SayPro CASH & VOUCHER ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST

 CARE is an international NGO with local staff and community partners in more than 90 countries. We create local solutions to poverty and inequality and we seek dignity for everyone every day and during times of crisis. These solutions have a broad range, from clean water to access to education; from microfinance to ensuring that everyone has nutritious food; from agriculture and climate change to disaster response. CARE puts women and girls at the center of everything we do because they have proven to be the best hope for creating lasting change in the world. Our staff live where they work, which makes us effective at understanding the challenges they face. We’ve been doing this for over 70 years, since World War II. It started with the world’s first CARE Package® of food for the post-war hungry in Europe. Our work today is as important as ever, we believe that poverty and inequality are historic injustices that we can end within a generation, for good. If you share our core beliefs: poverty is an injustice; poverty is solvable; and together, we have the power to end it, join us, and fight with CARE. This position will provide guidance in gender and GBV risk mitigation in regard to use of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) responses in different emergencies. Its a global position providing support to CARE regional and country offices in responding to gender inequalities and Gender Based Violence (GBV) with aim of using CVA in the most appropriate way to support affected individuals including survivors. S/He will develop a comprehensive framework that addresses all forms of GBV and implements strategies to prevent, mitigate, and respond to such violence. S/he will support project designs, implementation, and ensure the CVA modality is designed with and for women and girls, addressing their needs, challenges, and opportunities. Ensure In various contexts the CVA is used appropriately to prevent, mitigate and respond to the impacts of GBV. In addition to producing appropriate guidance and updating existing ones, s/he will lead in planning and offering training in CVA/gender/GBV programming staff at global, regional and country level. In rare circumstances the position will be required to assist manage CVA/GBV projects. The Gender & GBV Specialist will be embedded in the Cash and Market team. The job holder will provide tailored support to CARE's Coordinators and Specialists to ensure that CVA activities are Gender responsible and that GBV risks are mitigated. RESPONSIBILITIES: Insure CARE's CVA activities are gender responsive (30%) Provide technical advisory services on Gender and GBV for CVA. (40%) Representation-internally and externally (20%) Financial management and fundraising(5%) Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. (5%) QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or higher qualification on Gender studies, development studies/economics/social science/international relations or another relevant discipline. Training in Cash and voucher assistance and market based approaches (CALP fundamental, CALP programme core skills) Strong Gender and GBV technical knowledge; CVA implementation and project management experience; Understanding of gender dynamics applied to CVA programs; Experience in rapid gender assessments; Substantial experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of gender projects. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems. Languages: English, proficient level.              How to apply       To apply for this position, please visit our website at  There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at legal@care.org. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here. The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.