The Ukraine Health Cluster is looking for an interagency CVA for Health expert for 12 months starting immediately, via a NORCAP/CashCap specialized pool of experts. This is a Kyiv-based position. Hybrid possibilities may be discussed.

The purpose of this role is to support the Health Cluster and partners in identifying appropriate options for cash and vouchers for health programming to address financial barriers in accessing essential services and/or medicines within the Ukraine humanitarian health response and provide operational support as needed for its planning and implementation based on international evidence and national and local context.

The position comprises three main responsibilities:

1. Strengthen the generation of evidence base for CVA for health in the Ukraine humanitarian health response, complementing supply side health financing by MoH.
2. Based on international evidence and national/local legal and regulatory environment, develop policy options and/or adapt guidance and tools for CVA for health within the Ukraine humanitarian health response including a contextually adapted monitoring framework, in close collaboration with WHO health financing team, the Cash Working Groups and other key national stakeholders.
3. Improve capacity for quality CVA programming of Health Cluster partners through the provision of individual support to ensure alignment with the principles of the Ukraine Health Cluster CVA guidance as well as in line with global standards.

A more detailed ToR for this assignment in Ukraine is available at this link:

The candidate selected for the assignment in Ukraine will be deployed through the Standby Partnership mechanism, on a NORCAP employment contract and will be hosted by WHO.

Who we are 

For over 30 years, NORCAP has been working to solve challenges in the humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding sectors in order to better protect and meet the needs of people at risk.

Today, NORCAP delivers across the full range: from stand-by crisis response to strategic assistance to improve how the aid system delivers. We work with local, national and international partners to develop knowledge and solutions and promote more effective ways of working at the global level and in the field. Our independence enables us to bring together key stakeholders across sectors and mandates.

CashCap is one of NORCAP’s flagship programmes, established in 2015 to drive forward the cash agenda and support humanitarian and development partners’ efforts to increase the scale of cash assistance and realise its transformative potential for people in need. Since then, CashCap has been widely recognised as being instrumental to the significant global growth of cash and voucher assistance (CVA). In response to changing needs and developments, our services now include technical assistance, on-the-job capacity building and supporting more collaborative ways of delivering cash at scale. Today, many cash actors around the world rely on the expertise of CashCap missions.

We offer a unique combination of expertise, neutrality, commitment to building local capacity and the ability to bring partners together to ensure choice, dignity and the best possible outcomes for people who need cash assistance, now and in the future.

Job description  – Generic

CashCap is seeking to expand its programme capacity to be able to respond to steadily growing demand from partner organisations. Deployment requests will usually vary across these areas: technical support and capacity building across a number of cash and market-based programming areas, advocacy and coordination. Experts can be deployed nationally, regionally or at global level to support a specific sector or a collaborative initiative.

Roles and responsibilities when on deployment can include any and all of the following:

• Provide technical or coordination guidance and support to local and international humanitarian partners and national authorities on cash and markets-related issues and activities to ensure programme quality, adherence to agreed standards, national policies, best practices and impact soundness in their implementation.
• Build strategic alliances with other key actors internally and externally to advocate for cash and markets-based programming and ensure continuity of advocacy efforts.
• Engage actively in multi-sectorial responses and facilitate capacity building of implementing partners and national authorities.
• Develop and/or deliver training modules, information, education and communication materials specific to the context and culture as required, and conduct training as required.
• Contribute to the development of policies and technical guidelines, advise and support project planning, design and implementation, considering local context, and available technologies.
• Ensure monitoring mechanisms are in place and ensure data collection and reporting are carried out systematically.
• Include considerations of long-term sustainable solutions in all phases of planning and implementation.

Skills and Capabilities 

Candidates will be assessed according to the CashCap Programme Capability framework based on core CVA technical experience, interpersonal skills and personal qualities

Qualifications/Education level/Language level

• Minimum 7 years of professional humanitarian experience
• Working knowledge of English; proficiency in other languages is an advantage (please indicate all languages you have a working level proficiency in)

Proven CVA technical experience in 

• Strategic planning and decision-making
• Programme design & quality
• Operational delivery
• Capacity development, including training and facilitation techniques

Interpersonal skills 

• Proven experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, influencing and advocacy
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills, including representation, reporting, and information dissemination

Personal qualities: 

• Ability to work in stressful situations and contexts
• Creative and analytical thinker

Highly Desirable:

• Fluency or working knowledge of Ukrainian is highly desirable

In addition to the generic CashCap expert qualifications above, for this role specifically, we are looking for 

• An advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in Medicine, Public Health, or a health-related field (including nursing, paramedic, pharmacy)
• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience working in medical programs preferably in humanitarian settings including cash and voucher assistance for health
• Technical: Understanding of Health Programming and quality of care standards, analysis of public health data/Assessment tools development, expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel

We offer

• Significant life experiences, professional and self-development through exposure to varied contexts and training opportunities, peer-to-peer support through a thriving CashCap Community of Practice and on-deployment mentoring from a member of the CashCap Global Cash Response Team
• Good staff care and training opportunities.
• More information about CashCap

How to apply

• When submitting your application, kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport. Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed
• NORCAP values diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
• NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates
• Approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignment
• Feedback will be given to all applicants within four weeks after the closing of this advertisement.
• Apply before 22nd October 2023, 23.59 PM (Oslo time)

At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.