Cash Transfer Officer – Kyaka II 181 views0 applications

Back ground

World Vision Uganda is a Christian relief, development and advocacy non-government organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 82 districts in Uganda implementing projects in health & nutrition, water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), livelihoods & community resilience, education and child protection. World Vision (WV) is committed to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse and will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with the beneficiaries above. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

Due to expansion in scope of our programmes, we are now seeking for qualified and passionate individuals willing to share in our vision and join our team in the position below.

Position: Cash Transfer Officer – Kyaka II

Report to: Food Assistance Officer

Location: Kyegegwa District

Project Duration: 6 Months

Purpose of the position:

Cash Based Transfer Officer has a dual role of implementing the WFP Cash based transfer program interventions, as well as cash base programing mainstreaming across the programme in the West Nile region. S/he will be responsible for initiating action in the areas of cash based transfer, build capacity and provide orientation to cash transfer staff in the program.

Key Outputs/Responsibilities.

Implementation

• Lead and oversee the implementation of cash component of the in the project at the respective settlement.
• Helps in making work plans, project identification, proposals and budget design for Cash based programme.
• Run day to day implementation of cash programme

Coordination and consultation

• Develop and disseminate Information and Education Communication materials on Cash Based Transfer.
• Represent the project at the monthly & quarterly Cash based transfer working groups in the settlement and any other meeting as required to share progress, challenges and appropriate follow up plans.
• Supervises and consult the distribution team in the field.
• Coordinates with the technical staff coming from across Sectors for planning and implementations of the deliverables under the CBT section.

Documentation and reporting

• Consolidate, Compile and submit quality reports to Food Assistance Officer as directed. Ensure that all reports are highly accurate, comprehensive, well documented and will guarantee the credibility of the program;
• Prepare and submit reports for CTS and Management and ensure proper accounting for all Cash transfers in the assigned Zone.
• Submits relevant documents to FAIRO for cash payments to beneficiaries.

Capacity building and training

• Work with the Accountability officer to establish and implement feedback and complaints mechanisms on CBT across the programme areas. This will include documenting all cases reported related to CBT and ensuring that they are handled and references made to the responsible partners.
• Provide trainings/orientation/technical inputs to Field monitor to enhance capacity in relation to CBP in the programme areas

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or an equivalent
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
• Ability to effectively develop rapport and relate to donors, NGOs, and government stakeholders, beneficiaries.
• Commitment to capacity building and people development.
• Knowledge of relief and community development programming essential
• Knowledge of humanitarian aid standards as well as accountability standards Networking and collaboration skills
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
• consultation highly desired
• Computer literate
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
• Perform other duties as required