RD Cash and Livelihood Assistant

Requisition ID: req51374

Job Title: ERD Cash and Livelihood Assistant

Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Kumba-SWR Cameroon

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

Summary

The ERD Cash and Livelihood Assistant position is fundamental in the implementation of the food and non-food voucher programs, and livelihood activities in the IRC interventions sites in the Southwest region. The ERD C&L Assistant will spend most of his/her time on the field identifying target communities, establishing relationships with community authorities, overseeing the implementation of field activities such as community mobilization, the identification of potential beneficiaries, the selection of beneficiaries using a participatory approach, the distribution of vouchers, the supervision of voucher redemption activities, the identification of vendors, the management of complaints and the support of beneficiaries’ households on the proper management of their resources, supervise the activities of community mobilizers, train facilitators and provide them with any other necessary support while working closely with partner.

Intervention Zone and Responsibilities

INTERVENTION ZONE
The position is based in Kumba, with intervention in all localities of Kumba sub-division and other locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct the community mobilization process, implement a community participatory targeting approach,
Establish and maintain transparency in the process of implementing activities, and build a functional relationship with the target community,
Ensure daily activities on the field are according to the IRC’s standards,
Maintain open and professional relationships with the team members, promote team spirit, and provide oversight and direction to enable supervisors to effectively perform their duties.
Participate in raising awareness of the main stakeholders, local authorities, partners, communities, and targeted households on the objectives of current projects, deadlines, and activities to be implemented.
Participate in the identification of project locations and community mobilization process in the targeted geographic locations.
Participate in the identification, registration, and selection of project beneficiaries according to selection criteria defined by a participatory and inclusive community approach.
Work in close collaboration with community targeting committees, and complaint management committees (CGP) in the implementation of all project activities in the intervention localities.
Support the distribution of vouchers and/or food and non-food products to beneficiaries.
Collect the relevant data during project implementation and regularly provide reports to his supervisor. Monitor the voucher distribution and redemption process at vendor shops.
Other responsibilities.

All other functions assigned by the supervisor to allow the development of IRC programs.
Forward purchase requests and tracking of PRs if necessary.
Technical Quality

Assists the ERD Officer with the design and development of training modules on relevant topics for clients.
Ensure the success of the distribution process and voucher redemption.
Act as a mediator between beneficiaries, implementation partners, and IRC,
Produce quality activity reports.
Monitoring

Prepare and submit weekly/monthly plans/reports.
Support in carrying out some assessments in implementing communities as the need arises.
General

Commit to respecting the IRC Way (IRC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct).
Commit to ensuring the optimal implementation of IRC Policies in the context of their work.
Be available to carry out any other ad hoc task deemed useful by his direct superior or by the IRC.
Produce reports on programmatic activities on a weekly and Monthly basis.
Other functions

Ensure that all activities will be implemented by IRC operational policies.
Other additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications

Required profile: Qualifications and Skills.

Degree in Economics, International Development, Sociology / Psychology, Agronomy or Nutrition, or relevant significant and/or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in implementing NGO-initiated activities with good emergency background in community development projects.
Excellent understanding of the process of beneficiary identification, selection, and registration with community involvement
Aptitudes in the development of business plans and their implementation
Able to multitask.
Have excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
Have a sense of organization and a strong ability to work under pressure.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit.
To be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Can work efficiently and effectively promptly.
Have a mastery of projects and the coordination of staff working under his/her department.
Have excellent planning and communication skills.
Ability to speak English and Pidgin fluently.
Composition of Application file

An Up-to-date CV
Motivation letter
Previous work certificates
Academic Credentials
CNI

Applicants can apply online (https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/51374) or deposit their application in a closed envelope specifying the position at the IRC office at Bokwango Road, 100m from John Chi Church-Buea, Bamenda, Maroua, Yaounde or Kousseri Offices.

NB: Deadline for the admissibility of files is the 26th of April 2024 at 5pm.