Cash Based Transfer Assistant at CARE International – 4 Openings

CARE International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We work in over 94 countries around the world to provide over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cash Based Transfer (CBT) Assistant

Location: Yobe (Karasuwa, Nguru and Yusufari)
Department:Programs
Employment Category: Contract
Employment Type: Full-Time
Slots: 4 Openings
Reporting to: CBT Officer
Working Condition: 100% Field Based

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures high quality cash transfer programming in line with generally accepted standards, supports the operation and implementation of cash transfer programming.
• Monitor redemption process in vendor’s shops.
• Participants in conducting post distribution monitoring (PDM) and market price monitoring (MPM).
• Actively participates in targeting, SCOPE registration and card distribution
• Assist the CBT supervisor in writing monthly report.
• Mobilize and sensitize project participants on monthly basis before every redemption.
• Timely prepare and submit field reports.
• Properly engage with stakeholders in conformity with CARE core value.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor or her/his designate.

Qualifications (Know How)

Education / Training
Required:

• University degree / HND / OND in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Economics or related field.

Desired:

• 1st Degree in a related field.

Experience
Required:

• At least 3 years of experience in connection with project management in the food security and / or livelihood sector, and preferably in a non-governmental organization of humanitarian and international character.
• Previous experience in food distribution supervisory field is preferable.
• Ability to write reports.
• Able to work outside of regular working hours as required, including evenings and weekends if required.
• A good experience in supervision is required.
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis

Desired:

• Previous experience working with an INGO ora Development organization.

Technical Skills
Required:

• 2-3 years progressively responsible experience in the food security and / or livelihood sector of INGO and/or directly related area
• Fluency in English and Hausa.

Desired:

• Ability to deal well with a diverse population.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Cooperative, friendly, and helpful attitude with clients and co-workers.
• Ability to work closely with other employees to ensure positive, constructive environment within the program or department, and throughout the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced and growth-oriented environment, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Passion and enthusiasm for the mission of CARE International.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds.
• Must be able to speak local language(s)
• Perform any other related duties or responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor
• Given the stressful nature of Yobe security situation, which remains fluid and unpredictable and its high interpersonal and communication skills demands, the CBT officer will need to be able to fit easily into a complex and operative team of various cultural backgrounds.

Competencies:

• Strong level of autonomy to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
• Integrity
• Details focus
• Strong team player
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from various backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.

Application Closing Date
6th April, 2021.