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**This role is open to Nationals of any of CARE ECSA countries, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, ** Cash and voucher assistance (CVA) is increasingly becoming the modality of choice for CARE's programming: since 2017, CARE used CVA in more than 53 contexts in 2021 330 projects reported using CVA 94.8 Mil USD have been distributed through cash transfers 23.9 Mil USD have been distributed through vouchers With operation in 15 different Countries, East, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) regions represent 40% of CARE global cash portfolio. CARE's strategic ambition aspires to have all projects with CVA to be gender sensitive based on its organizational definition. CARE is committed to ensure that projects with CVA are designed with and for women and girls, addressing their needs, challenges and opportunities. As such gender sensitivity will frame the processes and outcome of the use of the modalities. Additionally, CARE has sought to be a convener on the topic of gender and CVA, getting other actors interested in the topic. The post holder will lead, manage, organize, and disseminate CARE's CVA learnings and evidence. Additionally, the post holder will manage the CARE global platform for aggregated CVA programmatic data, lead on improving internal processes and internal tools for monitoring CVA programs To know more about CARE work, visit https://www.care.org/our-work/disaster-response/cash-and-voucher-assistance/

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or higher qualification on development studies/economics/social science/international relations or another relevant discipline
2. Training in Cash programming and best practices (CALP or equivalent – CALP TOT level will be an added advantage)
3. At least 5 years of technical advisory, planning, implementing, designing of CVA and market-based approaches within different sectors as well as across several sectors Field experience in multiple countries in ECS Africa Demonstrated capacity in technical advisory support and mentoring for multiple clients at one time Extensive experience in training (CVA and market-based approaches, and other areas of humanitarian response)
4. Experience in implementing market assessment and analysis, combined with knowledge of key tools (EMMA, RAM, etc
5. ) Knowledge of donor CVA and market-based approach guidelines (e
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7. USG, European, GAC) Experience in conducting strategic work at a regional or global level
8. Knowledge of key initiatives in CVA (Grand Bargain, CaLP) and their key areas of involvement at the regional/global level
9. Understanding of gender concepts and the linkages with market and CVA
10. Strong analytical and conceptual skills in humanitarian programming, assessing emergency needs, market analysis, response analysis, and program design
11. Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, prioritize work under pressure, and coordinate multiple tasks

Education + Experience

1. Bachelor's degree or higher qualification on development studies/economics/social science/international relations or another relevant discipline
2. Training in Cash programming and best practices (CALP or equivalent – CALP TOT level will be an added advantage)
3. At least 5 years of technical advisory, planning, implementing, designing of CVA and market-based approaches within different sectors as well as across several sectors TO APPLY:https://phg
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