Emergency Response Roster - Cash and Voucher Programming (CVP) Specialist/Advisor

World Vision; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cash and Voucher Programming Specialist to provide technical leadership in emergency responses. The role includes planning, implementation, and evaluation of cash assistance programs while coordinating with various sectors. Candidates should have extensive experience in humanitarian responses and possess strong communication skills. This position requires adaptable leadership in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in the Humanitarian sector with 3 years managing Cash and Voucher Assistance programs.
• Experience with donors and government agencies.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead cash programming to meet donor standards.
• Perform cash feasibility assessments and market assessments.
• Coordinate with technical sectors for program implementation.

Skills

Communication skills

Project planning

Team management

Monitoring and evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Economics, or related fields

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World Vision

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gb, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Children’s lives can change in an instant in the wake of war, disasters and humanitarian emergencies. We see how vulnerable they are and how much they need our protection.

Joining our Emergency Response Roster means you can be a part of our response, providing immediate support when disaster strikes.

Here's where you come in:

As a Cash and Voucher Programming (CVP) Technical Specialist in an emergency response, you will provide technical leadership on need/gap analysis, cash feasibility analysis (market assessment, FSPs assessment, Risk assessment, etc.), program design, implementation, monitoring, and learning interventions, as well as coordination and engagements representing the World Vision Field Office. You will support the integration of cash programming into different sectors and multipurpose objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Cash & Voucher Programming projects are designed to meet or exceed donor and industry standards and guidelines.
• Provide technical support to World Vision (WV) cash programming including Cash feasibility assessments, Market assessments, determination of response options, transfer value calculation, selection of delivery mechanisms, and appropriate modalities.
• Work closely with technical sectors: (Livelihoods & Resilience, Health & Nutrition, Education & Protection, WASH), Departments: RAM, Operations, ICT, Finance & Supply Chain, and other Support Services for effective planning and implementation of Cash & Voucher Programming within WV.
• Ensure Financial Inclusion, Social protection, social accountability, anticipatory action are reflected in the design process.
• Ensure the incorporation of digital payment systems and platforms in all WV programs and coordinate its implementation.
• Support field teams to set up CVP operations.
• Develop and/or review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the selected delivery mechanisms (Mobile Money, Electronic Voucher, Banks, etc.).
• Provide orientation during startup workshops.
• Support digital registration and data management.
• Ensure that monthly and regular reports are submitted timely (CTMR, donor reports, etc.).
• Lead coordination and networking initiatives representing WV, including engagements with the Cash Working Group, CaLP, Government agencies, Consortiums, Clusters, L/INGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Where possible, provide leadership for working groups or task teams.
• Work with RAM, Technical Teams, and partners to develop proposals that incorporate CVP as a modality.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with Government Departments, CBOs, funding partners, Support Offices, & private sector actors involved in CVP.
• Lead CVP Capacity assessment and capacity building initiatives for WV staff and partners with support from Global Centre CVP leads.
• Provide technical and supervisory support to WV partners utilizing CVP modalities.
• Ensure ongoing coaching and mentoring of project staff to achieve desired results.
• Liaise with the finance team in budget preparation for CVP projects.
• Oversee project implementation in accordance with approved budgets.
• Work closely with Finance Department to track financial transactions from funding partners to WV and recipients.
• Manage contractual processes among key partners and support offices in consultation with WV risk and compliance department.
• Innovate, test, or replicate good ideas to scale up multipurpose cash-based programming.
• Set up CVP monitoring, accountability, and learning systems, addressing findings regularly.
• Design and facilitate market assessments and share lessons learned internally and externally.
• Ensure regular program reports are generated and shared.
• Implement internal control systems to manage potential CVP risks.
• Create an environment that supports creativity and innovation.
• Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Economics, Statistics, or related fields. Postgraduate training in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Agriculture, or related fields is an advantage.
• At least 7 years’ experience in the Humanitarian sector, including 3 years in management of Cash and Voucher Assistance programs.
• Experience engaging with donors, private sector, government agencies, INGOs, etc.
• Experience managing diverse teams and working with internal staff.
• Experience in designing programs, capacity building, and working with local and international partners.
• Experience setting up monitoring and accountability systems.
• Experience coordinating multi-agency programs and networks.
• Strong project planning and leadership skills.
• Understanding of program design, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks.
• Experience managing complex government or institutionally funded projects.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English; knowledge of other UN languages is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Work hours may extend beyond 12 hours during crises.
• Preparedness to operate in insecure or disaster-prone environments.
• Security training (HEAT) or equivalent is required.
• Experience as a trainer, coach, or mentor.