Emergency Cash Officer

We are looking for a highly qualified individual with a mind set to achieve success in a humanitarian organization working in a challenging but interesting environment. Who are we?The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries around the world.DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006.  DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves.For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the jobSupervision and coordination of protection and socio-economic related assessment to determine eligibility for cash transfer (Emergency cash, Cash for rent, unconditional financial assistance). Duties• Receive referrals from different agencies and ensure proper planning of HHs assessment visits;• Coordination with M&E department for internal referral of UCAP assessment • Supervise the work of Shelter Assessment and emergency cash Assistants during the assessment visits;• Ensure the accuracy of data collected in the field;• Keep the dataset of HH assessment visit always updated;• Organize and participate in Weekly Shelter Panel Meetings in collaboration with UNHCR;• Refer eligible cases to Shelter Manager for shelter provision;• Refer eligible cases for financial assistance for release of cash entitlement on the basis of DRC SOP;• Manage Shelter Assessment and Emergency Assistants and build their capacity;• Participate in Eviction committee Meetings;• To provide weekly sitreps, monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reports;• Fulfilling any other relevant duties as requested by the Protection Area Manager. About you• Bachelor in Social work, political science, law or related field;• At least 3 years of experience in humanitarian aid;• At least 3 years’ experience of staff management;• Good knowledge of protection principle in humanitarian settings;• Good knowledge of vulnerability criteria;• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of client at all times; • Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel)• Fluency in Arabic and English. • Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings;• Previous experience working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon; We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGO. DRC will offer the successful applicant a six month contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. Basic Salary: 1,561 USD. CommitmentsDRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). Application processInterested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies.  All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note.Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees. Applications closeon the 7th of June. The interviews are expected to take place the following week.