Position Title: CIC & Cash Transfer Field Officer
Reporting to:
Technically to Innovations Manager and administratively to County Coordinator
(Mombasa)
Job Location:
Mombasa
Job Description
The Kenya Red Cross Society is implementing a 9-month COVID early recovery intervention in Kisauni, Mombasa County. The project employs a hybrid approach of unconditional cash transfer and community inclusion currencies to support livelihood recovery of communities who have been affected by the outbreak of the COVID pandemic.
Community Inclusive
Currencies (CICs) are block chain-based eVouchers that community members use to
share, buy and sell basic needs among each other in the face of scarce national
currency. CICs introduces a replicable mechanism for communities to eradicate
poverty by creating connected, inclusive, and sustainable local circular
economies. CICs allow the community to trade amongst each other thereby
increasing productivity, promoting a supporting and saving culture, and the
registered members are able to access and afford necessities. When combined
with Cash Transfers and aid disbursements, CIC transaction data serves as a way
to identify people in need and those that are working to support their
community.
Responsibilities
- Lead timely implementation of the project
activities for the COVID early recovery intervention in Kisauni as per
approved budget and work plan.
- Coordinate and work closely with Grassroots
Economics to ensure the CIC systems in place are working as per the
developed standard operating procedures
- Actively seek and engage local stakeholders and
organizations to understand and grow the usage of CIC
- Work with local government and policy makers to
support analysis for evidence based policymaking.
- Engage and manage volunteers from Mombasa branch,
ensuring the aspect of knowledge and skills transfer in both CIC and Cash
transfer programming
- Generate and submit reports as per the agreed
timelines
- Document learnings and experiences that can be
shared on the KRCS social media platforms, weekly newsletters, quarterly
publications and bulletins and case studies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in economics, commerce, finance
or related field (completed)
- Knowledge of the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement is an added advantage
- Knowledge of Community Inclusion Currencies and
the Sarafu Network is an added advantage
- Knowledge of community mobilization and Social
work
- A good understanding of the operational realities
of cash and voucher assistance programming in humanitarian and development
context.
- Interest and basic knowledge in humanitarian
innovation
- Knowledge and experience in community engagement
and participation
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication
skills in the course of performing assigned duties
- Proficiency in written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal
supervision
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a
deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work with diverse groups/populations
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in
Kisauni including faith based organizations, retail and business networks,
local administration, Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), farmers, chamas
and self-help groups
How to apply:
Interested candidates
who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/Careers so as to reach us
not later than 15th December 2020;
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and
notification: Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does
not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the
selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.