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OBJECTIVES:

The Cash and Basic Needs (CBN) Manager will oversee the day-to-day implementation of cash and basic needs programming in the Kharkiv Field Office and relevant areas of responsibility region, including supporting strategic planning, decision making, program implementation and supervision of staff. This position is based in Kharkiv (with regular visits to program implementation locations).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CBN Manager is responsible for project coordination of Cash and Basic Needs programming delivered both with partners and directly by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in line with the IRC Ukraine country program strategy and IRC’s global priorities, frameworks and policies. Key responsibilities include:

Program Quality / Management and Implementation

• Provide technical support for ERD activities; define and implement activities to achieve the greatest coverage and impact possible.
• Provide mentoring, quality control and coordination to strengthen program outcomes.
• Develop and adhere to detailed implementation plans to ensure program implementation is on time, achieving targets and within budget, using effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems and adaptive management principles to reach desired impacts.
• Collaborate with key staff and senior members of other technical sectors to prepare strategic work plans with clear objectives and achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, implementation plans, financial projections and tools for evaluation.
• Ensure the integration of cash and voucher assistance activities across outcomes mainly with health, MHPSS and protection (including activities provided by partners).

Partnerships

• Identify and develop partnerships with local and international implementing partners as appropriate for program design and in service to clients based on IRC’s PEERS standards of equal and effective partnership.
• Strengthen relationships with local municipalities on project sites.
• Build relationships with private sector partners and linkages to support livelihoods and employment programming.

Team Management / Staff Supervision & Development

• Oversee project implementation teams based in Kharkiv and ensure that all staff are following work plans.
• Support staff technical capacity-building plans that promote a culture of learning through systematic analysis and reflection of program data and lessons learned and ensure staff receives training accordingly.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Assist ERD staff in identifying professional development needs and opportunities.
• Provide continuous performance feedback to staff; identify performance issues and work with staff and Human Resources to document and address issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with and as necessary lead the recruitment of ERD personnel.

Coordination & Representation

• As directed by the ERD Coordinator and FC Coordinator, develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
• As directed, attend relevant cluster and working group meetings at appropriate levels.
• Support the development of partnerships with local private sector actors and municipalities.

Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

• Ensure proper data collection and information management systems are used for projects with support of MEAL teams.
• Analyze relevant data and share information for projects to support learning and adaptive management.
• Support written program evaluations and reviews and ensure documentation of lessons learned informing reporting and program development.
• Support the ERD Coordinator and client responsiveness officers in addressing complaints and feedback from clients and partners.

Business Development

• Support the development of concept notes and proposals related to ERD programming expansion and continuation, including budgets, logical frameworks, relevant indicators, and written narratives.
• Facilitate co-design of programming with potential partners that are responsive to client needs.

Reporting

• Write ERD program narrative reports for review by ERD Coordinator and Grants team.
• Support the provision of up-to-date information on success stories to Communications and Advocacy team

Professional Standards

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs
• All IRC staff are required to adhere to the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: minimum university degree in International Development, Business Administration, Economics, or Humanitarian Response preferred.

Demonstrated Skills and COMPETENCIES:

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in cash and voucher assistance, livelihoods, social protection, and/or other humanitarian and development programs with demonstrated experience in both direct implementation and working with partners.
• Knowledge and experience in cash and voucher assistance, market and value chain analysis, private sector engagement, livelihoods mapping, access to finance and micro-enterprise support.
• Previous experience managing programming in complex contexts as well as ability to manage, supervise, coach and mentor staff.
• Experience in effectively managing program budgets and work plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of gender and proficiency in managing projects that mainstream gender
• Proven ability to work well in and promote teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure with professional grace.
• Willingness to travel to different cities within Ukraine and stay overnight if needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Language Requirements: Fluency in Ukrainian and English. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present to groups of all sizes.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple simultaneous tasks and demands coming from multiple sources.
• Hard-working, sharp and detail oriented.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; tact, patience, diplomacy, and appropriate assertiveness.
• Proficiency in MS Office software suite – including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Experience working with databases and/or other tracking systems.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

IRC builds diverse and inclusive teams of professionals who promote team engagement, inclusion and cohesion, critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

The International Rescue Committee is determined to protect the people it serves, its staff and any person associated from all kinds of harm, abuse, and violence, including sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. It is committed to taking all necessary preventive measures and creating an environment where people feel safe and can report misconduct. IRC workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. The IRC also operates and enforces a set of complementary institutional policies to protect clients and staff from harm and abuse through the Adult and Child Safeguarding policies, the Respect at Work and Harassment-free Workplace policies, the Anti-retaliation and Reporter Protection policy, which are complemented by the IRC Global Reporting guidelines. These commitments are accessible in English and in Ukrainian language via this link: https://rescue.box.com/v/irc-safeguarding-policies.

Where misconduct is alleged, IRC follows a Zero-tolerance approach and takes all necessary actions and corrective measures. The IRC investigation unit comprises of experts and trained investigators that ensures professional survivor-centered investigations are conducted if allegations of safeguarding violations are reported through the safe and accessible reporting channels that IRC makes available to its staff, partners, and clients. IRC is also an active member of the Inter-Agency Working Group on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) set-up in Ukraine.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people who are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.