Categories: Vacancies, August 2026

Multi-Purpose cash Assistance and Recovery Lending Officer

Locations: Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia

Organization: World Vision International

Deadline: July 1, 2025

Job Description

Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Place or work: North Wollo, Gashena

Contract Duration: Until February 28 , 2026

Major Role and Responsibility

Mobilize and sensitize communities through participatory approaches to ensure ownership and sustainability of MPCA and recovery lending interventions.
Conduct community entry meetings, awareness sessions, and stakeholder briefings.
Facilitate and coordinate training sessions on financial literacy, digital registration, and CVA processes.
Develop Terms of Reference (TORs), training materials, and manage logistics and financial documentation for field activities.
Integrate gender, protection, and faith-based values into all project activities.
Create and maintain detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to guide implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local government officials, and other stakeholders.
Conduct stakeholder mapping and social network analysis to identify key influencers and potential collaborators.
Facilitate regular coordination meetings and joint planning sessions with partners.
Support the formation and strengthening of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and link them to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Advocate for the inclusion of vulnerable groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities, in all project components.
Lead the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems.
Conduct baseline, midline, and end line assessments in collaboration with MEAL teams.
Analyse data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement.
Prepare and submit detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Maintain organized records of project documentation, including beneficiary lists, training attendance, market assessments, and impact stories.
Monitor local market dynamics and adjust transfer values accordingly.
Identify and test innovative approaches to improve the efficiency and impact of MPCA and recovery lending.
Document and disseminate lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.
Contribute to the development of strategic plans and proposals for scaling up interventions.
Ensure compliance with audit requirements and donor standards.
Support capacity building of staff and partners through mentoring and technical assistance.

Required Education and work experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian cash programming, microfinance, or recovery lending
Experience working with community-based organizations and local government
Familiarity with digital registration and cash transfer platforms
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agriculture, rural development and or Development Studies, Business Administration, or related field
Bachler degree in a relevant field
Knowledge of Sphere standards and CVA guidelines

Experience with VSLA methodology and MSME development

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.

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Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only.