Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) Officer - National Position
Nationale Stelle
Afrika
Nigeria
Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno, Taraba and Adamawa States, MI is currently active in the WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), Protection and FNSL sectors for saving and improving the lives of both the IDP/refugee populations as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, including NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines, and hygiene promotion. The protection activities focus on prevention and response to Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases.
The Food Nutrition Security and Livelihood interventions mainly focus on micro gardening, pullet rearing for egg production, composting, and Nutrition (food demonstration, referrals of malnutrition cases to nutrition partners, and sensitisation on nutrition). Malteser International applies a participatory, gender-sensitive, and inclusive approach.
For our work in Katsina State, Nigeria, Malteser International is seeking a qualified Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) Officer (subject to funding) – National Position.
The Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) Program within the Malteser Areas of Interventions in Katsina State.
Your responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of multipurpose cash assistance, ensuring high-quality data collection and reporting in line with Malteser International standards, and maintaining strong partnerships with communities and key stakeholders
- Lead community engagement, beneficiary targeting, registration, financial service provider procurement and supervision, cash disbursement, and market monitoring to ensure transparent, accountable, and effective MPCA delivery
- Manage program data collection, documentation, and reporting, contribute to learning and coordination processes, and ensure internal and external compliance with Malteser International procedures
- Strengthen collaboration with government authorities, cash coordination platforms, humanitarian partners, and community structures to ensure acceptance, effective coordination, and smooth program implementation
Your profile:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in the field of economics, social sciences, or agricultural economics, with at least 2-3 years of experience in connection with MPCA
- Strong communication skills, including proficiency in the local dialect (preferably Hausa and English), are a core criterion
- Ability to work effectively with local governments, align with MI values and standards, and cope in stressful or hostile environments, including travelling to deep field locations and conducting partner visits
- Qualified candidates currently based in Katsina or with Katsina State of Origin will be prioritized
- To promote inclusion, we advise applicants from both genders and people with disabilities to apply for this position
What we offer:
- Start Date: This role is intended for an upcoming project subject to funding
- Duty Station: Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
- Duration of contract: 1 year
- Salary expectation: Salary according to the MI salary scale
- Other benefits: Group Life Insurance Premium, Health Insurance Package (Single/Family plan), 13th Month pay
- Annual leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave - applicable
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal before the closing date, 17th February 2026.
Qualified and interested female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.