CBI Assistant at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Nouakchott, Nouakchott-Ouest Region, Mauritania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cash-Based Interventions, Data Management, Financial Reconciliation, Reporting, MS Excel, MS Access, SQL, Record Keeping, Liaison, Risk Management, Computer Literacy, UNHCR Programmes

Industry

International Affairs

Description

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. Duties - 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. Minimum Qualifications 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. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. 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. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. Desired Candidate Profile • 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 items, 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 forcibly displace people, assistance beneficiaries, and partners. • Direct incidents and problems to the supervisor when they cannot be resolved at their level. • Perform other related duties as required Functional Clearance This position doesn't require a functional clearance Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level) , , Desired languages , , Additional Qualifications Skills IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Microsoft Excel, IT-Microsoft Server Technology, PG-UNHCR's Programmes Education Certifications Business Administration - Other, Political Science - Other Work Experience UNHCR Salary Calculator https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScales Other information Important notice: Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training). Read about how to avoid scams and fraudulent job offers. Please note that applications are only accepted via the UNHCR online recruitment platform. CVs and/or application requests sent via email will not be answered, reviewed nor considered. For external applicants: We would like to call your attention on the eligibility of International Professional (P) category: According to our Recruitment and Assignments Policy, P staff members will not normally serve in the country of their nationality, and the first regular appointment in the P category must be outside the staff member's country of nationality. In practical terms this means that you are not eligible to apply for International Professional vacancies advertised in the country where you are national of. In case of technical difficulties when applying, external applicants (not current UNHCR workforce members) can write to recruitmentcase@unhcr.org. For former UNHCR Colleagues: Former UNHCR employees who are on mandatory break-in service or have separated from UNHCR after 1 October 2022 should create an account through this platform. Once you fill in your basic personal information (employee ID, birth date, name, email address), Workday will identify you as prior personnel and merge your employee account with your external applicant account. The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact. Why a career with UNHCR? Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines. Disability inclusion If you are a person with a disability and you expect you may face challenges during the recruitment process, you can indicate it in your application form. There are options to select any health conditions you may have and outline any necessary adjustments related to disabilities during the recruitment phases. Providing this information is optional. It will be treated as strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of finding out how to better assist you during the recruitment process. Adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be provided as best as possible and as needed upon request. All candidates will be assessed based on meeting the requirements for each vacancy in relation to experience, skills, and education.

Responsibilities

The CBI Assistant maintains payment records and monitoring systems to reconcile expenditures and produce reports for cash assistance activities. They also liaise with beneficiaries and partners while monitoring the implementation of cash-based interventions.