CASH ASSISTANCE FIELD ASSISTANT

Première Urgence - Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI) is a non-profit, non-political and non religious humanitarian NGO. Its objective is to bring about a global response to the basic needs of populations suffering from acute humanitarian crisis and to allow them to recover their autonomy and dignity. In close respect to humanitarian principles, PU-AMI promotes humanitarian access and dialogue with all components of the civil society in Lebanon, and delivers assistance based on the needs, regardless of religion, politics and ethnic matters. Today, PU-AMI is intervening in 21 countries in Africa, the Near East, Caucasus, Asia and the Caribbean to cover the needs of populations affected by conflict, natural disasters or economic crises. PU-AMI in Lebanon has been implementing emergency and recovery projects in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, in Shelter Rehabilitation, Health and in Livelihood Recovery sectors.

SUPERVISION UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF
CASH ASSISTANCE OFFICERS

UNDER THE TECHNICAL SUPERVISION
SHELTER TEAM MANAGER

UNDER THE OVERALL SUPERVISION
DEPUTY FIELD COORDINATOR

IN SUPERVISION OF
N/A OVERALL MISSION
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- GENERAL OBJECTIVE
Under the direct supervision of Cash Assistance Officers, the Cash Assistance Field Assistant plays a crucial role in implementing Cash for Shelter (CfS) and Cash for Rent (CfR) programs, which addresses the pressing needs of households facing chronic vulnerabilities, such as Internally Displaced People (IDPs), and combat the rising risks of eviction. These interventions have been developed to secure rent and shelter for those at risk, supporting not only households facing eviction but also recently evicted families. The Cash Assistance Assistant is responsible for identifying and assessing cases, participating in committee meetings, tracking payments, coordinating referrals, and reporting on program outcomes. Through these efforts, the Cash Assistance Assistant ensures timely, qualitative, and quantitative execution of CfS and CfR activities, ultimately promoting stability and resilience within vulnerable communities.
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- RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND LINKED ACTIVITIES
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Implementation of activities
The Cash Assistance Field Assistant is expected to:
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Implement all activities with the support of the Cash Assistance Officers in a timely manner and according to the CfR /CfS SOPs;
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Identify Households in need through internal and external referrals of PU-AMI;
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Conduct vulnerability assessments;
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Participate in the CfS discussion meetings;
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Lead and organize cash distributions according to the final decision taken;
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Work in close collaboration with the Accountability & Referral Officer in order to ensure a proper follow up on the referrals;
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Report on a weekly basis the updates of CfR/CfS activities to the Cash Assistance Officers;
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Support the Cash Assistance Officers in CfR activity when requested;
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Archive all documents relevant to the CfS activity;
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Monitor the situation of the beneficiaries on a monthly basis;
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Respect the design (activity chart) and required methodology of the project;
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Respect the principles of humanitarian protection and confidentiality.
2.
Monitoring & Guidance
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Ensure a regular monitoring of the assisted cases;
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Identify, report and refer individual cases and follow up on them.
3.
Communication & Follow up
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Ensure proper communication and coordination with the potential beneficiaries;
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Be present on different sites and respond to beneficiaries’ queries with good knowledge of relevant information;
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Identify special cases which need individual or specific attention and refer them to the Accountability & Referral Officer and Social Worker;
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Ensure a proper follow-up on the refferal cases with the concerned individuals and different stakeholders;
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Promote successful and strong relationship with other NGOs to ensure a good coordination and a proper support service provision and program activities;
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Attend trainings as required
4.
Reporting
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Regularly update the CfS table on a daily and weekly basis, and ensure these updates are shared with the Cash Assistance Officer.
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Report immediately any delay, problem or other relevant information to the Shelter Team Manager.
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.
5.
PRIORITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
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Contribute to PU-AMI’s communication strategy by identifying communication materials and success stories for external dissemination

QUALIFICATIONS

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Language skills: Fluent in Arabic and very good in English
- Education degree: Social Studies including On-site training in Protection / GBV / Cash for rent / Cash for Shelter
- Work experience: 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar position (INGOs/private companies) in cash assistance or as Social worker
- Computer skills: Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Others:
- Good knowledge in protection (espacially GBV), and social related topics
- Excellent communication and listening skills with adults and vulnerable people
- Effective stress management
- Ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines
- Good problem solving skills
- Good knowledge of North and Akkar Governorate and ongoing crisis
- Excellent ability to work in a team
- Valid driving license (for 2 years minimum)

ASSETS
- Interests: Work in humanitarian action, social welfare.
- Transversal skills:
- Conflict resolution skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to take initiative to deal with challenges
- Capacity to work in an multidisciplinary and multicultural team
- Well organized, hard worker and fast learner
- Able to manage stress and pressure
- Able to check information, logical mind
- Respectful, neutral and impartial attitude.