Job Description
Cash and Voucher Assistance Coordinator (international humanitarian register)
Australian Red Cross is seeking skilled Cash and Voucher specialists to join our International Delegate (aid worker) Register. From the Delegate Register, Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Coordinators can be deployed internationally by the Red Cross to support individuals and communities impacted by humanitarian disasters or conflicts. Deployments typically range in duration from two to twelve months and are salaried.
Please note that recruitment to the Delegate Register does not guarantee employment with Red Cross. It does however place the individual on standby to deploy, and enables suitable preparation and training for deployment, should the need arise.
If you are interested in working internationally with Red Cross as a CVA Coordinator, we encourage you to read the below role profile which provides additional information on the requirements of this position, to consider your suitability.
Australian Red Cross’ International Delegate Register
The Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. It comprises the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (Federation) and 1+2 National Societies. The RCRC mandate is to protect and support populations experiencing conflicts, disasters and other vulnerabilities.
ARC maintains an active register of highly screened and trained humanitarian workers (referred to as delegates within the Red Cross) who are deployed to international crises when local capacity is overwhelmed or where additional specialist resources are required. Deployments take place through fixed-term contracts, with delegates seconded into the operations of the ICRC or Federation.
In all activities, Australian Red Cross’ delegates, staff, volunteers and members are guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Humanity • Neutrality • Impartiality • Independence • Voluntary Service • Unity • Universality.
To read more on these principles, visit https://www.redcross.org.au/about/fundamental-principles/
Cash and Voucher Assistance Coordinator: Position Summary
Candidates recruited to join the ARC delegate register as Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) Coordinators support humanitarian relief operations for individuals, households and/or community recipients. They are responsible for developing relief and recovery response strategies that include appropriate use of CVA that builds on existing National Society cash preparedness capacity, with a focus towards quality and accountability to beneficiaries. Further, the CVA Coordinator ensures effective coordination and harmonisation of CV response components with external CVA stakeholders including government, private sector and humanitarian community through informing, aligning and coordinating CVA components as necessary to avoid duplication and maximise the impact of the overall humanitarian response.
Education and Professional Registration Requirements
Bachelor's degree, diploma or similar qualification in Disaster Management, Project Management, IT/Computer Science or Finance.
Other Essential Requirements
Fluent spoken and written English.
Level B2 (CEFR standard) in a second language (Russian, French, Arabic, Spanish) strongly preferred.
Extensive professional experience as aligned with the technical and behavioural competencies (outlined below).
Previous international humanitarian and/or development experience in low-income countries (non-government organisations, international organisations or charity).
Australian Red Cross is seeking skilled Cash and Voucher specialists to join our International Delegate (aid worker) Register. From the Delegate Register, Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Coordinators can be deployed internationally by the Red Cross to support individuals and communities impacted by humanitarian disasters or conflicts. Deployments typically range in duration from two to twelve months and are salaried.
Please note that recruitment to the Delegate Register does not guarantee employment with Red Cross. It does however place the individual on standby to deploy, and enables suitable preparation and training for deployment, should the need arise.
If you are interested in working internationally with Red Cross as a CVA Coordinator, we encourage you to read the below role profile which provides additional information on the requirements of this position, to consider your suitability.
Australian Red Cross’ International Delegate Register
The Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. It comprises the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (Federation) and 1+2 National Societies. The RCRC mandate is to protect and support populations experiencing conflicts, disasters and other vulnerabilities.
ARC maintains an active register of highly screened and trained humanitarian workers (referred to as delegates within the Red Cross) who are deployed to international crises when local capacity is overwhelmed or where additional specialist resources are required. Deployments take place through fixed-term contracts, with delegates seconded into the operations of the ICRC or Federation.
In all activities, Australian Red Cross’ delegates, staff, volunteers and members are guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Humanity • Neutrality • Impartiality • Independence • Voluntary Service • Unity • Universality.
To read more on these principles, visit https://www.redcross.org.au/about/fundamental-principles/
Cash and Voucher Assistance Coordinator: Position Summary
Candidates recruited to join the ARC delegate register as Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) Coordinators support humanitarian relief operations for individuals, households and/or community recipients. They are responsible for developing relief and recovery response strategies that include appropriate use of CVA that builds on existing National Society cash preparedness capacity, with a focus towards quality and accountability to beneficiaries. Further, the CVA Coordinator ensures effective coordination and harmonisation of CV response components with external CVA stakeholders including government, private sector and humanitarian community through informing, aligning and coordinating CVA components as necessary to avoid duplication and maximise the impact of the overall humanitarian response.
Education and Professional Registration Requirements
Bachelor's degree, diploma or similar qualification in Disaster Management, Project Management, IT/Computer Science or Finance.
Other Essential Requirements
Fluent spoken and written English.
Level B2 (CEFR standard) in a second language (Russian, French, Arabic, Spanish) strongly preferred.
Extensive professional experience as aligned with the technical and behavioural competencies (outlined below).
Previous international humanitarian and/or development experience in low-income countries (non-government organisations, international organisations or charity).
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