Senior Cash Officer

Job Requirements:

• At least Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Business Administration, Economics, Agriculture, Food Security, Public Health, or related field.
  
• 2-5 years of experience leading teams in a humanitarian context, preferably during an emergency.
  
• 3 years of technical experience implementing cash transfer, cash for work, or cash voucher programs.
  
• Experience facilitating technical training and workshops related to emergency response, food security or livelihoods.
  
• Prior experience in developing program implementation work plans, data collection and analysis, and program reporting
  
• Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
  

Program Implementation

• Lead the planning, design, and operationalization of emergency cash assistance interventions, ensuring alignment with project objectives, Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB), and Cash Working Group guidelines.
  
• Provide technical guidance on different cash modalities (unconditional cash, protection cash, cash-for-work) and ensure appropriateness to context and beneficiary needs.
  
• Adapt transfer values and delivery mechanisms based on market assessments, protection risks, and evolving humanitarian needs.
  

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

• Lead the design and implementation of Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) to assess effectiveness, utilization, and outcomes of cash assistance
  
• Track key performance indicators and ensure timely and accurate reporting against project targets.
  
• Analyze data to inform programme improvements, targeting adjustments, and risk mitigation strategies.
  

Coordination and Representation

• Represent the organization in Cash Working Group meetings and relevant coordination forums.
  
• Liaise with OPM, UNHCR, financial service providers, and other partners to ensure harmonized and coordinated cash responses.
  
• Support integration of cash programming with other sectors including protection, shelter, and livelihoods.