Deadline for Applications

February 22,

Hardship Level

A (least hardship

Family Type

Family

Family Type

Family

Residential location (if applicable)

Grade

GS

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

General Service

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

Target Start Date

Standard Job Description

Senior CBI Assistant

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Senior CBI (Cash-Based Interventions) Assistant is supervised by a Senior CBI/Programme or Field staff. 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 assist in monitoring the quality of the provision of cash assistance for the operation under area of responsibility. S/he will be required to maintain strong relations with other units within UNHCR as well as operational partners and contractors working with UNHCR on the delivery of cash assistance to persons of concern (POC).

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
- Coordinate data collection and cash assistance eligibility determination with relevant partners and contractors.
- Assist in monitoring the implementation of the UNHCR cash assistance programme 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.
- Perform data analysis and reporting as required.
- Coordinate with relevant units and personnel on decisions and visits related to cash assistance program.
- Coordinate with the bank and other institutes on actions related to cash delivery issues.
- Receive queries from internal UNHCR units and external agencies related to the cash assistance delivery and provide feedback and follow up as necessary.
- Ensure proper filing and record keeping.
- 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 G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Business Administration, Law, Political Science
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Computer skills, including knowledge of database applications.

Desirable
Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities. Experience in working with UNHCR contractors and partners. Experience in Cash-Based interventions. Working experience in MS/Excel and MS/Access.

Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy
IT-Microsoft Excel
CB-Cash-based Programming/Managing/Planning
(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

Title of Position: Senior CBI Assistant
Position Number:
Category & Level: General Service, G5
UNHCR Quito, Ecuador
Effective date: April 2026
Duration: Initially one year - Fixed Term Appointment
(upon medical clearance and references check)

OPERATIONAL CONTEXT:

UNHCR in Ecuador aims to deliver protection, assistance and solutions to a variety displaced people such as asylum-seekers and refugees in partnership and close collaboration with national authorities as well as nongovernmental organizations and local communities. The operation is coordinated at the national level by the Country Office in Quito. In addition, UNHCR has two Field Offices in Guayaquil and Tulcan, and Field Units in Esmeraldas, Manta and Lago Agrio.

Ecuador continues to be both a destination and transit country for persons in need of international protection. Over the past two decades Ecuador has been hosting more than 78,000 recognized refugees (historical number, of which the majority are Colombians) and has become a main destination and transit country for Venezuelan refugees and migrants. Ecuador receives the fifth largest number of Venezuelans after Colombia, Peru, Chile and Brazil, with just over 440,000.

Since 2023, the increasing insecurity across Ecuador has had a significant social and economic impact, affecting refugees, migrants and locals alike and mining UNHCR's protection and inclusion strategy. This downturn deepened human rights gaps which will adversely affect refugees and migrants, the vast majority of whom work in the informal sector, lack a social safety net and cannot cover their basic needs, such as rent and food and are prone to discriminatory attitudes.

The Senior CBI (Cash-Based Interventions) Assistant is supervised by a Senior CBI/Programme. S/he performs a variety of functions related to cash assistance activities within the office, including cash assistance and assistance delivered through voucher mechanisms. The supervisor defines work processes and provides regular advice and guidance.

The incumbent will assist in monitoring the quality of the provision of cash assistance and assistance delivered through voucher mechanisms for the operation within the area of responsibility. S/he will be required to maintain strong relations with other units within UNHCR as well as operational partners and contractors working with UNHCR on the delivery of cash assistance and vouchers to persons of concern (POC).

ELIGIBILITY

This vacancy is open to Internal candidates, former staff (FTA) and candidates with UNHCR experience only. Candidates must be present in the country at the moment of selection.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

A. English is desirable (B2 level).
B. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to sit a technical test

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

Spanish

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Desired languages

English

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

Nature of Position:

Living and Working Conditions:

Additional Qualifications

Skills

CB-Cash-based Programming/Managing/Planning, IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Microsoft Excel

Education

Certifications

Business Administration - Other, Law - Other, Political Science - Other

Work Experience

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness

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Additional Information

Functional clearance

This position doesn't require a functional clearance

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