Job Details

TITLE:   Project Manager – Cash Consortium (SCI)                            Opening to: South Sudanese

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Program Operations 
LOCATION:  Renk with frequent travel

GRADE: 2

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year
 

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one)
Level 3:  the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g., once a week or more) or intensively (e.g., four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE: 
Save the Children International (SCI) is the leading member of the South Sudan Cash Consortium implementing harmonised Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) and voucher programming across multiple states under ECHO and other donor funding. SCI delivers cash assistance in designated geographic areas under the consortium framework. The Project Manager will lead SCI’s implementation across assigned locations, ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance, and budget oversight.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports directly to:                             
Field Manager     

Dotted Technical line to :                 
Cash Consortium Director

Staff reporting to this post:             
Project Coordinator(s) & Project Officer(s)  

Budget Responsibilities
Yes

 
Role Dimensions: 
 
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and performance of SCI’s cash consortium grants across all implementation areas. The role ensures the timely and high-quality delivery of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) in full compliance with consortium SOPs and donor requirements, while maintaining strong financial oversight and budget management. The position provides effective leadership to SCI project teams, ensures close coordination with the Consortium Management Unit (CMU), SCI teams (MEAL, Partnerships, Community Mobilisation, and Operations) and external stakeholders (consortium partners, technical working groups, government departments, INGOs, UN agencies, and WFP).
 

1.  Project Implementation & Operational Leadership

• Lead planning and implementation of SCI’s cash consortium activities across all assigned locations
• Develop detailed workplans aligned with consortium timelines and donor milestones
• Ensure targeting, registration, verification, and distributions follow consortium SOPs
• Oversee multiple distribution cycles and ensure operational readiness
• Ensure effective use of MIS (Red Rose, CommCare. Etc.) and data quality compliance
• Monitor performance against targets and take corrective action as needed

 
2.  Grant & Budget Management

• Manage internal SCI’s consortium grant budget(s) and ensure alignment with approved proposals
• Develop and monitor detailed budget forecasts
• Track expenditure and burn rates across implementation areas
• Ensure expenditures remain eligible and compliant with donor rules
• Identify budget variances and propose reallocation or modifications
• Work closely with Finance to ensure timely financial reporting
• Ensure value-for-money principles are applied in implementation

 
3.  Team Leadership & Capacity Strengthening

• Line manage and supervise project staff across locations
• Build staff capacity in cash programming and compliance
• Conduct regular performance management and mentoring
• Ensure staff adherence to safeguarding and accountability standards
• Promote a culture of integrity and compliance

 
4.  Coordination & Representation

• Represent SCI in field-level coordination forums
• Liaise with consortium CMU on progress, risks, and performance
• Coordinate with local authorities and humanitarian actors
• Ensure alignment with other cash and food assistance actors to minimise overlap

5. Compliance, Risk & Accountability

• Ensure compliance with consortium targeting and verification guidelines
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness
• Identify and escalate operational and fiduciary risks
• Ensure strong safeguarding and protection mainstreaming
• Ensure functional complaints and feedback mechanisms across implementation areas
• Monitor trends in community feedback and ensure corrective actions

6. Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare regular internal and donor-required updates
• Contribute to consortium narrative reporting
• Ensure accurate data submission to CMU and MEAL teams
• Provide real-time updates on operational challenges and risk exposure
   

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability

• Holds self and others accountable for decisions, results, and efficient resource management.
• Provides support and development to teams while ensuring responsibilities are delivered effectively.

Ambition

• Sets ambitious goals for self and team; drives innovation and improvement.
• Shares a clear vision for Save the Children’s work and inspires others to achieve it.

Collaboration

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Values diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment.

Creativity

• Develops and encourages innovative approaches and solutions.
• Embraces appropriate risk-taking and adaptive thinking.

Integrity

• Acts with honesty and transparency in all professional interactions.
• Upholds SCI’s safeguarding and ethical standards at all times.
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QUALIFICATIONS 

• Degree in International Development, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in humanitarian programming within the Food Security, Livelihoods, or Cash and Voucher Assistance sectors.
• Proven experience in implementing integrated MPCA interventions in emergency and recovery contexts.
• Strong understanding of project cycle management, including participatory planning, implementation, and results-based monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, budgets, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in culturally diverse environments.
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in local languages is an asset.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, data collection tools, etc.).

Desirable

• Experience in community-based microfinance, value chain development, and market systems programming.
• Experience working with consortia or multi-partner projects.

Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within the reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities 
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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