We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•            No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•            All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•            Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

The main areas of accountability and responsibility of this post is to facilitate cash and voucher assistance related activities of Save the Children’s Food Security and Livelihood in all Save the Children International’s operational areas. Details are below.

• Take part in Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Support capacity building of project teams on cash and voucher assistance procedures.
• Support Save the Children’s Finance team on cash transfer documentation, record and invoicing process.
• Make sure the Cash Transfer Programming (CTP) is in line with SCI food security and livelihood Standard Operation Procedure (SOP).
• Support project teams to develop cash distribution plan in coordination with FSP based on the area realities.
• Record CTP/ CVA soft and hard data into online portal and to recording offline trackers.
• Take part in preparing payment plans for beneficiaries with consultation of financial service provider.
• Submit regular CTP/ CVA updates reports (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) to supervisors based on the requirements of the program.
• Support matters of the CVA activities — including documentation, approval, and actual payment, any other required paperwork.
• Report on any problems to the supervisors promptly that encountered in the field and/or in the office such as procurement problems, project participant complaints and local authority interference.
• Collaborate with SCI — AF supportive function departments including supply chain, finance and safety & security.
• Handle communication with Financial Service Provider (FSP) and reflect on CTP/ CVA challenges in the field.
• Assist and participate in field visits from the CVA implementation process in accordance with SCI agreements with the FSP.
• Ensure that all Child Safeguarding Measure are considered during CVA process.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS 

University degree in development studies, Economics, Agriculture, social science, or any other relevant technical credentials.

Have the ability and knowledge on cash and voucher -based interventions for food security and livelihood program.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Minimum 2 years working experience on CTP/ CVA in livelihood programming and FSL activities.
• Maturity and confidence in dealing with the staff, Financial Service Providers and beneficiaries.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) in English and local languages, people skill for conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Have acquired basic CVA skill  and knowledge training   on cash based programming 

Computer proficiency, especially related to professional office software packages (Microsoft Office);

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

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Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

Save the Children International (SCI) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to our vision and values. We provide equitable employment opportunities and aim to increase the representation of women, people with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups to effectively meet the diverse needs of the children and communities we serve.

At SCI, we value the authentic selves of everyone, including you! If you have any access needs or require support due to a disability or other reasons, please let us know at the time of your application. We are here to assist you and ensure an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.

Please note: SCI does not request any fees during any stage of the recruitment process