About INTERSOS
INTERSOS is an International non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure.
Job Description
The Cash and Livelihood Officer is responsible for the identification, selection, verification and referral of beneficiaries for livelihood interventions, emergency response, Multi-Propose Cash Assistance (MPCA) and winterization assistance. He / She is responsible for ensuring that day to day livelihood and Cash and Voucher Assistance CVA activities are implemented according to plan, while mitigating challenges and delays in accordance with INTERSOS policies, Livelihood Terms of Reference (TOR), and agreed Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Day to day implementation of livelihood interventions which includes Economic Recovery and Market Systems (ERMS), Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), and emergency response such as winterization activities.
- In collaboration with MEAL department conduct needs and market assessments to determine community needs and prevalent profitable livelihood activities.
- In collaboration with protection and health unit, receive referral of beneficiaries for livelihood interventions and verify whether the case meets the eligibility criteria.
- Identification and selection of livelihood/vocational trainers.
- Conduct assessments to collect beneficiary data for livelihood eligibility and referral databases.
- Undertake field visits to monitor and assess livelihood activities implementation and make sure that activities are running smoothly.
- Confirm beneficiary and trainer attendance in livelihood trainings.
- Collect relevant data for tracking activity implementation progress and required indicators.
- Collect, analyse, and report data on program activities, outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned and generate required reports.
- Compile and develop livelihood start-up and work kits BOQs according to the type of training.
- Together with Project Manager plan and distribute livelihood start-up kits, transportation and refreshment costs, graduation certificates, training materials, etc.
- Identification, selection and verification of beneficiaries for MPCA distributions.
- Together with Project Manager plan and distribute MPCA.
- Implement emergency response plans, including winterization activities, to address urgent needs during crises.
- Any other tasks requested by his/her line manager.
Job Requirements
Education:
- BSc. Economics, Business administration, Development or any related fields. A master’s degree in related areas is a strong asset.
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 2 years related experience in Livelihood projects, Economic Recovery and Market System (ERMS), Cash and Voucher Assistance, or any other related fields.
- Experience working with International and national NGOs (minimum 1-2 years)
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in English.
- Computer literacy in (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.)
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles.
- Comply with all relevant INTERSOS policies and procedures.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from supervisor in the field.
- Ability and willingness to travel and stay overnight at service delivery point and in the field.
Languages Requirement:
- English and local languages including Pashto and Dari are mandatory.
Submission Guidelines
Respected Applicants, please visit the link below and fill in the required information.
https://forms.gle/ctaTnbAV5asveMT8A
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for a test/Interview.
Qualified People with Physical Disabilities and Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Applications are no longer being accepted for this position.