Cash and Voucher Assistance Delegate - Syria London, England
British Red Cross
Full Time
London, England
33883 - 37409 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Cash and Voucher Assistance Delegate
Location: Damascus, Syria
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (1 year)
Salary: £33,883 - £37,409 per annum + £1,719.39 monthly allowance
Location: Damascus, Syria
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (1 year)
Salary: £33,883 - £37,409 per annum + £1,719.39 monthly allowance
Could you provide crucial specialist experience in the field of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) to the earthquake response in Syria?
The Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Delegate will play a key role in supporting the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) in delivering the Cash Strategy designed to respond to the February 2023 earthquakes in line with their existing Cash and Voucher Assistance Preparedness programme.
About the Role
The CVA Delegate will ensure effective, efficient and appropriate use of BRC and Red Cross Red Crescent Movement resource in SARC to respond to emergencies, build resilience in vulnerable communities, and strengthen organisational capacity in relation to CVA.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the main CVA technical focal point supporting the Earthquake Operation
- Support SARC in delivering the Earthquake response cash strategy, including engagement in designing, implementing, monitoring, assessing, and learning.
- Support SARC on integrating CVAP existing systems and tools through all programme activities, ensuring compliance through the provision of timely and effective advice, as well as capacity building through training and learning events.
- Proactively build, maintain and manage the relationships with the RCRC Movement partners in country in relation to the Earthquake CVA programmes. Support documentation of the CVA response processes and experiences for use across the Movement.
- Represent BRC and the RCRC Movement, when appropriate, at national fora and as requested by the BRC Programme Manager in Syria
What we are looking for
Demonstrable experience of working in a relevant role or sector and strong knowledge of cash assistance within the International Humanitarian System of International Development context.
Proven technical expertise within cash assistance and experience of designing and implementing cash assistance and market-based interventions in relief and recovery contexts.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
Proven experience in establishing effective relationships to coordinate and influence decision making.
Experience working with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement desirable, but not mandatory.
Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 12th March, 2023.
Should you have any questions on this role please email us at [email protected] quoting the job title.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:
Should you have any questions on this role please email us at [email protected] quoting the job title.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:
- Accommodation while on deployment
- Subsistence allowances while overseas
- Travel to and from the country of posting, plus long service flights
- Comprehensive insurance, including medical, personal effects and life insurance
- Pre and post assignment medicals and access to excellent health and wellbeing benefits
- Access to a pension, which you can join at any time during your contract
- Generous leave entitlement (36 days incl. public holidays)
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A little bit more about us…
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK and overseas; get the support they need if crisis strikes.
Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination.
Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.
At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.
In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.
British Red Cross also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme for roles within the International Directorate. In line with the scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.
If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.
The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
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Connecting human kindness with human crisis
If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.
If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.
The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
Follow us on Twitter @RedCrossJobsUK and on Linked in - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
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