Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) Officer at Malteser International

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of multipurpose cash assistance, ensuring high-quality data collection and reporting in line with Malteser International standards, and maintaining strong partnerships with communities and key stakeholders
• Lead community engagement, beneficiary targeting, registration, financial service provider procurement and supervision, cash disbursement, and market monitoring to ensure transparent, accountable, and effective MPCA delivery
• Manage program data collection, documentation, and reporting, contribute to learning and coordination processes, and ensure internal and external compliance with Malteser International procedures
• Strengthen collaboration with government authorities, cash coordination platforms, humanitarian partners, and community structures to ensure acceptance, effective coordination, and smooth program implementation

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in the field of economics, social sciences, or agricultural economics, with at least 2-3 years of experience in connection with MPCA
• Strong communication skills, including proficiency in the local dialect (preferably Hausa and English), are a core criterion
• Ability to work effectively with local governments, align with MI values and standards, and cope in stressful or hostile environments, including travelling to deep field locations and conducting partner visits
• Qualified candidates currently based in Katsina or with Katsina State of Origin will be prioritized
• To promote inclusion, we advise applicants from both genders and people with disabilities to apply for this position.