Overview
The Cash and Market Systems Adviser supports the design, improvement, and scale-up of cash and market-based interventions in Nigeria. The role provides technical guidance, supports system development, strengthens coordination, and contributes to programme quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise, support, coordinate and manage the development and implementation through local partners of the RRM, ensuring that activities are delivered in accordance with project proposals, donor requirements, and established standards for implementation, budget management, documentation, and reporting.
- Contribute to programme development through CVA and Market Systems-related technical inputs.
- Develop and contextualise technical guidance, SOPs, tools, and training modules to support the integration of cash and market systems across CCs and program areas.
- Contribute to, review and advise on adaptations of program strategies to ensure the integration of Cash & Market Systems and promote growth and sustainability.
- Strengthen systems and approaches for market-sensitive and cash-responsive programming.
- Technically assist and support CC teams in applying cash and market systems in their programs according to established plans of action.
- Build capacity of NRC and partner staff on CVA, market systems, and digital payment technologies.
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders, and represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters/working groups
Required Experience
At least 3 years of field experience in cash and market-based programming with a focus on market systems. Understanding and experience of the specific demands of CVA and market-based programming in humanitarian response settings, including but not limited to Nigeria. Demonstrated experience with multi-sector emergency response, including MPCA and RRM. Experience in directly building partnerships with the private sector and working with local Partners. Familiarity with digital payment platforms and CVA delivery tools. Proven experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Business Studies or Economics, or another relevant field, highly preferred.
