Women Protection and Empowerment Cash Officer

Job Overview:
The role of the WPE Cash Officer is to support the WPE team in all aspects related to protection cash interventions. The Cash for Protection component is envisaged as a protection response to increase the coping capacity for GBV survivors, which may be effectively mitigated through one-time cash assistance. Cash for Protection can enable immediate respite from violence or access to response services otherwise inaccessible due to prohibitive costs or limited financial resources.  

The position is directly supervised by the Senior Women Protection and Empowerment Manager. The WPE Cash Officer will work closely with WPE Senior Officers, WPE Case Workers, WPE National MEAL Officer, and any other cross cutting function that may emerge in the WPE program.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Database Management and Reporting:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date database for tracking registration, client statistics, and cash disbursements related to Cash for Protection interventions.
- Prepare regular data analysis and reports to provide insights into the effectiveness, reach, and trends of cash assistance interventions.
2. Technical Oversight of Cash Transfers:
- Coordinate the technical aspects of cash transfer mechanisms, ensuring timely and secure disbursements to beneficiaries.
- Regularly assess and adapt cash transfer methods in line with evolving technologies and best practices, ensuring they meet the needs of GBV survivors.
3. Client Identification and Eligibility:
- Support WPE Case Workers in identifying clients eligible for cash for protection assistance based on established criteria.
- Collaborate with case management teams to ensure an inclusive approach that addresses the needs of diverse survivors, including those with disabilities, marginalized groups, and those in hard-to-reach areas.
4. Development and Harmonization of SOPs and Tools:
- Participate in development, reviewing, and harmonization of Cash for Protection SOPs, guidelines, tools, and approaches to ensure alignment with broader WPE and protection strategies.
- Ensure that these resources support high-quality project planning, design, and implementation.
5. Cash Distribution Compliance:
- Ensure all cash distributions are properly documented and aligned with technical quality standards, accountability, and protection protocols, adhering to donor and organizational regulations.
- With MEAL team, conduct post-distribution monitoring to assess the impact of cash assistance and make adjustments as necessary.
6. Capacity Building:
- Provide training and technical guidance to WPE and partner staff involved in cash programming to enhance their understanding of protection cash interventions, ensuring a survivor-centered approach.
7. Monitoring and Evaluation:
- In collaboration with the MEAL team, design and implement monitoring frameworks to evaluate the effectiveness and protection outcomes of cash interventions.
- Track lessons learned, challenges, and opportunities to improve the program, documenting and sharing best practices across teams.

Additional Responsibilities:
1. Cross-Departmental Coordination:
- Engage with Protection and Rule of Law (PRoL), Child Protection (CP), and MEAL teams to conduct joint assessments, gather evidence on cash intervention effectiveness, and explore opportunities for integration with other protection programs.
2. Advocacy and Representation:
- Represent the WPE team in internal and external coordination meetings on Cash for Protection, advocating for the inclusion of GBV survivors' specific needs in broader cash-based assistance strategies.
- Collaborate with local and international stakeholders, to promote effective cash interventions as a vital tool in protection responses.
3. Adaptation to Emerging Needs:
- Continuously review the Cash for Protection approach, ensuring it is responsive to emerging protection trends, including new risks or barriers faced by survivors (e.g., during displacement, conflict escalation, or community changes).
4. Documentation and Learning:
- Lead efforts to document lessons learned, success stories, and challenges from the Cash for Protection interventions, contributing to the broader learning within the WPE team and across the humanitarian sector.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Education: Degree desired in management, economic development, international relations, social sciences, or other related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Experience in working with INGOs and/or private sector organizations focused on development or humanitarian assistance.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: 
- Demonstrated understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients/beneficiaries
- Excellent communication skills
- High degree of flexibility and strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, and pay attention to detail
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel

REPORTING STRUCTURE AND TEAM COLLABORATION
Position Reports to: Senior WPE Manager, WPE Coordinator
Internal collaborations within IRC: Child Protection team; Protection team; MEAL team

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

IRC employees are eligible to 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  
30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
Up to 10 days of paid medical leave