Indonesia: Cash and Livelihoods Officer (NATIONAL STAFF)

Job Purpose

The Cash and Livelihoods Offcier will work under the supervision and guidance of Field Coordinator. The person will be the principal representative of IFRC to ensure PMI’s Livelihood and CASH activities are implemented. The main functions of the Cash and Livelihoods Officer will be to establish strong coordination and linkages with PMI Cash and Livelihoods Officer in the field to ensure that program activities are implemented successfully.

Job Description

• Support the implement of CASH or Livelihoods activities in within the respective area of responsibility as per the Plan of Action.
• Maintain close coordination with IFRC and PMI Cash and Livelihood person in the project implementation.
• Ensure a coordinated and collaborative approach is undertaken in the area of Cash and Livelihoods
• Assist Field Coordinator in organizing various workshops, trainings and planning
• Assist the Field Coordinator in ensuring field-based project staff receive relevant skills training and knowledge development required for effective implementation.
• Update and report the Field Coordinator on a regular basis about the progress and constraints and try to resolve implementation problems.
• Act as a field level representative, as called upon by the Field Coordinator during review meetings, evaluation and discussions.
• Maintain close coordination with PMI branches, local clusters and government agencies project area and keep them fully informed of the project activities.

Job Requirements

• Educated to graduate degree level and/or can demonstrate equivalent intellectual capacity is preferred
• Professional qualification or equivalent of qualifying experience in Livelihoods or CASH or both
• Educated to graduate degree level and/or can demonstrate equivalent intellectual capacity
• 2-year experience in disaster operations management in the field especially in Cash based intervention and Livelihood programs.
• Experience of supervising and supporting staff
• Experience of working with the Red Cross / Red Crescent is preferred
• Experience of working for a humanitarian/non-profit-making organization is preferred
• Advanced skills in computers (Windows, word processing, spread sheets, etc.) is preferred
• Able to work independently and as part of the team
• Exceptional level of patience and able to work long hours
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability solve problems in the field
• Preparing reports
• Bahasa Indonesia and English skills; Other languages: Sasak is preferred

Please submit your application letter addressing the above qualifications and experience with your curriculum vitae to: Indonesia.hrd@ifrc.org. Please indicate on the subject heading: CASH AND LIVELIHOODS OFFICER – LOMBOK