Field Assistant (Humanitarian Project)

About the role

The Field Assistant will support the implementation of Mercy Corps’ Cash Consortium of Yemen project in Taiz City. Working on a six‑month full‑time assignment, you will engage directly with vulnerable households, helping deliver multipurpose cash assistance and related livelihood activities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing field activities in coordination with the project team.
• Conduct community sensitisation sessions to explain project objectives, selection criteria and participant rights.
• Support household assessments, vulnerability verification, registration and data updates.
• Facilitate cash distribution events, manage crowds, verify attendance and document issues.
• Provide post‑distribution follow‑up, monitoring and reporting to ensure accountability.
• Enter beneficiary data, maintain filing systems and prepare regular reports.
• Coordinate with internal support units such as MEL, finance, operations and security.

Required profile

• Experience or familiarity with community outreach, household assessments and cash‑based assistance.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures, donor guidelines and safeguarding standards.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Good interpersonal skills for working with beneficiaries and local authorities.

Required skills