Shelter and WASH Officer Moldova Chisinau

Contribute specific technical competencies to project implementation.

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Overview

Contribute specific technical competencies to project implementation.

You have:

  • University degree in a relevant subject, ideal.
  • Previous experience working as at least Cash Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.
  • Fluency of Romanian, English and Russian Language - spoken and written.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Proactive and adaptable and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
  • Willingness to work in demanding, stressful context.
  • Experience in collaborating with cash actors in Moldova will be a plus.
  • Networking and deal-making capacity.
  • Competent in building networks, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to influence with effective listening, persuasion, negotiation, and other techniques.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

  1. Role and responsibilities The purpose of a Shelter/WASH Officer position is to contribute specific technical competencies to project implementation.

The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities:

  1. Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines, and standards.
  2. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
  3. Ensure compliance with Cash strategy (national & regional), tools, handbooks, guidelines & standards.
  4. Cash-specific technical responsibility for implementation of technical activities of Cash for Winter Needs Program.
  5. Cash and communication-specific technical responsibility for tracking follow-up of project participants involved in the cash for winter needs project.
  6. Cashspecific technical responsibility for the quality control and monitoring of project activities, including the partner involved in the project activities.
  7. Cash-specific technical responsibility for project documentation of technical activities of cash for winter needs project.
  8. Monitor and follow up on project participants registration status through verifiable tools.
  9. Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards and principles within NRC and amongst project participants supported by NRC.
  10. Contribute to the implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards throughout programmes, with capacity building, guidance, and inter-departmental engagement.
  11. Support the integration of SIP Elements into technical documents (e.g. assessments, guidance notes, tools etc).

Specific responsibilities:

  • CRM – Customer Relationship Management - Give project participants households support to register in NRC system.
  • Follow up with referrals and double-check if households qualify for cash assistance.
  • Support NRC’s CFM hotline and answer questions that the recipients of the cash assistance may have.
  • Identify and engage with key actors involved.
  • Work with program, finance, and logistics colleagues on NRC deliverables in shared plans.
  • Support documentation of lessons learned success stories and program impact of cash for winter needs.
  • Provide additional assistance to the cash for winter needs team as required.
  • Conduct assessments and data collection as needed.
  1. Competencies 1. Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies for this position: - University degree in a relevant subject, ideal. - Previous experience working as at least Cash Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context. - Previous experience in customer services. - Proactive and adaptable and have the ability to cope with stressful situations. - Excellent capacity to plan, prioritize and multitask. - Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. - Willingness to work in demanding, stressful context.

Context/specific skills, knowledge, and experience: - Fluency of Romanian, English and Russian Language - spoken and written. - Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook. - Ability to formulate clear, concise options and recommendations. - Experience in collaborating with cash actors in Moldova will be a plus. - Networking and deal-making capacity. - Competent in building networks, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to influence with effective listening, persuasion, negotiation, and other techniques.

Kindly note that this position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Moldova and note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

Please note that the empty or incomplete applications as well as CVs received via email will not be considered official and will not be processed.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to manage a difficult project involving multiple stakeholders. What was your approach? This question assesses your project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Focus on your role, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved.
How would you ensure compliance with NRC policies and standards in your role? The interviewer wants to understand your knowledge of organizational policies and your ability to implement them. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you used data collection to inform cash assistance decisions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle stressful situations while working with vulnerable populations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with customer service in a humanitarian context. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to promote PSEA standards among project participants? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a successful partnership you managed with another organization. What was the outcome? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when handling multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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