CFA2026/029_Consultant CBI_Port-au-Prince Haiti
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Haiti implements a Rental Assistance program to support internally displaced persons affected by insecurity and humanitarian crises. This consultant role will be based in Port-au-Prince and will support the operational implementation of the program, including beneficiary identification, registration, documentation, field coordination, and monitoring.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide crucial support to the operational implementation of IOM's Rental Assistance program in Haiti. The role is designed to assist internally displaced persons affected by insecurity and humanitarian crises by facilitating program activities. This includes identifying, registering, documenting, and monitoring beneficiaries, as well as coordinating field activities. The consultant will work under the supervision of the Project Manager and Team Leader to ensure the effective delivery of rental assistance and contribute to the overall success of the program in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations in Haiti.
Responsibilities
Support the operational implementation of Rental Assistance activities, including beneficiary identification, targeting, and selection. Ensure the registration of beneficiary households and comprehensive management of administrative files. Maintain and update beneficiary databases accurately, including payment and housing information. Conduct beneficiary outreach regarding program details, eligibility, payment schedules, and complaint mechanisms. Assist in validating housing units against minimum habitability standards. Support the organization of contractual document signings. Aid in the coordination of payments and cash transfers. Conduct post-installation monitoring of beneficiary households and report on housing conditions. Collect, document, and transmit beneficiary complaints, feedback, and protection concerns. Execute other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor to ensure smooth program operation.
Work Experience
Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in beneficiary registration, data collection, and management, ideally with tools like KOBO. Experience in direct beneficiary interaction, field coordination, and documentation is essential. Experience with vulnerable populations, complaint mechanisms, and humanitarian programs, particularly in Cash-Based Interventions (CBI) or Rental Assistance, is highly desirable. Prior experience with IOM or similar organizations is an asset.
Skills
Data collection and management, beneficiary registration and verification, field coordination, documentation, Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook proficiency, KOBO or similar data collection tools, organizational skills, communication skills, ability to work under pressure, experience with humanitarian programs (CBI, Rental Assistance, Shelter), experience with vulnerable populations, complaint handling mechanisms.