Relief International (RI) 

is a leading non-profit organization working in 14 countries globally to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and chronic poverty. 

RI combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact and resilience. We focus primarily on health/nutrition as well as education, economic opportunity, and water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) programming while integrating protection, environment/climate change, and conflict mitigation in partnership with the communities we serve. We empower communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them.

RI includes the three corporate members of the RI Alliance: RI-US, RI-UK, and MRI-France. Under our alliance agreement, we operate as a single, shared management structure. 

About our Programs

RI is active in 14 countries around the world, including some of the most fragile: Türkiye, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iran, Gaza, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, South Sudan, Sudan, Chad, Yemen and Jordan. Often, RI is the only organization providing assistance to highly vulnerable communities. 

Our team consists of approximately 5,900 staff members and volunteers, 97% of whom are local nationals, partnered with communities affected by conflict, climate change and disaster to provide 9.7 million people with vital services, build greater resilience, and promote long-term health and wellbeing.

RI receives funding from a broad range of donors including institutional donors – US, UK, Europe, and the UN, as well as private funders including individual, corporate partners and foundations - to deliver lifesaving and resilience-building programming with communities and local and international partners. RI supports solutions that reinforce and improve upon existing in-country systems. Where such systems do not exist or are chronically underperforming, RI’s crisis response lays the foundation for long-term, sustainable change. 

1. Job Profile

The CVA Finance Coordinator will support the financial management of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programs implemented by the organization. This role ensures that all financial transactions related to cash transfer activities are managed efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with donor and organizational policies. The position will work closely with the Program, MEAL, and Operations teams to ensure proper financial control and smooth implementation of CVA interventions. Position Responsibilities and Duties

4. Key responsibilities  

Financial Management
• Coordinate and oversee all financial processes related to CVA activities.
• Ensure accurate budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring of CVA program expenditures.
• Review payment requests and support documents related to cash transfer programs.
• Monitor fund utilization and ensure compliance with donor regulations and organizational financial policies.
Financial Service Provider (FSP) Management
• Support the procurement and contracting process for Financial Service Providers (FSPs).
• Coordinate payments to FSPs and ensure reconciliation of transferred funds.
• Review financial reports and transaction records received from FSPs.
Cash Transfer Operations
• Work closely with the CVA program team to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of cash assistance.
• Verify beneficiary payment lists before transfers are executed.
• Monitor the cash distribution process and address financial discrepancies if they arise.
Reconciliation and Reporting
• Conduct regular reconciliation of CVA transactions, bank statements, and FSP reports.
• Prepare financial reports related to CVA activities for internal and donor reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of financial records.
Compliance and Risk Management
• Ensure all CVA financial activities comply with donor regulations, audit requirements, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits related to CVA programs.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
Coordination and Collaboration
• Work closely with CVA Program teams, MEAL teams, Procurement, and Logistics units.
• Support beneficiary verification processes in coordination with the MEAL team.
• Participate in internal coordination meetings related to CVA implementation.
 

1. Key responsibilities  

Financial Management

• Coordinate and oversee all financial processes related to CVA activities.
• Ensure accurate budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring of CVA program expenditures.
• Review payment requests and support documents related to cash transfer programs.
• Monitor fund utilization and ensure compliance with donor regulations and organizational financial policies.

Financial Service Provider (FSP) Management

• Support the procurement and contracting process for Financial Service Providers (FSPs).
• Coordinate payments to FSPs and ensure reconciliation of transferred funds.
• Review financial reports and transaction records received from FSPs.

Cash Transfer Operations

• Work closely with the CVA program team to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of cash assistance.
• Verify beneficiary payment lists before transfers are executed.
• Monitor the cash distribution process and address financial discrepancies if they arise.

Reconciliation and Reporting

• Conduct regular reconciliation of CVA transactions, bank statements, and FSP reports.
• Prepare financial reports related to CVA activities for internal and donor reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of financial records.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure all CVA financial activities comply with donor regulations, audit requirements, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits related to CVA programs.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Coordination and Collaboration

• Work closely with CVA Program teams, MEAL teams, Procurement, and Logistics units.
• Support beneficiary verification processes in coordination with the MEAL team.
• Participate in internal coordination meetings related to CVA implementation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance management, preferably in humanitarian or development programs.
• Experience managing Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) or similar financial programs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with donor regulations (e.g., UN agencies, SHF, or other humanitarian donors).
• Strong financial analysis, reconciliation, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial management systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

1. Experience and skills required:

Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Audit, Business Administration, or related field 
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA) is strongly preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in audit, compliance, or grants management
• Experience working with donor-funded NGOs and partnerships
• Strong knowledge of donor regulations (e.g., USAID, ECHO, DFID, GIZ, UN Agencies)
• Experience in risk assessment and internal control frameworks
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong training/facilitation skills for staff and partners

Skills 

• Ability to design and implement efficient and effective workflow processes and procedures, 
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to make good decisions and apply creative problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills, including written and oral communication, and the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and convincingly with internal and external stakeholders; Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Fluency in English is required.

1. RI Values

Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values: 

• Integrity
• Adaptability 
• Collaboration
• Inclusivity 
• Sustainability