General purpose of the position
Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery Team Leader, the TM Assistant contributes to the effective and high-quality performance of the TM component’s field and office activities in accordance with the guidelines of the Economic Recovery Program-TM and the general DRC strategy in the assigned territories.
Responsibilities
Implementation of the MPCA (Multipurpose Monetary Transfers) program.
- Participate in the implementation of specific activities of the TM component, contributing to the highest quality in interventions.
- Implement work plans respecting the guidelines and technical indications from the different areas of the Organization.
- Carry out registration of potential beneficiaries, according to the instructions and requirements of the program.
- Establish telephone contact with participants to schedule appointments, calls, and collect and/or provide information.
- Conduct characterization and eligibility surveys of potential beneficiaries, in accordance with established guidelines.
- Carry out awareness-raising and information sessions in the community in areas of high vulnerability and generally with multiple effects.
- Carry out the different activities proposed during the enrollment days.
- Support the management, support and monitoring of program participants.
- Actively participate in the creation of proposals, content, and activities developed by the work team.
- Identify cases of special attention and refer to the relevant programs and/or entities.
- Support the preparation of reports and proposals.
- Conduct and/or support home visits to identify habitability and vulnerability conditions in assigned work areas.
- Other activities necessary for the success of the program
Security and health at work
- Seek comprehensive care for your health.
- Actively participate in the formation of COPASST – Labor Coexistence Committee – Emergency Brigades, as well as the activities they carry out.
- Comply with the rules, regulations and instructions of the SG SST.
- Report in a timely manner the dangers and risks latent with your workplace.
- Attend OSH training defined by the SG-SST training program.
- Ensure the maintenance of order and cleanliness in your position and work area.
- Provide clear, truthful and complete information about your health status.
- Immediately report work accidents, incidents (near accidents) and illnesses diagnosed as work-related to the OSH area and your immediate boss.
- Report to the immediate boss the need to take corrective or preventive actions, which correspond to real or potential non-conformities of the process to which it belongs.
- Participate in training activities, drills and those that are scheduled from safety and health at work.
- Participate and contribute to the fulfillment of the SG-SST policy and objectives.
Experiences and technical skills:
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in humanitarian assistance/action, social work, human rights or other similar field work, related to an NGO or other non-profit organization.
- Field experience and work with urban and/or rural communities in situations of vulnerability or exclusion.
- Experience and ability to interview people of all ages and backgrounds, addressing cases with high emotional impact; intercultural communication.
- Good skills in working with tablets and computers.
- Good skills in MS Word and Excel.
- Willingness and ability to learn.
- High capacity for self-management and time management.
- Experience with standard procedures and guidelines.
- High professional ethics
- Service vocation
Desirable:
- Experience in intervention in communities/areas with difficult access and/or in contexts of armed conflict.
- Good communication skills with communities and individuals and creating a safe and trusting environment.
Education:
- Relevant university degree (e.g. political science, law, international development, social work, psychology, human rights), or equivalent professional qualification.
Languages
Native Spanish
All DRC roles require the incumbent to master the DRC core competencies:
• Achieve excellence: focus on achieving results and ensuring efficient processes
• Collaboration: involve relevant parties and encourage feedback
• Take initiative: take ownership and initiative while pursuing innovation
• Communicate: listen and speak effectively and honestly
• Demonstration of integrity: act in accordance with the DRC vision and values
We offer:
• The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs in the world.
• Access to more than 1,000 free online trainings and certificates.
• Prepaid medicine, 100% coverage of the policy for the employee and special price for
beneficiaries.
• Fixed-term national contract for 6 months with all legal benefits, with the possibility
contract renewal according to performance and availability of funds.
• Salary starting at $2,367,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and skills.
• Start date: May 2024
• Salary and conditions in accordance with the terms of employment in Colombia.
Application process
All applicants must upload only a cover letter (1 page) and a resume
updated (not exceeding 3 pages) no more supports are received through this means.
Application closing date: April 3, 2024 at 11:59 am Local Time.
Note: This vacancy is subject to subordination of funds by the donor