Emergency Officer – Distribution (2 Positions )

Emergency Officer – Distribution (2 Positions )

AsSukhna

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

DRC Yemen’s response

Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 450 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level.

About the job

The Cash Distribution Officer is responsible for processing cash beneficiary lists approved and authorized by the Emergency Coordinator, deals with the cash transfer agents and follow-up on beneficiary receipts for monthly reports. Is responsible for ensuring that day to day documentation and financial management functions are performed in accordance with DRC policies, agreed Standard Cash Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Distribution Officer supports and contributes to the organization and implementation of all distribution activities. Supporting the emergency response in Yemen and ensuring an effective team and enabling environment are in place that achieves emergency programme results.

Key Responsibilities

Distributions:  

• Adhere to standard operating procedures for cash distributions using the selected service provider(s) per the Cash Transfer Programming manuals and Program Management Manual
• Plan and implement cash distribution activities in hard to get areas.
• Plan and implement NFI/EESK distribution activities in hard to get areas.
• Work with partners to ensure clear communication with affected communities regarding targeting criteria, entitlements, how to access assistance and give feedback
• Ensure all protection concerns are met and dealt with during the distribution process including but not limited to protection mainstreaming guidelines.
• Prepare and share beneficiary list and registration form and share it with Cash Transfer Agent (CTA)
• Support the CTA in developing timely distribution plans
• Monitor the cash transfer agents in processing the disbursements
• Ensure beneficiaries are respected and cared for during distribution activities
• Prioritize vulnerable cases during distribution and provide needed support; Refer protection cases when identified to the child protection/protection team 
• Establish and maintain effective program reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use. Ensure filing adheres to internal protocols and is regularly maintained
• Attend all relevant cluster meetings
• Deal with complaints or issue related to Cash/voucher distribution through distribution hotline 
• Participate in various post distribution monitoring surveys
• Report on unmet needs and gaps in Cash distributions to the Emergency Coordinator 
• Carry out the daily / weekly / monthly work plan as directed by the Emergency Coordinator  
• Participate in assessments, selection and training to volunteers and distribution workers  
• Manage conflicts when they arise and possible solutions. 

Monitoring  

Monitor and evaluate on going cash/voucher activities and report on unmet needs and gap.

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Other 

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager; 
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Yemen programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); 
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct. 

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have A Bachelor degree in relevant field.

. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• 2 years of NGO/UN field experience in a similar position. 
  • Good communication skills (reading, writing, speaking).  
  • Ability to write weekly activity reports and communication pieces.  
  • Spoken and written Arabic and English is essential.

Desirable

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail a must. 
  • Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player. 
  • Experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental Organizations and Local Governments. 
  • Understanding of gender, protection and human rights. 
  • Strong networking, interpersonal and presentation skills.  
  • Knowledge of IDP crisis.

We offer

Contract length: Till 31/07/2020, with possible extension based on fund and performance.

Work place: AsSukhna

Start date: 15/02/2020

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level (NMH2).

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Apply online on our link below. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: Jan 29th, 2020. We expect to conduct interviews on Feb 2ed, 2020.

Further information

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact yem-recruitment@drc.ngo. If you are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo