CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT COORDINATOR
PURPOSE: To develop and integrate initiatives that nurture the spiritual formation of World Vision, the development of partnerships with churches and the faithful expression of holistic Christian witness which contribute to the flourishing of children, their families and communities so that they are equipped for sustained transformational development.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to an ethos and culture in WV that is consistent with our Vision and Mission Statements, Core Values, Guiding Beliefs, and Policies.
- Contribute to an ethos and culture in WVZ that is consistent with our Vision and Mission Statements, Core Values, Guiding Beliefs and Policies which strengthen the foundational beliefs of the organization and build character of staff.
- Participate with People and Culture and senior management in establishing staff recruitment standards to ensure the spiritual commitment of prospective staff; assist in their orientation; and support the incorporation of CC engagement in annual performance appraisals to ensure the organization hires staff with a strong spiritual standing for increased Christian witness.
- Develop and implement targeted strategies to engage churches, Christian agencies and FBOs in our shared ministry to the poor for the setting up of good relationships for effective ministry.
- Support sponsorship staff and development programs for the spiritual formation of children, youth and their communities for enhanced Christian foundational character.
- Coordinate efforts to build the capacity of staff and church leaders for effective “Witness to Jesus Christ through life, word, deed, and sign” thus fulfilling the call of being Christ ambassadors.
- Implement church leader’s conferences and capacity building workshops to strengthen church’s understanding and practice of holistic mission and to express Christian unity for a strengthened approach to Christian witness to others.
- Support ADP staff in the integration of Christian Commitments and Transformational Development in order to be effective in the spread of the gospel to communities.
· Work with management at ADP and national levels to develop and evaluate annual Christian Commitments strategies and operating plans.
- Assist programme, communication and marketing staff in generating designated CC funding as well as prepare for and write concept/proposals to generate funding for CC activities in communities.
· Submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Christian Commitments Manager.
EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
- Diploma/Degree in the social sciences (Development, Social Work or other related fields). Diploma or Degree in Theology an added advantage.
- At least 3 years’ work experience in a similar fieldwith adequate educational and theological training and biblical understanding.
- Personal commitment to Christ and proven church/Christian leadership experience with exemplary Christian character, interpersonal relationship skills and a willingness to learn.
- Good understanding of and respect for diverse churches and Christian organizations in the country and ability to effectively work with churches with different doctrines and traditions.
· Good knowledge of WV’s ethos, philosophy of work, and core documents.
· Previous work experience in the field with project management and proposal writing skills would be an added advantage.
- Christian commitment and maturity or respect for Christian ethos in the workplace is a must.
Interested candidates should send their application letters with detailed updated Curriculum Vitae to the link below not later than Monday 3rd February, 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted