Job description
The ERD Cash and Livelihoods Assistant position plays a central role in the implementation of Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) and Income Generation Assistance (IGA/livelihoods) programming in Manyu Division, South West Region. The post focuses primarily on supporting referral cases — households identified by protection case management and community structures in Nchang and Mamfe Central protection communities and Kembong — who are referred into ERD programming for MPCA and livelihood support. Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate with protection case management teams, community leaders, and partner organisations to receive, verify, and process referral cases. - Ensure daily activities on the field are according to the IRC's standards. - Support and supervise the distribution of Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) to eligible beneficiaries. - Conduct post-distribution monitoring (PDM) and IGA business monitoring visits. - Support IGA clients in the development and implementation of individual business plans.
Requirements
- Degree in Economics, International Development, Sociology / Psychology, Agronomy or Nutrition, or relevant significant and equivalent professional experience - Minimum 1-2 years of experience in implementing NGO-initiated activities with good emergency background in community development projects - Excellent understanding of the process of beneficiary identification, selection and registration with community involvement - Aptitudes in the development of business plans and their implementation - Have excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Outlook - Ability to speak English and Pidgin fluently