Cash for Protection Assistant - Bekaa

Job Description

The Cash assistant will be reporting to ECA officer in Bekaa. He/She will be responsible for assessing referred cases against relevant criteria for protection cash assistance linked to education outcomes in the Bekaa region.

Major Responsibilities: Major responsibilities of the Cash assistant are listed below:

- Act as Bekaa focal point for receiving referrals of individuals and families who have experienced a protection risks and are identified by front liners for Cash assistance. - Conduct household visits to assess the needs of referred individuals and families, and assess their eligibility for protection cash assistance. - Ensure complete and updated documentation related to each individual case. - Discuss selected cases’ eligibility with Cash officer in Bekaa. - Regular update of program database, manage, file and store data, ensuring confidentiality of information collected/services provided. - Assure efficient communication and coordination with IRC different sectors field teams in the Bekaa. - Participate in weekly meetings, and contribute to the Bekaa weekly and monthly work plans in a timely manner in coordination with Cash Officer in the Bekaa. - Conduct short term outcomes of assisted cases on time.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Cash for Protection Officer- Bekaa

In direct reporting: Snr. Cash for Protection Officer- Snr Protection Manager in BML and Bekaa.

Other Internal and/or external contacts: Protection and Cash officer in Bekaa, Cash assistants in North and BML, Bekaa referral officer, Bekaa protection monitors and case workers, UNHCR and ECA partners, case management, shelter and other relevant sectors in Bekaa.

Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor/Degree in Social work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field.

Work Experience:

- At least 2 years of experience in conducting field assessments and/or case management. - Experience working with refugee population preferred. - Preferable cash programs experience.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of clients at all times. - Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility. - Ability to work autonomously, take initiative and responsibly escalate issues. - Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment. - Flexibility in working overtime when needed and ability to handle pressure well. - Good computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).

Language Skills:

- Arabic fluency required, ability to communicate and write clearly in English strongly preferred.

Working Environment: Combination of office-based (40%) and field-based (60%).