Cash Working Group (CWG) Coordinator

About the jobOur Profile People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity.People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe.PIN would like to invite energetic, disciplined, responsible Cash Working Group (CWG)Coordinator applicant to work under Emergency program.Length of Contract: 6 months with possible extensionNumber required: 1 (one)Salary: 775 USDPlace of Work: - Based in Addis Ababa with frequent field travel.Reports to: EPPR Manger/ ERR AdviserJob Summary:The Cash Working Group (CWG) Coordinator will lead and facilitate the coordination of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) activities across Oromia Region. As the lead agency for the Oromia Sub-CWG Technical Working Group (TWG), People in Need (PIN) will serve as the coordination focal point for six months, with potential for leadership extension and subsequent participation as an active CWG member.The coordinator will ensure effective inter-agency coordination, harmonization of CVA standards, and alignment with national CWG guidance, the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), and regional social protection systems. The role requires strong leadership, technical, and diplomacy skills to convene partners, government institutions, and donors for a coordinated, accountable, and quality-driven CVA response.Key Responsibilities Coordination and Technical LeadershipLead and chair Oromia Sub-CWG/TWG meetings in collaboration with PAD and UNICEF (co-leads). Facilitate coordination of CVA interventions across partners, ensuring harmonization of tools, standards, and practices. Support planning and implementation of joint market assessments, feasibility analyses, and response mapping. Represent the Oromia CWG in sub-national coordination forums (ICCG, clusters, and OCHA-led platforms). Ensure effective information flow between Oromia CWG, National CWG, and government coordination structures. Prepare and share regular updates, meeting minutes, and action points to CWG members and focal points.  Strategic Engagement and Partnership ManagementStrengthen collaboration between PIN, PAD, UNICEF, and other CWG members to promote coordinated CVA delivery. Liaise with key government bodies such as Busa Gonofa, Bureau of Women and Social Affairs, and DRMC for alignment with regional social protection frameworks. Foster relationships with humanitarian partners, donors, and UN agencies for technical and operational synergy. Facilitate the participation of partners in joint technical products, assessments, and capacity-building sessions. Support PIN's transition from CWG Lead to active member, ensuring smooth leadership handover and continuity.  Technical Support and Quality AssuranceProvide technical inputs and guidance on CVA program design, targeting, transfer mechanisms, and monitoring. Lead development or contextualization of CVA tools, templates, and guidance notes for regional use. Promote accountability to affected populations (AAP) and inclusion principles in all cash programming. Consolidate data and evidence from partners for joint analysis and reporting to CWG and coordination bodies. Identify capacity gaps and organize targeted training or mentoring for CWG members and partners.  Reporting, Documentation, and CommunicationPrepare concise coordination briefs, situational updates, and analytical notes for internal and external sharing. Maintain clear records of CWG decisions, meeting outcomes, and progress against action plans. Ensure that all data and reports adhere to data protection and humanitarian confidentiality standards. Contribute to donor and cluster-level reporting requirements through PIN's internal coordination channels.  Learning, Accountability, and CompliancePromote adaptive learning through after-action reviews, joint reflections, and good practice documentation. Ensure adherence to humanitarian principles, CWG standards, and donor (ECHO, UNICEF, etc.) requirements. Facilitate integration of safeguarding, PSEA, and accountability mechanisms within CWG activities. Support risk mapping and ensure early identification of coordination or programmatic bottlenecks.  Safeguarding, Ethics, and Code of ConductEnsure that all coordination activities uphold PIN's Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, and PSEA commitments. Promote and model ethical, transparent, and respectful behavior within the CWG framework. Maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive information.  General obligations and responsibilities