Specialist, specialist in multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA) in BF MISIYa HARKIV, BO

Mission Kharkiv is one of the largest medical charities in Ukraine in terms of the amount of aid provided. One of the key directions of our work is the systemic support of adult patients with oncological diseases.

Since 2022, our organization has implemented large-scale programs for the supply of medicines, transportation and evacuation of patients, first aid, provision of hygiene kits, and also provides psychosocial support to beneficiaries and strengthens the capacity medical personnel.

• Location: Kharkiv city and Kharkiv region (field work, regular trips to communities in priority areas: Izyumskyi, Bogodukhivskyi)
• Subordination: Project Manager
• Contract duration: 4 months
• Expected start date: 12/01/2025

Main responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and implementation of the multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA) component within the project.
• Registration of project participants by phone or in person.
• Checking beneficiaries for vulnerability criteria and participating in assessments in accordance with policies and project procedures to identify vulnerable households.
• Ensuring adequate service to beneficiary households in accordance with defined standards and guidelines. Coordinating with mobile health teams to identify eligible individuals during medical visits.
• Ensuring data entry into the Building Blocks system to avoid duplication.
• Facilitating effective, positive and impactful relationships with local communities as well as other partners including NGOs, international and governmental structures.
• Providing refugees with the necessary information and support regarding the procedures and activities related to cash assistance.
• Daily or as needed reporting on the progress of program implementation, updating the database and transferring key information to the project coordinator.
• Monitoring and controlling the distribution of cash assistance in cooperation with the financial department and the MEAL team, ensuring compliance with CVA standards.
• Conducting post-distribution monitoring (PDM), response to complaints and proposals of beneficiaries, implementation of agreed recommendations in close cooperation with the MEAL specialist.
• Assistance in the preparation of regular reports throughout the entire period of project implementation.
• Ensuring proper documentation, storage and updating of reliable information, creation of a clear document archiving system.
• Performance of representative functions with the aim of increasing the visibility of the project and the organization among beneficiaries and communities.
• Identifying and using a deep understanding of local cocontext and specifics of the communities in which the project is implemented.
• Performance of other tasks assigned by the management during all stages of project implementation. 

Requirements

Education and experience:

• Higher education in the field of social work, in humanities or equivalent professional qualification.
• 1-2 years of experience in humanitarian response, particularly in cash assistance programs and/or team management.
• Understanding of principles and activities related to Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA).
• Experience with UN funding tools and procedures (e.g. UHF) preferred.
• Working skills with the Building Blocks platform will be an advantage. 

• Work in a dynamic team that creates positive change for vulnerable communities.
• Opportunity to implement strategic decisions at the national level.
• Official employment.
• Competitive salary.
• Professional development through training, trainings and supervision.
• Safe working conditions and psychological support for employees of the organization.