About the Organization
Positive Action for Development (PAD) is an Ethiopian indigenous, non-governmental, non-profit, and secular civil society organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable and crisis-affected communities. The organization is legally registered in Ethiopia and works across different regions to deliver humanitarian and development assistance.
PAD operates with a clear vision of creating a just, compassionate, and inclusive society where individuals and communities have the opportunity to live with dignity and security. Through its programs, the organization supports populations affected by displacement, conflict, and poverty.
The organization focuses on strengthening resilience and providing life-saving assistance to communities facing humanitarian crises. PAD collaborates closely with government institutions, humanitarian agencies, donors, and local communities to ensure effective program delivery.
PAD’s work is guided by a set of strong core values including optimism, integrity, kindness, excellence, and impactful action. These principles shape the organization’s humanitarian response and its commitment to serving communities in need.
As part of its current humanitarian response initiatives, PAD is implementing a project funded by the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF). The project focuses on delivering rapid life-saving assistance through camp coordination and multi-purpose cash support to populations living in high-severity crisis areas in Ethiopia.
To successfully implement this program, PAD is looking to recruit qualified and motivated professionals to join its team as Cash Officers.
This position provides an excellent opportunity for finance and humanitarian professionals who want to contribute to impactful humanitarian interventions.
Working with PAD allows professionals to gain valuable experience in humanitarian cash programming, project coordination, and financial accountability in emergency contexts.
PAD encourages women, early-career professionals, and candidates from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds to apply and contribute to inclusive and equitable humanitarian programming.
Job Description
The Cash Officer will play a key role in supporting the implementation and monitoring of cash-based humanitarian interventions under PAD’s emergency response programs.
The position focuses on managing cash assistance activities that support vulnerable populations, particularly internally displaced persons and communities affected by crises.
The Cash Officer will work closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure that cash-based assistance is delivered efficiently, transparently, and in accordance with organizational policies and donor requirements.
A major responsibility of the role is supporting beneficiary targeting, registration, and verification processes to ensure that assistance reaches the most vulnerable households.
The officer will coordinate cash distribution activities and ensure that payments are delivered safely and accurately to selected beneficiaries.
Another important responsibility is monitoring the effectiveness of cash assistance programs through post-distribution monitoring exercises.
These monitoring activities help assess how beneficiaries use the assistance and whether the support contributes to improving their living conditions.
The officer will also conduct market assessments and analyze financial service providers to ensure that cash interventions operate within functioning and accessible financial systems.
Regular field visits will be required to observe project activities, provide guidance to field teams, and ensure compliance with project plans and standards.
The Cash Officer will also prepare regular progress reports and financial tracking documents that support project management and donor reporting requirements.
Through these activities, the officer contributes directly to strengthening accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in humanitarian cash programming.
This role offers valuable professional experience for individuals interested in financial management within humanitarian programs and emergency response operations.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in one of the following or related fields:
Accounting
Business Management
Business Administration
Economics
Statistics
Finance or related disciplines
Educational backgrounds that demonstrate strong understanding of financial management and project administration will be highly valued.
Work Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience working with humanitarian or development programs.
Experience in NGO environments, particularly those implementing cash assistance programs, is highly desirable.
Applicants should have practical experience in cash-for-shelter programs or multi-purpose cash transfer interventions.
Experience working in humanitarian or recovery contexts, especially in conflict-affected areas, will be considered a significant advantage.
Candidates with experience managing field-based project implementation and coordinating with multiple stakeholders will be highly competitive.
Experience working in complex and unstable operational environments is also beneficial for this role.
Required Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate strong technical and interpersonal skills that support effective humanitarian financial programming.
Important competencies include:
Strong understanding of cash transfer programming in humanitarian contexts
Experience managing cash-based project activities and monitoring financial flows
Excellent communication skills for working with communities and stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience conducting market assessments and financial service provider mapping
Ability to monitor project implementation and prepare detailed reports
Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with field teams and partners
Ability to manage resources efficiently and ensure accountability in project implementation
Leadership and coordination abilities that support team performance and program success
Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in the relevant local languages spoken in the operational areas will be considered an advantage.
Candidates must also demonstrate a strong commitment to humanitarian values, ethical standards, and professional integrity.
Job Location
The positions are based in the Tigray Regional State with field assignments in the following locations:
Adigudom Town in the South Eastern Zone
Mekhoni Town in the South Zone
Applicants must clearly indicate only one preferred town when submitting their application.
The role requires frequent travel to project sites, including remote locations where humanitarian assistance is being delivered.
Employment Type and Salary
This is a full-time contractual position under a humanitarian project funded by external donors.
The employment contract is project-based and subject to the availability of project funding and program duration.
Salary and benefits will be provided according to PAD’s organizational salary scale and internal policies.
Working with PAD offers strong opportunities for professional growth in humanitarian finance, project coordination, and emergency response operations.
Staff members will gain valuable experience working with international donors, humanitarian coordination systems, and community-based assistance programs.
The role can significantly strengthen a professional career path in humanitarian financial management and cash-based assistance programming.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications via email.
Applicants should prepare a clear and updated CV that highlights their educational background, professional experience, and relevant technical skills.
Candidates may also include a motivation or cover letter explaining their interest in the position and their career aspirations.
Applicants must clearly specify the town or Woreda they are applying for in their application.
Applications mentioning multiple locations or missing clear location details may not be considered during the selection process.
Applications should be sent to the following email address:
job@padethiopia.org
Applicants are not required to submit scanned educational certificates or other attachments during the initial application stage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessments, including interviews and competency evaluations.
PAD follows a transparent and merit-based recruitment process that evaluates candidates based on qualifications, experience, and competencies.
The organization promotes equal employment opportunities and strongly encourages women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
PAD maintains strict zero-tolerance policies against abuse, exploitation, and harassment, and all staff members are expected to uphold these standards.
Application Deadline: March 19, 2026.