Cash Officer

Support project manager in cash-related activities and ensure effective project implementation.

Overview

Support project manager in cash-related activities and ensure effective project implementation.

You have:

  • Bachelors in social science, or related degree.
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience working with Non-food item (NFI) and cash distributions in a non-governmental organization (NGO) in humanitarian/recovery context.
  • Strong familiarity with Afghanistan cash standards and international cash SPHERE standards.
  • Extensive knowledge and work experience in Afghanistan, and preferably in the Southern and Western Provinces including Kandahar & Herat.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to achieve cooperation and agreement amongst diverse groups with competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently and with a calm attitude.
  • Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to engage with local communities and government authorities.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Dari are required, Pashto is desired.

Potential interview questions

How do you ensure compliance with humanitarian standards in cash distributions? The interviewer is assessing your understanding of standards and experience applying them. Discuss your familiarity with relevant standards and provide examples from past experiences.
Can you describe a time you successfully managed multiple priorities? The interviewer wants to understand your time management and prioritization skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you engage local communities in project design and evaluation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What approaches do you take to promote gender sensitivity in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle conflicts within your team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure your team maintains high accountability standards? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you report project activities and results effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share your experience with data collection in cash programs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 months ago - Updated 3 hours ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national