Cash Program Officer at International Rescue Committee (IRC) - NAIJA STICK

Cash Program Officer at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The Cash Program Officer will be responsible for the direct implementation of the IRC Cash Transfer activities across targeted LGAs of implementation in Borno State. 

• He/she will support in conducting relevant assessments such as market assessments, cash feasibility studies, baseline and endline assessments, beneficiary registration, beneficiary verification, beneficiary selection, cash disbursement monitoring, post distribution monitoring, community mobilization, stakeholders’ collaboration activities etc.
• Under the Direct supervision of the Cash Program Manager, The Cash Program Officer will be the primary field-level position for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating cash-based intervention and spends most of his/her time in the field, ensuring that cash assistance is delivered efficiently,

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development non governmental organization. 

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution or natural disaster. 

Major Responsibilities

Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy

Major key Responsibilities: The main objective of the Cash Program Officer position is to efficiently implement cash response across the stipulated locations, including:

• Overseeing the implementation of cash transfer program interventions in assigned field locations, ensuring activities are delivered in line with project objectives and guidelines.
• Actively contribute to all Cash Transfer Program field activities, including community engagement and mobilization, beneficiary targeting and identification, beneficiary registration and verification, cash disbursement, and monitoring.
• Coordinate beneficiary verification and selection with Community-Based Targeting Committees (CBTCs) to ensure the transparent selection of the most vulnerable households using a robust targeting criteria.
• Coordinate cash disbursement procedures, including preparation of beneficiaries list and payment schedules, ensuring all payment process comply with IRCs’ financial and compliance procedures.
• Coordinate with financial service providers to track and monitor cash disbursement processes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in payment delivery.

Program Development

Contribute to project design, planning, and the development of concept notes and proposals related to cash transfer programming.

• Support the preparation of donor reports as required, ensuring the timely provision of accurate data and information.
• In collaboration with the Cash program manager, develop spending plan, procurement plan and review budgets vs actual frequently to ensure budget tracking.

Ensure data collection, data compilation, timely preparation and submission of all internal reports, weekly reports, work plan including weekly and other associated monthly, quarterly, donor and special reports.

Education:

• Region/Global

Work Experience:

Minimum of 3 years post NYSC experience in Food Security and Livelihoods programming, with strong competency in implementing Cash Transfer programs.

• At least 2 years of experience in Cash Transfer Programming, including the use of e-vouchers and other digital or physical delivery mechanisms within the humanitarian or development context is required.
• Demonstrated experience in beneficiary management processes, including beneficiary registration, targeting and selection, community sensitization and monitoring of cash disbursement.
• Proven experience in conducting Food Security, Livelihoods and cash transfer assessments including market assessments, cash feasibility studies, Post distribution Monitoring, as well as baseline and endline assessments.

Strong understanding of and sensitivity to cultural differences, with the ability to navigate the social, political, and ethical considerations surrounding program implementation.

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively plan, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to service in program implementation.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and report writing.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, subcontractors, partners, financial service providers, and beneficiaries in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workloads, and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and support the capacity development of other field staff and community structures on cash transfer modality.

Deadline: April 4

Location: Borno 

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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