Cash for Protection Senior Officer - Beirut - FOR NATIONAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Background/IRC Summary:  Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.theIRC.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working around the world, addressing immediate and life-saving needs of conflict affected people and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.  The IRC has been working in Lebanon since 2012 to provide support to refugees and vulnerable host community members.  The IRC is implementing a protection cash program since 2015.  The program is designed to support Syrian refugees to safely access cash assistance when confronted with urgent and unexpected financial shocks. 

Job Overview/Summary: The Cash for Protection Senior Officer will be responsible for assuring efficient delivery of Protection Cash intervention in different regions of the country. He/she will be will lead the coordination of field team work, and oversee the field work including: (receiving and delegating cases to field staff, providing approvals for cash assistance based on agreed criteria, liaise with finance for cash transfers, provide guidance on conducting referrals and/or coordinating provision of required additional services, and completing follow up). 

The Senior Officer will be supervised by the Senior Protection Manager-BML to ensure effective and smooth coordination is applied among the team members.

Major Responsibilities:

• Act as focal point for receiving internal and external referrals of individuals and families from all regions (Bekaa, North and ML) in need for protection cash.
• Delegate received referrals to designed field teams in the regions, and follow up on field tasks (conducting risk assessments and eligibility determination).
• Review database and approve eligibility scoring for each cash.
• Provide on-going support and guidance for field team on eligibility criteria and program scope of intervention.
• Assure relevant referrals are reordered and followed up by other service providers.
• Ensure short term monitoring is conducted and recorded on timely manner.  
• Represent protection cash program in coordination meetings when needed.
• Ensure complete and updated documentation related to each individual case on program database, RAIS, activity info and Protection shared box.
• Oversee the management of data store, ensuring confidentiality of information collected/services provided.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly work plans in a timely manner.
• Participate in weekly meetings to ensure adherence to minimum standards.
• Take the lead on approving the transfers’ requests with direct support of the Senior Protection Manager-BML and based on needs.
• Direct Coordination with internal and external programs to assure identification and referrals for protection cash are successful.
• Provide trainings and orientations to the program team when needed, and with external relevant stakeholders.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Senior Protection Manager -BML
Direct reporting to Senior Officer: Cash Officer and assistant/s in (ML), Cash for Protection officer – North, Cash for Protection officer Bekaa

In direct reporting: Senior Protection Managers in North and Bekaa.

Other Internal and/or external contacts: Protection managers, CP and WPE focal points, UNHCR and ECA partners, case management, shelter and other relevant sectors.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor/Degree in Social work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field.

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in managing reasonable field caseload.
• Experience working with refugee population preferred.
• Case management and Cash for Protection program experience is a MUST.
• Solid intensive field experience on emergency response.
• Experience in remote management and coaching.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of clients at all times.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Leadership skills, ability to work autonomously, take initiative and responsibly escalate issues.
• Ability to travel constantly to the field all over the country.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.
• Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment.
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed and ability to handle pressure well.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).

Language Skills: 

• Arabic and English fluency is required.

Working Environment:  Combination of office-based (60%) and field-based (40%).