Programme Officer (Cash) – Fixed Term

About the role

The Programme Officer (Cash) will support the Programme Management Unit (PMU) in operationalising agile, risk‑managed cash transfer projects in Afghanistan. The role involves close collaboration with programme sections, operations teams and partners to ensure effective implementation of humanitarian cash‑based activities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the PMU in applying operational and compliance policies throughout the cash transfer project cycle.
• Maintain partnership and dialogue with ACO Programme Sections and Operations Teams.
• Conduct research and data analysis to improve project management systems.
• Provide technical and operational guidance to ensure timely, risk‑informed implementation of cash‑based activities.
• Assist in monitoring, evaluation and results‑based reporting of cash programmes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, International Studies, Public Administration or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience managing large‑scale cash transfer projects, preferably in emergency contexts.
• Fluency in English and either Dari or Pashtu.
• Knowledge of global human‑rights issues affecting children and women.

Required skills

• Experience with project financial management using ERP systems such as UNICEF’s ERP‑VISION/FIORI/SAP.
• Understanding of cash‑based programming and humanitarian cash transfer mechanisms.