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Solidarités International is an international humanitarian NGO that, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water, and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI’s teams – 2000 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers – work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Cash Officer

Location: Monguno, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Mobilization, Sensitization and capacity building:

• Mobilize and sensitize key stakeholders, communities and participating households on the project objectives, timelines and other general project details.
• Lead beneficiary selection processes in collaboration with the project stakeholders, livelihoods and community engagement teams.
• Participate in identifying the  training needs among the population and propose appropriate content and training support materials for the training sessions and awareness messages to be disseminated
• Ensure that the beneficiaries of income-generating activities receive the proper training to carry on their activities
• Ensure the training of the daily worker.
• Collect feedback and propose improvements to the SI FSL activities
• Conduct regular supervision and work closely with the field workers on site
• Prepare biweekly and monthly implementation work plans.
• Collaborate with the local government extension officers and conduct training on nutrition-sensitive agriculture, farming and business management.

Distribution:

• Under the responsibility of the Activity Manager, take part in planning, beneficiary targeting and logistical and administrative organization, and execution of distributions.
• Implement distribution using Solidarités International tools and in collaboration with stakeholders:
  • Take part in the census and registration of beneficiaries.
  • Implement distribution
  • Recruit and train daily workers
  • Delegate daily worker site tasks according to the Activity Manager’s instructions
  • Supervise distribution activities.
• Ensure that each registered, identified beneficiary has benefited from the distribution.
• After distribution has taken place, compile and confirm the number of households which benefited, and the quantity of goods distributed.
• Mobilize and replace materials used during distribution.

Reporting / Communication:

• Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the Solidarités International office, ensuring their availability to his/her manager
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Facilitate cash utilization and pre-disbursement sessions for project participants.
• Archive all means of verification related to project activities
• Under the supervision of the team supervisor, participate in the drafting of activity reports
• Pass on any information regarding the activity’s implementation
• Extract and pass on statistics to the team supervisor and/or program manager
• Take part in seminars and training workshops relating to his/her tasks and to goal attainment
• Report to the team supervisor on the progress of activities and specific tasks assigned, problems encountered, the quality of relations with beneficiaries
• Pass on any information or problems concerning his/her task, Solidarités International programs, or safety aspects
• Act as a liaison with the local population and authorities in order to identify the needs, grievances and major events that could have potential consequences for Solidarités International activity
• Analyze the humanitarian situation, taking protection problems into consideration/Do no Harm to the population
• Collaborate with local administration and authorities
• Take part in restitution meetings and clusters on request

Requirements

• Studies: B.Sc. / HND or equivalent in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business Management, Rural development. A nutrition background is an asset for this position.
• Experience: 2 years of practical experience in a similar position with other INGOs or 3–4 years’ experience in a National NGO in the same position. Experience in IGA and Cash distribution, especially CVA, is mandatory.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of protection and inclusion is a plus.
• Languages: English, Hausa, Kanuri, and other Local Languages.
• IT: Good knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel. RedRose, Kobo.
• Skills: Quick learner, Ability to work autonomously, Excellent organizational skills, Accountable, Able to multitask, to write reports in English, to meet deadlines, hard worker, stress management, Experience in Monguno.

What we offer

• Salary
• Transport
• Housing allowance
• Social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of annual leave per year, compassionate leave, public holidays as announced by the government, festive bonus, Life insurance covering death, health insurance with full coverage and permanent disability) etc.

Note:

• Solidarites International reserves the right to end the application at any time.
• Deadline for submitting applications: 11:59 pm on 20th October 2026
• Please note that this position is for Internal and External applicants.