Global Economic Empowerment Specialist

Tearfund is aiming to scale up its economic empowerment work in the Livelihoods, Agriculture, and Environment sectors, and we are looking for someone to provide thematic support and direction, and ensure the quality and appropriateness of Tearfund’s Livelihoods and Environment programming.

Do you want to use your skills and experience to truly make a difference, putting your faith into action? Are you able to bring your practical knowledge and skills, and specialization in livelihoods and/or environment, and work with others to bring lasting change? Are you passionate about scaling up livelihoods and/or environment work? Tearfund is looking for a Global Economic Empowerment Specialist, to be based either in the UK or one of Tearfund’s global offices where we are registered and able to employ staff.

The role will facilitate building the effectiveness of Tearfund staff, partners, and local church/church-based organizations in livelihoods and environment-related economic empowerment activities. This involves being the focal point for learning, external representation, and thought leadership in advancing livelihoods approaches, including savings groups, Green Job Creation, Financial Inclusion, Business Development, and Entrepreneurship. Conducts research analysis on economic trends and policies, works closely with five Agriculture and Livelihood Technical Advisers, and convenes and leads learning forums in livelihoods, Agriculture, and the environment

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have strong experience in working with staff and national partner organisations in sustainable long-term development as well as preparing for and recovering from crisis situations
• Have strong technical skills in one or more of the key thematic areas of livelihoods and environment, with a particular emphasis on savings groups, green job creation, financial inclusion, business development, entrepreneurship, and integration with church-community mobilization
• Be a life-long learner, able to listen well, articulate, and persuade others.
• Have strong leadership skills with the ability to convene and mobilize others, and work on your initiative.
• Have a passion for those living in poverty and for finding ways for them to escape it.
• Have a very high standard of written and spoken English and a second language (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili) would be an advantage.

Tearfund values diversity and inclusion, and this will be considered during the interview process.

Tearfund is a faith based organisation and applicants must share our statement of faith.

Please note: This is a global role and can be based in any of Tearfund’s global offices where we are registered and able to employ staff. Candidates will need to provide us with evidence detailing their right to live and work within one of these countries. Salary will be market related and dependent on location.

Contract type: This is a permanent role (subject to Tearfund country registration status) and is a full time position.