Senior Associate – Cash and Voucher Assistance & Child Protection

Summary

Save the Children has recently become a leader in the inter-agency space on Cash and Voucher Assistance and Child Protection - most notably, leading the development of global guidance, finalizing a learning package on CVA and CP, and working in partnership with Johns Hopkins University on researching child protection outcomes on child labor with households experiencing displacement in Lebanon and Colombia.

Save the Children has recently become the co-lead of the Cash for Protection Task Team, under the Global Protection Cluster (C4PTT). As we continue to work in this space, we have become increasingly aware of the gaps and opportunities to support inter-agency, cross-sector actors to maximize CVA for children. As a relatively new area of work, there is an exciting opportunity to engage in the early stages and influence the direction of this work while working closely with inter-agency colleagues.

Note: In early 2022, Save the Children is facilitating a global structural change to strengthen its humanitarian staffing structures. While this position will be hired by Save the Children US, it will be seconded to SC International’s Crisis Anticipation and Response Team, which is part of the One Humanitarian Team. More information about these changes is available on request.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

The CVA and CP Team are looking for a motivated Senior Associate to support the successful implementation of CVA and CP activities on behalf of the movement. This role will provide capacity-building opportunities to learn more about both sectors, and how CVA can achieve child protection outcomes.

Budget and Award Management (50%)

Work collaboratively with country offices, other SC members, technical teams and relevant partners to ensure proper stewardship of donor and unrestricted funding
Serve as the main point of contact on assigned awards for COs and SCUS stakeholders (i.e., technical team members, program officers, other Business Teams, Finance, Grants and Contracts, and HR)
Work with finance staff and relevant technical leads to monitor rate of spending. Troubleshoot and escalate as needed
Oversee and manage CVA and CP project work plans to ensure activities are on track
Ensure all donor communications, requests, amendments, etc. are communicated effectively and quickly to the relevant SCI offices and recorded/stored for future reference
Monitor award implementation, reporting and procurements to ensure donor compliance and appropriate completion

Inter-agency Coordination (10%)

Support the coordination of relevant inter-agency groups such as the Cash for Protection Task Team and the CVA & CP Research Steering Committee to ensure regular and effective communication.
Work with technical advisors and contribute to the provision of timely and quality technical assistance and capacity building for COs.

Knowledge Management (20%)

Support the department/agency to maintain knowledge management systems (ensuring award files are kept up to date in consistent manner
Liaise both internally with COs and other agencies to share resources, promote collaboration and connect to relevant colleagues
Assist in capacity building efforts on CVA and CP through documenting lessons learned and providing recommendations for improvements
Support planning and implementation of knowledge sharing events (in-person and online), including but not limited to production of meeting materials, invitations, registration forms, event set-up, and day-of facilitation and communications activities

Administrative Management (20%)

Support administrative tasks including copy-editing, translation, scheduling meetings, contracting consultants, liaising with finance and HR, etc.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining and environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging
An understanding of the humanitarian aid architecture
Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and cultural sensitivity to interact with persons from a range of socio-cultural backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

Language skills in French, Arabic, Spanish a plus
Familiarity with either CVA and/or CP in humanitarian contexts a plus
Good situational agility skills with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability in order to respond to changing needs

Why you should join the Save the Children Team…

Save the Children US offers outstanding benefits that include health, dental, vision and life insurances, pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b), generous vacation, personal sick leave, family leave, parental/adoption leave, commuter benefits, dress for your day, and much more.

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About Save the Children

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