Senior Project Associate (Cash-Based Interventions (CBI))

Senior

Overview

Manage Cash-Based Interventions (CBI) projects to meet humanitarian standards

You have:

• University degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Political Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or completed High School from an accredited academic institution with six years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in cash programming in humanitarian contexts, preferably across multiple sectors, including experience in emergency and conflict environments.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national or international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in project management.
• Strong experience with databases, assessment tools and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations tools and methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred.
• Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.

Contract

This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-6 contracts.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes, the direct supervision of National Protection Officer, the Senior Project Associate (Cash-Based Interventions (CBI)), is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• University degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Political Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or;
• Completed High School from an accredited academic institution with six years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in cash programming in humanitarian contexts, preferably across multiple sectors, including experience in emergency and conflict environments;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national or international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
• Experience in project management;
• Strong experience with databases, assessment tools and reporting;
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions or organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of the fundaments of CBI;
• Familiar with innovative systems used in humanitarian sectors and a fast learner;
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and beneficiaries;
• Strong knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations tools and methodologies;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and strong communication skills;
• Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred
• Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

1. Plan and implement project activities and objectives in line with global and IOM standards for CBI and in close coordination with the National Protection Officer including conducting situational analysis, needs assessment, targeting and distribution.
2. Coordinate and monitor the operational, administrative and financial aspects of CBI in accordance with IOM’s policies, practices and global standards as well as relevant requirements, guidelines and donor agreements.
3. Promote and contribute to the integration and mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues,such as Gender-Based Violence, Disability Inclusion, Child Protection and Accountability to Affected Populations, in all CBI activities.
4. Support in the identification and monitoring of adequate transfer mechanisms and financial service providers to facilitate efficient and effective implementation of CBI.
5. Support in the implementation of needs and market assessments to gather information to be used for the selection, design and implementation of the most appropriate CBI modalities.
6. Contribute to the development of standard operations procedures and technical guidelines in close coordination with colleagues to facilitate an efficient and effective CBI delivery, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures for cash-based programming.
7. Coordinate and monitor the work of the (Field Assistants) to implement cash activities effectively and provide technical guidance and capacity-building to the (Field assistants) in order to achieve outcome and impact of projects and accountability to beneficiaries in line with IOM and donor policies.
8. Support in the preparation of concept notes, sections of project proposals, project narratives, workplans and other project-related documents in close coordination with relevant units.
9. Coordinate regularly with relevant colleagues in implementing project plans, monitoring best utilization of project budget and facilitating synergies with other IOM projects.
10. Monitor project implementation according to the workplan, document and evaluate results, identify the causes of deviations and bottlenecks and recommend and implement corrective actions.
11. Support report writing to present information and data related to CBI in Syria and the preparation of reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation, as needed.
12. Participate in Cash Working Group or other CBI-related meetings, workshops and forums, as required, and assist in coordinating activities with local authorities, United Nations Agencies, national and international non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders.
13. Undertake regular duty travel to monitor project implementation and provide on-site guidance to the teams and verify that activities are conducted in line with donor requirements and project documents.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

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