Job ID
43574
Job Title
FSL & Cash Officer
To work for
Mission East
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Project Based
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
The FSL & Cash Officer is responsible for the technical implementation, coordination, and quality assurance of all Food Security, Livelihoods (FSL), and Cash-Based Interventions (CBI) within Mission East’s Syria program. The Officer will lead needs assessments, design and oversee cash and voucher assistance (CVA), supervise field teams, and coordinate with local authorities and implementing partners (e.g., SARC). The position ensures that FSL and cash programming are evidence-based, inclusive, and aligned with sectoral standards and donor requirements.
Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in a relevant field is a strong asset.
Experience:
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in FSL and/or cash programming in humanitarian or development settings.
• Proven experience in implementing cash and voucher assistance (CVA) using digital and manual delivery mechanisms.
• Experience working with national partners and engaging with community structures.
• Experience conducting field assessments and post-distribution monitoring.
Technical Skills:
• Solid understanding of cash transfer programming modalities and best practices.
• Knowledge of market assessment tools and humanitarian tools (e.g., KOBO, ODK, Excel).
• Familiarity with food security frameworks (IPC, HEA, etc.) is desirable.
• Strong reporting, planning, and coordination skills.
Language Skills:
• Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) is essential.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in a relevant field is a strong asset.
Experience:
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in FSL and/or cash programming in humanitarian or development settings.
• Proven experience in implementing cash and voucher assistance (CVA) using digital and manual delivery mechanisms.
• Experience working with national partners and engaging with community structures.
• Experience conducting field assessments and post-distribution monitoring.
Technical Skills:
• Solid understanding of cash transfer programming modalities and best practices.
• Knowledge of market assessment tools and humanitarian tools (e.g., KOBO, ODK, Excel).
• Familiarity with food security frameworks (IPC, HEA, etc.) is desirable.
• Strong reporting, planning, and coordination skills.
Language Skills:
• Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) is essential.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of community engagement.
• Accountability, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of community engagement.
• Accountability, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Salary and Benefits
As per Mission East Salary Scale
About us
Mission East is a Danish international relief and development organisation working in crisis-affected countries in the former Soviet Union, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Founded in 1991 and based on Christian values, we deliver emergency relief during disasters as well as long-term development assistance. Mission East works to support vulnerable people and help local communities lift themselves out of poverty and marginalisation. We work directly with our beneficiaries or through local and international partners. We constantly strive to strengthen the relevance, effect and sustainability of our programmes. More information on Mission East can be found at: https://missioneast.org
Mission East has been engaged in humanitarian and development work in Lebanon and Syria through partners since 2019. To date, these interventions have centered around food security, livelihoods recovery, protection, and emergency response. Mission East obtained independent registration in Syria in 2022.
Mission East has been engaged in humanitarian and development work in Lebanon and Syria through partners since 2019. To date, these interventions have centered around food security, livelihoods recovery, protection, and emergency response. Mission East obtained independent registration in Syria in 2022.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jul 14, 2025
Expiry Date
Aug 13, 2025
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CV Language
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