Cash & Market Specialist

Mobile

Organization: ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
Location: Mobile
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Sustainable trade and development
- Food Security
- Cash-Based Interventions
- Economic
Closing Date: Closed

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Geneva-based Cash and Market (C&M) Specialist reports to the EcoSec Head of Unit and covers different roles. S/he is the focal point for cash-transfer and market-analysis programmes within the EcoSec Unit and hence responsible for the overall policies, thematic and technical guidance in relation to EcoSec cash transfer programs. S/he is the reference person for all on-site technical and capacity building support in regards to cash transfers and market analysis in the Delegations under his/her remit.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

Carries out short-term support assignments and provides remote support to delegations that temporarily require their expertise; conducts assessments and cash feasibility studies, and shares their expertise in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating cash-transfer programming and market assessments.
Provides inputs to the EcoSec Strategic and Operational plans with regards to CTP and market analysis as appropriate
Keeps abreast of and reports on global and regional trends and cross-cutting themes in cash-transfer programming.
Produces global tools and guidelines for EcoSec cash-transfer programming and market analysis with support from Cash & Market Specialist 4.
Develop and regularly update user-friendly EcoSec technical guidance and briefs on CTP and market analysis, as well as thematic research and reviews.
Supports the documentation of lessons learned and good practices.
Identifies training needs and coordinates the design and delivery of workshops and training modules in EcoSec cash-transfer programming and market analysis.
Provides technical supervision of Cash & Market Specialist 4.
Provides coaching to CTP specialists or focal points in Delegations.
Responsible for monitoring global expenditure and global reporting on EcoSec CTP.
Develops and leads the EcoSec CTP Community of Practice.
Supports recruitment of CTP Specialists and keeps track of competency levels of EcoSec staff in relation to CTP and market analysis
Engages with Logistics, Finance and Administration, and Management to ensure smooth coordination and sharing of information according to the ICRC CTP Standard Operating Procedures.
Develops linkages with organizations, networks and other mechanisms on CTP and market analysis

People management responsibilities

Relationships

Internally, interacts with EcoSec and other staff (counterparts at headquarters and delegation staff, including the Cash & Market Specialists and Economic Security Coordinators).
Externally, represents the ICRC to technical authorities and organizations whose work relates to the EcoSec cash and market programme.

Certifications / Education required

Bachelors or Masters degree in economics or international studies, or equivalent experience in humanitarian affairs.
Very good command of English and French.
Computer proficiency.

Professional Experience required

5 to 7 years field experience in managing emergency and livelihood programmes, with confirmed experience in managing complex market analysis and cash-transfer programming.
12 to 15 years overall professional experience
Previous experience at the ICRC or the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement an asset.

Desired profile and skills

Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
Autonomous
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Genuine interest in capacity building of colleagues
Availability to travel up to 60%

Our operational & field constraints

In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
Candidates must possess a driving license (for manual transmission vehicles)
Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 24 months

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