Multi-Purpose cash assistance (MPCA) officer | Lalo Asabi

Location: Lalo Asabi, Ethiopia

Organization: World Vision International

Deadline: October 20, 2026

Job Description

Employee Contract Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

The MPCA officer is responsible for leading the implementation of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) activities. This role provides coordination and technical support for lifesaving cash assistance programs across project operational areas. The officer collaborates with district government bodies, relevant partners— including community and internal departments within WVE to ensure the effective delivery of emergency CVA. This includes beneficiary targeting, digital registration, and cash distribution. The position emphasizes building the skills and capacities of individuals targeted for basic needs support, livelihood restoration, and long-term development.

Key responsibilities also include market monitoring and capacity building. Additionally, the officer will develop user-friendly and practical work breakdown structures (WBS) for cash-based interventions, ensuring timely and appropriate implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The role encompasses activities such as community mobilization, targeting, registration and cash distribution, market monitoring, and price data collection and analysis.

Community Engagement & Capacity Building

Mobilize and sensitize communities through participatory approaches to ensure ownership and sustainability of CVA interventions.
Conduct community entry meetings, awareness sessions, and stakeholder briefings.
Facilitate and coordinate training sessions and CVA processes.
Develop Terms of Reference (TORs), training materials, and manage logistics and financial documentation for field activities.
Integrate gender, protection, and faith-based values across all project activities.
Develop and maintain detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to guide implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

Implementation, Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

Develop and implement clear work plans with defined timelines, roles, and resources.
Monitor progress, address challenges proactively, and ensure timely, high quality delivery.
Strengthening partner capacity through training, mentoring, and technical support.
Ensure compliance with donor, organizational, and government requirements.
Strong partnerships and community trust foster effective implementation.
Increased access to financial services and livelihood opportunities for vulnerable populations.
Enhanced coordination and synergy among development actors. Last updated: June 2024
Build and maintain strong relationships while facilitating coordination and joint planning with stakeholders.
Promote inclusive community engagement, ensuring participation of vulnerable groups and capturing lessons learned.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Knowledge Management

Lead the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems.
Conduct baseline, midline, and end line assessments in collaboration with MEAL teams.
Analyse data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement.
Prepare and submit detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Maintain organized records of project documentation, including beneficiary lists, training attendance, market assessments, and impact stories.
Monitor local market dynamics and adjust transfer values accordingly.

Learning, Innovation & Compliance

Identify and test innovative approaches to improve the efficiency and impact of CVA interventions.
Document and disseminate lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.
Contributes to the development of strategic plans and proposals for scaling up interventions.
Ensure compliance with audit requirements and donor standards.
Support capacity building of staff and partners through mentoring and technical assistance.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification

Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian cash programming, microfinance, Experience working with community-based organizations and local government Familiarity with digital registration and cash transfer platforms

Required Professional Experience