Title: Project Officer- Cash and Distribution Officer
Location: Bule Hora with frequent travel throughout West Guji Zone and Oromia as needed.
Reports to: Project Team Leader-C & D
Employment Band-H2
Required-2
Start of Contract & Duration: 12 Months
Posting date: July 20, 2019
INTRODUCTION
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009. With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Cash and Distribution Officer is responsible for the identification, selection and verification of beneficiaries and for processing cash beneficiary lists approved and authorized by the Area Manager, Cash Specialist and Cash and Distribution Team Leader, deals with the cash transfer agents and follow-up on beneficiary receipts for monthly reports. He/She 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 Cash and Distribution Officer supports and contributes to the organization and implementation of all distribution activities. Supporting the emergency response in Ethiopia and ensuring an effective team and enabling environment are in place that achieves emergency program results.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
In-kind Distributions, Cash and vouchers:
Other
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:
Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC's vision and values
Experience and technical competencies:
EDUCATION:
LANGUAGE: