Cash and Basic Needs Officer

BACKGROUND

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic well-being, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), working in more than 40 countries and more than 25 US cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

JOB SUMMARY

IRC seeks a dynamic program implementor to fill the role of Cash and Basic Needs (CBN) Officer. The CBN Officer will support day to day implementation of cash, basic needs, and emergency programming in Ukraine.

This position will be based in one of the field office locations, with travels to neighboring oblasts with ongoing activities, upon security clearance with a possibility to stay overnight in a hotel or guest house.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES:

Under the supervision of the CBN Coordinator and CBN Manager, the CBN Officer will be responsible for:

·Support the effective implementation of IRC Basic Needs Assistance Programming including Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), NFI distribution, for IDPs and the local affected population.

·Supporting partner organizations and staff with the implementation of similar projects, cooperate for capacity building initiatives (i.e., the Officers may be seconded to local partners for few months as a mean of encouraging coordination, equitable partnership, and effective communication)

·Conduct field visits to facilitate identification and registration of affected persons, document lessons learned from ongoing programming and facilitate market monitoring exercises.

·Ensure that gender, protection, and environmental stewardship are mainstreamed in all programming under direct responsibility.

·Support CBN Manager and partners in proper documentation, including the use of appropriate technology platforms, for client data and distribution information, per SOPs and Data Protection regulations.

·Support the CBN Manager in engagement with various interagency coordination forums including Cash Working Groups and identification of strategic partnerships aligned with the IRC approach

·Adjust and adhere to detailed implementation plans to ensure program implementation is on time, within target, and budget, using effective M&E systems and adaptive management principles to reach desired impacts.

·Ensure proper data collection and information management systems are used for projects in-line with MEAL support.

·Support the CBN Manager and client responsiveness officers in addressing complaints and feedback from clients and partners

·Provide other administrative support as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:  minimum university degree in International Development, Business Administration, Economics, or Humanitarian Response preferred.

Demonstrated Skills and COMPETENCIES:

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in cash and voucher assistance, livelihoods, social protection, and/or other humanitarian and development programs with demonstrated experience in both direct implementation and working with partners.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing humanitarian or development projects, especially in conflict contexts.
• Fluency in Ukrainian. Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to work well in and promote teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible, and able to handle pressure with professional grace.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

•This role requires full-time work in the office

•Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace where they can effectively complete their work during regularly scheduled work hours.

•Exempt from overtime

•Work in the matrix organization

•Fast pace of working, multitasking and stressful work

•The organization cares about staff and provides flexible working options (start early-finish early, start later-finish later, remote work)

Staff can ask for accommodation of a workplace. Specific requests can be discussed with HR.

IRC employees are eligible for the following benefits:

•Competitive salary

•Purposeful job and development opportunities

•English classes and unlimited online training courses

•Life Insurance

•Medical insurance for staff and family members

•Free psychological support to employees and their family members

•30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements

•Up to 10 days of paid medical leave

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

IRC builds diverse and inclusive teams of professionals who promote team engagement, inclusion and cohesion, critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.  

The International Rescue Committee is determined to protect the people it serves, its staff and any person associated from all kinds of harm, abuse, and violence, including sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. It is committed to taking all necessary preventive measures and creating an environment where people feel safe and can report misconduct. IRC workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. The IRC also operates and enforces a set of complementary institutional policies to protect clients and staff from harm and abuse through the Adult and Child Safeguarding policies, the Respect at Work and Harassment-free Workplace policies, the Anti-retaliation and Reporter Protection policy, which are complemented by the IRC Global Reporting guidelines. These commitments are accessible in English and in Ukrainian language via this link: https://rescue.box.com/v/irc-safeguarding-policies.  

Where misconduct is alleged, IRC follows a Zero-tolerance approach and takes all necessary actions and corrective measures. The IRC investigation unit comprises of experts and trained investigators that ensures professional survivor-centered investigations are conducted if allegations of safeguarding violations are reported through the safe and accessible reporting channels that IRC makes available to its staff, partners, and clients. IRC is also an active member of the Inter-Agency Working Group on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) set-up in Ukraine.  

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people who are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures. 

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. 
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.