Specific Responsibilities:  

With support from the IRC cash transfer officer and teams in Hawassa, the Cash transfer Assistant programs shall:

• Assist in sensitization of local government structures, communities, and opinion leaders on the targeting criteria of the project;
• participate and support the identification and registration of the beneficiaries for this specific CVA project for unaccompanied /separated /adolescents/women, as per criteria agreed with the project team;
• Ensure the confidentiality and the support of targeted households during the cash/voucher assistance, by working with their families, community committees local government, and community leaders in supervising how the assistance is used and any other issue that might arise from the project;
• Responsible for delivery of regular cash/voucher transfers and helping ensure the management of any problems (if occurring) during planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the multipurpose cash transfer program;
• Actively participate in relevant field assessments to understand the beneficiaries’ needs, ensuring assessment findings are documented and communicated to all concerned program staff and that all assessments include a specific analysis of the most vulnerable groups such as women; old people, people with disability, unaccompanied/separated adolescents’ needs;
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Together with M&E staff and program officers, implement appropriate M&E systems and tools for cash transfer programming to measure quality programming and evaluate the impact, cost-effectiveness, and relevance of specific activities.
• Assist in the registration of targeted vulnerable HHs, ensuring their data is collected and stored appropriately, safely, and confidentially;
• Develop methods to support communication with beneficiaries and community engagement in the targeted areas
• Plan and coordinate activities with local authorities, community members, other implementing actors and partners at the woreda level;
• Compile and submit regular project reports and updates program officers and team members
•  At least first-Degree qualification in, social science, international development, economics, or related relevant field

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• At least first-Degree qualification in, social science, international development, economics, or related relevant field

Experience and Skills:

• post graduate Degree in Agri-Business Management, Economics, Marketing, Rural Development, Banking, Project Management or similar with relative experience of the position demand.
• 0 year experience for BSc Degree holders and 2 years’ experience for Diploma holders.
• Experience and/or knowledge in CVA programming is an asset;
• Experience or competence working in an intercultural environment and
• Proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Emails)
• Self-motivated and results orientated;
• Adaptability and flexibility: resilience, remains calm in high pressured situations, accepts new assignments and challenges, and responds efficiently to change
• Adherence to the IRC Code of Conduct understands other international development guidelines.

Other qualifications:

• Develop and maintain effective coordination and long-term relationships with external parties, representing IRC positions in case delegated by the manager, promoting long-term strategy and resolving problems/conflicts.
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of organizational strength
• Good listener, concerted and flexibility, and creativity;

How to apply: 

Please send your CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address: IRC, Hawassa and directly applying through the below links is also mandatory.  

IRC careers; LINK

•     Please include 3 references from current and former employers. 

•     Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits. 

•    Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.   Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information. 

 Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply!

•     Name of the position you have applied for 

•     Date of application 

•     Summary of your qualifications and experience 

•     Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job 

•     Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent) and telephone number 

•     Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees. 

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.   

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from

Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity

Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons  

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: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.