About the Organization
World Vision Ethiopia is a prominent Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. With over 75 years of global experience and a presence in nearly 100 countries, the organization focuses on the most vulnerable children, even in the most challenging and dangerous locations. Our work is inspired by our Christian faith and a commitment to seeing every child experience the fullness of life.
The organization operates with a massive global workforce of over 33,000 staff members, all united by the joy of transforming life stories. In Ethiopia, World Vision has a long-standing history of partnering with local communities and government bodies to deliver life-saving emergency assistance and long-term development programs. We pride ourselves on a professional culture that emphasizes accountability, community ownership, and sustainable impact.
World Vision Ethiopia believes that diversity is essential to achieving our mission. We foster an inclusive environment where staff from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued. Our programs are designed to be impartial and inclusive, ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most, regardless of their religious or ethnic background, while maintaining our core values.
We are deeply committed to achieving gender balance and ensuring the protection of vulnerable groups within our operations. The organization provides a supportive workspace where professional ethics and personal growth are prioritized. By joining World Vision, you become part of a global movement dedicated to social justice, economic resilience, and the well-being of the next generation.
World Vision Ethiopia strongly encourages women, youth, and persons with disabilities to apply for this role. We believe that underrepresented groups bring vital perspectives to humanitarian programming, particularly in cash-based interventions that impact household dynamics. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and a safe, respectful recruitment process for all qualified Ethiopian nationals.
Job Description and Strategic Impact
The Program Officer for Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) plays a pivotal strategic role in World Vision’s emergency response and livelihood restoration efforts. This position is responsible for the end-to-end implementation of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programs, which provide immediate, flexible support to families in crisis. By managing beneficiary targeting and digital registration, you ensure that aid is delivered efficiently and transparently to those in the greatest need.
Your work will have a direct “day-in-the-life” impact on the economic resilience of communities in the Jijiga region. You will not only manage the distribution of funds but also lead market monitoring and price data analysis to ensure that cash assistance remains relevant to local economic conditions. This role bridges the gap between immediate life-saving aid and long-term economic stability by linking beneficiaries to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Strategically, this role is essential for building the capacity of local stakeholders and government bodies. You will lead community mobilization efforts, ensuring that project interventions are understood and owned by the people they serve. By facilitating training sessions and developing practical work breakdown structures (WBS), you help professionalize the delivery of humanitarian aid in the region.
This position offers significant professional growth opportunities within the humanitarian sector. As you manage complex CVA processes and digital transfer platforms, you will gain specialized technical expertise that is highly valued globally. Furthermore, the role involves heavy collaboration with MEAL teams to document lessons learned and success stories, allowing you to contribute to the strategic scaling of future interventions.
The ultimate impact of the MPCA Officer is the restoration of dignity and choice for vulnerable families. By providing cash instead of traditional in-kind aid, you empower individuals to make their own decisions about their basic needs and livelihood investments. Your leadership in this sector helps build a more resilient, market-driven recovery for the communities World Vision serves.
Job Positions and Requirements
Program Officer – Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA)
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agriculture, Rural Development, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in humanitarian cash programming, microfinance, or working with community-based organizations and local government.
Job Location: Jijiga, Ethiopia
Salary: Per Scale / Competitive
No. Required: 2
Required Skills and Competencies
The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong familiarity with digital registration systems and cash transfer platforms. You should possess the analytical skills necessary to monitor local market dynamics and adjust program transfer values accordingly. Knowledge of Sphere standards and CVA global guidelines is highly preferred to ensure all interventions meet international humanitarian benchmarks.
Soft skills are equally critical; the officer must be an excellent communicator capable of mobilizing communities and building strong relationships with local government officials and influencers. You must have the ability to integrate gender, protection, and faith-based values into field activities, ensuring that the most marginalized groups are included and protected throughout the project cycle.
Employment Type and Compensation
This is a Local Fixed-Term Employee position, offering a stable career path within one of the world’s largest non-governmental organizations. World Vision Ethiopia provides a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects the technical demands of the role. The contract is designed to foster long-term commitment while providing the necessary support for staff working in field-based operational areas.
In addition to financial compensation, employees benefit from a robust professional development framework. This includes mentoring, technical assistance, and opportunities to participate in regional and global learning exchanges. World Vision is dedicated to the well-being of its staff, providing a mission-driven environment where your work directly contributes to the joy of transforming lives.
How to Apply
The application process for this role is conducted through the World Vision career portal. Please be aware that scanned copies of educational certificates or other attachments are NOT required during the initial application phase. Your digital profile and the information provided in the online form will be the sole basis for the first round of screening.
Original documents and academic credentials will only be required for physical verification during the interview stage. Applicants are encouraged to provide a detailed and accurate account of their professional experience and qualifications in their digital submission to ensure they meet the criteria for shortlisting.
World Vision Ethiopia maintains a rigorous selection process, which may include technical tests and competency-based interviews. This process ensures that we recruit individuals who not only have the required skills but also align with our core values of integrity and service to the vulnerable.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. If you do not hear from us within a few weeks of the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our mission to serve children in Ethiopia.
Interested candidates should submit their application via the official World Vision recruitment link provided below. Ensure that your application is submitted before the closing time on the deadline date to be considered for this opening.
Application Deadline
April 5, 2026