The mission of Care of Creation Kenya is to pursue a
God-centered response to the environmental crisis in Africa which brings glory
to the Creator, advances the cause of Christ, and leads to a transformation of
the people and the land that sustains them.
Job Title: Project Manager for Biblically-based Community Development
Location: Kijabe (Care of Creation Kenya office at
Moffat Bible College)
Reports To: The Executive
Director
General Summary:
General Summary:
This person will promote a God-centered approach to
environmental stewardship and provide competent oversight for community
development and educational initiatives undertaken by Care of Creation Kenya
(CCK).
Primary responsibilities will involve planning, the coordination
of CCK staff and demonstrations, and the administration of training activities
for Churches, schools, farmers and community groups in the areas of forestry
and Farming God’s Way.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Mature
Christian with a heart for ministering to local communities
- Excellent
teaching skills / Demonstrated experience in teaching from Scripture
- Excellent
management, planning and administrative skills
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Strong
computer proficiency (including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.)
- Demonstrated
background in Christian ministry and outreach
- Demonstrated
ability to appropriately supervise others and work as a team
- Background
or work experience in agriculture, forestry, conservation, or
environmental education
- Minimum
educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree in community development
from a reputable institution or equivalent experience.
- Ability
to relocate and live within reasonable distance from Kijabe.
Preferred Qualifications
- Grant-writing
and fund-raising experience a plus.
- Current
Driver’s license (qualified for operating a motorcycle a plus).
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Manage and coordinate the community development and educational initiatives of
the organization in a way that reinforces a God-centered vision of caring for
creation.
Training / Mobilization / Community Development
Training / Mobilization / Community Development
- Plan,
organize and conduct training seminars in cooperation with the Executive
Director.
- Mobilize
groups / communities / CCK partners to take action on environmental
matters.
- Provide
biblically-based and scientifically sound teaching to various audiences.
- Conduct
monitoring and evaluation with partners and community groups.
Management / Administration / Communication
- Provide
spiritual leadership for the organization
- Provide
management and oversight for CCK staff members
- Maintain
project records & databases / Produce reports / Assist with
grant-writing
- Facilitate
the proper functioning and management of CCK’s demonstration site
- Facilitate
the efficiency of verbal and email communication for the organization
- Manage
and oversee outreach activities related to forestry and Farming God’s
Way
Application Procedure (Consideration given ONLY to applicants
who submit ALL items below)
1) Submit a letter of intent to apply for this position that summarizes your educational and work history. Include an explanation of why you want to work for CCK and why you are qualified for this position.
2) Submit a 1 page description of your personal testimony and experience as a Christian.
3) Submit your CV and provide FOUR references, including TWO references from your most recent employers, and TWO character references. Include their phone numbers and email addresses.
4) Submit written answers to the following items / questions:
A. Briefly describe your primary goals in life.
1) Submit a letter of intent to apply for this position that summarizes your educational and work history. Include an explanation of why you want to work for CCK and why you are qualified for this position.
2) Submit a 1 page description of your personal testimony and experience as a Christian.
3) Submit your CV and provide FOUR references, including TWO references from your most recent employers, and TWO character references. Include their phone numbers and email addresses.
4) Submit written answers to the following items / questions:
A. Briefly describe your primary goals in life.
B. Briefly describe your understanding of what is meant by
“Community Development”.
C. Briefly describe your experience relating to the position for
which you have applied.
D. Briefly describe a time where you provided spiritual
leadership in a work, church, or home setting.
E. What spiritual gifts do you feel God has given to you?
F. What is your current salary level?
G. CCK is a faith-based mission organization that depends upon
charitable donations from churches and Christian foundations. Based on
this understanding, what are your salary expectations for the advertised
position?
Note: The organization prefers that you submit your application materials electronically to the director at this address: Craig@careofcreation.org.
Application deadline: Oct 30th, 2012
Note: The organization prefers that you submit your application materials electronically to the director at this address: Craig@careofcreation.org.
Application deadline: Oct 30th, 2012
