War Child, the specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades we’ve delivering high-impact programmes that are rebuilding lives across Afghanistan, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic and Yemen. We understand children’s needs, respect their rights, and put them at the centre of the solution - from reintegrating children formerly associated with armed groups and armed forces (CAAFAG) in the Central African Republic to reuniting children with their families in Afghanistan. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

Job Purpose

Cash and voucher Officer will lead and coordinate the day-to-day project activities including, risk assessment, selection of beneficiaries, cash distribution and post monitoring and reporting. The three officers will support the project coordinator during implementation of the project and will be responsible with all external and internal coordination to the field. and represent the project in relevant coordination meetings and cluster meetings at provincial level. Through this grant 4,645 HHs will be supported in districts of Herat, Ghor and Badghis provinces.

The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Responsible for overall management of Cash Distribution component which includes implementation and monitoring of activities in the targeted districts of Ghor, Badghis and Herat.
• Assist in post cash distribution data collection process; supervise its implementation; organize data entry in KOBO; ensure the high quality of the data at all stages of the progression; process data and produce reports.
• Monitor cooperating partners and financial service provider compliance with program guidelines.
• Maintain records on programme activities, including project committees, budgets and other documentation; provide information for project briefs, and other related purposes; and ensure project cycle deadlines are met.
• Be responsible for the daily liaison with the financial service provider and administration of the cash transfer process to beneficiaries with respect to the signed agreements and policies of donor.
• Develop daily, weekly and monthly cash distribution reports.
• Assist Project Coordinator in all matters related to the delivery of cash distribution and bring to the attention of Project Coordinator any administrative constraints arising from emergency situations in the field.
• Maintain beneficiary and post cash distribution databases, and the checklist developed by MEAL.
• Liaise with beneficiaries and government authority in provincial level and undertake visits to view project outputs and beneficiaries, inspect cash withdrawal points.
• Ensure compliance with policies, criteria and procedures with respect to Cash and Vouchers.
• Provide inputs for the periodic and final reports, briefs and other updates.
• Draft statistical reports related to cash and vouchers.
• Vehicle movement planning according to weekly work plans and acting as head of mission on field trips.
• Performs any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
• Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to WCUK’s Global Safeguarding and PSEAH Policies.

Our Values

Bold

We use our passion and creativity to deliver high-quality evidence-based work designed to maximize our beneficial impact on children in conflict.

Accountable to Children

Children can rely on us to respond to their voices and to treat them with respect and dignity

Anti-racism:

Anti-racism is not merely a belief. It includes actions that we mainstream throughout our work to change and challenge policies and behaviors that perpetuate racism.

Transparent

We expect to be held to account by our supporters and beneficiaries and we respond with openness and honesty.

Supportive to each other

We support each other and our partners to achieve ambitious goals and to the best we can be we are honest and open with each other, sharing our success and confronting our challenges.

Person Specification

War Child in Afghanistan operates in a dynamic environment with a team of highly motivated and dedicated staff. The right candidate will share these qualities and bring effective leadership to a diverse team. The successful candidate will be a creative problem solver and foster a solution-based approach to management.

Experience and mandatory criteria:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields preferably in Economics, Social Science.
• 2-3 years’ relevant experience in cash distribution projects preferably with International Organizations
• Experience of working with the communities and the stakeholders in Herat, Ghor and Badghis
• Experience in working with Children and vulnerable families.
• Have enough child protection knowledge.
• Excellent Computer Skill
• Ability to engage with local communities and government authorities.
• Excellent English Language Skills
• Excellent Communication, coordination, Negotiation skills
• Good report writing and presentation skills.

How to apply

• Please go to this link: https://airtable.com/appcfL4PSCci6nUAt/shrGIze0vJ9yOfe3y, fill in your information and attach your documents before the closing date - (30-Nov-2023).
• Applications after closing date will not be accepted.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for written test/interview.

Child safeguarding and Adults at Risk

Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. Successful applicants will be expected to be compliant and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Child Safeguarding

Pre-employment checks

• Employment with War Child will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• A satisfactory police record check to include a International/National Criminal Record Check, and a clear vetting and Due Diligence check

• Receipt of three satisfactory reference