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Cash and Basic Needs Assistant

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Cash and Basic Needs Assistant

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Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee

Location: Remote | Odessa

Grade: Level not specified , Level not specified

Occupational Groups:

Administrative support

Cash-Based Interventions

Closing Date: 2024-11-16

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

JOB SUMMARY
IRC seeks a dynamic program
implementor to fill the role of Cash and Basic Needs Assistant.
The Cash & Basic Needs
(CBN) Assistant will support day to day implementation of cash, basic needs,
and emergency programming assistance in Ukraine.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of
the ERD Coordinator, CBN Manager and CBN Officer, the CBN Assistant will be
responsible for:
Effective implementation of basic needs assistance, including Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), and Non-food Items (NFI) assistance.
Ensuring that gender, protection, and environmental stewardship are mainstreamed in all programming under direct responsibility.
Supporting the CBN Manager and CBN Officer and partners in proper documentation, including the use of appropriate technology platforms, for client data and distribution of information.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Quality and Implementation
Adhere to detailed implementation plans to ensure that program implementation is conducted in a timely and safe manner, utilizing effective data collection tools and high-quality reporting.
Assist the CBN Officer with needs assessments, NFI distributions, cash registrations on-site, and reporting afterward.
Maintain up-to-date distribution calendar, main records of all data, and provide other administrative support as needed.
Coordinate with different sectors and the local authorities as requested by the CBN Officer, CBN Manager, or ERD Coordinator.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
Log Client Feedback and Complaints and respond to functional complaints
Keep the CBN Officer and CBN Manager updated if any issue arises on client satisfaction, client payments, etc.
Carry out program monitoring with partners, service providers, and partners’ clients.
Participate in assessment and other program activities as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:  High school degree required, bachelor’s degree in a
related preferred.

Demonstrated Skills and
COMPETENCIES:

Fluency in
Ukrainian and Russian required. English will be an asset.
At least 1 year of
related experience, preferably in implementing humanitarian or development
projects with I/NGOs.
Experience working
directly with clients in social service settings.
Proven ability to work
well in and promote teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment,
flexible, and able to handle pressure with professional grace.
Willingness to travel
to different cities within Ukraine.
Demonstrated dedication to an anti-racist
and Do No Harm approach, gender equality, and inclusion.
Experience with and/or understanding of processes of cash transfers
to the clients.
Excellent computer
skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Public speaking skills and the ability to present information
clearly and effectively to groups.
Punctuality and
attention to detail required.
Female candidates are highly encouraged.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

•   This role requires full-time work in the office
•   Operate within a matrix structure
•   The
organization cares about staff and provides flexible working options (start
early-finish early, start later-finish later, remote work)
Staff can ask for
accommodation in the workplace. Specific requests can be discussed with HR and
direct supervisor.

IRC employees are
eligible for the following benefits:
•      Competitive
salary
•      Purposeful
job and development opportunities
•      English
classes and unlimited online training courses
•      Life
Insurance
•      Medical
insurance for staff and family members
•      Free
psychological support to employees and their family members
•      30
calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set
minimum requirements
•      Up to
10 days of paid medical leave

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.


Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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