About the Organization
World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.
Job Summary
Employee Contract Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Work Location: Gumbi Bordede (West Hararghe Zone)
Number positions required: 1 (One)
Key Responsibilities
30% | Community Engagement and Capacity Building
End Results
Communities are well informed, actively engaged, and demonstrate ownership of project activities.
CVA interventions and related services are delivered on time and to the required quality standards.
Project activities are inclusive, accountable, sustainable, and aligned with organizational values.
Activities
Mobilize and sensitize communities through participatory approaches to strengthen ownership and sustainability of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) interventions.
Conduct community-entry meetings, awareness sessions, and stakeholder briefings.
Facilitate and coordinate training sessions and CVA processes.
Develop Terms of Reference (TORs), training materials, and required logistics and financial documentation for field activities.
Integrate gender, protection, and faith-based values across all project activities.
Develop and maintain detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to guide implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
25% | Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, and Coordination
End Results
Strong partnerships and community trust support effective and timely project implementation.
Vulnerable populations have increased access to financial services and livelihood opportunities.
Coordination and synergy among government, communities, partners, and development actors are strengthened.
Activities
Develop and implement clear work plans with defined timelines, responsibilities, and resource requirements.
Monitor implementation progress, proactively address challenges, and ensure timely and high-quality delivery of activities.
Strengthen partner capacity through training, mentoring, and technical support.
Ensure compliance with donor, organizational, and government requirements.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and facilitate coordination and joint planning.
Promote inclusive community engagement, ensure the participation of vulnerable groups, and capture lessons learned.
25% | Monitoring, Evaluation, Evidence, and Knowledge Management
End Results
Data-driven decision-making improves program quality, relevance, and effectiveness.
Project implementation is transparent, accountable, and supported by complete and organized evidence.
Timely and accurate reporting supports donor compliance, organizational learning, and adaptive management.
Activities
Lead the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems for CVA interventions.
Conduct baseline, midline, and end-line assessments in collaboration with MEAL teams.
Analyze project data to identify trends, gaps, emerging risks, and areas for improvement.
Prepare and submit detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports within established deadlines.
Maintain organized project records, including beneficiary lists, training attendance records, market assessments, and impact stories.
Monitor local market dynamics and recommend adjustments to transfer values when required.
20% | Learning, Innovation, and Compliance
End Results
Program delivery demonstrates continuous improvement and appropriate innovation.
Institutional knowledge and learning are strengthened through systematic documentation and knowledge sharing.
Interventions remain high quality, compliant, evidence based, and scalable.
Activities
Identify and test innovative approaches that improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of CVA interventions.
Document and disseminate lessons learned, success stories, and good practices.
Contribute to the development of strategic plans and proposals for scaling up effective interventions.
Ensure compliance with audit requirements, donor standards, and organizational procedures.
Strengthen the capacity of staff and partners through mentoring and technical assistance.
Required Qualifications
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification:
Bachelor’s degree in economics, Agriculture, rural development and or Development Studies, Business Administration, or related field
Required Professional Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian cash programming, microfinance,
Experience working with community-based organizations and local government
Familiarity with digital registration and cash transfer platforms
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Ability to carry out fieldwork in varied terrain and weather conditions
Willingness to live field locations
Ability to work in challenging and remote environments.
Language
Fluent in oral and written Amharic, English and Afan Oromo
Knowing the local culture and language is mandatory
Required Skills and Competencies
Ability to carry out fieldwork in varied terrain and weather conditions
Willingness to live field locations
Ability to work in challenging and remote environments.
Fluent in oral and written Amharic, English and Afan Oromo
Knowing the local culture and language is mandatory