Cash for Protection Assistant - Beirut

Job Overview: The Cash for protection assistant reports to the CASH for Protection Officer. He /She will be responsible for assessing referred cases against relevant criteria for protection cash assistance in the Beirut and Mount Lebanon areas.

Major Responsibilities: Major responsibilities of the Cash assistant are listed below:

• Act as a focal point for receiving CASH for protection referrals of individuals and families identified by front-liners.
• Conduct household visits to assess the needs of referred individuals and families and assess their eligibility for protection cash assistance linked to education outcomes.
• Ensure complete and updated documentation related to each individual case.
• Discuss selected cases’ eligibility with Protection and Cash Team leader.
• Regular update of program database, manage, file and store data, ensuring confidentiality of information collected/services provided.
• Ensure efficient communication and coordination with IRC different sectors field teams.
• Participate in weekly meetings, prepare, and submit weekly and monthly work plans in a timely manner to Protection and Cash team leader.
• Conduct short term outcomes of assisted cases on time.

Job Requirements:

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in conducting field assessments and/or case management.
• Experience working with refugee population preferred.
• Preferable cash programs experience.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination, and safety of clients at all times.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility.
• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative and responsibly escalate issues.
• Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment.
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed and ability to handle pressure well.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).

Education:  Bachelor/Degree in Social work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related field

Language Skills: Arabic fluency required, ability to communicate and write clearly in English strongly preferred. 

Working Environment:  

Combination of Standard office working environment (40%) and field trips (60%)