Conditional Cash Officer (Mount Lebanon) - FOR NATIONAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Background/IRC Summary:  

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and is at work in over 40 countries. 

In response to the influx of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, the IRC provides income and livelihoods support to vulnerable Syrian refugees and host communities, through its Economic Recovery and Development Program. The objective of the program is to assist vulnerable households in the most affected areas of Akkar, Tripoli and Mount Lebanon in meeting their essential needs and increasing their self-reliance; this is expected to ultimately lessen the use of negative coping strategies for survival.

Interventions include unconditional cash assistance, financial management training, cash for work, access to training and business development opportunities, legal and job counseling, and job referrals through a livelihoods center. Additional market assessments and other research are conducted under this program. The main target groups are acutely vulnerable registered and unregistered Syrian refugees and Lebanese households.

The ERD program will develop synergies with the other programs implemented by the IRC in Lebanon, particularly working closely with the Protection sector to mainstream protection principles into livelihoods approaches and expand program offerings.  The ERD program will also seek synergies with the Women’s Protection and Empowerment and Children Protection sectors.

Job Overview/Summary: Under the supervision of the Conditional Cash Manager, the Conditional Cash Officer is responsible to provide assistance in, and assume responsibility for, the daily technical planning, supervision, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the cash for work activities and for ensuring proper coordination with the community and Municipalities.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Program Manager, Conditional Cash
Position directly supervises:  N/A
Other Internal and/or external contacts: Other Livelihoods Center Staff

Major Responsbilites:

• Support the Conditional Cash Manager in planning and implementing cash for work activities ensuring  they are completed within the given timeline.;
• Supervise  and ensure correct implementation of projects as planned and according to developed schedules and timelines. This includes regular and documented visits to project sites monitor activities and ensure proper attendance records are being kept;
• Ensure technical supervision during the implementation of the Community Support Projects e.g. Waste Collection, Community Maintenance Projects, etc..
• Under the guidance of the Conditional Cash Manager, consult with Municipality leaders and community members, for the identification of needed and viable Cash for Work initiatives;
• Develop and maintain good relationships and lines of communication with relevant local authorities and Municipalities, explaining the nature of the IRC’s CfW schemes and liaising with them throughout the project.
• Plan and provide timely communication for all equipment supplies, and bills of quantity necessary for the implementation of CfW projects in consultation with Municipalities and the IRC Logs Officer/Supply Chain department.
• Prepare plans to assign  Cash-for-Work supplies and – if necessary – storage;
• Assist the Operations staff during Cash for Work supplies delivery and make sure they match Program needs (in quantity and quality)
• Ensure that materials delivered by the IRC are used properly by community members;
• Ensure that Cash-for-Work tools and equipments are in working condition and available on site during the entire duration of the intervention;

• Assist in the identification and selection of CfW beneficiaries (using the Livelihoods Center DB), in accordance with ERD’s rules and guidance notes
• Maintain Cash for Work records, attendance sheets and cash for work agreements, as per activity guidelines;

• Maintain contractors records as necessary, coordinate with beneficiaries and contractors to plan field activities
• Ensure that the weekly/monthly work plan is respected in the field;
• Draft weekly and monthly reports;
• Liaise with the Conditional Cash manager, Logistics and Finance officers regarding financial projections, procurement, payments and necessary documentation;
• Attend weekly/monthly coordination meetings together with the other members of the Livelihoods Team as requested by the Conditional Cash Manager;
• Report any variations or problems with implementation of projects to the Conditional Cash Manager.
• Identify areas for possible activities improvement;

Job Requirements:

• BA in Social Science, Engineering, or construction related field, and experience in community projects, basic community infrastructure and project management
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a related field
• Previous experience in supervising cash for work schemes highly preferable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Very good computer skills (Word, Excel, Access) and some database knowledge preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is a must.

Working Environment:  This position is based in Mount Lebanon Livelihoods Center, Mkalles, which offers a good office environment.  The position requires some travel to Akkar and Tripoli to support other teams, and some meetings in the Beirut office.