Job Purpose:

Under the guidance of the Program Officer Cash Transfer, the Program Assistant – Cash Transfer will be responsible to ensure the project has achieved its intended objective in the respective refugee settlements of Imvepi, Rwamwanja and Palabek. She/he will be responsible for coordinating with other consortium partners regarding multipurpose cash transfer activities as well as participate in monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the project activities. She/he will establish good working relationships with all consortium members and other   partners working in these refugee settlements and with the community local and government representatives. The Programme Assistant - Cash Transfer will also ensure the coordination of effective delivery of materials/inputs, conduct registration of complaints, and ensure proper distribution and documentation of project related items.

Job Purpose:

Under the guidance of the Program Officer Cash Transfer, the Program Assistant – Cash Transfer will be responsible to ensure the project has achieved its intended objective in the respective refugee settlements of Imvepi, Rwamwanja and Palabek. She/he will be responsible for coordinating with other consortium partners regarding multipurpose cash transfer activities as well as participate in monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the project activities. She/he will establish good working relationships with all consortium members and other   partners working in these refugee settlements and with the community local and government representatives. The Programme Assistant - Cash Transfer will also ensure the coordination of effective delivery of materials/inputs, conduct registration of complaints, and ensure proper distribution and documentation of project related items.

Education Qualifications

1. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Community Development, SWASA or a related field from a reputable organisation;
   
2. Training on Cash and Voucher Assistance
   
3. Training in Cash and Voucher Assistant is an added advantage.
   

Working experience

1. Relevant work experience in the profession will be an added advantage;
   

Core Competencies

1. Stakeholder management
   
2. Commitment to continuous learning
   
3. Communication
   
4. Technology awareness
   
5. Change capability and adaptability
   
6. Manage resources
   

Essential Knowledge & Skills

1. High level of integrity;
   
2. Pro-active in responding to changes in context and in communicating with internal colleagues and external stakeholders
   
3. Strong skills in team/institutional capacity building, facilitation and collaborative problem solving approaches;
   
4. Excellent diplomatic and relationship building skills;
   
5. Very good interpersonal skills and cultural and politico-social sensitivity is preferable;
   
6. Good organizational, administrative and logistical skills;
   
7. Good leadership skills and ability to work on own initiative and to solve problems;
   
8. Able to manage field teams dispersed across multiple locations
   
9. Innovative thinking and analytical ability;
   
10. Strong demonstrated skills working with external partners and bringing several stakeholders together for a common goal;
    
11. Working, at times, under tight deadlines;
    
12. Proven ability to coach and mentor others to develop specific knowledge and skills, with a positive attitude towards learning & sharing.