Job Summary:
Cash and Asset Transfer Project Assistant is responsible for day-to-day implementation, reporting and technical support for all CRS CAT interventions in Sokoto. The position schedules and executes CAT activities for sector program teams, in compliance with CRS and donor requirements for accountability, transparency and data protection. Provides technical support to program, SCM and MEAL staff as required on the implementation of CAT interventions on the RedRose platform, including the generation of beneficiary lists, the printing of cards, the generation of vendor payment reports and the extraction of program performance data from the database required for mandatory MEAL target reporting.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Support the timely and efficient implementation of CRS CAT interventions on the RedRose platform in compliance with CRS and donor standards and requirements.
- Develop and maintain effective communications and working relationships with MEAL, SCM and program staff for CRS and consortium partners in the planning, implementation and reporting of CAT interventions.
- Carry out authorized e-voucher top-ups according to the approved schedule and target beneficiary list.
- Support in the extraction and reporting of program data on CAT from the RedRose platform and generate registration lists as required.
- Report any technical system, device, or data challenges with RedRose to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Support in the maintenance of the RedRose database records including program participants, transfer amounts, and program outcomes.
- Provide support to field staff on the use of the RedRose platform and data collection devices.
- Assist in providing technical support and training to consortium partners and contracted CRS vendors in the use of Red Rose CAT devices.
- Generate essential transaction reporting from RedRose to support financial processing.
- Support the day-to-day management of the RedRose CAT platform including reports on beneficiaries and financial transactions.
- Undertake the printing, activating, and tracking of CRS program beneficiary cards and assist partners as required.
- Prepare transactional documents in support of project operations and facilitate coordination of transaction processing.
- Carry out property management processes including receipt, distribution, labeling, physical counts of devices, and smart cards.
- Identify and report faulty equipment and manage stock levels.
- Provide field support to CRS and partner staff conducting CAT interventions as needed.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Required Languages: Fluency in both English and Hausa is essential.
Travel: Based in Sokoto with 40% travel to Kebbi and other CRS locations in Nigeria.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Good time management skills with ability to work on multiple tasks.
- Strong customer service orientation with good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Working Relationships:
- Internal: Sector Leads, MEAL Manager, EC, SCM team.
- External: Partners, Vendors.
Qualifications:
- HND or BSc in information management, information technology, or a relevant field.
- Experience in using RedRose platform for CAT interventions.
- Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems.
Agency Competencies:
- Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity – Models CRS values and is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust – Demonstrates consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks learning opportunities and new perspectives.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
- Lead Change – Seeks continuous improvement with agility and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds team capacity for performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Translates and implements agency strategy and priorities.
Safeguarding:
CRS is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all people who interact with our work. We uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and expect all staff and partners to respect and protect the dignity and rights of everyone from any form of harm, abuse, harassment, or exploitation. Staff must follow CRS’s safeguarding policies and complete mandatory safeguarding e-learning upon hire and annually.
What We Offer:
CRS offers U.S.-based staff comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a retirement savings plan. For international roles, benefits are based on the local office of employment. CRS has a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving the lives of the poor globally.