Cash Specialist Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Suva, Central Division (Job ID 49752)

Description

Work on a global humanitarian program contributing to saving lives and alleviating suffering.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .

The opportunity

• Based in Suva, Fiji
• Duration: 12 months from start
• Remuneration: P3 (AUD) or equivalent
• Experience living and/or working in the Pacific region is essential

The Program:

Australia Assists is an Australian Government program that deploys skilled humanitarian specialists to support multilateral agencies, governments, civil society and communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and conflict. Australia Assists' Goal is to: Save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of conflict, disasters and other humanitarian crises, and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations. The program's Objective is: Targeted deployment of humanitarian expertise that meets the priorities and needs of Australia's multilateral, bilateral and civil society partners and advances Australia's international humanitarian priorities.

The Role:

This role provides technical and coordination support to the Pacific Regional Cash Working Group, working closely with agencies, donors, and governments across the Pacific to strengthen systems that deliver timely, inclusive cash assistance in response to disasters. Experience working in Pacific Island Countries is essential to navigate the unique cultural, logistical, and institutional contexts of the region. The role focuses on building national capacity in cash management, including training, accountability systems, and integration with social protection programs. Ideal for a technical expert in CVA, the role offers strategic influence, regional collaboration, and innovation in anticipatory action.

Key responsibilities:

The Australia Assists cash coordination specialist will provide technical and coordination support to the Pacific Regional Cash Working Group (PRCWG) and will work closely with member agencies, donors, and governments to:

• Improve multi-stakeholder coordination around cash and voucher assistance (CVA), the use of cash and voucher entitlements in social protection initiatives, and relevant financial inclusion and market-based programming initiatives in the Pacific region;
• Enhance coordination on mapping of in-country CVA assistance by various stakeholders and recording of information centrally with the lead agency as well as social protection programs of Governments.
• Strengthen partnership and collaboration on cash coordination in emergency response and recovery action;
• Work in partnership with staff from WFP and other members of the PRCWG to enable the successful and sustainable handover of responsibilities in this role.
• Enhance and build on, or integrate into existing in-country CVA and/or social protection coordination structures of the Government and development- humanitarian community;
• Provide technical support and capacity building including on the Minimum Expenditure Basket and transfer value, data protection and privacy, assess feasibility of CVA programmes at country level that does not yet have cash or voucher programmes, and other relevant inter-agency technical issues with a focus on support for partners lacking in-house expertise and encouraging Pacific to Pacific learning and capacity building;

Selection criteria

• Master's degree in international development, economics, international relations and political science or other relevant field; Or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 7 years or related work experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in humanitarian and/or development contexts, including cash and voucher programs/coordination, capacity development for stakeholders;
• Experience in organisational capacity strengthening in Cash Management approaches is essential
• Experience in humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery programs preferred;
• Experience working in disaster response and/or island contexts would be a strong asset;

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How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking "Apply for job" at the top of this page. Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded. 

A completed application includes:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria

Apply before 11:59pm (AEDT), Sunday 22 June 2025

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day.

Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.

Should you require additional support with during as part of your application, please email  hr@australiaassists.org

Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (‘SEAH'), child abuse and exploitation, modern slavery and safeguarding related retaliation, and this zero-tolerance extends to inaction. Tetra Tech is committed to being a child safe organisation, and to promoting a culture that supports gender equality, and addresses the gendered drivers of violence against women and children. It is committed to fostering a culture where we prevent and respond decisively and appropriately to harm against people, and that all people are treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of country, project, or office where we work. This will require compliance with Tetra Tech's Safeguarding and other Codes of Conduct and our associated safeguarding policies (Child Protection and Child Safety, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and procedure, and Modern Slavery. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory referee and criminal record checks prior to being appointed to any position.

Position Type

Project opportunity

Region

Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients

Sector

Humanitarian Aid (International Development)

Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery (International Development)

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