Advisor, Cash and Voucher Assistance – P3

Save the Children US

Advisor, Cash and Voucher Assistance for Save the Children enhancing cash-based emergency responses and implementing humanitarian cash programming. Supporting strategic partnerships and ensuring program quality during emergencies.

Posted 7/3/2026part-timeWashington • Connecticut, Kentucky, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,800 - $102,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and lead the implementation of cash and voucher assistance programming across U.S. emergency responses
Finalize and continue to update the SCUS Cash Playbook and related content
Ensure programs are developed and delivered in line with the cash strategy as well as exceeding organizational standards and global humanitarian cash best practices
Design, consult, and provide technical guidance on Multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA), Restricted cash and voucher programs, Cash-plus approaches, Digital cash delivery mechanisms
Design and oversee market assessments, feasibility analyses, transfer value calculations, and response analysis in coordination with the cash team in consultation with local partners
Support the identification and evaluation of strategic and operational risks across sectors relating to CVA and implement strategies to minimize and/or mitigate risk
Ensure that thematic program components are technically sound, implementation methods are consistent with national and global strategies, acknowledged good practice and are likely to achieve scale
Implementing Save’s cash-based emergency responses, including program management, budget and financial responsibility, and working closely across Save the Children’s technical departments
Coordinate with operations, finance, procurement, legal, compliance, and safeguarding teams to ensure effective implementation
Promote a Systems Strengthening approach that supports working in collaboration and partnership with national and local partners
Manage relationships with financial service providers, financial technology partners, community organizations, and other implementing partners
Work closely with Marketing and Growth colleagues to identify and pursue funding opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of relevant experience in cash and voucher humanitarian programming and disaster response
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programs
Experience with strategic decision making on types of cash programs and a wide range of CVA modality experiences
Proven experience designing and conducting market assessments and response analysis
Demonstrated experience managing partnerships and coordinating with multiple stakeholders
Proven project management and budget management experience
Demonstrated experience with fundraising from institutional and non-institutional donors
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced emergency environments
Willingness to deploy when required within 72 hours during an emergency and work flexible hours during emergencies, including adjusting to a full-time schedule for the duration of the emergency
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and hybrid working opportunities
Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cash Programming DesignResponse AnalysisTransfer Value CalculationsFeasibility AnalysisStrategic Decision MakingEmergency Response ImplementationSystems Strengthening ApproachTechnical GuidancePartnership ManagementCVA Modality Experience

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder CoordinationAdaptabilityCommunication