Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 17th Jun 2021
We operate high quality, results-oriented humanitarian programs in the Pacific, to support children and their families in times of both crisis and peace. With effective humanitarian programming at the forefront, you will work with stakeholders at all levels to increase the use of Cash & Vouchers in relief and recovery programming. Be a leader and drive Save the Children's Social Protection objectives in Fiji.
We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there's a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict - we are there on the ground.
In this full-time, maximum-term position, based in Suva, Fiji you will provide in-country strategic leadership for the implementation of the Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) program in Fiji. You will engage, lead, motivate and inspire the CVA team to deploy social protection via cash programming. You will be part of our Cash & Voucher Assistance Project Team and report to the CEO of Save the Children Fiji.
You will make an impact by:
You understand the overall socio-political context in Fiji or Pacific and have experience in poverty reduction and social protection. You have experience managing complex and inclusive programmes, ideally including the Pacific. You have established high-level relationships and facilitated inter-institutional collaboration between Government institutions.
This role requires:
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Position Description - Chief of Party, Cash & Voucher Assistance Program
As part of the selection process, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and psychometric assessment to help us determine your suitability for the role.
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