Cash Distribution Officer

CARE is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian humanitarian organization, extending its relief and development assistance to those in need. CARE, as an International Confederation of 13 member organizations is one of the world's largest private humanitarian organizations working in more than 90 plus, countries committed to helping communities in the developing world achieve lasting victories over poverty.

Summary of Key Functions

• Internally: Technically reports to GBV specialist while operationally to the Project manager. maintain close working relation with Gender and MEAL departments.
• Externally: the position will have close working relation with the GBV actors, cluster and UN agencies.

Key relations Reports to:

• The Project Manager.
• Keep close contact with the Project and Field team.
• Ensure the proper communication and reporting to finance, HR, Procurement and Administration in Kabul.

Key Results Expected:

The cash distribution officer is in charge of overall project activities in each region and he/she maintains close relationships with GBV actors, protection cluster and other agencies in the region.

• Coordinate project activities with relevant stakeholders and GBV networks at regional level.
• Receive GBV cases (victims referred by other organizations) and register in data base.
• Verify the authenticity/accuracy of cases referred to CARE by other organizations.
• Where possible confidentially/secretly meet the victim to understand their needs and suggestions.
• Prepare pay slip for cash transfer to the selected/verified victims.
• Prepare cash request and send to the country office.
• Monitor the process of cash payment to the victims.
• Prepare payment documents and submit to finance department.
• Support mapping referral pathway and referral system for GBV survivors
• Assess the knowledge and utilization of services available for survivors of GBV.
• Ensure updated filing and documentation of related reports, progress and achievement in line with CARE EGEMA Project/requirement.
• Provide Psychological First Aid (PFA), psycho-social support, to survivors/victims.
• Attend GBV related and capacity building trainings in Kabul.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned.

• Safeguarding Responsibilities:
• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
• CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

Core Competencies:

• Good understanding of gender and gender-based violence in the Afghanistan context and global norms. Good communication skills, good knowledge of cash distribution.

Skills and Experience:

• Education: University degree in Law, education, economics, social science, public health, or related field.
• Work Experience: At least 2-3 years’ experience in GBV, cash management, filing and documentation, human rights and advocacy programs with NGOs or local government.

Languages Skills: Fluency in spoken and written Dari and/or Pashtu is essential and working knowledge of English is desirable.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Cash Distribution Officer CARE-AF-0700 Balkh) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)