Livelihoods/Economic Development Advisor (Emergency Response Roster)
Quick answer
World Vision is hiring an international, field-based Livelihoods/Economic Development Advisor for their Emergency Response Roster to lead economic recovery programs in humanitarian crisis zones.
- Role
- Livelihoods/Economic Development Advisor (Emergency Response Roster)
- Organization
- World Vision
- Location
- Global (Country location to be determined)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
World Vision is seeking a Livelihoods/Economic Development Advisor for their Emergency Response Roster to spearhead economic recovery efforts in crisis-affected regions. The role involves crafting intervention strategies, providing technical oversight to field teams, and driving policy dialogue with external stakeholders. This position requires an expert capable of working in challenging, disaster-prone environments to restore and enhance community economic resilience. It is a fixed-term international assignment open to both local and international applicants.
What you'll do
- Draft and execute comprehensive Livelihoods and Economic Development strategies.
- Provide technical supervision and coaching to field program staff.
- Represent the organization in humanitarian clusters and with government stakeholders.
- Lead the technical design and budgeting for new program proposals.
- Monitor project implementation and document evidence for organizational learning.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Livelihoods, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree required).
- 3-5 years of technical expertise in Economic Development or Livelihoods.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in humanitarian or NGO settings.
- Proven experience in needs assessment, project design, and donor collaboration.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of French, Arabic, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
The specific country location is to be determined based on the needs of the emergency response, and the role requires the ability to travel internationally to insecure or disaster-prone contexts.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field, 3-5 years of technical experience in economic development, and at least 2 years of experience working within humanitarian or NGO environments.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter and CV in English through the official application portal.
Is this a permanent position?
No, this is a fixed-term international assignment as part of the Emergency Response Roster.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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