Cash Hub Adviser – International UK

Cash Hub Adviser – International UK Location: Hybrid working between home and our London Head Office Contract type: 12 months fixed term, with the possibility of extension Hours per week: 35 Salary: £38,000 per annum (Inclusive of inner London weighting)

Are you an experienced cash adviser who can help the British Red Cross’ Cash Hub scale-up our cash-based humanitarian assistance delivery?

We are recruiting a Cash Hub Adviser, to be accountable for the provision of expert technical advice to specific workstreams within the Cash Hub strategy. Your work will accelerate the use of cash assistance and improve the quality and impact of cash.

Reporting to the Head of the Cash Hub, you will be offering targeted cash assistance help and support across the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) network, including the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)

You will support mainstreaming of cash assistance across targeted National Societies, building capacity to deliver cash, using and refining the Movements’ approach to cash preparedness and supporting relevant partnerships within and external to the Movement.

More about the team you’ll be joining

In the British Red Cross we have seen for ourselves that giving cash assistance in the aftermath of a humanitarian crisis can often be a more effective and efficient option than offering goods and supplies.

We know from research and our experiences in the field that affected people can make independent decisions about what they most immediately need and buy vital items of their own choice.

We are a champion of the independence and greater choice this form of assistance can offer people in crisis.

The Cash Hub is hosted by British Red Cross and its purpose is to support the use and scale-up of cash assistance in the RCRC and enable National Societies to be ‘cash ready’ to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of humanitarian action, giving greater dignity and choice to people in crisis. In collaboration with RCRC partners, the Cash Hub supports the following programme of activities:

• Supporting National Societies to be strong and recognised leaders in cash assistance; delivering quality, locally led cash assistance to crisis-affected people.
• Growing cash capability at scale in the Movement by investing in National Society expertise, professional development, and best practice.
• Providing a Movement platform for knowledge sharing and learning, enabling cash networks and communities of practice, and promoting the role of Red Cross & Red Crescent in action.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Experience or a good knowledge of cash-based assistance and cash preparedness within the international humanitarian system, disaster management, international response, recovery and/or development context.
• Technical/professional knowledge within the areas of cash assistance and markets or other relevant thematic areas.
• Experience of design and implementation of cash-based assistance and/or market assessments and market-based interventions in relief and recovery contexts.
• Good project experience and analytical skills that enable you to interpret information to communicate to and persuade decision makers and different audiences.
• Competence in budget management and funding proposal development.
• Influencing skills and experience of working with local partners, building their capacity in Cash and Markets
• Fluency in at least one of the following languages: French, Spanish, Russian or Arabic and experience in the RC/RC Movement are required.

Please note that early an application is encouraged as we will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 26th June 2022 with interviews being held on Thursday 30th June 2022 (via Zoom).

What you’ll get in return A little bit about us

36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave Up to 6% contributory pension Flexible working policy Genuine investment in your training and personal development

A little bit more about us

The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country – we’re there when you need us.

Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to be yourself at work and feel you’re in a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.

In the British Red Cross, we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place a nd are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.

British Red Cross also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme for roles within the International Directorate. In line with the scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation’s Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.

The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales ( 220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

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