TITLE: Response cash project coordinator
DIVISION: Local
HIRING MANAGER: Response lead, HIAS Israel
SUPERVISOR: Response lead, HIAS Israel
LOCATION: Tel Aviv-Israel
LENGTH OF POSITION: 6 months
POSITION SUMMARY
As the Emergency Cash Project Coordinator, you will be a key leader in the coordination and management of cash assistance programs, playing a critical role in responding to humanitarian emergencies, particularly focusing on the Israel-Gaza emergency. Reporting directly to the Response Manager, you will oversee a team of Emergency Cash Coordinators and work collaboratively with internal departments, local partners, and stakeholders to ensure the effective and timely delivery of cash relief to affected populations.
This position offers an opportunity to lead and contribute significantly to the success of cash assistance programs, ensuring the organization's effective response to the complex humanitarian needs arising from the Israel-Gaza crisis.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES:
1. Program Strategy, Planning and Implementation:
- Alongside Response Lead develop cash and voucher assistance strategy, budget and workplans for emergency cash-based interventions in line with the overall Israel Emergency Response strategy.
- With support from Cash Coordinator implement cash programming in line with strategy, budget and workplans including supporting needs assessments, beneficiary identification and scoring, post distribution monitoring and market monitoring etc.
- Sit on relevant working groups in Israel related to cash-based responses.
- Along with Cash Coordinator mainstream protection throughout cash activity implementation
- Coordinate with Global Technical Advisor to ensure alignment with global best practice.
2. Team Leadership and Coordination:
- Manage and the Cash Coordinator , providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
- Foster a collaborative working environment and ensure effective communication.
3. Stakeholder Engagement:
- Alongside Cash Coordinators cultivate and maintain strong relationships partner organizations, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Represent the organization in internal coordination meetings and alongside Response Lead establish effective working relationships with HQ and donors as relevant
4. Budgeting and Financial Management:
- Oversee the development and management of project budgets, ensuring accurate financial planning and adherence to donor requirements.
- Work closely with the finance team and Response Manager to monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with financial guidelines.
5. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
- Alongside MEAL staff and technical teams develop and implement cash monitoring tools to ensure project oversight and measure achievements.
- Alongside MEAL staff and technical teams develop client feedback mechanisms to respond to changing needs
- Prepare and submit regular reports to the Response Manager, providing updates on program progress, challenges, and achievements.
6. Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks associated with cash interventions and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure the safety and security of cash distributions, implementing measures to prevent fraud and protect beneficiaries.
7. Capacity Building:
- Provide training and capacity-building support to Emergency Cash Coordinator and other staff involved in cash programming.
- Alongside Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the cash assistance team.
8. Coordination and Integration:
- Collaborate with other project managers and departments to ensure the seamless integration of cash interventions into the broader emergency response.
- Participate in inter-agency coordination forums and contribute to the development of best practices and guidelines.
QUALIFACATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years in implementing and managing cash based programs in emergency response contexts.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (International Development, Business, Economics)
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in supervising and supporting a diverse team.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial management, and donor reporting.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment.
- Spoken and written capacity in English and Hebrew; knowledge of additional languages, is an asset.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required or permanent location. Location is subject to change based on programmatic needs. Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment with many crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours of responsibilities as needed.
HIRING PROCESS
We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process:
Step 1: Submit your application!
Step 2: Phone screen with a Human Resources staff person.
Step 3: Interview with the hiring manager.
Step 4: Interview with a panel of HIAS employees.
Step 5: Reference check.
Step 6: Offer and background check.
Step 7: Start your professional journey with HIAS!
Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step.
ABOUT US
Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.
HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.
VISION
HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.
MISSION
Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.
VALUES
Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • ????? ?????? (Hachnasat Orchim)
We Welcome the Stranger
Justice • Justicia • Justice • ??? (Tzedek)
We Pursue Justice
Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • ??? (Chesed)
We Approach our Clients with Empathy
Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • ?????? (Chevruta)
We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership
Courage • Coraje • Courage • ???? (Ometz)
We Act with Courage to Build a Better World
Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • ??? (Ruach)
We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience
DIVERSITY
HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.
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