Tearfund is Hiring a Global Economic Empowerment Specialist (Livelihoods & Environment) – Apply by 26 August 2025

Location: Africa Region (applicants must have the right to work in a country where Tearfund is registered)
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (2 years)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2025
Posted: 13 August 2025
Travel: Regular regional and international travel required
Salary: Market-related, based on location

Tearfund is currently recruiting a Global Economic Empowerment Specialist (Livelihoods & Environment) to lead strategic efforts in sustainable development, with a focus on equipping vulnerable communities to achieve long-term economic resilience. This critical role will provide strategic leadership, technical direction, and innovative insight into Tearfund’s global economic empowerment work, ensuring that all programming is high-quality, contextually relevant, and deeply impactful.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned professional who is both technically proficient and driven by a passion for social justice, sustainability, and faith-based action. The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming the livelihoods of communities through integrated development strategies that intersect economics, environment, and faith-based mobilization.

Key Responsibilities

The Global Economic Empowerment Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert within Tearfund’s International Group, with the following primary areas of responsibility:

1. Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment Programming

• Design, guide, and support sustainable economic initiatives across various country programs.
• Lead on the development and expansion of key approaches such as savings groups, green job creation, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and business development tailored to local contexts.
• Ensure programs are integrated with Tearfund’s church and community mobilization model to strengthen long-term community-led transformation.

2. Strategic Leadership & Technical Support

• Provide high-level technical direction and advisory support to Tearfund staff and implementing partners.
• Drive program quality by ensuring all economic empowerment initiatives align with best practices, global standards, and Tearfund’s mission.
• Collaborate with national and regional teams to co-create scalable models and locally driven solutions to address poverty and environmental challenges.

3. Research, Policy, and Knowledge Mobilization

• Act as the focal point for knowledge sharing, learning, and innovation in economic empowerment and environmental resilience.
• Lead research and analysis on global and regional economic trends, policies, and practices to inform adaptive programming.
• Synthesize learning and insights into actionable recommendations and tools for practitioners.

4. Collaboration and Thought Leadership

• Work closely with Tearfund’s Technical Advisory Group, contributing thought leadership on economic and environmental resilience.
• Facilitate learning exchanges and develop partnerships with external networks, research bodies, and local organizations.
• Represent Tearfund in regional and global forums focused on sustainable development, livelihoods, and environmental justice.

Candidate Profile

Tearfund seeks a dynamic and highly skilled development professional with the following qualifications and experience:

• Extensive experience working with national partner organizations, civil society, or local governments in both long-term development and post-crisis recovery contexts.
• Proven technical expertise in at least two of the following areas: sustainable livelihoods, environmental programming, savings groups, green job creation, entrepreneurship, or financial inclusion.
• Demonstrated success in strategic program design, project oversight, and technical capacity building.
• A collaborative leader with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, able to build trust and foster cross-cultural partnerships.
• A strong communicator with the ability to produce clear, actionable technical guidance and learning resources.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required. Proficiency in a second language—particularly French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or Swahili—is a significant advantage.

Personal and Faith Alignment

As a faith-based organization, Tearfund seeks individuals whose personal values align with its Christian ethos. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine commitment to Tearfund’s mission, values, and statement of faith and a strong belief in the power of faith-led development to bring about lasting transformation.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Tearfund is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As part of the recruitment process, candidates will undergo relevant checks, including:

• Verification of personal identification
• Screening against global watchlists to ensure compliance with counter-terror legislation
• Reference checks focusing on safeguarding and professional conduct

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description and person specification available on the Tearfund Careers website. All applications must be submitted online through the official portal before the closing date of 26 August 2025.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a globally respected organization and contribute to shaping the future of economic empowerment and environmental sustainability in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Apply today and use your expertise to drive transformation, inspire resilience, and put your faith into action.

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