The Project Officer position is dedicated to the implementation of programming crafted to initiate support and strengthening of cash transfer programming and community-based disaster risk management. The Program Officer- Cash/DRR is the primary field-level position for planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of cash-based intervention and community-based disaster risk reduction-related activities in the West Guji zone. The Position can be tasked with implementing components of DRR activities (during pre and post-recovery activities) and cash transfer activities. The Officer spends most time in the field, identifying target communities, establishing relationships with community leaders, establishing community-based disaster risk management committees, and leading all aspects of field-level operations.

Position objectives:

Successful implementation of cash transfer and CMDRR-related activities

• Undertake frequent participatory vulnerability and capacity assessments using standard tools

• Participate in targeting and verification target groups for cash transfer activities

Community mobilization and sensitization for cash transfer activities

• Establish and strengthen CMDRR committees and link to formal structure

Maintain data base for target clients

• Train target groups in community-based disaster risk management/or participatory disaster risk management

• Establish and maintain transparent, functional relationships with target communities

• Ensure daily activities at the field level follow implementation guidelines

Support target clients t develop contingency plans

• As appropriate and vital, mediate any conflicts between beneficiaries and IRC.

• Work closely with woreda and zonal line offices particularly agriculture and rural development office

Responsibilities: -

Grant Implementation

• Apply technical knowledge and skills in relation to CMDRR/ cash transfer to implement and/or assist in community delivery of program activities

• Promptly identify and recommend solutions to technical issues in relation to disaster risk management

• Coordinate progress against grant workplan; promptly identifying any current or potential delays

• Prepare Purchase Requests for program supplies/activities and undertake field procurement as designated and authorized

• Coordinate program supply inventory levels; perform monthly spot-checks on program inventory

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

• Work with schools/ community-based organization to promote awareness/ knowledge in disaster risk management

• Undertake Community sensitization, targeting and verification of target clients

• Fully comply with IRC safety and security procedures and provide input to security monitoring and assessments to enable and promote a safe and secure environment for program implementation

• Identify and engage with beneficiary communities, public (research institutes private sectors (inputs suppliers

• Train community members and key authorities in CMDRR

Grant Monitoring & Reporting

• Ensure all monitoring activities are fully detailed, including systematic and timely data collection as required under the grant and for IRC M&E purposes

• Produce/contribute to IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly, and annually) on grant activities, indicators, and achievements

• Assist in the collection of data, assessments, and proposal development for the sector.

Coordination & Representation

• Work collaboratively with IRC logistics and finance staff as required to process Purchase Requests and Payment Vouchers

• As requested, undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs

Job Requirements

Education and experience

• Minimum BSC degree (MSC Preferred) in Disaster risk management (CMDRR), agricultural economics and other related fields

• Minimum 2 years professional experience in disaster risk management

• INGO experience preferred

• Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.

• Fluency in English and) preferred or required

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK