UNICEF
Emergency Specialist (Cash Based Assistance Beneficiary Data), P-3, Fixed Term Position, Global Programme Division, Economic & Social Policy, Nairobi, Kenya #00118752
- Duty station
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Country / area
- Kenya
- Region
- Africa
- UN system
- Fund/Programme
- Closes
- in 7 days Source: 23:55, Jun 11, 2026 Africa/Nairobi
About this role
The Emergency Specialist – Cash Based Assistance Beneficiary Data supports UNICEF's Global Risk Management Cash Assistance Hub in managing personal data for cash-based assistance in humanitarian contexts. The role involves supporting the rollout of digital tools like the HOPE system, strengthening data management practices, and providing technical assistance for cash programs and frontline worker incentives. Responsibilities include ensuring data protection, contributing to system development, and conducting data analysis to support effective and accountable cash assistance. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and reports to the Head of the Global Risk Management Cash Assistance Hub.
Key requirements
- 3+ years professional experience in data management
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Experience with cash-based assistance
Nice to have
- Experience with HOPE system
- Knowledge of humanitarian contexts
- Experience with digital tools
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Requirements at a glance
Distilled by AI from the posting- Min. experience
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in humanitarian or development contexts with a focus on data management, cash-based assistance, or related areas.
- Required degree
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field is required.
- Languages
- English
UNICEF is seeking an Emergency Specialist – Cash Based Assistance Beneficiary Data (P‑3) to support regional and country offices in managing payment recipients' personal data for cash-based assistance in humanitarian contexts. Based within the Global Risk Management Cash Assistance Hub, the role supports the rollout of digital tools, including the HOPE system, strengthens data management practices, and provides technical assistance for cash programmes and frontline worker incentives. The position contributes to data protection, system development, and data analysis to support effective and accountable cash assistance programmes. Location: Kenya Deadline: 11 Jun 2026 11:55 PM
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