Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM), and the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes, and in close coordination with relevant Units in IOM Syria, the Project Officer (Cash-Based Initiatives) will have the overall responsibility for the development and management of Cash-Based Interventions (CBI).
Responsibilities
1. Provide inputs to the supervisor and Project Officers on integrating CBI into operational plans and strategies to efficiently meet programme objectives and liaising with technical sectors.
2. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Government agencies, United Nations partners, international and national Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), research institutions and private sector entities to ensure complementarity in the assessment, design and implementation of CBI.
3. Represent IOM in the national Cash Working Group or other CBI-related forums and in meetings with donors, partners and other stakeholders on cash and voucher assistance.
4.Provide overall day-to-day oversight and management of all cash and voucher transfers planned under IOM operations, including ensuring the design and implementation of activities using relevant and feasible cash and voucher modalities across the country.
5. Liaise closely with different IOM Units in the Country Office who have direct responsibilities for elements of the operational management of CBI delivery, including Finance, Supply Chain and Information and Communications Technology, to ensure proper implementation of activities. Provide inputs to the supervisor of any bottlenecks that may impede the timely delivery of CBI to beneficiaries and take required action to resolve problems.
6. Conduct feasibility studies and market assessments to select the most adequate CBI modality and support the Procurement Unit in selecting the most efficient and effective delivery mechanism.
7. Periodically review the appropriateness of the use of CBI to deliver assistance to respond to the evolving needs in the country.
8. Draw up plans for the timely delivery of CBI in coordination with partners, donors and financial service providers, and monitor their implementation.
9. Coordinate with Project Managers to develop a Country Office CBI Strategy and related work plan to ensure an increased and improved use of CBI. Coordinate the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adapt available tools to project needs at the country level.
10. Coordinate with Monitoring and Evaluation colleagues to ensure that relevant output and outcome indicators for CBI are systematically being collected and analysed in a manner that will help to determine efficiency and effectiveness of CBI delivery as well as the appropriateness of the choice of modality and delivery mechanism.
11. Advise IOM Country Office, Sub-Offices and IOM partners on Risk Management for CBI implementation.
12. Contribute to project proposal preparation and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on IOM’s CBI programming, including proposing operational improvements and potential future scope.
13. Liaise with the Regional Office CBI Focal Points (FPs) and where need be CBI Unit in Geneva and ensure compliance with IOM’s policies and procedures for CBI Programming.
14. Coordinate and conduct capacity-building initiatives for other Programme staff involved in the planning and management of CBI and provide technical guidance in their work.
15. Ensure that cross-cutting issues, such as Gender-Based Violence, Disability Inclusion, Child Protection and Accountability to Affected Populations, are streamlined and considered across all the IOM CBI activities.
16. Undertake and oversee visits to view project sites and meet beneficiaries to ensure progress is made in the achievement of project objectives.
17. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Political Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
- University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
- Proven international experience in cash programming in humanitarian contexts, preferably across multiple sectors, including experience in emergency and conflict environments;
- Experience liaising with governmental authorities, other national and international institutions and NGOs and building effective local partnerships, including with the private sector;
- Work experience in the Region would be an advantage; and,
- Previous experience working in an international organization and knowledge of the United Nations is essential.
Skills
- Ability to effectively represent IOM and its interests to key stakeholders;
- Ability to timely understand the Organization’s structure and portfolios;
- Excellent knowledge of CBI in humanitarian emergencies and/or early recovery contexts, throughout the project cycle;
- Knowledge and understanding of key developments and actors within the humanitarian area;
- Proven ability to supervise, train and direct staff and operations in humanitarian/ emergency contexts;
- Good knowledge of project development, management and evaluation concepts and procedures;
- Excellent managerial, communication, analytical and organizational skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation, relationship management, influencing and networking;
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds; and,
- Proficient level of computer literacy.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
How to apply
To apply, interested applicants are invited to submit their applications HERE via the IOM e-Recruitment system by 28 January 2026.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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