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Join the World Vision Ethiopia Friends Club and Transform Generations to Come

World Vision Ethiopia (WVE) is a child-focused, Christian humanitarian, relief, development, and advocacy organisation operating across most regions of Ethiopia. Our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. 

Last year alone, WVE reached over 7.8 million children and adults with life-changing support and services. As part of the World Vision Partnership, WVE has a two-tier governance structure, consisting of a national Advisory Council and membership of World Vision International Partnership, aligned with Partnership policies to ensure effective and impactful operations. 

The WVE Friends Club is a dynamic and diverse group of professionals committed to advancing WVE’s mission and vision. Members of the Club serve as advocates, fundraisers, and champions for vulnerable children and communities, contributing to WVE’s work through their expertise, influence, and networks.

WVE Advisory Council is seeking highly qualified, motivated, and result-oriented leaders and influencers to voluntarily join as members of the WVE Friends Club. If you would like to use your skills and talents to make a difference in the lives of Ethiopia’s children, we invite you to join this transformative journey.

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Areas of Expertise Required:

  •  International NGO experience

  • Humanitarian emergency response

  • Advocacy

  •  Finance

  • Risk management

  • Strategic planning

  • Human resource management

  • Development studies

  • Large-scale multinational business management

  • Technical expertise in WVE program areas (e.g., water, sanitation & hygiene, education, food security, nutrition, gender, inclusion, livelihoods, disaster risk resilience, climate resilience, etc)

  •  Legal

  • Technology/IT

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Key Competencies/Skills/Abilities:

  • Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

  • Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills

  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and critical-thinking skills

  • Fundraising knowledge and experience

  • Strategic leadership and governance expertise

  • Familiarity with Ethiopia’s social, political, and economic context

  • Creative problem-solving ability

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Eligibility Criteria:

  • A heart for vulnerable children and a commitment to the ministry of World Vision

  • Reputed to be of strong character and professional competence in Ethiopia

  • Willingness to adhere to the Mission Statement, Core Values, Statement of Faith, and policies of World Vision Ethiopia and the broader World Vision Partnership

  • Commitment to contribute at least 12 days per year to volunteer service

  • Former sponsored children, direct beneficiaries, and representatives from WVE program areas are strongly encouraged to apply

  • Not currently employed by World Vision or not a close family member of World Vision Ethiopia employee

  • Not a former National Director of World Vision Ethiopia who served within the past three years

  • Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Application Process

 

If you feel inspired to join this impactful initiative, please email Recruitment_Ethiopia@wvi.org by 21st March 2025 with the following:

1.     An application letter explaining why you want to be considered for the World Vision Ethiopia Friends Club.

2.     Your CV, including professional references.

As a child-focused organisation, World Vision Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being of children. As part of the recruitment process, thorough screening and background checks will be conducted to ensure compliance with child safeguarding principles.

We look forward to your application and to welcoming passionate and committed individuals to the World Vision Ethiopia Friends Club as we work together to create lasting change.