Project Officer Cash & CFW

Job Description

 

Job Title:                      Project Officer Cash & CFW

Working Station:        District Khairpur Mirs

Reporting to:              Project Manager        

 

Position Requirements:

1. Mandatory (Qualification and Experience)
2. Masters or equivalent (minimum 14 years education) from HEC recognized University.
3. Minimum of 02 years of relevant professional experience in a similar position, preferably focused on cash and/or in-kind distributions (assessments, distributions, monitoring) within the NGOs.

 

1. Job Purpose

The Project Officer-Cash is responsible for the identification, selection and verification of beneficiaries and for processing cash beneficiary lists approved and authorized by the supervisor, deals with the cash transfer agents, and follow-up on beneficiary receipts for monthly reports. S/he is responsible for ensuring that day-to-day documentation and financial management functions are performed in accordance with organization policies, and agreed Standard Cash Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Project officer supports and contributes to the organization and implementation of all distribution activities.

 

1. Main Responsibilities
   • Adhere to standard operating procedures for registration and cash distributions using the selected service provider(s) per the Cash Transfer Programming manuals and Program Management Manual.
   • Work with partners to ensure clear communication with affected communities regarding targeting criteria, entitlements, and how to access assistance and give feedback.
   • Collect beneficiary data and modify as per the DRC selection criteria, add to beneficiary database and profiles; modify or add data to beneficiaries’ profiles.
   • Prepare and share beneficiary lists and registration forms and develop distribution plans.
   • Monitor the Finance department for cash transfers in processing the disbursements.
   • Ensure beneficiaries are respected, and cared for during distribution activities.
   • Prioritize vulnerable cases during distribution and provide needed support; Refer protection cases, when identified, to the protection team.
   • Establish and maintain effective program reporting, monitoring, and evaluation systems for both internal and external use; ensure filing adheres to internal protocols and is regularly maintained.
   • Attend cluster meetings when requested.
   • Deal with complaints or issues related to Cash/voucher and/or in-kind distribution.
   • Participate in various post-distribution monitoring surveys.
   • Monitor and evaluate ongoing distributions and cash/voucher activities and report on unmet needs and gaps.
   • Report on unmet needs and gaps in Cash and in-kind distributions to the Cash and Distribution Team Leader
   • Carry out the daily/weekly / monthly work plan as directed by the Cash Distribution Team Leader.
   • Participate in assessments, selection and training to volunteers and distribution workers.
   • Manage conflicts when they arise and suggest possible solutions.
   • Any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor/ Management.

 

1. Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour
   • Crowd Control
   • Good written and verbal communication.
   • Good resource and time management skills.
   • Willingness to travel frequently.
   • Problem Solving.
   • Excellent Interpersonal skills.
   • Conflict & crisis management.