Faith Engagement Lead

Job Requisition ID: JR53870 Key Responsibilities Develop and manage strategic relationships with faith partners supporting programme implementation. Coordinate partner onboarding, due diligence assessments, Organizational Capacity Assessments (OCA), and partnership agreements. Strengthen relationships with faith leaders, denominational structures, churches, and faith-based organizations. Support faith partners to align programme implementation with child well-being objectives and project outcomes. Design and facilitate training on Faith and Development models, approaches, and methodologies. Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical support to faith-based organizations and faith leaders. Support implementation of partner capacity improvement plans and promote institutional sustainability. Monitor faith-related programme activities and ensure compliance with quality standards. Promote safeguarding, gender equality, disability inclusion, and social accountability across project activities. Support implementation of World Vision Ethiopia's Localization Roadmap and strengthen local ownership. Represent World Vision Ethiopia in faith-based forums, technical working groups, and coordination platforms. Facilitate national, regional, and local faith forums, learning events, and stakeholder engagement activities. Work with MEAL teams to monitor performance, document lessons learned, and prepare donor and partnership reports. Required Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field. At least 5 years of relevant experience in Faith and Development, faith partnership management, community development, or faith-based programming. Demonstrated experience working with churches, faith-based organizations, and faith leaders. Experience conducting organizational capacity assessments and implementing capacity-strengthening initiatives. Experience facilitating adult learning, training, coaching, and mentorship. Experience supporting donor-funded development projects. Experience working in multi-faith and multicultural environments. Fluency in English and Amharic, both written and spoken. Working proficiency in Afaan Oromo, Tigrinya, or Somali is an added advantage. Preferred Qualifications Additional postgraduate qualifications in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or International Development. Professional certification in Faith and Development, Partnership Management, Organizational Capacity Strengthening, or Project Management. Additional Requirement: Frequent travel to project sites within the country or regions is required. World Vision Ethiopia is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for four leadership positions under its health and community development programmes. The vacancies cover maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition, health systems strengthening, faith engagement, and HIV/TB programming. These positions offer opportunities to provide technical leadership, strengthen partnerships, improve service delivery, and support sustainable development initiatives in Ethiopia. Job Overview Hiring Organization: World Vision Ethiopia Number of Positions: 4 Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Full-time Contract Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee Applicant Eligibility: Local applicants only Application Deadline: November 14, 2026 General Requirements and Important Information All four positions are full-time, local fixed-term employment opportunities based in Addis Ababa. Only local applicants are accepted. Applicants should review the specific qualifications and experience requirements for their preferred position before applying. World Vision maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward violence, abuse, and sexual exploitation or abuse involving children or adults. All candidates are subject to safeguarding requirements and background suitability checks. World Vision Ethiopia does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process. Applicants should be cautious of recruitment advertisements requesting payment. How to Apply Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the official World Vision International recruitment portal using the relevant links below. 1. MNCH+N Lead – JR53872 Apply for MNCH+N Lead 2. Health Systems Strengthening Lead – JR53871 Apply for Health Systems Strengthening Lead 3. Faith Engagement Lead – JR53870 Apply for Faith Engagement Lead 4. HIV/TB Lead – JR53868 Apply for HIV/TB Lead Application Deadline: November 14, 2026 Applicants are encouraged to apply through the official recruitment links before the closing date.