Background:
The Cash & Voucher Specialist position holder is responsible for leading the design, development and implementation of programmes, with a primary focus on Emergency Response (RRM) using market based approach, including cash and voucher assistance (CVA). The post holder will support the institutionalization of market-based approaches in Mozambique, within Rapid Response Mechanism Consortium (RRM-Mozambique). The RRM Consortium, despite the challenging cash policy context, has a high ambition level in promoting ethical, effective, efficient, and large-scale market-based programming, either separately (through a ‘basic needs’ approach, e.g. multipurpose cash) or as a modality to achieve sectoral outcomes (e.g. market-based approaches for Shelter, etc ).As such, the position holder is required to lead technical negotiations with the government and influence policy.
What you will do:
The position holder will provide technical leadership on Cash and Voucher assistance and where applicable, Market Systems programming, with a focus on Emergency Response (RRM) within NRC and extended in an advisory role for the MOZ RRM Consortium partners.
General Responsibilities:
Identify trends, technical standards and donor priorities in view of Cash and Vouchers.
Ensure cash and e-voucher is embedded in RRM consortium responses.
Provide technical directions to field teams and support in the implementation of projects applying Cash and Voucher modality in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements.
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills.
Participate in country-level business development activities to secure resources for programs, influence stakeholders, and create an enabling environment for success
Develop guidelines, SOPs, training materials, and indicators for the integration of cash and vouchers systems across RRM Responses and other programmes.
Engage with local and national authorities, stakeholders, support technical negotiations with government and represent the RRM Consortium in relevant forums related to Cash and Market systems.
Promote the rights of IDPs and conflict-affected populations in line with CO advocacy strategy.
Comply with and adhere to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Specific responsibilities :
What you will bring:
Generic professional competencies:
Relevant university degree
Minimum 4 years of field experience in cash and voucher programming with a focus on CVA from a senior level project implementation position in an emergency context
Technical expertise in cash and voucher assistance and intervention in emergency response (RRM)
Experience in multi-stakeholder engagement, building value propositions, in negotiations with government stakeholders influencing policy
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, Portuguese is a pre, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Understanding and experience of the specific demands of CVA and market-based programming in Mozambique or other similar context is required
Competent in building networks, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to influence stakeholders with effective listening, persuasion, negotiation, and other techniques.
Experience in working in Emergency Response/RRM in Mozambique or similar contexts
What we offer:
Duty station: Pemba, Mozambique
Contract: 12 Months (with possibility to extend)
Travel: 40%
Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s International salary scale (USD 5,189).
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
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Important information about the application process
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This position is open for international candidates.
We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
Learn more about NRC in Mozambique.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
We protect displaced people and support them as they build a new future. We started our relief efforts after World War Two. Today, we work in both new and protracted crises across 40 countries. We specialise in six areas: food security, education, shelter, legal assistance, protection from violence, and water, sanitation and hygiene.
We stand up for people forced to flee. NRC is a determined advocate for displaced people. We promote and defend displaced people's rights and dignity in local communities, with national governments and in the international arena. NRC’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva is a global leader in monitoring, reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
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Around 15,000 humanitarians work with the NRC. Most of us are hired locally to work in the field, and a small number are based at our head office in Oslo. Many of our colleagues were once themselves forced to flee their homes.
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In order to meet the needs of more than 120 million displaced people worldwide, we need to unite forces across sectors and work together as one team. Through mutual partnerships we are dedicated to finding unique solutions for people who have been forced to flee, helping them build a sustainable future for themselves and their communities.
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