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 experience globally and a presence in nearly 100 countries, the organization focuses on the most vulnerable children, even in the most dangerous places. Our work is inspired by our Christian faith and a commitment to seeing every child experience the fullness of life through sustainable development and humanitarian aid.
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 for future generations.
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 and organizational integrity.
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 through mentorship and technical training. 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 underrepresented groups to apply for this role. We believe that diverse perspectives are vital to designing resilient livelihood programs that truly serve the community. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and a safe, respectful recruitment process for all qualified Ethiopian nationals who are passionate about rural development.
Job Description and Strategic Impact
The Livelihood Officer plays a fundamental strategic role in ensuring that rural communities can withstand economic and environmental shocks. Based in Kamba Zuria, this role is responsible for the practical implementation of both on-farm and off-farm livelihood initiatives. You will be the primary link between project models and the local context, ensuring that interventions in climate-smart agriculture and financial inclusion are adapted to meet the specific needs of the district.
Your “day-in-the-life” impact involves mobilizing communities and facilitating transparent targeting processes to ensure that aid reaches the most deserving households. You will lead participatory planning sessions, providing technical guidance on sustainable agriculture and market system development. By establishing demonstration sites and knowledge-sharing platforms, you empower farmers and small business owners to adopt resilient practices that secure their families’ futures.
Strategically, this position focuses on building the capacity of local stakeholders, including S4T (Savings for Transformation) groups and producers’ associations. You will identify opportunities for rural enterprises and income-generating activities, specifically targeting women and youth. By facilitating linkages to value chains and formal markets, you help transition subsistence activities into thriving, sustainable businesses that contribute to the regional economy.
This role offers significant professional growth opportunities within the international NGO sector. As you manage field-level project activities and monitor progress against ambitious targets, you will develop expertise in adaptive management and evidence-based reporting. The position allows you to work at the forefront of climate-smart agriculture and degraded land management, areas that are increasingly critical in the global development landscape.
Ultimately, the Livelihood Officer is an architect of community resilience. Your success is measured by the degree to which local communities take ownership of their development and drive sustainable improvements in nutrition and economic stability. By fostering strong partnerships with local leaders and government bodies, you ensure that the project’s impact continues long after the specific interventions are completed.
Job Positions and Requirements
Livelihood Officer
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development, Agroeconomics, or related fields.
Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in field-level implementation of integrated programs, including Climate Smart Agriculture, resilient rural livelihoods, and financial inclusion within an INGO context.
Job Location: Kamba Zuria, Ethiopia
Salary: Negotiable/Per Scale
No. Required: 1
Required Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate must possess extensive working experience in community-led resilient interventions, economic development, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture. You should have a proven track record in promoting climate-smart practices and managing degraded land. Strong analytical skills are required to collect accurate field data and contribute to comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports.
Interpersonal and leadership skills are essential for this role. You must be capable of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with local leaders and government partners to ensure synergy in project implementation. Additionally, experience in advocacy and scaling up successful project models is highly desirable, as is the ability to provide hands-on technical training to diverse groups of volunteers and community members.
Employment Type and Compensation
This position is offered as a Local Fixed-Term Employee role, providing a stable and professional career path within World Vision’s Ethiopian operations. The organization offers a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain experienced professionals in the field of agroeconomics and rural development.
In addition to a competitive salary, World Vision provides a growth-oriented environment where staff are encouraged to share lessons learned and participate in knowledge-sharing processes. This role offers the satisfaction of seeing direct, measurable progress in the lives of vulnerable children and their families, supported by the resources and reputation of a global humanitarian leader.
How to Apply
The application process is conducted entirely online through the World Vision career portal. Please be clearly informed that scanned certificates, diplomas, or other physical attachments are NOT required during the initial application phase. Your digital profile and the specific details provided in your application will be used for the preliminary screening process.
Original documents and academic credentials will only be required for physical verification during the interview stage for those candidates under serious consideration. It is vital that all information provided in your application is accurate and complete, reflecting your true professional background and skills.
World Vision Ethiopia employs a merit-based recruitment process that may include substantive technical assessments and competency-based interviews. This ensures that we select the most qualified individuals who are committed to our mission and values of integrity and excellence.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the recruitment team. If you do not receive a response within a reasonable timeframe after the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We thank all applicants for their interest in working with World Vision to transform vulnerable children’s life stories.
Interested candidates should submit their application via the official World Vision recruitment platform as the primary channel. Please ensure your submission is completed well before the deadline to avoid potential technical delays.
Application Deadline
April 4, 2026