Cash and Markets Technical Officer

Location: Dolo Ado & Jigjiga, Ethiopia

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Deadline: March 29, 2026, 07:00 PM

Job Description

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Generic responsibilities 

Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines

  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  • Implement and monitor Cash and Markets project implementation according to plan of action
  • Prepare and develop progress reports as required by management
  • Ensure proper filing of documents
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist through Cash and Market
  • Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

Specific responsibilities 

  • Prepares and monitor a work/action plan for the Cash and Markets projects with the relevant staff.
  • Assist Cash and Markets PM with verification of beneficiaries.
  • Assist Cash and Markets PM and M&E Team with development of post-distribution monitoring reports.
  • Work closely with the Finance team to ensure all documentation pertaining to the cash programme is properly done and stored securely.
  • Draft a weekly situation report on Cash and Markets activities.
  • Assist the Cash and Markets PM in drafting minutes of meetings, translation.
  • Assist the Cash and Markets PM in drafting reports .
  • Assist the Cash and Markets PM in coordinating with the other NRC departments e.g., finance, logistics, M&E, risk and compliance.
  • Carry out Reconciliation of Deliverables per project.
  • Conduct market assessments (price monitoring, supply chain mapping, vendor capacity).
  • Collaborate with program teams to conduct regular cash risks analysis and ensure market-based approaches are contextually relevant.
  • Provide any kind of assistance to the Cash and Markets program, based on needs identified and assignments delegated. 

Qualifications

Professional competencies 

Generic professional competencies: 

  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  • Implement and monitor Cash and Markets project implementation according to plan of action
  • Prepare and develop progress reports as required by management
  • Ensure proper filing of documents
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist through Cash and Market
  • Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

  • Willingness to work in demanding, stressful situations under difficult living conditions with respect for basic security rules.
  • Solid understanding and experience of crisis contexts and working in complex emergencies.
  • High tolerance and patience to respond and assist possible beneficiaries over the phone.
Behavioural competencies 
  • Handling insecure environments
  • Working with other people to achieve expected results
  • Coping with changes
  • Planning and delivering results
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Communicating with impact and respect
  • Integrity and confidentiality

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