Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA) Officer (Emergency Response)

Disclaimer: The position is advertised for emergency roster pool generation only.

• shortlisted candidates will be kept in the pool and will be contacted for the role in case of any emergency project.
• Management will update the list every three months.
• The number of positions is tentative

Position Objective

• Coordinate and ensure smooth implementation of conditional and un-conditional Cash Voucher Assistance emergency response FSL related projects interventions while adhering to logistics, HR, Finance and Security procedures.

 Mission 1: Project Detailed Implementation Planning and Implementation

• Prepare and review the project plans related to cash transfer programming throughout the project implementation period and carry out regular follow-up for reporting on all aspects of conditional and un-conditional cash transfer programming. 
• Effective and efficient implementation of the cash transfer programming through self-implementation and/or through the implementing partner organization as per the design/proposal approved by the donor within the specific period and resources.

Mission 2: Budget Follow-Ups

• Assist the FSL/Emergency Manager in overseeing budget utilization in the cash transfer programming
• Prepare budget revisions (if necessary in coordination with the Implementing Partner) and inform internal departments in a timely manner.

Mission 3: Ensure adherence to set processes and SOPs

• Collaborate with the implementing partner in undertaking market analysis and Mapping of service (Mobile transfers, remittances, bank account, etc.) in the context of geographical areas.
•  Establish and document the beneficiary identification and selection process for providing cash assistance.
• Developing and agree with the service provider on a standard operating procedure (SOP) for cash distribution.
• Critically assess and follow-up the Complaint Redressal Mechanism.
•  Assess and document Beneficiary Awareness Campaign (Financial Literacy - Mobile Banking).
• Ensure the service provider is properly documenting the beneficiary registration and identification checks (Anti-Money Laundering Check (AML/CFT Check).
•  Follow up with beneficiaries of Cash Distribution & Encasements and write case studies.
• Monitoring and collaborating with the service provider to observe any risks including mitigation of any protection-related concerns agreed upon SOPs including COVID 19 related SOPs.

Mission 4: Periodic Reporting:

• Ensure the preparation of Cash transfers related to weekly, monthly, and end of the project.

 Mission 5 --: Proactively support ACFs commitments to gender equality and child protection sensitivity

• Read and ensure a full understanding and promotion of ACFs Gender Minimum Standards & Child Protection Policies
• Implement all work-related activities with a gender, inclusion, and child protection lens, taking into account the different needs, concerns, and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries
• Ensure and encourage the incorporation of gender equity principles in all policies and activities
• Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.

Skills and resources needed to perform the function

• Strong project management skills related to Cash Transfer programing
• Substantial experience in emergency Cash transfer projects through self-implementation or partners
• Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills
• Able to analyze and summarize complex technical  and contextual information
• Fluent in English, reading, writing, and speaking. Fluency in the local language of the program implementation area will be preferred
• Excellent computer skills
• Team management skills
• Ability to handle stress and pressure
•  Master in Social Sciences, MBA/ or any other similar field degree will be preferred

Relationship

Internal

• Technical HoDs
• HR, Finance, Logistics leads

External

•   Service Providers
• Project Implementing Partner
• Government Departments (Ministry of Health, Provincial Health Departments, PDMA, DDMA)
• Communities, direct and indirect beneficiaries of conditional and unconditional cash grants
• This is a non-contractual document and it may evolve according to the needs of the mission

Travel Required  65%

Action against Hunger is committed to the prevention of risks related to abuse, sexual exploitation, and the promotion of gender equality and its diversity. The Pakistan Mission encourages the application of women/men/transgender/ disabled workers. Action Against Hunger's recruitment process is free of charge, no compensation of any form shall be requested from a candidate. It reflects the major policies and its charter through its professionalism and impartiality. If you observe behavior in opposition to these values during this process, please report it to the appropriate teams. All persons hired by Action Against Hunger will also be checked for compliance with the "anti-terrorist" lists while respecting the rights of employees and the confidentiality of personal data.