Cash Program Officer

Cash Program Officer | IRC - International Rescue Committee

Cash Program Officer

IRC - International Rescue Committee Abuja, Maiduguri National Speaks Hausa, English, Kanuri

Application deadline: April 05, 2026

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The Cash Program Officer at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will oversee the implementation of cash transfer activities in targeted areas of Borno State, Nigeria. This role involves conducting assessments, beneficiary registration, and monitoring cash disbursement processes. The officer will work closely with community members and local authorities to ensure effective program delivery while adhering to IRC policies. The position requires a strong commitment to accountability and transparency in cash assistance delivery.

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum 3 years experience in Food Security and Livelihoods programming

At least 2 years in Cash Transfer Programming

Experience in beneficiary management processes

Proven ability in conducting assessments related to cash transfer

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

Fluent in English; local languages are a plus

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND

  The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014 the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict affected populations. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and field offices in Mubi and Yola of Adamawa State, Maiduguri and Monguno of Borno state and Damaturu of Yobe State. Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs primary health care, nutrition, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection, child protection, education, food security & livelihoods.   Job Overview/Summary The Cash Program Officer will be responsible for the direct implementation of the IRC Cash Transfer activities across targeted LGAs of implementation in Borno State. He/she will support in conducting relevant assessments such as market assessments, cash feasibility studies, baseline and endline assessments, beneficiary registration, beneficiary verification, beneficiary selection, cash disbursement monitoring, post distribution monitoring, community mobilization, stakeholders’ collaboration activities etc. Under the Direct supervision of the Cash Program Manager, The Cash Program Officer will be the primary field-level position for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating cash-based intervention and spends most of his/her time in the field, ensuring that cash assistance is delivered efficiently, transparently, and in accordance with IRC organizational policies and donor requirements, while maintaining accountability to affected populations. Major Responsibilities   Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy Major key Responsibilities:  The main objective of the Cash Program Officer position is to efficiently implement cash response across the stipulated locations, including: Overseeing the implementation of cash transfer program interventions in assigned field locations, ensuring activities are delivered in line with project objectives and guidelines.

Actively contribute to all Cash Transfer Program field activities, including community engagement and mobilization, beneficiary targeting and identification, beneficiary registration and verification, cash disbursement, and monitoring.

Coordinate beneficiary verification and selection with Community-Based Targeting Committees (CBTCs) to ensure the transparent selection of the most vulnerable households using a robust targeting criteria.

Coordinate cash disbursement procedures, including preparation of beneficiaries list and payment schedules, ensuring all payment process comply with IRCs’ financial and compliance procedures.

Coordinate with financial service providers to track and monitor cash disbursement processes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in payment delivery.

Conduct community sensitization sessions to ensure beneficiaries clearly understand project objectives, vulnerability criteria, and assistance entitlements, promoting transparency and accountability in cash assistance delivery.

Coordinate activities with local authorities, community leaders, community members, other implementing actors, and partners at the community level.

Support data entry, cleaning, and analysis related to cash programming, maintaining accurate beneficiary databases and ensuring data protection and confidentiality.

Contribute to the implementation of MEAL processes, including post-distribution monitoring, complaint and feedback mechanisms in coordination with MEAL team and the Cash Program Manager.

Contribute to effective program reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use in coordination with the Cash Program Manager.

Prepare and submit weekly and Monthly activity reports, documenting progress, key achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and success stories.

Carry out any other duties within the reasonableness of his/her level of skills and experience as may be required by the Cash Program Manager and technical coordinator.

Program Development Contribute to project design, planning, and the development of concept notes and proposals related to cash transfer programming.

Support the preparation of donor reports as required, ensuring the timely provision of accurate data and information.

In collaboration with the Cash program manager, develop spending plan, procurement plan and review budgets vs actual frequently to ensure budget tracking.

Ensure data collection, data compilation, timely preparation and submission of all internal reports, weekly reports, work plan including weekly and other associated monthly, quarterly, donor and special reports.

      Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development: Required for all positions with supervisory responsibility, if special considerations are needed (e.g. remote management), make this additive to the base language here.

• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.

• Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures and communicate through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.

• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and provide oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions. Research, Learning and Analysis Coordination & Representation Ensure data collection, data compilation, timely preparation and submission of all internal reports, weekly reports, work plan including weekly and other associated monthly, quarterly, donor and special reports.

Key Working Relationships Position Reports to: Cash Program Manager Indirect/Technical Reporting: ERD Technical Coordinator Position directly Supervises: Community Volunteers and Incentive Workers Key Internal

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