Emergency Cash Specialist

Job Description

Brief Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Emergency Cash Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing emergency cash transfer programs in response to humanitarian crises. The Emergency Cash Specialist will work closely with various stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communities, to ensure the effective delivery of cash-based interventions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in humanitarian response, cash transfer programming, and experience working in emergency settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement emergency cash transfer programs, including beneficiary identification, registration, and payment processes
• Conduct market assessments and analysis to inform cash transfer programming and ensure that interventions are contextually relevant and effective
• Develop and manage budgets, work plans, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks for emergency cash transfer programs
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communities
• Provide technical guidance and support to field teams on emergency cash transfer programming
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards, as well as relevant humanitarian principles and guidelines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Economics, International Development, or Humanitarian Assistance, from a recognized Ethiopian university
• Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian response, cash transfer programming, or a related field, with a focus on emergency contexts
• Proven experience in designing and implementing emergency cash transfer programs, including beneficiary identification, registration, and payment processes
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, standards, and guidelines, including SPHERE and CaLP
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Fluency in English and Amharic is required; knowledge of other local languages is an asset
• Experience working in Ethiopia or the region, with a strong understanding of the local context and humanitarian landscape
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines