Cash and Markets Technical Officer Ethiopia Jigjiga

Implement and monitor Cash and Markets project activities.

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Overview

Implement and monitor Cash and Markets project activities.

You have:

  • Solid understanding and experience of crisis contexts and working in complex emergencies.
  • Willingness to work in demanding, stressful situations under difficult living conditions with respect for basic security rules.
  • High tolerance and patience to respond and assist possible beneficiaries over the phone.
  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
  • Implement and monitor Cash and Markets project implementation according to plan of action.
  • Prepare and develop progress reports as required by management.

Qualifications

Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies:

  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  • Implement and monitor Cash and Markets project implementation according to plan of action
  • Prepare and develop progress reports as required by management
  • Ensure proper filing of documents
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist through Cash and Market
  • Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Willingness to work in demanding, stressful situations under difficult living conditions with respect for basic security rules.
  • Solid understanding and experience of crisis contexts and working in complex emergencies.
  • High tolerance and patience to respond and assist possible beneficiaries over the phone.

Behavioural competencies

  • Handling insecure environments
  • Working with other people to achieve expected results
  • Coping with changes
  • Planning and delivering results
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Communicating with impact and respect
  • Integrity and confidentiality

Responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines

  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  • Implement and monitor Cash and Markets project implementation according to plan of action
  • Prepare and develop progress reports as required by management
  • Ensure proper filing of documents
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist through Cash and Market
  • Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

Specific responsibilities

  • Prepares and monitor a work/action plan for the Cash and Markets projects with the relevant staff.
  • Assist Cash and Markets PM with verification of beneficiaries.
  • Assist Cash and Markets PM and M&E Team with development of post-distribution monitoring reports.
  • Work closely with the Finance team to ensure all documentation pertaining to the cash programme is properly done and stored securely.
  • Draft a weekly situation report on Cash and Markets activities.
  • Assist the Cash and Markets PM in drafting minutes of meetings, translation.
  • Assist the Cash and Markets PM in drafting reports .
  • Assist the Cash and Markets PM in coordinating with the other NRC departments e.g., finance, logistics, M&E, risk and compliance.
  • Carry out Reconciliation of Deliverables per project.
  • Conduct market assessments (price monitoring, supply chain mapping, vendor capacity).
  • Collaborate with program teams to conduct regular cash risks analysis and ensure market-based approaches are contextually relevant.
  • Provide any kind of assistance to the Cash and Markets program, based on needs identified and assignments delegated.

Potential interview questions

How do you ensure adherence to guidelines in stressful environments? The interviewer wants to understand your approach to compliance under pressure. Highlight specific strategies you use to maintain focus on guidelines.
Can you describe a time when you assisted beneficiaries remotely? The interviewer seeks insight into your communication skills and patience in challenging situations. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to conduct market assessments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle changes in project plans? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience in working with multiple stakeholders. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach report writing and documentation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to empower team members and foster trust? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks in a challenging work environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 months ago - Updated 3 months ago - Source: nrc.no