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Cash Team Leader

Danish Refugee Council

Location

Yumbe

Category

Project Management

Contract

Short Term

Job Type

On-site

Work Hours

Full Time

Deadline

18th March 2026

Job Description

The Cash Team Leader will lead DRC's field-based implementation teams and will be responsible for the effective delivery and day-to-day management of cash assistance activities within the area of operation. This role will ensure strong technical oversight of cash programming, adherence to established standards and operational proceedures, and the delivery of high-quality, accountable assistance. He/she will ensure that activities are effectively planned, implemented, and adapted based on ongoing monitoring, learning and community feedback. He/she will also contribute to reporting processes, support the review and revision of project documentation, and actively engage in coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective programme implementation.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

  • Overall responsibility for and technical supervision of field-based Cash and Voucher Assistance Officers, Referral Officers, and Shelter Assistants, while ensuring positive and collaborative working relationships in line with DRC’s Code of Conduct and assessing staff capacity to identify training or coaching needs. 
  • Coordinate activities and lead field-level implementation of project tasks in line with contract objectives, ensuring the project achieves agreed targets while supporting annual planning and budgeting processes with full accountability to DRC and OCHA 
  • Support the project manager to ensure that technical, financial, and operational activities, including reporting, are carried out according to OCHA and DRC's policies and procedures. 
  • Represent the OCHA project at the site level, including working groups, coordination fora with other agencies, and providing a direct link in communications between the respective field office and respective project teams. 
  • Provide technical oversight in the assigned field location, ensuring activities meet targets, are implemented on time, budgets are managed responsibly, and operations comply with core protection principles, best practices, and DRC and donor regulations. 
  • Co-design, organize and facilitate cash and market-related assessments, price monitoring and post-distribution monitoring exercises.  
  • Lead the assigned field team in undertaking targeting and verification exercises with regular coordination with key stakeholders including the Office of the Prime Minister, UNHCR and refugee committees.  
  • Organize and facilitate cash transfers by ensuring all logistical arrangements are in place for cash recipients and the distributing financial service provider, coordinating with key stakeholders such as the Office of the Prime Minister, UNHCR, and WFP, and ensuring help desk and monitoring functions in place and responsive 
  • Support monitoring, evaluation and learning exercises agreed upon by the DRC MEAL teams.  
  • Collaborate with the Country Protection Manager to design and roll-out trainings targeting DRC cash staff.   
  • Lead the development of and provide quality control of field-level inputs for internal and external reporting.  
  • Coordinate with the Area Manager and relevant Support Services functions to support financial and operational management of the project according to OCHA and DRC standards for compliance. 
  • Support the establishment of efficient and effective systems and procedures to monitor and demonstrate Value for Money. 

Requirements, Qualifications and Competences

  • To be successful in this role, you must have at least 4 years of experience working in an international humanitarian and/or development aid, preferably with displaced populations, and with at least 2 years in project management.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field, or comparable practical experience 
  • Technical expertise and experience in cash programming 
  • Robust analytical and strategic planning skills 
  • Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding programme targets, whilst maintaining technical quality 
  • Highly diplomatic with excellent political awareness and understanding 
  • High-level communications and interpersonal skills 
  • A demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, partners, local organizations, and other stakeholders 
  • Fluent in written and spoken English 
  • Knowledge of both written & Spoken English 
  • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.   
  • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   
  • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.   
  • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   
  • Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. 

About Danish Refugee Council

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental organization founded in 1956 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. It works globally to support refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced people by providing emergency relief, protection services, and long-term solutions such as livelihoods support, education, and community development. Active in more than 40 countries, DRC responds to displacement crises by offering shelter, clean water, food assistance, legal aid, and skills training, while also advocating for the rights of displaced populations. In Uganda, where the country hosts one of the largest refugee populations in Africa, DRC plays a key role in refugee settlements by helping families build shelters, supporting income-generating activities, promoting peaceful coexistence with host communities, and ensuring access to essential services.
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All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. 

Please note that this position is subject to funding approval 

DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process. All recruitment is merit-based and follows HR best practices that are globally acceptable. Henceforth, should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it 

Closing date for applications: 18th March 2026  

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