Church and Community Mobilization Coordinator            

by Living Water International

in Business Administration
Full Time
Western Rural, Moyamba
November 21, 2024

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    November 21, 2024
  • Location
    Western Rural, Moyamba
  • Expiration date
    November 29, 2024
  • Experience
    4 Years
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Bachelor Degree
  • Organization
    Living Water International
  • Required Languages
    English, Krio

Job Description

 

      VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION COORDINATOR 

Living Water International (LWI) is a global non-governmental organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and to experience “living water”—the gospel of Jesus Christ—which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water in Africa is providing safe drinking water, Christian Witness sanitation and health education to communities across Africa. Living Water International-Sierra Leone based in Freetown, and Moyamba has a vacancy for an experienced and qualified Sierra Leonean to apply for the position of CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION COORDINATOR: This role will report to the program Manager.

 

POSITION:  Church and Community Mobilization Coordinator            

RECRUITMENT PRIORITY:   Immediately

LOCATION: Moyamba and Western Rural                          

 

REPORTS TO:  Program Manager

POSITION START DATE:  January, 2025

 

Purpose of Position
Develop, implement and monitor, and communicate impacts of the strategies on Church and Community mobilization for WaSH focused transformation as contained in Flourish. Support local churches to work with communities in taking  effective action in water, sanitation and hygiene programs as an expression of the integral mission of the Church;  and to  strengthen  effective discipleship strategies for office  and partners.  Promote Kingdom oriented relationships among church and ministry partners for effective networking for the common good through expressions of integral mission and WASH.   This position works with the Country Manager/Director to develop capacities, best practices, and a passionate commitment to the Christian life and LWI’s core values centered on demonstrating a quality and exemplary life.

Core Values:
These principles guide and identify us as colleagues and representatives of LWI: 

  • Honor God
  • Develop People
  • Pursue Excellence
  • Be Good Stewards

 

Major Responsibilities
  •  Support the Country Director/CCM Manager/Program Manager in developing a multi-year strategy for church and community mobilization for spiritual and physical transformation 
  • Direct the design and implementation of church and community engagement, focused on promoting integral mission.
  • Assess the presence of local churches (Christian congregations) in communities and develop a strategy to mobilize stakeholders to play a key role in Community programs.
  • Ensure that the gospel is clearly presented in each community where LW activities are performed.
  • Coordinate and supervise the activities in Church and Community Mobilization, and hygiene and sanitation training.
  • Collaborate with LW partners to learn and share project experiences  on Integral mission and work with local churches.
  • Complete in due time, LWI’s regulatory compliance report, preparing a weekly work plan and a monthly report detailing the results of the CCM activities reviewed and approved by the supervisor.
  • Assess the effectiveness of the Church mobilization and Community Mobilization strategy by providing follow-up and support on the needs presented in the implementation of the strategy.
  • Ensure that all LWI quality standards are followed for all CCM Activities 
  • Develop and recommend tools and strategies for staff spiritual development in a country office 
  • Ensure proper capacity building of TOTs and local pastors in Oral Bible Storying techniques;
  • Prepare, coordinate and direct spiritual and devotional meetings and retreats with the staff, to share the word of God and cultivate authentic Christian community among the staff.
  • Do any other duties in line of work line as shall be requested by the Supervisor.

 

Business Competencies and General Skills

 

  • Knowledge and application of tools and methods that support Church and Community Mobilization 
  • Skills in communicating the stories of transformation (MSC) and promote the Flourish model among staff, partners, strategic network alliances etc.
  • Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Understanding and practice of integral mission
  • English language skills at an advanced level. 
  • Coordinating, Facilitation and People management skills 
  • Public Relations 
  • Networking and building strategic allainces

 

Qualifications/Experience
  • Degree in Business Administration / social studies / Theology or a related field.
  • Proven experience working with churches and organizations to develop strategic missions
  • Four (4) or more years of experience working as a Project Manager or in a relevant Management position. 
  • Experience and a high degree of discernment around the promotion, equipping and ongoing encouragement of the practice of integral mission at the local church level

 

Application Process

Applicants should submit a 1 page cover letter and CV (no more than 4 pages) with details of qualifications (do not include copies at this stage) and work experience including 3 references – professional, spiritual and general. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including a clear police background check.

 

Applications should be forwarded to the Human Resource Manager at 2 I.S Mara Drive, Imatt, Freetown or on the e-mail address MBraima@water.cc 

 

Deadline for submission of application is on Friday, 29th November 2024.

Living Water International-Sierra Leone is an equal opportunity employer

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