BACKGROUND
The Global Nutrition Cluster is an initiative for the mutual benefit of the nutrition community, and affected populations, to improve the quality of nutrition in emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The technical arm of the GNC Operations Team, called the GNC Programme Team, is co-led by Action Against Hunger Canada and UNICEF. The GNC Programme Team exists to provide on-demand technical expertise to improve nutrition outcomes in emergencies, both remotely and in-country. GNC Programme Team services are available to any nutrition actor including governments, national and international NGOs, UN agencies, Red Cross/Crescent Societies and others.
The Nutrition Cluster for the State of Palestine was activated in November 2023, following the escalation of the conflict in Gaza. Since then, the situation has rapidly deteriorated in Gaza. The destruction of infrastructures, limitation of health services and high level of food insecurity have led to acute malnutrition, almost inexistent before the conflict, reaching emergency levels. At the same time in the West Bank, the humanitarian situation is also worsening, with both a steady degradation of the socio-economic situation due to restriction of population movement, check points and work permits, and increased military operations, especially in refugee camps, leading to high scale displacement of populations.
Cash assistance has been used by a variety of partners to mitigate the impact of this situation on the nutritional status of children and women, both in Gaza and in the West Bank. Multi-purpose cash assistance is also a preferred modality of response, especially for the West Bank. During the Cluster Coordination Performance Monitoring review, the nutrition cluster members cited cash for nutrition strategy development as a priority for the cluster. This consultancy is aimed at starting this process.


OBJECTIVE
The Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) for Nutrition Advisor will work closely with the Palestine Nutrition Cluster implementing partners, CVA implementing partners, and the Cash Working Group (CWG) to: 1) conduct a light touch landscape analysis of the use of CVA for nutrition outcomes in both Gaza and the West Bank; 2) collaboratively identify potential priority CVA for nutrition interventions; and 3) support in the development of critically needed technical documents related to CVA for nutrition.

 

SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for this support are currently being finalised. They will likely include the following activities:

  Activities DeliverableLoE
Phase 11

Conduct a light touch landscape analysis of the current and recent use of CVA for nutrition outcomes, either nutrition-specific CVA or MPCA, in Gaza and in the West Bank based on consultations with partners and stakeholders. The landscape analysis should include a simple assessment of needs, feasibility and appropriateness based on desk review and consultations.

  • Conduct a desk review of relevant documents, guidelines, and reports shared by partners and stakeholders. Published and grey literature should be consulted.
  • Present the purpose, objectives and work plan of this assignment to relevant stakeholders.
  • Engage in consultations with primary stakeholders, including members of the Nutrition Cluster, CWG, other Clusters, local authorities etc.
  • Support the establishment of a CVA for Nutrition Taskforce of key persons and determine the meeting frequency

Brief landscape analysis reports, one for Gaza and one for the West Bank, including list of consultations and documents reviewed 

List of taskforce members and their respective roles and responsibilities

3 weeks (15 days)
2Draft a list and brief description of feasible and appropriate potential CVA for nutrition approaches for Gaza and a list for the West Bank based on a rapid analysis of existing interventions and the identification of opportunities for new or modified interventions. List and brief description of potential approaches for Gaza and West Bank 1 weeks (5 days)
3

Co-facilitate a ½ day workshop in collaboration with Nutrition Cluster colleagues and relevant CWG colleagues to:

  • Present results of the landscape analysis
  • Present, revise and validate the lists of CVA for nutrition interventions
  • Discuss the key next-steps and critical technical support needs
Workshop report including: 1) final lists of potential CVA for nutrition interventions; and 2) list of technical support needs1 week (5 days, incl. 2 days prep and 2 days of revision)
                              Phase 24

In close collaboration with the CVA for Nutrition Taskforce, prioritize the most critical technical support needs and agree on the tasks to be carried out by the CVA for Nutrition Advisor. 

Develop priority technical documents. 

Specific technical documents to be determined with the CVA for Nutrition Taskforce2 weeks (10 days)
5Develop a set of recommendations and/or action plan for the CVA for Nutrition Taskforce to take forward.List of recommendations and/or action plan3 days
6 Deliver a presentation of outputs of the assignment and draft end of mission reportPresentation slide deck and EOM2 days

 

Time and scheduling permitting, the Technical Advisor may also be requested to perform other relevant tasks. If these present a significant deviation from the ToR, these should be discussed with and agreed upon by all parties and documented (at least by email if not an official amendment to ToR document).

 

TIMELINE

 

The duration of this remote support is 8 weeks (40 days). Looking to start in late July 2025.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  1. Advanced University degree in International Development, Development Economics, Social Sciences, Food and Nutrition or other relevant field OR First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or Training/courses. 
  2. Minimum of 5 years professional experience in the implementation and management of nutrition Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programs, demonstrating a deep understanding of best practices, methodologies, and industry standards. 
  3. Hands-on experience in developing and documenting guidance, policies or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering Cash and Voucher Assistance
  4. Experience in the coordination of Cash and Voucher Assistance programming, including engagement with Cash Working Groups at country level
  5. Experience in nutrition programming
  6. Knowledge of and experience in the Cluster system 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

  1. Strong interpersonal skills: ability to liaise with a wide range of people at different level sand across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy
  2. Highly developed writing skills – both at a programmatic level (contextual analysis reports, action plans) and a policy level (policy papers, guidance notes)
  3. Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy, strong time management skills
  4. Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) at a level appropriate for high- level external representation and presentations
  5. Ability to manage and coordinate efforts from multiple stakeholders for common and purpose 

Candidates with previous work experience in the country, or familiarity with the context, will be given preference.

 

 

 

 

 

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