Long Term Agreement for National Individual Consultant: Field Coordination of Humanitarian Cash Transfer (HCT) in Response to Emergencies, Viet Nam.

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a passionate and inclusive culture.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to support the UNICEF Country Office in Vietnam in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of humanitarian cash transfer (HCT) programs in response to emergencies. The role involves coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders, including national and local government, communities, NGOs, and service providers. The objective is to ensure the effective and timely delivery of UNICEF-supported humanitarian cash assistance, meeting the needs of affected populations in line with UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children (CCC) in Emergency. This position is crucial for enhancing UNICEF's capacity to respond effectively to humanitarian shocks through cash transfers, strengthening community resilience and preventing negative coping strategies.

Responsibilities

The consultant will provide technical support to UNICEF in the coordination and planning for the rollout of HCT programs in selected provinces. This includes staying updated on HCT responses implemented by various organizations and coordinating with government partners, Cash Working Group (CWG) members, and service providers at national and subnational levels. The consultant will provide guidance to local authorities and partners on commune selection, program details, and facilitate targeting and data collection. Field trips will be conducted to support pre-distribution communication and data validation, ensuring correct household selection and clean data, while strengthening UNICEF's accountability to affected populations (AAP). The consultant will also work closely with UNICEF internal staff to ensure seamless program execution and reporting, contributing to the overall effectiveness of emergency cash transfer responses.

Work Experience

A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian action, emergency response, or program implementation, with a focus on cash transfer programming. Experience working with UN agencies or international NGOs is desirable.

Skills

Humanitarian Cash Transfer (HCT) programming, Emergency response coordination, Stakeholder engagement, Program planning and implementation, Monitoring and evaluation, Data collection and analysis, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Technical support, Report writing, Cross-cultural communication, Problem-solving, Adaptability

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