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Cash For Work Program Assistant

Deir ez-Zur

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Deir ez-Zur
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Cash-Based Interventions
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, 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), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver 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.

Background/IRC Summary:  

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria - more than half of the country's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.

Job Overview/Summary:

The Cash for Work Program is one of the programs of the Economic Recovery and Development Department. CFW interventions aim to provide employment to unskilled or semi-skilled people on labor-intensive projects in exchange for cash to help them restore some part of living a useful life. Cash for Work interventions provide temporary employment so that the program participant can develop his skills and abilities, in addition to providing social service through the implementation of public projects represented in rehabilitating the Civil and agricultural infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the CFW Officer in working with local authorities, beneficiaries, and community representatives to identify and select suitable Cash-for-Work (CFW) projects.
  •  Conduct market and community assessments, collecting data on wage rates and material costs to inform project planning.
  • Assist in preparing and organizing documentation, such as Bills of Quantities (BOQs), ensuring timely and accurate submissions for rehabilitation projects.
  • Help develop budgets and work plans for CFW projects, ensuring all necessary data is included and plans are well-structured.
  • Lead and supervise the implementation of CFW projects, monitoring progress and providing feedback to ensure they meet project standards and timelines.
  • Ensure beneficiaries are selected in line with project criteria by supporting data collection and documenting the selection process.
  •  Maintain clear communication with service contractors, community representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure tasks are carried out smoothly and on schedule.
  • Provide daily or weekly updates to the CFW Officer on project progress, helping to meet deadlines and achieve beneficiary targets.
  •  Ensure all project activities are properly documented, including records of beneficiary participation, material deliveries, and project outcomes, and draft reports for review.
  • Gather and analyze feedback from beneficiaries and communities, assisting in adjusting and improving CFW projects based on monitoring data and input from participants
Minimum Qualifications:
  • National higher diploma (institute) in Civil engineering, agriculture engineering  University degree in civil engineering (construction), agriculture engineering,
  •  At least 2 years of experience in CFW, monitoring and distribution in the field. Previous experience in CFW program with NGOs will be preferable.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team   members in a cross-cultural environment is required.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly, lead a program to achieve stated results and objectives.
  • Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills
  • Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
  • High job ethics
  • Demonstrated attention to detail.

Language/Travel:

  • Arabic is  required.

Key Working Relationships:

  • Position Reports to: CFW officer
    Position directly supervises: CFW project Monitor
  • Indirect Reporting (If applicable): Early Recovery Manager
    Key Internal Contacts: MEAL team
  • Key External Contacts:  Partners

Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Middle East Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs.

Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion: at IRC MENA, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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 that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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