experience implementing cash transfer programs, including providing technical assistance in a humanitarian context.
  • Solid experience in design and implementation of cash transfer related assessments, beneficiary selection processes and monitoring.
  • Experience and understanding of community mobilization in relation to cash distribution and transfers.
  • Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations.
  • Experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into drought relief programs.
  • Assessment, analytical and planning skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills.
  • Effective multi-tasking, organizational capacity and prioritization skills are necessary.
  • Good knowledge of spoken and written English.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Intermediate computer literacy.