National Faith and Development Manager

Overview

Ensure Partnership initiatives are understood and implemented.

You have:

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in development studies, Christian theological Studies or a related Social Science. A master’s degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a leading Non-Governmental Christian Organization.
• Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills.
• Experience in the design, management and implementation of projects focused on working with faith actors or integration of cross cutting themes, as well as the design and facilitation of training events.
• Knowledgeable in child protection and child rights issues.
• Must be a committed and mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Proven ability to work in diverse cultural and faith contexts and with people of different faiths.
• Lead Daily staff devotions and weekly Chapel services.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure Partnership initiatives are understood, shared and implemented at the field Level.
• Stories of impact from different sectors developed and disseminated for use with WV entities and published by communications department; Database of Impact stories developed.
• Relationships built with religious stakeholders to lay foundations for future interfaith dialogue; Linkages formed with other peacebuilding/interfaith networks to enhance WV’s understanding of best practice and to share our learning.
• Partnering based on shared values enhanced through orientation and training for WV and partners on WV Vision, mission, core values and integrated focus.
• Lessons learned and Promising practices in sectors regarding packaged and shared with the No, WARO and WVI Partnership.
• Staff spiritual nurture and wellbeing activities implemented for the Christian staff in the Head Office and field locations.
• Strengthen staff capacity as Christian development practitioners fostering understanding of staff members’ roles as Christian workers in Christian and Islamic contexts. Spiritual grounded(ness) is provided in strategic decision-making process (e.g. TEECAP)
• Connection of faith in work enhanced (guidance on messaging, linking the themes with current context, etc.).
• Capacity of recruiters developed to undertake effective selection of suitable candidates regarding faith issues.
• Quarterly forums/chapels are organized to facilitate integration across departments through sharing vision, appreciating teamwork and shared successes.
• “Faith through deeds” nurtured among both Christian and Muslim staff members orientation, training and reflections towards “work and service to God”.
• Spiritual care provided to all staff members (peer support, counselling and visits as needed).
• Orient new staff to the identity and practice of WV’s identity in Sierra Leone.
• Technical Approaches developed to integrate interfaith engagement as a cross-cutting issue in all sectors approaches.
• Contextualized engagement method (e.g. Information, Education, Communication-IEC- strategy) developed to support sector messaging.
• Working with programs leads to developing an appropriate proposal and acquiring resources for F& D
• Work with RAM team to develop project proposals, Project reports meet donor requirements in time, accountability and quality.
• FiA stories developed highlighting impact of engaging religious leaders in interventions as a risk mitigation strategy.
• Design and deliver FiA training package related to a variety of sectors, including best practices and recommendations for integration
• Provide regular, positive, and productive communication with respective donor representatives, the field, and partners regarding the implementation of program activities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in development studies, Christian theological Studies or a related Social Science. A master’s degree in a related field will be an added advantage
• Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills
• Experience in the design, management and implementation of projects focused on working with faith actors or integration of cross cutting themes, as well as the design and facilitation of training events
• Knowledgeable in child protection and child rights issues.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a leading Non-Governmental Christian Organization
• Must be a committed and mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Able to navigate with maturity and wisdom the interfaith nature of the work, including leading staff, meeting with faith leaders, and articulating World Vision core values.
• Must have very good communication skills and should demonstrate experience undertaking implementation through partners.
• Demonstrated skills in designing spiritual development programs and resources in various faith/religious and cultural contexts.
• Should be a strategic thinker, with proven experience in networking with other stakeholders.
• Team player; the ability to work as part of a diverse team to achieve the overall goal.
• Proven ability to work in diverse cultural and faith contexts and with people of different faiths
• Lead Daily staff devotions and weekly Chapel services.
• Champions Child Safe Organization practices (e.g. children are not hired to execute WV projects, report/refer cases of abuse perpetrated by staff and non-staff etc.)

Travel and/or Work Environment

• Office-based environment with up to 30% travel to the field.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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Added 3 months ago - Updated 3 months ago - Source: wvi.org