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Cash-Based Interventions Off

Cairo

  • Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Location: Cairo
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Cash-Based Interventions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Before submitting an application, UNHCR staff members intending to apply to this Job Opening are requested to consult the IOM-FOM issued for this Compendium / Fast Track exercise, as well as the  Revised Policy and Procedures on Assignments (UNHCR/HCP/2015/2 refers). Cash-Based Interventions Officer

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Cash-Based Interventions (CBIs) Officer will ensure that cash and vouchers are routinely considered as a response option in both emergency and protracted situations within the area of responsibility (AoR), are complementary of other types of assistance and are planned, implemented and monitored in line with best practice and organizational guidance. The incumbent plays a role in programme coordination, planning, monitoring and evaluation as well as promoting capacity-building of UNHCR personnel and partners, and advocacy, information and communication on cash and voucher-related issues.

S/he will liaise with Sub/Field offices within the AoR, DPSM/Cash-Based Interventions Section, and the Regional Bureau/Desk. S/he supports and, where applicable, provides guidance to the growing network of UNHCR CBIs focal points and officers as well as to Implementing and Operational Partners, National Governments, line ministries and UN agencies, particularly WFP.

S/he will provide policy and guidance on CBIs, provide information on specific technical guidelines, briefings, trainings, provide input on evaluation documents, carry out assessments, facilitate contact with WFP, other partners and financial institutions, advise on local agreements, review reports, consult on technical protocols and standard operating procedures, advise on specific cash-based interventions, , contribute to advocacy and support fundraising.

S/he will coordinate approaches and strengthen/develop strategic partnerships with other country/regional UN agencies including WFP, NGOs as well as private sector partners involved in CBIs, to share information, experiences, carry out joint assessments and feasibility studies, produce joint guidelines, implement joint projects where appropriate, seek new opportunities for collaboration, seek financial and technical support, conduct joint trainings and operational research.

The incumbent holds a professional position responsible for provision of technical support and advice as well as advice on strategic planning and policy making on activities within the area of CBIs as an integral part of UNHCR programmes.

The CBIs Officer will receive overall guidance and direction from the Representative and normally report to the Assistant Representative (Programme) or a Senior Programme or Operations Officer. S/he will maintain close links with the CBI Section in UNHCR HQ.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability
- CBIs are consistently considered as a response option across the AoR. CBIs are feasible, appropriate, technically-sound, cost-effective, innovative, sustainable and complimentary to other forms of assistance. Where applicable, this is done in close partnership with WFP and/or other partners.
- CBIs are designed and implemented according to UNHCR guidelines and good practice established, with the overall objective of contributing to the well-being of beneficiaries. Strong technical expertise and support on all aspects is provided to the countries.
- A country CBIs action plan is in place which identifies opportunities and a concrete and realistic way forward for starting new CBIs as well as scaling up existing CBIs over time.

Responsibility
- Contribute to Strengthening of the organization¿s role as the country reference agency for CBIs in displacement settings by developing and implementing a practicable strategy to institutionalise and scale up the use of CBIs throughout UNHCR country operation.
- Support the development and dissemination of policies, operational guidance, instructions, tools and analytical frameworks aimed at ensuring the technical integrity of cash-based programmes, building on existing guidance and tools wherever possible.
- Liaise with technical sectors (shelter, public health, livelihoods, energy, registration, data management, etc.) and protection colleagues in the country office to integrate CBIs into existing approaches, tools and strategies.
- Contribute to defining and promoting an integrated vision of providing assistance which incorporates in-kind and cash and voucher modalities to meet UNHCR objectives.
- Maintain regular contact with the Cash-Based Interventions Section at HQ to ensure appropriate backstopping, the application and dissemination of best practice and the collection of lessons learned.
- Sustain and expand a network of strategic and operational partners (incl. UN agencies, INGOs, research institutions, private entities) to ensure complementarity and efficiency and share lessons learned.
- Where appropriate, encourage the development of a common platform for provision of assistance (food and/or non-food) between UNHCR and other agencies/partners.
- Coordinate internally; incl. with technical sectors at country and regional level, DPSM technical sections, DIP, Bureaux and DER.
- Provide technical support in emergencies and ongoing displacement situations through technical assistance and advice on all aspects related to CBIs, including assessments, planning and budgeting, technical choices, legal and regulatory aspects, implementation modalities and coordination.
- Review and provide technical inputs on reports and programme proposals.
- Support the establishment and engage with multi-functional teams implementing CBIs; facilitate capacity strengthening of programme, protection, ICT, finance/admin, supply/procurement personnel on various aspects of CBIs.
- Identify skill and knowledge gaps and help country office address these through training, recruitment, etc.
- Advocate within UNHCR for adequate resourcing of CBIs, including the deployment of qualified technical specialist staff.

Authority
- Provide technical support and guidance on overall strategy, design, implementation and reporting on CBIs in the AoR.
- Make judgments on the quality of project proposals coming from implementing partners.
- Represent UNHCR in relevant meetings related to CBIs.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- University degree (Bachelors or equivalent) in Economics, Social Sciences or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years (6 years with advanced university degree) of previous job experience relevant to the function.
- Proven knowledge and technical skills in set up, design, implementation and monitoring of CBIs from a multi-sectoral perspective.
- Experience in working effectively with NGOs, UN organisations, or government authorities at national level.
- Excellent networking skills with private and public sector institutions.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English and another relevant UN language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Working knowledge of an additional UN language and/or the local language.
- Experience in conducting AGDM and multi-functional assessments.
- Good knowledge of UNHCR programmes and UNHCR programming.
- Training and capacity building of refugees, government and implementing partners. C001L3 - Accountability Level 3
C002L3 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 3
C003L3 - Communication Level 3
C004L3 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 3
C005L3 - Client & Result Orientation Level 3
C006L3 - Organizational Awareness Level 3
M001L3 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 3
M003L3 - Judgement and Decision Making Level 3
X003L3 - Technological Awareness Level 3
X005L3 - Planning and Organizing Level 3
X008L3 - Stakeholder Management Level 3 Strong background in Cash Based Interventions programmes.
In-depth knowledge in all aspects of targeting for cash based interventions programmes.
The incumbent should be dynamic with sound decision making, diplomatic skills, external relations capacities, protection, coordination, communication and presentation skills.
S/he should be creative with strong analytical skills in conducting operational assessment and developing programmatic interventions in cash based intervention programmes.
The CBI officer will provide technical support and guidance to protection and assistance programmes.
the CBI officer will supervise one staff member. Egypt is a signatory to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol as well as the 1969 OAU Convention Governing Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa. Egypt however made reservations to several provisions, namely Articles 12(1) on Personal Status, 20 on Rationing, 22 (1) on Primary Education, 23 on Public Relief and 24 on Labour Legislation and Social Security. Egypt is also yet to develop national refugee legislation and institutions for asylum. As a result, functional responsibilities for registration, documentation, refugee status determination, protection and assistance in Egypt are carried out by UNHCR under the auspices of the 1954 Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Egypt.

Since the revolution in January 2011, Egypt has faced economic challenges and significant decrease in GDP with close to a quarter of the population living under the poverty line. The inflation and unemployment rates have significantly increased in the last three years and has negatively affected the host and refugee populations. Refugees and asylum seekers in Egypt live in urban settings and are mainly settled in areas within Greater Cairo and the cities of Alexandria and Damietta. At the beginning of 2015 Egypt hosted some 191,742 refugees, of whom 138,381 were Syrians nationals, and the remaining 53,361 predominantly African and Iraqi. There has also been a funding shortfall in humanitarian assistance programs therefore the need for UNHCR and humanitarian partners to provide assistance only to those most in need. In order to support persons of concern to meet their basic needs, UNHCR provides a wide range of services including health care, education, legal assistance, psychosocial support and cash assistance. Cash assistance for vulnerable persons, health care and education account for the three main expenditures of the UNHCR Egypt Operational Budget for 2015. The operation has a Field Office with some 40 staff in Alexandria. Cairo is the largest city in Egypt and like other major metropolitan areas suffer from high levels of pollution and traffic. The city has relatively good areas for accommodation within major neighbourhoods such as Zamalek, 6 October, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Maadi among other gated communities within the City. Cairo has advanced health and educational facilities for the region and is also a location for academic and medical tourism.
Cairo has an extensive transportation network ¿ road, rail, air, maritime and subway system. Road transport is facilitated by personal vehicles, taxi cabs, privately owned public buses and minibuses. It is possible for one to drive themselves around the city but one will need to be robust and experienced driver. Public transport is very attractively priced but foreigners may at time find it difficult to secure these lower rates. The cost of food, drink and clothing will depend as particular lifestyle demands. Healthcare for foreigners tends to be in private hospitals and clinics. International banks such as HSBC, Barclays, Standard Chartered and CIB are available. Cairo is a family Duty Station Category (A).The overall situation in Egypt improved after the election of a new president in March 2014, and relative political stability followed, however as per the latest Country Security Risk Assessment (SRA), as well as the latest assessments from UNDSS, the main threats to staff, assets and operations in Cairo as well as in Alexandria remain the terrorist threats and the civil unrest. Urban areas are experiencing attacks, mainly with improvised explosive devices. While the main targets remain police, army and judiciary installations, there has been an increase in attacks on economic targets, including telecommunications offices, fast food restaurants and banks. There has been a dramatic increase in terrorist incidents, with new locations, including Alexandria, being targeted. Carjacking is also a concern for UN staff and family members. UNHCR continues to monitor, assess and mitigate the existing threats with a need to ensure that resources are made available for priority measures.es according to the current reading of situation.
Crime rate in the country in high especial in the big cities (Cairo and Alex) such as robbery, house breaking in, car-jacking, car thefts and robbery. Vehicles have been vandalized for theft purpose, also be aware of pickpockets and drive by bag snatchers (especially against females).
Sexual Harassment against females is high in the country targeting both Egyptian and expats females.

Please note that the closing date for all vacancies in the Add. 3 to March 2017 Compendium is Thursday, 3 August 2017 (midnight Geneva time).

This vacancy is now closed.
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