CASH VOUCHER ASSISTANT NKAFAMIYA RESCUE MISSION
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on communities? Do you believe in making a positive change and transforming lives most vulnerable? Look no further – Nkafamiya Rescue Mission is seeking well dedicated person like you to be a part of our life-changing mission!
About Us
Nkafamiya Rescue Mission (NRM) is an independent child rights organization committed to supporting vulnerable and marginalized children and their communities to be free from poverty. By actively connecting committed people with powerful ideas, we work together to make positive, deep-rooted and lasting changes in children and young people’s lives.
NRM’s vision is equitable society where citizens actualize their socio-economic potentials while our mission is to empower less privilege for improved living conditions through social services NRM is registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) with registration number CAC/IT/162160. Over the years our approach to humanitarian assistance has evolved from conflict relief activities, to post-conflict support, to long-term community development and emergency assistance that helps children, their families and their communities in north east Nigeria.
Job Opportunity: Cash Voucher Assistant
Do you have a passion for assisting the most vulnerable, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of community and its environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Nkafamiya Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and support to vulnerable communities in need of cash voucher assistant. We are currently looking for a skilled and compassionate Cash Voucher Assistant to join our team and help us combat challenges of rendering small grant to our beneficiaries in the areas we serve.
Position: Cash Voucher Assistant
Experience: 3 years’ experience
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or HND in relevant course Social Policy, Social Science,
International Development, Economics or related relevant discipline
Location: Michika & Madagali
Working Hours: 8hrs
Duration: Four (4) months with possibility of extension
Job Description
- This role will be responsible to implement the cash transfer activities of the SCI/NRM Cash and other component of the project in Michika and Madagali of Adamawa state ensuring that the cash transfer component is delivered in a timely manner and to a high quality.
- He/ she will work closely with the project team in Michika and Madagali as well as the project manager.
- The CVA will also coordinate and collaborate with SCI/NRM staff and report accordingly on project progress.
Key Responsibilities
Cash Voucher Assistant will be responsible for cash activities at the community level.
- Work closely with Project manager to implement cash activities.
- Assist in sensitization of local government structures, communities and traditional authorities on the targeting criteria and identification and registration of beneficiaries.
- Work close with MEAL staff to on-board enumerators to support with the registration of households receiving cash transfer.
- Manage pre-paid cards (mode of cash transfer delivery) and work closely with relevant teams to ensure pre-paid cards are loaded correctly.
- Oversee delivery of regular cash transfers and help ensure the resolution of any problems.
- Actively participate in relevant field assessments to identify the beneficiaries’ needs and viable business opportunities, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
- Organize the training of cash beneficiaries on the identified needs.
- Conduct the implementation and monitoring of all activities, at field level, as laid out in the detailed implementation plan.
- Support in the registration of target families, ensuring that the data is collected and is recorded appropriately.
- Coordinate activities with local authorities, international community members, other implementing actors and partners at the local level.
- Compile and submit regular project reports and updates.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in relevant course Social Policy, Social Science, International Development, Economics or related relevant discipline
- At least 3 years’ experience of working in Cash & Voucher Assistance in emergency and development settings, for a broad range of institutional donors and sectors (beyond Food
Security & Livelihoods)
- Previous humanitarian response experience
- Understanding of Cash & Voucher Assistance in Nigeria
- Experience with various cash and voucher modalities, including digital, mobile, card, paper voucher, and cash in envelopes.
- Demonstrable understanding of M&E, beneficiary accountability, and learning
- Experience in the application of methodologies to calculate cash/voucher amounts for sectoral outcomes, as well as for multipurpose cash transfers.
- Demonstrated program design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
- Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, adaptive and safer programming; child rights; disability; migration and displacement.
- Experience of supporting humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery
- Fluent in English, Hausa and Local language is an added advantage to this position
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of malnourished children. By joining our team, you become part of a dedicated group of individuals committed to providing life-saving through cash voucher support to those who need it most.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume/CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Nkafamiya Rescue Mission. Applications can be sent to hr@nrmission.org with the subject line “Cash Voucher Assistant Application”.
Applications closes 22nd September, 2023
Nkafamiya Rescue Mission provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process. CASH VOUCHER ASSISTANT POSITION Join us in our mission to provide hope to the most vulnerable. Together, we can make a difference!