UNHCR EGYPT

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE

Functional Title: Senior Cash-Based Intervention Assistant

Number of Positions: One (1) position
Vacancy Number: HCR/VAC/20/ 29
Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt
Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) – G5 - PN: 10021310, For one
Category / Grade: (1) year with possibility of extension.

Date of Issue: 03 March 2020

Closing Date: 17 March 2020

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Senior Cash-Based Interventions (CBI) Assistant is supervised by a Senior CBI/Programme or Field staff.
S/he performs a variety of functions related to cash assistance activities within the office. The supervisor
defines work processes and provides regular advice and guidance.

The incumbent will assist in monitoring the quality of the provision of cash assistance for the operation
under area of responsibility. S/he will be required to maintain strong relations with other units within
UNHCR as well as operational partners and contractors working with UNHCR on the delivery of cash
assistance to persons of concern.

Duties
Accountability (key results that will be achieved)

- UNHCR office has sufficient administrative and local support for the field activities thus better able to
meet the needs of persons of concern.
- UNHCR’s policies, standards and procedures are constantly and coherently applied in the area of
responsibility (AoR).

Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

- Coordinate data collection and cash assistance eligibility determination with relevant partners and
contractors.
- Assist in monitoring the implementation of the UNHCR cash assistance programme including the
delivery of all assistance item, monitoring of infrastructure, completion of home visits, etc.
- Export and manage data related to the cash assistance delivery.
- Perform data analysis and reporting as required.
- Coordinate with relevant units and personnel on decisions and visits related to cash assistance
program.
- Coordinate with the bank and other institutes on actions related to cash delivery issues.
- Receive queries from internal UNHCR units and external agencies related to the cash assistance
delivery and provide feedback and follow up as necessary.
- Ensure proper filing and record keeping.
- Perform other related tasks as required.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

- Liaise with populations of concern, assistance beneficiaries, and partners.

- Direct incidents and problems to the supervisor when they cannot be resolved at their level.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

- Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business

Administration, Law, Political Science or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
- Computer skills, including knowledge of database applications.
- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local
language.

Desirable Qualifications and Competencies

- Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities.

- Experience in working with UNHCR contractors and partners.
- Experience in Cash-Based interventions.
- Working experience in MS/Excel and MS/Access.

Required Competencies

Cross-Functional Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking.
- Technological Awareness.
- Planning and Organizing.

HOW TO APPLY
▪ Interested candidates are to complete, sign and submit the new Personal History Form (Nov 2017
version) which includes a Letter of Interest for the specific position prior to the closing date of the
vacancy notice through UNHCR Egypt’s recruitment portal: https://www.unhcr.org/eg-jobs/
▪ Shortlisted applicants might be required to sit for a written examination and will have to undergo
an oral interview. Only short–listed applicants will be contacted.
▪ Only Egyptian national or legal residence of the country can apply, relocation entitlements do not
apply.
▪ UNHCR follows a strict non-smoking environment policy.
▪ UNHCR is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees)

The new Personal History Form is available in the recruitment portal including a supplementary sheet.
The personal history form will need to be duly completed with up to date information and signed.
Applications missing any of the above elements, will unfortunately not be considered.