Cash Assistant
On-site · Kandahār, Kandahar, Afghanistan
Job Summary
Responsible for implementing day-to-day cash activities, supporting the Cash Officer in administrative tasks, and ensuring effective execution of cash projects. Duties include monitoring beneficiary distributions, managing procurement processes, and maintaining program documentation. The candidate will contribute to reporting, monitoring, and evaluation systems in coordination with program staff, and ensure adherence to Mercy Corps’ policies, including gender policy and beneficiary accountability standards. The role requires strong organizational skills, solid communication abilities, and experience in community engagement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in social science, or related degree
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in implementing emergency cash activities
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently
- Ability to engage with local communities and government authorities
- Strong organizational skills
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Dari, Pashto is desired
- Good computer skills in basic, office programs
Desired Qualifications
- Familiar with Afghanistan cash standards and international cash SPHERE standards
- Extensive knowledge and work experience in Afghanistan, preferably in the Southern and Western Provinces including Kandahar and Herat
- Good strategic thinking and planning skills with eagerness for innovation
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