Economic Security Generalist 2

About the role

The ICRC Economic Security Generalist 2 is responsible for implementing and monitoring the ICRC Economic Security (EcoSec) programmes and resources in the Tigray region, under the close supervision of the EcoSec delegate. The postholder analyses the economic security situation of the affected population in the Mekelle Area of Responsibility (AoR) and designs EcoSec interventions in consultation with the Mekelle Sub-delegation, field management, the technical supervisor and the EcoSec team.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to multi-disciplinary needs assessments and conduct specific ones in the AoR, using the standard EcoSec approach and household economy data collection, and advise on whether cash or in-kind aid is more appropriate
• Maintain up-to-date information on livelihoods, agriculture and markets, and contribute to market assessments and data analysis
• Take part in designing EcoSec interventions, selecting priority areas, drafting project proposals with SMART indicators, budgets and plans of action, and supervising beneficiary registration
• Organise and supervise beneficiary distribution teams, and help plan EcoSec activities weekly and monthly
• Monitor EcoSec interventions regularly, support ERC volunteers in monitoring, and take part in project reviews and evaluations
• Report on progress to supervisors, write field reports and activity reports, and compile monthly statistical reports
• Handle administrative tasks such as working advances, payments to workers and volunteers, and keep project files updated
• Communicate with local authorities, community leaders, NGOs and other stakeholders, and interpret between English and Tigrinya