Director of the CALP Network
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving transformative change in the realm of humanitarian assistance? If so, this might be for you.
The opportunity
As the Director of CALP, you will have a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and influence the future of humanitarian cash and voucher assistance (CVA). The Director will engage in external representation with major humanitarian and private sector actors, influencing and advocating in relation to key policy debates. The Director will be keen to explore the possibilities that exist to improve aid, advocating for the best use of CVA as a means of achieving aid that is people-centred, locally-led, effective and efficient.
As well as engaging externally, the Director will oversee the delivery of the CALP strategy, ensure commitments are achieved, maintain an effective working culture, and drive continuous improvements in governance, organizational development and management.
We are looking for someone with substantial senior management and leadership experience, knowledge of the international humanitarian system and experience of working in a network environment leading a globally dispersed team.
About the CALP Network
The CALP Network is a dynamic global network of over 90 organizations engaged in the critical areas of policy, practice and research in humanitarian cash and voucher assistance (CVA) and financial assistance more broadly. Collectively, CALP members deliver the vast majority of humanitarian CVA worldwide.
What makes the CALP Network unique is its diversity. CALP members currently include local and international non-governmental organizations, United Nations agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent Movement, donors, specialist social innovation, technology and financial services companies, researchers and academics, and individual practitioners.
Together we seek to better meet the needs and improve the outcomes for people affected by crisis. To do this we ensure that CVA is a central, scalable component of quality, timely and appropriate humanitarian assistance, and that the need to sustain positive outcomes for people over the longer term is considered.
Location
Applications are welcomed from candidates based in any of the following countries: Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Senegal, Spain, UK, and USA (New York) where CALP has existing hosts. Applications from other countries (within 4 hours +/- UTC) might be considered subject to CALP being able to secure employment hosting with one of our existing hosts.
Salary
Salary depends on host and location. The salary range reflects that this is a senior level position – graded as Oxfam A, NRC 11, AAH Spain 1, ACF-USA 12 or 13.
Application Deadline
Midnight (UTC) on 28 September 2023.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to lead and make a lasting impact in the world of humanitarian assistance, we encourage you to apply.
Please download the application pack for more information and application details.