The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. The IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. We began work in Ethiopia since 2000 and currently implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response. 

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as an equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

Job Overview: 

The IRC is hiring a Cash Transfer Program Officer to support households affected by crisis and drought in Ethiopia's Tigray region. This role involves planning, implementing, and following up of cash transfer programs to aid communities in need.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supportthe implementation ofcash transfer program activities by closely collaborating with thefield coordinator and team, along with the help of the ERD coordinator in Addis.

• Lead theprocess of identifying beneficiary communities/targeting based on robust and participatory criteria, assist otherCTP staffs, ifany and implement cash transfer project at grass root level following IRC SOPfor cash.

• Maintainmaster beneficiaries list/database.

• Establishand supervise cash delivery mechanisms for IRC in designated project areas.

• Work closely with financial service delivery (FSP) and Mobile Network Operators.

• Ensurethat narratives andfinancial reporting are delivered in accordance with IRC and donor contractual requirements, within theagreed timescale and budget.

• Additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

• Frequentfield visits to targeted woredas is required

               Project Implementation

• Lead community-based targeting andverification of the beneficiaries program participants.

• Maintain and adapt a Master database for all beneficiaries of theprograms in theproject location.

• PreparePurchase Requests forprogram supplies/activities and liaison with field SC and finance team to undertake field procurement as designated and authorized.

• Maintainindividual databases for individual transfer programs including Issues verification and payment lists.

• Maintainrecords of payments and follow-up for all beneficiary lists but also for individual beneficiaries.

• Plan, implement, monitor cash for work activities.

• Develop cash distribution plans, supervise, and evaluate the on-spot cash distribution process.

• Set up and strengthen beneficiaries compliant feedback mechanisms with relevant internal partners.

• Provide cash transfer sensitization sessions for targeted households and other partners.

           External Coordination

• Participate in zonal cash coordination and other humanitarian coordination platforms at the field level.

• Work with Safety and Security colleagues to develop and implement effective safety and security procedures for specific cash transfer programming activities.

• Provide timely technical support to the IRC’s implementing partners; maintain respectful and constructive relations with partner staff.

• Align with IRC's Global policies, including Whistleblowing, Fraud, and Safety.

• Guide the team with regard to data collection and analysis.

• Represent the IRC on Cash coordination meetings at different levels like region, zone, and woreda.

• Identify and work closely with Financial Service Providers (FSP).

        Internal Coordination

• Maintain adequate communication and coordination within the team and with other Assistance departments when planning data collection activities.

• Contribute to the set-up and conduct of needs assessments focusing on data collection for cash transfer programs in theproject location.

• Update their direct superior on data collection activities in relation toplanned and ongoing cash activities of other humanitarian actors in Ethiopia.

• Ensure and put in place the necessary complaint management and response mechanisms in collaboration with MEAL staff.

    Project Monitoring and Reporting

• Assist in the collection of data, conduct assessments, and provide input for concept note/proposal development for the cash transfer project.

• Supervise progress against the grant work plan; promptly identifying any current or potential delays.

• Ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including detailed and timely data collection as required.

    Capacity Building and Coaching

• Raise awareness among communities, government partners, and local collaborators about cash responses as an effective modality.

• Train community facilitators, supervised staff, and others on Cash Transfer Programming (CTP).

• Mentor FSP to meet humanitarian principles during the Cash Response program.

Coordination and Representation

• Represent the IRC in various coordination meetings

• Work in concert with the cash working group to effect changes & directions

Safeguarding Responsibilities: - 

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]

• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Job Requirements

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and postgraduate degree in social science (economics, agriculture economics, Marketing, Rural Development, Banking, Project Management) or similar with relevant experience of the position demand.

Preferred experience & skills

• 2 years for bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience for postgraduates and 5 years of experience for diploma holders.

• Shown abilities on cash-based programs.

• INGO experience is a plus.

• Promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible, and able to perform well under pressure.

• Relevant work experience in the field of cash transfer, particularly working with women, youth and unaccompanied & Separated children.

• Experience and/or knowledge in the design and implementation of CVA programming is an asset.

• Excellent communication skills and able to work in a diverse cultural environment.

• Adherence to IRC Code of Conduct understands other international development guidelines.

• Works well in and promotes collaboration in a multi-cultural environment, flexible, and able to work under pressure well.

• Good communication and social skills.

       Language Skills: 

• Strong oral and written communications skills in English, Amharic and ability to speak local language is advantageous.

How to Apply:

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through THIS 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.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information. 

• 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 from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address 

• 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.