CBI Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of CBI payment records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
• Assist in preparation of recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required.
• Assist in monitoring the implementation of the UNHCR CBIs including the delivery of all assistance item, monitoring of infrastructure, completion of home visits, etc.
• Export and manage data related to the cash assistance delivery to produce reports.
• Ensure proper filing and record keeping.
• Prepare background materials, working papers and tables for briefing and review sessions.
• Asist in data collection and reporting activities.
• Prepare routine correspondence.
• Liaise with POC, assistance beneficiaries, and partners.
• Direct incidents and problems to the supervisor when they cannot be resolved at their level.
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Years of Experience / Degree Level
• For G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher
• Field(s) of Education
• Not applicable
• Certificates and/or Licenses
• Business Administration, Political Science
• (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
• Relevant Job Experience
• Essential
• Computer skills (MS office), knowledge of database applications.
• Desirable
• Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities. Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position. Experience in Cash-Based interventions. Good working experience in MS/Excel, MS/Access, SQL.
• Functional Skills
• IT-Microsoft Excel
• IT-Microsoft Server Technology
• IT-Computer Literacy
• PG-UNHCR's Programmes
• (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
• Language Requirements
• For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
• For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
• For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
• As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

Additional Information

Deadline for Applications June 28, 2026 Grade GS4 Staff Member / Affiliate Type General Service Reason Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment Hardship Level D Family Type Family Residential location (if applicable) Target Start Date 2026-08-01 Target End Date 2026-12-31 Standard Job Description CBI Assistant Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The CBI (Cash-Based Intervention) Assistant is supervised by a CBI or Programme or Field staff at a higher grade. S/he performs a variety of functions related to cash assistance activities within the office. The supervisor defines work processes and provides regular advice and guidance. The incumbent will maintain relations with other units within UNHCR on the delivery of cash assistance to persons of concern (POC). As per specific instructions, the incumbent may require liaising with operational partners and contractors working with UNHCR. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

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