Programme Specialist (Cash Based Assistance) (P-4), Fixed Term Position, #00089256, Global Programme Division, CoE - Amman, Jordan
Overview
The Programme Specialist (Cash-Based Assistance) supports the design, implementation, and monitoring of cash-based assistance programmes globally, with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa region. The role strengthens linkages with social protection systems, builds country office capacity, and promotes effective use of cash-based assistance modalities.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing technical and operational support to country offices in the design, implementation, and expansion of cash-based assistance programmes, both remotely and through field missions.
- Supporting the delivery of direct cash assistance mechanisms and surge responses in humanitarian contexts, including extensive in-country mission support when required.
- Coordinating with beneficiary data management, financial management, and cash programming teams to ensure aligned and effective support to country offices.
- Building and maintaining partnerships with governments, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to strengthen cash transfer programming across the region.
- Supporting the development of risk management, monitoring, and verification systems that enhance accountability and programme quality.
- Reviewing programme strategies, plans, and key documentation to ensure the effective and consistent application of cash-based assistance modalities.
- Generating evidence and knowledge products through data analysis, documentation of lessons learned, and identification of best practices to inform global and regional advocacy efforts.
- Representing the Global Cash Hub in inter-agency coordination forums and supporting collaboration across humanitarian actors.
- Promoting the integration of cash-based assistance approaches across sectors, including Education, Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, WASH, and humanitarian response programmes.
- Supporting the rollout of capacity-building initiatives, global guidance, technical notes, and standard operating procedures to strengthen organizational and partner capabilities in cash-based assistance programming.
Required Experience
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience supporting humanitarian response at national and international levels, including a minimum of 6 years dedicated to cash-based assistance programming in humanitarian settings is required.
Qualifications
Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.