Cash Assistant
Assist with procurement and cash activities for project support.
Overview
Assist with procurement and cash activities for project support.
You have:
- At least 2 years of full-time technical & professional experience in a similar role.
- University degree in Accountant, business administration, or any related fields
- Excellent written & oral command in Arabic & English
- Knowledge of child protection / child rights
- Strong analytical skills
- Computer literate mainly with MSOffice software package
- Good communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
The Cash Assistant will work under the supervision of the Manger. He or she is responsible for the execution and reporting of all procurement , and cash activities to effectively support the overall procurement and cash needs of the project.
MAJOR RESPONCIBILITIES
Take lead in consolidating procurement plans from the Project Team.
Ensure PRFs are in place and signed and submitted on time. Coordinate with the team for the timely submission of the PRFs.
Work closely with Procurement Department to ensure project items to be delivered timely.
Ensure that all the Vehicles required for the Projects are available on timely basis.
Follow up with logistics department on the timely availability of the vehicles.
Support in collecting and entering beneficiaries’ data from source documents within time limits
Represent WVI in cash sector at the field level
Coordinate the development and harmonization of CASH SOPs/guidance, tools, and approaches that inform and support field teams in high quality project planning, design and implementation, considering local context and available technologies
Conduct monthly basis field visit and maintain the MOVs for official records
Support in preparing CFWs payrolls and salaries and submitting them to finance team
Conduct field visits prior any planned distribution of cash programming instruments (Vouchers, pre-paid cards, ATM… etc)
Any other duties as agreed with the supervisor
KNOWLEDGE/ QUALIFCATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
At least 2 years of full-time technical & professional experience in a similar role.
Previous experience with INGOs and Cash for Work projects is preferable.
Applying & identifying proper cash technique
Strong analytical skills
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
University degree in Accountant, business administration, or any related fields
Knowledge of child protection / child rights
Excellent written & oral command in Arabic & English
Computer literate mainly with MSOffice software package
Good communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Working Knowledge of CFWs payrolls, salaries and payments
Work under pressure , details oriented
Thorough knowledge of MS office and Lotus Notes.
Commitment to World Vision Core values and mission statement.
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
80% field work
20% office base
Language Requirements
Arabic: Native
English: Intermediate
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with cash management in projects. | The interviewer seeks to understand your practical experience and knowledge in managing cash resources. | Share specific examples of cash management roles and responsibilities you've held. |
| How do you ensure timely procurement and delivery of project items? | The interviewer wants to gauge your organizational and coordination skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you collected and managed data under time constraints? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to prepare payroll and salaries for project staff? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain collaborative relationships in a team environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you handle discrepancies in cash distribution. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your approach to working under pressure? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How familiar are you with cash for work projects and their implementation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |