Job Description

June 24, 2026

Grade

GS7

General Service

Reason

Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment

A (least hardship)

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2026-07-01

2026-12-31

Standard Job Description

Senior CBI Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The position is normally supervised by the Cash-based Intervention Officer. The incumbent provides guidance on monthly work plans, and coordinates with various internal teams to ensure a smooth monthly cash transfer. The position provides high level of data management skills to manage the cash lists and distribution modules. External contacts are with the national and international humanitarian agencies and NGO s as well as UNHCR partner financial service providers. The incumbent works independently with minimal oversight from the supervisor. The position may directly supervise some support staff.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Provide inputs to the operation's Multifunctional Team (MFT) to ensure smooth financial processing of cash assistance programs within the Area of Responsibility.
- Manage and maintain the databases used in the cash based interventions on behalf of the CBI Unit and the MFT.
- Develop statistical and detailed reports based on the standard reporting formats and ad-hoc reports, charts and tables as required by the operation.
- Assist in developing and administering UNHCR MPC based Intervention database.
- Ensure the monthly maintenance of cash list for the timely delivery of cash to beneficiaries.
- Maintain relationships with partners and financial service providers to facilitate the flow of information between databases.
- Assist with the training of internal staff and partners on cash procedures,
- Execute best practice in data protection standards and help to positively influence others,
- Support in the co-ordination with different IPs, Ops and focal points on lists of beneficiaries reflecting situation of cash assistance.
- Undertake missions and field visits to financial service providers to monitor the cash project.
- Represent UNHCR at the cash-based intervention related meetings within UNHCR.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and partners.
- Develop improvements to the database and related workflows.
- Direct incidents and problems to the supervisor when they cannot be resolved at their level.

- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G7 - 4 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified.

Relevant Job Experience
Essential:

Data management experience, preferable in CBI context. Excellent knowledge of computer software and database applications. Experience in Microsoft SQL Server.

Desirable:
Experience/training in accounting. Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes. Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP, Focus, etc.). Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee operations and functions relating to office administration and programme activities. Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.

Functional Skills
FI-Financial Accounting - Modified cash-based accounting as per international standards
IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software
UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures
IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
DM-Database Management
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

UNHCR is looking for a Senior Cash Based Intervention (CBI) Associate in a temporary capacity until 31/12/2026.

UNHCR Moldova has been implementing Cash-Based Intervention (CBI) programmes in Moldova and distribute cash assistance to vulnerable refugees through its financial service provider.

The Senior CBI Associate is based in Chisinau, Moldova, as part of the CBI Unit. The incumbent will support the planning, implementation, monitoring and coordination of UNHCR’s CBI programmes in Moldova, ensuring that cash assistance is delivered to beneficiaries in an effective, efficient, timely and accountable manner. The desired candidate should have solid operational experience in the design, implementation and monitoring of cash-based interventions, preferably in a humanitarian or refugee response context. Experience with UNHCR or humanitarian cash programmes, targeting methodologies, financial service providers, social protection linkages and inter-agency cash coordination would be a strong asset.

The candidate should have a good understanding of the full CBI programme cycle, including beneficiary identification, targeting, payment preparation, cash delivery, reconciliation, post-distribution monitoring, complaints and feedback mechanisms, and reporting. Strong financial monitoring skills are required, including tracking expenditures, reviewing payment reports, following up on refunds and reconciliations, and monitoring budget utilization.

The position requires strong coordination, communication and drafting skills, as the incumbent will regularly engage with financial service providers, government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, regional colleagues and internal UNHCR units. The candidate should be able to prepare clear inputs for donor reports, management updates, presentations and analytical notes.

The ideal candidate should be analytical, detail-oriented, flexible and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Knowledge of UNHCR systems, refugee protection principles, accountability to affected populations, data protection and the Moldova refugee response context would be an advantage.

Knowledge of English and Romanian is required, working level of Russian is considered an asset.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.

General information:

Candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and must have either Moldovan citizenship or the legal status necessary to work in Moldova.

UNHCR’s workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. We seek to sustain and strengthen this diversity and to ensure equal opportunities, as well as an inclusive working environment, for our entire workforce. Joining us means living, sharing and promoting these core values of inclusion, diversity and gender equality.

Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

UNHCR reserves the right to retain applications and consider external candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNHCR at the same grade or lower level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements for the appointment of a shorter duration (Temporary Appointment).

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

Remuneration & Benefits:

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. The annual net salary is between MDL 465,360 and MDL 542,920 depending on relevant experience, excluding dependency allowances (if applicable), mandatory medical insurance and pension fund enrollment (if applicable).

For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations:
https://onehr.un.org/salary-survey/#/viewdutystation/636b9e0899530c554d34b467.

This position doesn't require a functional clearance

English

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Romanian

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Russian

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Skills

DM-Database Management, FI-Financial Accounting - Modified cash-based accounting as per international standards, IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software, UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures

Education

Certifications

https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScales