Cash Transfer & Market Specialist - Cameroon

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.

Role Description

The ICRC defines Economic Security (Ecosec) as the status of an individual, household or community that is able to cover its life and livelihoods obligatory expenditures in a viable manner, consistent with its environment, culture and customs. Within its global Economic Security approach in conflict affected countries, the ICRC implements Relief, Livelihood and Rehabilitation Programs in order to improve, restore or maintain food and economic security at household level. To achieve this objective, the Economic Security unity uses a combination of different interventions and modalities, such as cash and voucher programs, microeconomic initiatives, agricultural and livestock programs, and relief items distributions.

Under the direct supervision of Head of Sub-delegation Maroua, under the technical supervision of EcoSec Coordinator based in Yaoundé and in close collaboration with the EcoSec delegates based in Maroua; the EcoSec Cash and Market Specialist based in Maroua is responsible for supporting the field operations, guiding and leading the planning, design and implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation of the cash transfer programming (CTP) in Far-North Cameroon and the English-speaking regions, in line with the ICRC’s operational objectives and strategy set by the Delegation to respond to the needs of the displaced and the vulnerable resident families affected by the situation of conflict.

The Cash and Market Specialist delegate will be based in Maroua with frequent travels to the field.

Main Responsibilities

• He/she is the focal point for ICRC CTP in Far-North Cameroon (FN Cameroon).
• He/she supports EcoSec field operations mainly in the FN Cameroon, particularly the implementation of Cash transfers and any other market-based interventions, in close collaboration with the EcoSec delegate in charge of the assistance programme.
• With the EcoSec Coordinator, he/she ensures that the EcoSec CTP project cycle is correctly implemented (needs assessment, feasibility, response analysis, project design, beneficiary selection, monitoring and evaluation) and reported as per the existing standard.
• He/she delivers capacity building and on spot coaching for all EcoSec teams involved in CTP.

Main Tasks

Assess the economic security needs of the affected-populations using a livelihoods and household economy approach.

Support the implementation of EcoSec operations in Far-North Cameroon, mainly targeting beneficiaries, organizing and following up the delivery of EcoSec assistance.

Organise the assessment in the South and North West regions, propose interventions in line with the delegation strategy.

Assess the feasibility and appropriateness of CTP within the range of other possible options to meet identified needs. This includes a market analysis as well as the analysis of the various criteria required to implement different CTP and a comparison with in-kind options.

Based on ICRC CTP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), ensure that the conditions for implementing cash/voucher-based assistance programmes are met and that the necessary documents and tools are in place.

Ensure that the staff assigned for CTP activities have the necessary competencies and information, and provide coaching, technical support and guidance.

Implement the programme as per the existing SOP.

Work closely and coordinate where relevant with other departments, to ensure cohesion of activities and smooth implementation, particularly with:

• ICRC Finance-Administration department;
• ICRC Logistics department;
• The Cameroonian Red Cross Society (CRC).
• ICRC Protection department
• ICRC Communication department

Organize and supervise monitoring system for CTP. Collect and analyse data on the impact of the programme on beneficiaries, on market dynamics and on the community within the assisted area.

Ensure internal communications under the supervision and with the support of the EcoSec Coordinator

Develop and maintain the coordination with programme partners, especially with the NS and organisations involved in CTP within ICRC area of operation. Participate in the CTP coordination structure (Sub-cluster, working group) when/if established and in ad hoc coordination meeting, especially with WFP.

Desired profile and skills

Technical

• University degree, preferably in Economics, development studies, anthropology, sociology or other related fields.
• experience with using electronic survey tools for data collection and monitoring is preferable

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in designing and implementing relief and/or livelihood programmes;
• Strong practical experience in designing and implementing CTP and in conducting market assessment
• Experience in the Red Cross – Red Crescent Movement is an asset

Skills / Qualities

• Responsibility and autonomy
• Teamwork, supervision and management of staff
• Coaching skills and ability to motivate colleagues both individually and as part of a larger team
• Analysis and summarising
• Planning / Organisation / Assessment

Language skills

• Fluent in French and a good command of English

Our operational & field constraints

• In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC dœs 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

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
• A two-week orientation course and other opportunities for further in-house training
• Generous social benefits
• Length of assignment: 12 months
• Starting date: December 2018
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere

Deadline for Application : 21.10.18