Senior Grants & Compliance Associate – Cash-Based Interventions

About the role

The International Organization for Migration is seeking a Senior Grants & Compliance Associate to lead cash‑based intervention (CBI) activities in Afghanistan. You will work closely with Program Managers and the Grants & Compliance unit to ensure projects meet global standards, donor requirements, and IOM policies.

Key responsibilities

• Support Program Managers in planning and implementing CBI activities, including situational analysis, needs assessment, targeting and distribution.
• Coordinate and monitor operational, administrative and financial aspects of CBI in line with IOM policies and donor agreements.
• Integrate cross‑cutting issues such as gender‑based violence, disability inclusion, child protection and accountability to affected populations.
• Identify and monitor appropriate transfer mechanisms and financial service providers.
• Conduct needs and market assessments to inform CBI modality design.
• Develop standard operating procedures and technical guidelines for efficient CBI delivery.
• Provide technical guidance, capacity‑building and oversight to sectoral CBI focal points and field assistants.
• Contribute to concept notes, project proposals, workplans and related documentation.
• Monitor, document and evaluate CBI interventions, recommend corrective actions and ensure synergy across IOM units.
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, graphics and statistical tables on CBI outcomes.
• Participate in Cash Working Group meetings, workshops and coordinate with local authorities, UN agencies and NGOs.
• Undertake regular duty travel to monitor implementation and provide on‑site guidance.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting program managers in cash‑based humanitarian projects.
• Strong understanding of grant management, donor compliance and IOM’s CBI standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical experts on gender, disability, child protection and accountability.
• Experience conducting needs assessments, market analyses and designing CBI modalities.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Afghanistan.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful cash‑based interventions in a humanitarian context.
• Collaboration with a diverse, international team of experts.
• Professional development within a leading UN agency.