Organization: COOPI Internazionale
Job Title: Cash for Food Assistance (CFF) Assistant
Location: Isa LGA, Sokoto State
Employment Type: Full-time
Project Duration: Based on funding availability
Sector: Food Security / Cash-Based Assistance / Community Engagement
Job Overview:
The CFF Assistant will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of cash-for-food assistance activities targeting vulnerable communities and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Isa LGA, Sokoto. The role involves close collaboration with community stakeholders, vendors, and COOPI’s technical team to ensure transparency, effectiveness, and accountability in the delivery of food assistance through digital cash transfer mechanisms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the targeting, registration, and distribution of cash assistance to eligible beneficiaries.
- Mobilize and sensitize community members on project objectives and entitlements.
- Monitor vendor redemption processes and ensure timely resolution of issues during cash transfers.
- Assist in the conduct of Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and Market Price Monitoring (MPM) to assess effectiveness and market dynamics.
- Maintain accurate records of beneficiaries and ensure compliance with accountability and data protection standards.
- Supervise community mobilizers, volunteers, and daily workers involved in the project.
- Support the creation of a transparent referral mechanism for new or excluded cases.
- Regularly provide field reports and updates to the CFF Sector Lead and other supervisors.
- Foster strong collaboration with local leaders, community-based organizations, and humanitarian partners.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- A degree or diploma in Agriculture, Nutrition, Economics, Development Studies, or any related field.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of field experience in food security or livelihood programs, preferably in humanitarian contexts.
- Strong knowledge of cash transfer programming (CTP) and community-based targeting mechanisms.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office tools effectively, particularly Excel and Word.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa or other local languages is an asset.
- Must be resident in Isa LGA or willing to relocate to the area.
- Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to contribute to a high-impact humanitarian project improving food access for vulnerable communities.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment focused on teamwork and professional growth.
- Direct involvement in project planning and decision-making processes at the field level.
Application Deadline:
13th June, 2025
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about humanitarian work and meet the above requirements, we strongly encourage you to apply by filling out the application form through the link below:
