Job summary
CITAM
Seeks to recruit a born-again Christian who is experienced and self-motivated
to fill the position of Head of Programmes. He/she shall provide strategic and
spiritual leadership to the Social Action (SAA) Unit, ensuring alignment with
the Vision & Mission of Christ Is The Answer Ministries while advancing
Christ-centered community transformation.
The
position reports to the Director for Administration.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Strategic
Leadership & Institutional Positioning
- Provide strategic direction and positioning of the SAA department
within the broader ministry framework.
- Ensure full alignment of SAA programmes with the Church’s Mission,
Vision, and Core Values.
- Integrate social action priorities into the overall ministry
strategy to enhance impact and visibility.
Policy
Development & Governance
- Develop and operationalize SAA policies, systems, and procedures
that align with ministry objectives and donor compliance requirements,
best practices and standards.
- Strengthen governance, risk management, and accountability
frameworks.
Programmes
Development & Implementation
- Lead the design and execution of faith-based community development
and empowerment initiatives.
- Coordinate closely with assembly leadership to deliver
Christ-centered and holistic social action programmes.
- Ensure programmes quality, effectiveness, and sustainability across
all intervention areas.
Partnerships
& Stakeholder Engagement
- Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with faith-based
institutions, government agencies and other community stakeholders.
- Build collaborative engagements with like-minded organizations to
enhance delivery of programmes and expand outreach and impact.
Resource
Mobilization & Donor Engagement
- Lead diverse donor engagement and funding initiatives.
- Develop strategic resource mobilization frameworks to ensure
programmes sustainability and growth.
Financial
Stewardship & Accountability
- Oversee programmes budgeting processes and ensure prudent
stewardship of resources.
- Establish and enforce financial accountability systems consistent
with ministry and donor requirements.
Monitoring,
Evaluation & Reporting
- Establish robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and
learning (MEAL) systems to track performance, outcomes, and long-term
impact.
- Provide executive oversight of M&E functions to ensure
data-driven decision-making.
- Prepare high-level reports for donors, church leadership, and
governance structures.
Team
Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and build the capacity of the Social Action
team.
- Foster a high-performance, values-driven culture rooted in servant
leadership and excellence.
Requirements
and Qualifications
Must
be a born-again, mature Christian who conforms to the CITAM statement of faith.
- Bachelor’s degree in international development, Community
Development, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social
Sciences, or a related field
- An MBA in a relevant field or Theological training will be an added
advantage.
- At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in a comparable
leadership role.
- Proven leadership capability with formal leadership training.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Experience working within a para-church or faith-based organization
is be highly desirable.
How to Apply
The
closing date for applications is 12th March 2026.
