Advisor, Cash and Voucher Assistance – P3

Responsibilities

• Support the development and lead the implementation of cash and voucher assistance programming across U.S. emergency responses
• Finalize and continue to update the SCUS Cash Playbook and related content
• Ensure programs are developed and delivered in line with the cash strategy as well as exceeding organizational standards and global humanitarian cash best practices
• Design, consult, and provide technical guidance on Multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA), Restricted cash and voucher programs, Cash-plus approaches, Digital cash delivery mechanisms
• Design and oversee market assessments, feasibility analyses, transfer value calculations, and response analysis in coordination with the cash team in consultation with local partners
• Support the identification and evaluation of strategic and operational risks across sectors relating to CVA and implement strategies to minimize and/or mitigate risk
• Ensure that thematic program components are technically sound, implementation methods are consistent with national and global strategies, acknowledged good practice and are likely to achieve scale
• Implementing Save’s cash-based emergency responses, including program management, budget and financial responsibility, and working closely across Save the Children’s technical departments
• Coordinate with operations, finance, procurement, legal, compliance, and safeguarding teams to ensure effective implementation
• Promote a Systems Strengthening approach that supports working in collaboration and partnership with national and local partners
• Manage relationships with financial service providers, financial technology partners, community organizations, and other implementing partners
• Work closely with Marketing and Growth colleagues to identify and pursue funding opportunities

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in cash and voucher humanitarian programming and disaster response
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programs
• Experience with strategic decision making on types of cash programs and a wide range of CVA modality experiences
• Proven experience designing and conducting market assessments and response analysis
• Demonstrated experience managing partnerships and coordinating with multiple stakeholders
• Proven project management and budget management experience
• Demonstrated experience with fundraising from institutional and non-institutional donors
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced emergency environments
• Willingness to deploy when required within 72 hours during an emergency and work flexible hours during emergencies, including adjusting to a full-time schedule for the duration of the emergency
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English