Emergency Assistant - Cash and Voucher Assistance

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Yemen is hiring an Emergency Assistant for its emergency response team in Aden. Reporting to the Senior Emergency CVA Officer, the role supports the implementation of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) and non-food item (NFI) distributions for food-insecure and malnourished households, with significant time spent in the field. It also acts as direct supervisor for daily workers involved in project implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing CVA, NFI and related emergency response activities in line with the project plan.
• Prepare distribution requirements such as participant lists, sites, logistics, schedules and coordination.
• Run sensitization sessions with relief committees, communities and village elders on objectives and selection criteria.
• Support household selection and registration, verify eligibility with the M&E team, and ensure fair, transparent and safe distributions.
• Support reconciliation of cash transfers, redeemed vouchers and NFI distributions, and share documentation with Finance and Supply Chain.
• Handle participant records and redeemed vouchers confidentially, and support post-distribution monitoring and data collection.
• Coordinate daily workers' tasks and attendance, and refer feedback, complaints and protection concerns through the right channels.
• Be ready to adapt hours and work with incoming emergency teams during crises, and promote team engagement and safeguarding.

Required profile

• Diploma or university degree in social work, development studies, humanitarian studies, business administration or a related field.
• 4 years of relevant work experience, including field experience in emergency response.
• Previous NGO/INGO experience in CVA programming, NFI distribution or emergency response is preferred.
• Ability to travel between field locations and adapt to irregular hours during emergencies.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and engagement skills, including facilitating community sessions.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong teamwork, attention to detail, accurate record keeping and confidentiality.