World Vision Ethiopia (WVE) is a Christian humanitarian organization that focuses on children and provides relief, development, and advocacy services throughout Ethiopia. Our primary goal is to assist the most vulnerable children in overcoming poverty and achieving a fulfilling life. We assist children from all backgrounds, even in the most perilous situations, inspired by our Christian faith. Its mission is to positively impact the lives of millions of children and their families. Last year alone, WVE provided life-changing support and services to over 7.8 million people—children and adults, including boys and girls. As a member of the World Vision Partnership, WVE has a two-tier governance structure that includes a national Advisory Council and participation in the World Vision International Partnership, both of which are aligned with Partnership policies to promote efficient and effective operations. The WVE Friends Club is a dynamic and varied professional group dedicated to furthering WVE’s purpose and vision. Members of the Club act as advocates, fundraisers, and champions for vulnerable children and communities, adding to WVE’s work with their knowledge, influence, and networks. WVE Advisory Council is looking for highly qualified, motivated, and results driven leaders and influencers to join the WVE Friends Club. If you are a passionate and creative leader who wants to use your skills and talents to improve the lives of Ethiopian children, we ask you to join us on this transformative journey.

WHY JOIN THE WVE FRIENDS CLUB? Joining the WV Friends Club will allow you to help improve the lives of millions of children and families in Ethiopia. Use your experience and networks to effect genuine change. Collaborate with leaders of like-minded organizations and professions to advance a great cause. Champion a worthy cause.

Vision Ethiopia and the overall World Vision Partnership, Commitment to devote at least 12 days per year to volunteer work, Former sponsored children, direct recipients, and officials from the WVE program areas are strongly invited to apply, Not currently working by World Vision or a close relative of a World Vision Ethiopia employee Not a former National Director of World Vision Ethiopia who served within the last three years. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Who We Are Looking For?

The WVE Advisory Council is looking for highly qualified, motivated, and results-oriented leaders and influencers to join the WVE Friends Club. If you are a passionate and creative leader who wants to put your skills and abilities to work improving the lives of Ethiopian children, we ask you to join us on this transforming Journey 

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, and Hygiene, Education, Food Security, Nutrition, Gender, Inclusion, Livelihoods, Disaster Risk Resilience, Climate Resilience, Legal, Technology/ IT etc.)

KEY COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES Proficiency in English, both written and spoken Outstanding communication, public speaking, and presenting skills. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Fundraising expertise and experience, Strategic leadership and governance expertise, Understanding Ethiopia’s social, political, and economic environment, Capable of solving problems creatively.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA A love for the underprivileged and vulnerable children and a commitment to World Vision’s service, Not currently employed by World Vision or a close relative of a World Vision Ethiopia employee, Not a former National Director of World Vision Ethiopia who served within the previous three years, A reputation in Ethiopia for having great character and professional skill, as well as a willingness to follow the Mission Statement, Core Values, Statement of Faith, and World Policies.

For detailed eligibility criteria and application process, please visit wvi.org/ethiopia/friendsclub

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCESS If you are inspired to join this significant endeavor, please email Recruitment_Ethiopia@wvi.org , from 28 April 2025 until March 03/2025 and include the following: 

• Please send us an application letter describing why you wish to be considered for the WVE Friends Club. 
• Your resume, including professional references. 
• Please submit your application to Recruitment_Ethiopia@wvi.org within 5 days of getting this notification. 

World Vision Ethiopia, a child-focused and nonprofit, is dedicated to protecting children’s rights and well-being. Thorough screening and background checks will be done as part of the recruitment process to ensure that child protection principles are followed. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming enthusiastic and committed individuals to the WV Friends Club as we work together to generate long-term change.

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. 

  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.