Cash & Market Specialist
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
The Cash and Market Specialist is
responsible for all the technical aspects of the Cash Projects conducted by
ICRC in Somalia.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
The ICRC also endeavours to prevent
suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal
humanitarian principles.
He/She plans, organises and monitors
the implementation of the projects according to institutional procedures and
objectives.
Responsibilities
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Participates actively in the design,
planning and implementation of cash projects/program review and evaluation;
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Analyses the economic security
situation related to livelihoods, conducts needs assessments and plans cash
interventions;
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Gives recommendations for suitable
cash projects/programs based on the identified needs;
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Ensures that the project
implementation is carried out in line with the set objectives, timeframe,
allocated budget and the internally adopted coordination mechanisms;
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Submits written reports as required;
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Liaises closely with and supports the
activities of Field Officers in Somalia conducting cash programs;
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Ensures support, coaching and
supervision of the Economic Security Field Officers involved in the monitoring
of cash interventions;
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Ensures proper records managements
for all ICRC cash projects in Somalia;
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Maintains contacts with the relevant
stakeholders / authorities at the regional level.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree or advanced Degree
in Economics, Social Science, Development Studies, or a related field;
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Minimum of three years’ work
experience in cash transfer programming and market analysis;
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Experience in supporting, supervising
or developing different cash transfer programming programs, covering various
modalities, mechanisms and approaches along the cash transfer programming
project cycle;
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Ability to conduct market assessment
and market analysis; and to support related capacity building activities;
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Experience in working with multiple
databases and excellent capability in using spread sheets;
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Fluency in written and spoken English
and Somali languages is essential;
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Strong planning, analytical and
communication skills;
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Ability to work under pressure with
no supervision;
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Good knowledge of the Somalia
context.
We Offer
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A dynamic and challenging work
environment in the humanitarian and international environment;
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Training and development
opportunities;
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A competitive salary with benefits,
based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework.
How to Apply
Apply by sending your cover letter
and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on
the email address sok_hrrec_services@icrc.org.
Your cover letter must indicate your
current salary and your expected salary range.
The closing date ¡s 7th March 2018.
Please indicate the position title in
the subject line of your email message.