Cash Assistant
On-site · Herāt, Herat, Afghanistan
Job Summary
Cash Assistant supports day-to-day cash activities in assigned districts, coordinating with logistics/finance/security, assisting with field-based distributions, procurement processes, and program documentation under the Cash officer. Responsibilities include identifying participants and vendors, tracking procurement and payment requests, maintaining program filing and data, contributing to trainings, monitoring and evaluations, and ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps policies including safeguarding, gender policy, and beneficiary accountability. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to achieve program deliverables and effective resource use in the Herat region, with on-site/off-site coordination as required.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in cash-related activities or project support (donor-funded programs a plus)
- Ability to coordinate with multiple departments (logistics, finance, security)
- Strong data entry and reporting skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding, gender policy, and Do No Harm principles
- Fluency in local languages and basic formal communication
- Willingness to perform field-based tasks and distributions
- Proficiency with procurement processes and maintaining confidential records
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