Cash and Livelihood Advisor Full Time NEW

Position Title: Cash and Livelihood Advisor
Location: Fufore LGA, Adamawa State
Duration: 3 Months (Short-term contract)
Project: Anticipatory Action – Flood Preparedness
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: Friday the 25th of July
Organization: Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria

About the Project
We are implementing an Anticipatory Action (AA) project aimed at reducing the humanitarian impact of predicted flooding in selected communities of Fufore LGA, Adamawa State. The project leverages climate forecasts to deliver multipurpose cash transfers (MPC) to vulnerable households before disaster strikes, strengthening their preparedness and resilience.

Role Summary
We are seeking a qualified Cash and Livelihood Advisor to lead the technical design and implementation of MPC interventions and advise on livelihood protection strategies for flood-prone communities. The advisor will provide oversight, technical guidance, and quality assurance in the delivery of the cash component, ensuring that transfers are timely, appropriate, accountable, and aligned with the anticipatory action framework.

Key Responsibilities
● Lead the design and implementation of the Multipurpose Cash Transfer (MPC)
component of the Anticipatory Action project.
● Conduct rapid market assessments to determine the feasibility and appropriateness
of MPC in the flood risk zones of Fufore LGA.
● Develop cash transfer values based on Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB)

● Support the targeting and registration of vulnerable households using established AA
triggers and vulnerability criteria.
● Coordinate with finance, MEAL, protection, and community teams to ensure timely
and accountable disbursement of cash.
● Provide technical advice on household-level flood preparedness and livelihood
protection strategies.
● Lead training for staff and partners on MPC tools, processes, and post-distribution
monitoring.
● Monitor implementation, document lessons learned, and recommend course
corrections as needed.
● Ensure compliance with donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and data
protection standards.
● Represent the organization in relevant technical and coordination forums at the LGA
level.

Required Qualifications and Experience
● Degree in Economics, Agriculture, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related
field.
● At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian or development programming, with
specific expertise in cash transfer programming and/or livelihoods.
● Experience working in emergency contexts or anticipatory action programs is an
added advantage.
● Proven knowledge of cash modalities (unconditional, restricted, digital cash), market
analysis, and vulnerability targeting.
● Familiarity with flood or climate-induced displacement issues in Northeast Nigeria.
● Excellent facilitation, communication, and report-writing skills.
● Proficiency in Hausa and Fulfulde (desirable).
● Strong organizational and team coordination skills.
● Willingness to work in remote field locations under time pressure.

Tagged as: Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria, Nigeria