Senior Cash based intervention Assistant, Erbil and Baghdad

Context:

Under the general guidance of Chief of Mission (CoM)/DCoM with close coordination with Head, Transition and Recovery Division, and the overall supervision of Programme Officer (CBI), and the direct supervision of the National Technical Cash Officer. The Senior Cash based intervention Assistant will perform the following duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Prepare monthly operational plans, coordinate with national cash technical cash officer on progress of CBI activities and provide feedback to ensure operational efficiency.

2. Coordinate with project field focal persons in all relevant units from all governorates to systematically track cash operational progress on the internal cash system to provide vital feedback on cash infrastructure setup, operational milestones, beneficiary redemption patterns and payment processes.

3. Plan and implement project activities and objectives, in line with the global & IOM cash standards in close coordination with the Programme Manager-CBI that includes the following:

A. contribute in situational analysis, needs assessments, targeting beneficiaries in line with IOM vulnerability criteria, distribution of cards and monitoring of complaints;

B. Ensure market identification, assessments and software setup are conducted in preparation of cash project implementation; and,

C. Prepare and finalize all project contracts in coordination with Programme manager- CBI, Procurement and Legal units.

4. Provide technical capacity building to all relevant staff,service providers, beneficiaries and vendors in order to achieve outcome/impact-focused projects and accountability to beneficiaries in line with IOM and donor policies.

5. Maintaining a central and systematic information system whereby relevant project information, data and lessons are accessible for use as required. Ensure all cash project databases are updated and manage to reflect current state of implementation.

6. Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cash projects, including formulation of programme tools and methodology.

7. Support the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) unit in conducting their activities in regard to all cash projects; particularly managing the Accountability to Affect Population (AAP) response mechanism for cash.

8. Contribute in drafting relevant project reports including assessment reports, project progress reports and human-interest stories in coordination with the reporting officer.

9. Coordinate with Programme Coordinator and RMO to ensure best utilization of project budget.

10. Continuously enhance personal development by keeping abreast on currently global cash interventions. To present research to the CBI unit every six months on a current cash initiative that will improve IOM Iraq cash response.

11. Coordinate regularly with the Field Coordinator in implementing project plans.

12. Receive and ensure compliance of payments from different units

13. Ensure synergies with other IOM projects.

14. Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications;

Education

• University degree in Sociology, Economics, International Relations or related filed from accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant professional experience

• Completed High School degree from accredited academic institution with 6 years relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the humanitarian sector

• Computer/software literate, skills in excel, PowerPoint, kobo toolbox, and report writing.

• Strong knowledge of Accountability affecting population tools and methodologies;

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with vendors and beneficiaries;

• Familiar with innovative systems used in humanitarian sectors and skills of fast learning; and,

• Proven ability to manage self under pressure and stress and maintain ethical and professional conduct.

Skills

• Experience in working in an international environment and in liaising with a variety of partners at all levels of the hierarchy.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

• Good level of computer literacy.

• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drives for results.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to present clear and concise information.

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

Languages

• English, Kurdish and Arabic are required.

• Any other language is an advantage.