Cash Assistant- Tel Afar/Ayadiyah (2 positions)

Cash Assistant- Tel Afar/Ayadiyah (two positions)

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country, and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.

About the job

The Protection Assistant (Case Management) is responsible for the delivery of case management, Individual Protection Assistances (IPA) support and referral to the service providers in their area of operation.The Cash Assistant is responsible for supporting with the data collection for market and labour market assessment, conduct vulnerability assessment under the direct guidance of the livelihoods team leader; organize cash distributions ensuring staff and beneficiaries’ safety and dignity; promote access to accountability mechanisms; support community outreach for livelihoods activities and beneficiary identification.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out basic tasks within sector area, including data collection, vulnerability assessments, community outreach
• Organize cash distributions that ensure respect for beneficiaries’ safety and dignity
• Assist with the identification of the distribution sites, preparation of the site, crowd control and liaison with the local authorities
• Support the team with community outreach and engagement with community representatives and local authorities
• Support with beneficiary identification using DRC standard tools and vulnerability criteria, Community Mobilization, Beneficiary Follow Up and addressing beneficiaries complains
• Carry out administrative tasks, including compiling beneficiary attendance and distribution list, verification of beneficiary information and other tasks assigned by the Livelihoods Team Leader and Program Manager
• Conduct activities in a community- and rights-based, participatory manner, maintaining an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), and conflict-sensitive approach to community engagement.
• Adhere to DRC Code of Conduct and humanitarian principles and report any instances of misbehaviour to the line manager and to the Code of Conduct committee
• Follow given work plans and guidelines, assist with the planning and follow up

Other

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct.
• Make sure to spread a positive image of DRC and its activities by explaining what DRC is doing and why DRC operates in that way.

Reporting lines

• Reporting to: Team Leader- Livelihoods

About you:

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 1 year of relevant professional experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental Organizations preferably in Cash Based Response
• Strong contextual knowledge of Tel Afar district, knowledge of local population needs, and trends is required
• Good written communication skills, experience writing reports or other narrative documents
• Experience managing staff and leading small teams, distribution sites is an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to engage with communities, authorities and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable people, taking into account gender, age and diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as part of a team to achieve joint objectives, in a multicultural context.
• Ability to act calmly in tense situations, handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, address complains and act with transparency and integrity.
• Solution-oriented approach, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Detail oriented, with ability to organise and manage information, plan and manage workload, prioritise, and deliver to deadlines.
• Demonstrable understanding of the local context, key humanitarian issues and displacement trends.
• Competence in basic Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook etc), experience with the database is an asset
• Willingness and capacity to work in the field and travel frequently to project sites as required.

Education:

• Relevant university degree or similar education preferred.

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• English (very good)
• Arabic (Fluent)
• Kurdish, Turkmen an asset

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

1. Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
2. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
3. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
4. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
5. Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

We offer

Contract length: 31 December 2019

Band: I

Designation of Duty Station: Two positions (1 for Tel Afar and 1 for Ayadiyah)

Start date: 1 July 2019

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 5-June-2019

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo