Cash Voucher Officer

Job Posting Organization:
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that focuses on advancing children's rights and promoting equality for girls. Established over 80 years ago, Plan International operates in more than 70 countries worldwide. The organization is dedicated to addressing the root causes of challenges faced by vulnerable children, particularly girls, who are often disproportionately affected by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. Through partnerships with children, young people, supporters, and various stakeholders, Plan International strives to create a just world where every child can realize their potential. The organization emphasizes the importance of community engagement and works to ensure that children are prepared to respond to crises and adversity, driving changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels.

Job Overview:
The Cash Voucher Officer will play a crucial role in the implementation of cash transfer programs aimed at providing financial assistance to beneficiaries. This position requires active community mobilization to ensure that beneficiaries can access monetary assistance effectively. The officer will support monitoring and evaluation activities related to cash transfers, report on achievements, and coordinate the targeting of beneficiaries. Additionally, the Cash Voucher Officer will contribute to the understanding and acceptance of the project within target areas, facilitate the establishment of beneficiary targeting committees, and address any challenges that may hinder project outcomes. The role also involves ensuring social inclusion, particularly gender considerations, in the establishment of committees and follow-up meetings. The officer will work closely with the monitoring and evaluation team to conduct studies and submit activity plans and reports to the supervisor, while maintaining relationships with authorities, leaders, partners, and communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Community Mobilization: Ensure community engagement and the retrieval of monetary assistance by project beneficiaries. Support monitoring and evaluation activities related to access to cash transfers. Report on achievements and coordinate the targeting of beneficiaries. Contribute to the understanding and acceptance of the project in target areas. Facilitate the establishment of beneficiary targeting committees in various project areas. Notify any aspects that may hinder project results and provide additional support as needed. Facilitate social inclusion, particularly gender aspects, in the establishment of committees and follow-up meetings. Assist the monitoring and evaluation team in conducting studies. Submit activity plans and reports to the supervisor. Manage and maintain relationships with authorities, leaders, partners, and communities.
• Child Protection Responsibilities: Ensure controlled dissemination of information that may harm children while ensuring access to necessary information for staff in relevant positions. Disseminate and promote key principles in the ICT Policy and link them with Plan's Child Protection Policy to foster a safe environment for children in Plan's activities. Ensure that contracts and protocols with consultants and partners contain minimum standards for respecting children's rights to protection from violence. Facilitate understanding among key partners and organize working sessions for their representatives. Require feedback from supervised staff regarding partners and their behaviors towards children based on post-contract evaluations in collaboration with the Child Protection Advisor. Report attempts of abuse against children, including management of electronic tools, to the complaint mechanisms in place at Plan for necessary follow-ups. Conduct regular refresher sessions with the support of the Child Protection Advisor for staff to enhance sensitivity to child protection issues. Produce consolidated tools to highlight key elements in the IT Policy related to child safeguarding and provide reminders.
• Gender Responsibilities: Work closely with the gender and advocacy technical advisor to conduct gender analysis during project identification and development, including in the early phases of emergency interventions. Ensure that all interventions in the sector include results, objectives, and indicators to adequately track, measure, and qualify their contribution to gender equality. Systematically use gender integration tools provided. Monitor and respect criteria for defining direct and indirect beneficiaries, ensuring at least 65% female participation in all program interventions. Ensure that the monitoring and evaluation framework for each project includes sex- and age-disaggregated data. Report any allegations or suspicions of sexual harassment within the organization.
• Other Responsibilities: Contribute to the overall operations of Plan International-Haiti, including attending meetings and participating in activities as necessary. Share information and collaborate with colleagues to achieve main tasks and contribute to a positive team work environment. Ensure that activities undertaken on behalf of Plan International Haiti, both externally and internally, are executed in accordance with the organization's goals and policies. Perform any other tasks assigned by the direct supervisor or their delegate. Ensure that Plan International's global policies on child safeguarding and gender equality and inclusion are fully integrated in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy, including applicable standards and guidelines for implementation in their area of responsibility. This includes ensuring that staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and the Code of Conduct of Plan International, their relevance to their work area, and that concerns are reported and managed according to appropriate procedures.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess a diploma in social work, community development, or other related social sciences. Professional experience in community mobilization, cash transfer programs, and food voucher systems is essential. Candidates should have worked within an NGO or institution in a similar role for at least one year. Skills in facilitation and participatory methods (such as Child to Child, PRA, SARAR) are required. Strong writing skills and excellent oral and written communication abilities in French and Creole are mandatory, with English or Spanish being an asset. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work with vulnerable groups (children, women, the poorest, and socially excluded individuals), conflict management skills, and competencies in participatory approaches and community development. Proficiency in computer tools and internet usage (Microsoft Word, Excel) is also necessary.

Educational Background:
A diploma in social work, community development, or related social sciences is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding the complexities of community engagement and child protection, which are critical components of the Cash Voucher Officer's responsibilities.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least one year of professional experience in roles related to community mobilization, cash transfer programs, or food voucher systems. Experience working within an NGO or similar institution is highly valued, as it demonstrates familiarity with the operational context and challenges faced in humanitarian and development settings.

Languages:
Fluency in French and Creole is mandatory for this position, as effective communication with beneficiaries and stakeholders is crucial. Proficiency in English or Spanish is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with a broader range of partners and resources.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time, and candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of gender, with a particular emphasis on encouraging female applicants. References will be taken, and background checks, including anti-terrorism assessments, will be conducted in accordance with Plan International's Child Protection Policy. Plan International promotes an open opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.