Resource Transfer Manager 124 Churchill Ave E, Harare, Zimbabwe Contract
Company Description CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. We are a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people, and we put women and girls in the center because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. Our Core Values Commitment describes who we are, what we do, and how we do it. It reflects our Core Values of Transformation, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Equality which serve as a foundation for all that we do. If these values and our mission speak to your personal values and if you are a highly motivated self-starter with organizational political savvy who likes to help solve problems behind the scenes, read on!
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Resource Transfer Manager provides technical expertise and support in the management of food, non-food items, cash, and vouchers to ensure delivery of quality services and sustained outcomes. This role leads efficient and cost-effective warehousing functions, including the receipt, storage, dispatch, and reporting of commodities. The position also involves identifying appropriate resource transfer modalities to achieve project goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Commodity and Cash Transfer Management • Coordinate with the Country Program team as well as project partners to achieve high levels of commodity compliance and budget management through technical oversight and guidance; consortium-wide learning; and effective management of human, material and financial resources as per donor regulations. • Support program teams to plan and ensure efficient transfer management procedures. • Work with external vendors including international shipping, CARE member offices and Government of Zimbabwe to facilitate importation and documentation of program resources.
2. Set up Cash/Commodity Transfer systems • Develop checklists and guides to standardize processes and ensure quality control for the management of commodities. • Train and mentor staff on refined strategies and tools for effective warehousing and distribution. • Conduct results-based monitoring to ensure the effective distribution of resources to project participants.
3.Reporting • Leads in consolidation of key internal and external reports • Develops formats and ensure that warehouse and food distribution staff have appropriate capacity and resources to generate and provide primary reports.
4.Documentation for Continuous Improvement: • Implement learning agendas to enhance resource management in line with CARE and donor standards. • Document lessons learned and provide comprehensive reports to inform ongoing improvements. • Facilitate sessions to promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement • Contribute and share innovations/inputs to the nationals level logistics and cash/transfer working groups for enhanced programming.
5. Safety, Security, Gender, and Inclusion • Ensure adherence to safety and security policies, fostering a safe working environment. • Advocate for gender equality and inclusion, promoting respect for diverse backgrounds and experiences. • Uphold ethical standards to prevent abuse, exploitation, and harassment.
Qualifications and Experience
-Education/Training: Degree in Supply Chain/Business Management/Accounting or equivalent combination of education and work experience. -Experience/Technical Skills: Minimum 5 years of experience in managing Title 11 commodities, non-food items, cash, and voucher transfers. -Minimum 5 years’ experience at supervisory level in food management including freight management, including international freight handling, border clearances, and knowledge of relevant protocols and laws. Proficient in computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and project management software.
