Principal Accountabilities
- Act as first line of support to COs on the
planning, implementation, and monitoring of sector programmes, ensuring
alignment with donor requirements and organisational standards for
programmatic excellence.
- Provide proactive technical support to country
teams, empowering them to deliver high-quality, inclusive sector
interventions that meet the diverse needs of affected populations.
- Collaborate with country teams on the
development of proposals and strategies, supporting the integration of
global sector priorities in relevant programme designs and
implementations.
- Lead Cash Child Poverty and Livelihoods
Situational assessments and Response analysis processes to design
appropriate Cash Child Poverty and Livelihoods programming.
- Promote and monitor integrated programming in a
way that increases overall impact of Cash Child Poverty and Livelihoods
programming at the community level, including leading and/or supporting
the development of Cash plus approaches for Nutrition, Child Protection
and Educational outcomes.
- Participate in the development of emergency
preparedness plans, in CVA and market-specific assessments (including
gender analysis and disability situation analysis, using SC assessment
processes and tools), as well as in the design and delivery of emergency
response and recovery strategies. Ensure synergies across thematic and
functional teams, data and programme design.
- Travel and deploy as needed (up to 40%) to
support priority countries, offering hands-on guidance and fostering a
culture of continuous improvement and innovation in sector interventions.
- Act as a liaison between country offices and the
global team, facilitating the sharing of best practices, lessons learned,
and resources to enhance the overall impact and sustainability of
programmes.
- Ensure compliance with Save the Children’s
policies on anti-harassment, diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a
work environment that values respect, inclusiveness, and dignity for all
staff and program participants.
Essential
Technical
Proficiency:
- Significant years of experience of working
internationally in Cash & Voucher Assistance in emergency and
development settings, for a broad range of institutional donors and
sectors
- Previous experience on management of
operational aspects of cash and voucher interventions
- Extensive experience providing proactive and
technical support to country response teams, empowering them to deliver
high-quality programs and inclusive services.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional
development and staying updated with the latest trends and best practices
in relevant sectors.
- Experience in the application of methodologies
to calculate cash/voucher amounts for sectoral outcomes (e.g. cost of the
diet, HEA) as well as for multi-purpose cash transfers; experience in
conducting feasibility and risk analysis for CVA
- Familiar with Sphere Standards (Handbook
released in 2018)
Capacity
Building and Mentoring:
- Considerable experience in capacity building and
mentoring on technical approaches.
Analytical
and Problem-Solving Skills
- Strong ability to analyse complex data, review
programme performance metrics and translate findings into actionable
improvements.
Technical
and Interpersonal Skills:
- Extensive experience in program design and
proposal writing, including proven experience in writing successful donor
proposals.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
Support
in High-Pressure Environments:
- Experience in humanitarian programmes, including
direct experience working in response settings.
- Proficient experience in understanding and
working within the humanitarian architecture.
- Ability to travel and work independently,
occasionally in challenging environments and with short notice (up to
40%).
Diversity
and Inclusion:
- Commitment and experience in fostering a diverse
and inclusive work environment, adhering to policies on anti-harassment,
diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Team
Collaboration:
- Ability to act as a liaison between country
offices and the global team, facilitating best practices, lessons learned,
and resources sharing.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- A post-graduate degree in International
Development, Economics, Social Policy, or a related field. A university
degree combined with professional experience could be considered as a
substitute for a post-graduate degree.
How to Apply
