Cash Distribution Assistant (National Staff Only)

We are looking for a highly qualified candidate to fit the position of Cash Distribution Assistant with the Protection team.    Who are we?  Danish refugee council has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief projects. DRC has six project offices throughout Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia/Libya, Turkey, and both a country and regional office in Jordan.  DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria into northern Lebanon, since May 2011. This assistance has come through the provision of food and non-food items, various outreach activities (registration, follow-up and awareness sessions) rehabilitation of collective shelters and the implementation of quick impact projects.  For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.ngo     About the job  Under the direct line management of the Area Senior cash officer, the CASH distribution assistant is responsible for the overall implementation and coordination of the CASH assistance related activities (in the North of Lebanon-Tripoli)    Duties and Responsibilities  Receive lists of HHs selected as eligible for cash assistance by the supervisor  Preparation of the supporting document for the release of cash transfer  Provide regular verbal feedback on field observations and verification findings to the Senior cash Officer  To provide weekly reports to the cash officer, including accurate figures of distributions done and challenges encountered, in the agreed format  Distribution of Liban Post Cards on the field on a weekly basis, with the support of cash assistant to the selected beneficiaries  Provide clear briefings to cash recipients on the field about the Liban Post process and the hotline  Ensure proper and safe filing of all cash distribution related documents (receipts, pictures, field tracking tools, LP loading forms (hard signed copies and scanned copies)  Ensure period of cash assistance is tracked for all selected beneficiaries  Refer cases of protection needs for longer cash assistance (UNHCR PCAP, MCAP, etc.) and general protection needs once identified by field visits    About you  To be successful in this role you must have the following qualifications and skills:    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.   Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.   Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.     Moreover we also expect the following:    Required qualifications:  Bachelor in Social work, political science, finance , business or related field  At least 2 years of experience in humanitarian aid  Good knowledge of protection principle in humanitarian settings, of vulnerability criteria and of the context in north Lebanon  Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of client at all times;  Excellent interpersonal skills and team player;  Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible with working hours and able to handle pressure well  Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings  Previous experience working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon   Desirable qualifications  Ideally, you will also have:  Qualitative and quantities data analysis  Experience in managing CASH assistance projects within an NGO in Lebanon    Female candidates are encouraged to apply.    We offer  DRC will offer the successful applicant a 2 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from March 2017 and be willing and able to work in Tripoli.  Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates and Nationals; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level B1 with a basic salary of 1250 USD.    Application process  Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies   All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.  If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk  Applications close on the 28th of February 2017. The interviews are expected to take place one week after the close date.    Need further information?  Please note that applications sent directly to any of DRC staff will not be considered.  For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo