Programme Officer (Cash), NO-1, Fixed Term Position, Kabul, Afghanistan, #00138032 (Open to nationals of Afghanistan Only)
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The Programme Officer (Cash Based Programming) supports the PMU in operationalizing an agile and risk-managed project implementation strategy for cash transfer activities. This role ensures the application of respective operational and compliance policies and procedures throughout the project implementation cycle. The officer will maintain close partnerships and dialogue with relevant ACO Programme Sections and Operations Teams. Additionally, the role involves undertaking priority research and data analysis to enhance project management systems, providing technical and operational guidance to team members, and ensuring timely, risk-informed, and coordinated implementation of cash-based activities through collaborative work with all stakeholders. The position is based in Kabul and contributes to the overall project management cycle for humanitarian cash transfer and cash incentive payment projects.
Responsibilities
The Programme Officer (Cash Based Programming) is accountable for Knowledge Management for Programmes, ensuring that lessons learned and best practices are captured and disseminated. They will be responsible for Programme Development and Management, contributing to the design, planning, and execution of cash-based programming. The role involves ensuring the Optimum Use of Program Funds, adhering to financial regulations and efficient resource allocation. Programme Monitoring and Evaluations are key, requiring the tracking of progress, outcomes, and impact of cash transfer activities. The officer will uphold a Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach, ensuring all activities align with children's rights and achieve measurable results. Partner Capacity Building and Sustainability will be fostered through strengthening the abilities of implementing partners. The role also includes advocating for a Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community, and Family Levels. Finally, Partnership, Coordination, and Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders are essential for effective program delivery.
Work Experience
At least 1 year of relevant work experience in programme/project management, with a primary focus on managing large-scale cash transfer projects or programmes is required. Experience in emergency contexts is also required.
Skills
Project financial management, Use of management systems/ERP systems (e.g., VISION/FIORI/SAP), Knowledge of global human rights issues (children and women), UNICEF position and approaches, Project management, Cash transfer project management, Emergency context experience, Establishing payment systems, Managing implementing partnerships, Contract management, Monitoring and evaluation activities, Risk management