Staff Role Profile: Cash and Markets Adviser

Job Level / 4 / Salary Range / £38,000
Directorate / International / Work location / London
Contract / 2 years / Reports to / Technical Team Manager, Cash & Markets

Scale and scope of role

Direct reports / None / Indirect reports / None
Budgetary responsibility / accountability / None / Accountability for other resources / Direct: technical equipment required for surge and response capacity (in support of Head of Emergencies)
Indirect: Specialist equipment requirements in the Regions
Reach and impact /   Enable Country Managers and Heads of Region to ensure that British Red Cross supported programmes are implemented in line with all relevant technical standards in Cash and Markets.
  Deliver advice within Cash and Markets areas, to disaster management and long-term programmes of partner national societies.
  Maintain an awareness of the role and technical capacities of partner national societies in relation to Cash and Markets.
  Support recruitment to the British Red Cross register of Cash and Markets experts and delegates to other components of the Movement.

Context

The British Red Cross (BRC) helps millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, disasters and conflicts.

Our volunteers and staff help people in crisis to live independently by providing support at home, mobility aids and transport. We also teach first aid skills.

We are part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent humanitarian network. We refuse to ignore people in crisis.

Our principles and values

Our values (compassionate, courageous, inclusive and dynamic) underpin everything we do. As a member of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the British Red Cross is committed to, and bound by, its fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Directorate overview

The role of Cash and Markets Adviser sits within the International Directorate.

The international work of BRC is managed by an International Directorate of more than hundred and fifty people based in the organisation’s UK Office in London and by staff employed overseas supporting BRC funded programmes and partnerships across the Middle East, Asia and African Continents.

Our International Directorate works in partnership with the wider Red Cross Red Crescent family: with some of the 190 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the globe, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

The International Directorate achieves its objective of responding to vulnerable people in times of crisis through; preparedness and capacity building of local communities and national societies; emergency response through supporting regional and international response tools to sudden onset, cyclical and slow onset emergencies around the world; we support affected communities to recover after a crisis and we support in finding sustainable local solutions to reduce risks.

Purpose of the role

  Ensure the provision of high quality technical and advisory services in Cash and Markets to support response and resilience programmes supporting vulnerable communities in Africa, the Middle East and Asia through the actions of our RCM partners.

  To support mainstreaming of cash into National Societies through high quality field and UK Office work, working with National Societies to build up their expertise in cash delivery and preparedness.

  To support and build the capacity of partner national societies within the Cash and Markets area, contributing to their organisational development as leading national humanitarian organisations.

  To work collaboratively with Head of Region and Country Managers in the Partnerships & Programmes department, in a matrix structure, to support the development of integrated approaches to the provision of technical and advisory services working alongside and within the regional programmes and partnerships.

Main responsibilities

Thematic Technical & Advisory Services

1.  Act as a first point of technical support for Cash and Markets programming, ensuring high quality technical advice is provided to all programmes.

2.  Provide technical input into all stages (identification, assessment, analysis, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) of BRC programmes related to Cash and Markets, including conducting and training staff;

3.  Provides technical input to and assist in all stages (identification, assessment, analysis, design, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation) of BRC programmes that support Cash and Markets, in line with international and internal standards and good practice.

4.  Provide peer support and advice to Cash and Markets delegates and national society staff as required.

5.  Assist in the assessment of partner National Society capacity in Cash and Markets programmes and make recommendations on most appropriate implementation and capacity building methodologies when required.

6.  Promote and advise on the Movement cash preparedness approach and methodology to BRC regional teams and national societies.

7.  Provide technical support concerning the selection of Cash and Markets delegates and consultants including the development of register experts and related promotional, training and learning events.

8.  Act as the focal point for BRC input into the Cash and Markets consortiums such as the Cash Learning Partnership, developing and maintaining contacts as appropriate with institutional bodies such as Department for International Development (DFID), other humanitarian agencies, academic institutions and relevant networks. Keep abreast of innovations and developments within the sector and supporting the dissemination of such across the organisation.

9.  Support the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) led Cash Peer Working Group and sub-working groups;

10.  Explore, research and document innovation and technological opportunities for BRC and IFRC/ICRC to progress cash and markets including positions on data protection, and technology

11.  Build the evidence base for BRC and the Movement in Cash and Markets through case studies, learning and evaluations and capturing and disseminating experience

12.  Provide input and advice on cross cutting and environmental considerations and impact of BRC response, recovery and resilience programmes

13.  Apply learning from BRC programmes to further develop BRC Cash and Markets approaches in relief, recovery and longer term programmes.

14.  Provide and support internal communications and knowledge sharing through communities of practice and relevant platforms, facilitating the exchange of ideas and opportunities to mainstream Cash and Markets in BRC

15.  Be prepared to travel to BRC programmes, sometimes at short notice and in insecure environments, to assist in programme start up and monitoring.

16.  Support the integration of Cash and Market activities with other technical teams and departments including the Global Surge Team

17.  Contribute towards the continued development of BRC and wider movement tools such as the Cash in Emergencies Toolkit.

Internal and External Relations

18.  Collaborate with the Fundraising and Communication Divisions and colleagues within the Programmes and Partnerships Department to develop donor funding proposals for programmes including Cash and Markets components

19.  Collaborate with corporate partnerships specifically to develop partnership with the private sector to provide technology and payment platforms to the Movement

20.  Attend relevant events on matters relating to Cash and Markets issues and represent the Technical Advisory Department at national and international forums.

21.  Provide briefings for BRC Senior Management and Trustees as requested.

22.  Seek to contribute to the development of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Cash and Markets related activities

23.  Liaise and maintain good working relations with all elements of the International Red Cross Movement, both the Geneva based organisations and other National Societies.

24.  Undertake international on-call duties when required.

25.  Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by Management.

Planning, financial & resource management

26.  Assist BRC to plan, implement and monitor appropriate Cash and Markets response or recovery activities if required

Other

27.  Uphold the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and work within the Society’s equal opportunities policy.

Disclosure and Baring Service Check (DBS)

Type of criminal record checks required for this role

England and Wales - Disclosure and Baring Service Check (DBS)
  Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce

Diversity

We are committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences – including disabled and ethnic minority candidates. This is to contribute to the breadth of experience we need to respond to people in crisis. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

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Person Specification

Requirement

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Evidenced obtained through Shortlisting (S) Interview (I) or Assessment (A)

Knowledge

/ Essential
üü /   Technical/professional knowledge within the areas of cash and markets with an emphasis on the ability to design and implement cash based interventions and/or market assessments and market based interventions
  Technical/professional knowledge within the areas of Cash and Markets or other relevant thematic areas
  Demonstrable knowledge of the role and function of associated technical, specialist, and advisory support services in delivering humanitarian assistance and building resilience / S, I, A
S, I, A
S, I, A
Desirable /   Post graduate level of vocational or technical qualification within a specialist technical or professional field relevant to response or recovery programming including cash and markets
  Understanding of a matrix approach to leadership and management / S
I

Skills

/ Essential
üü /   Analysis, design and planning
  Monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment
  Budget management and funding proposal development
  High level communication, influencing and negotiation skills / I, A
I, A
I, A
I, A
Desirable /   Fluency in French or Arabic languages would be an advantage. / S

Experience

/ Essential
üü /   Experience of working in Cash and Markets in an international response, recovery and/or development context
  Influencing decision makers
  Experience of designing and implementing cash based assistance and market based interventions in relief and recovery contexts
  Experience of working with local partners, building their capacity in Cash and Markets
  Representing an organisation within external fora / S, I, A
S, I
S, I
S, I
S, I
Desirable /   Building organisational partnerships and organisational capacity
  Working with institutional and high-profile donors / I
I

Behaviours

/   Working in Partnership
  Embracing and leading constructive change
  Communicating and influencing
  Problem solving
  Cultural awareness and sensitivity / I
I
I
I, A
I

Additional requirements

/ Essential
üü /   Able to travel for up to 90 days per year and operate in a physically demanding working environment**
  Willingness to work out of office hours when necessary
  Willing to work in situations of political insecurity
  Candidates and staff must be able to demonstrate an appreciation of anti-discriminatory practice and promote diversity.
Desirable /   Demonstrate an understanding of the Red Cross Fundamental Principles and examples of acting in accordance with the Society’s obligations and values (inclusive, compassionate, courageous, and dynamic).

In order to be shortlisted for interview, you need to meet the essential criteria as outlined above. N.B. All disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria (üü) will be short-listed for interview in line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme

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