Posted:Aug 11
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Description:
Who is Compassion International? Compassion International is a child-advocacy ministry that pairs compassionate people with those who are suffering from poverty. The ministry releases children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. The goal is for each child to become a responsible and fulfilled adult. Compassion's work has grown from modest beginnings in South Korea in 1952 when American evangelist Rev. Everett Swanson felt compelled to help 35 children orphaned by the Korean conflict. Today it is a worldwide ministry where millions of children are now reaping the benefits of one man's clear, God-given vision. Who We Are What is Compassion? Compassion means "to suffer with” and is an emotional response of sympathy. But it’s not just a feeling. The feeling is combined with a desire to help. Because we have compassion, we want to take action and help the person who is suffering. Notice the last word of the definition above - "with.” We are called to suffer with someone, to suffer together. This is what differentiates compassion from empathy. Who is Compassion International? Compassion International is a child-advocacy ministry that pairs compassionate people with those who are suffering from poverty. The ministry releases children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. The goal is for each child to become a responsible and fulfilled adult. Compassion's work has grown from modest beginnings in South Korea in 1952 when American evangelist Rev. Everett Swanson felt compelled to help 35 children orphaned by the Korean conflict. Today it is a worldwide ministry where millions of children are now reaping the benefits of one man's clear, God-given vision. Compassion. A movement. A calling. A cause. A people. Compassion is global, reflecting the beautiful diversity of God's kingdom. Two Haitian boys and two Haitian girls in blue uniforms stand together next to one another. We are collaborative, depending on teamwork and partnership. We are inclusive and accepting of others. Four little Bolivian girls sit around a brown, wooden table, eating soup. We are honest. We say what we mean, and we do what we say. We are respectful, protecting the divine character in everyone. We strive to always be grace filled, kind, forgiving and merciful. An African woman holds a baby and is hugged by her husband. We are loving. God's love fuels us, and we unabashedly love one another. We are passionate, against injustice and for our cause. Compassion is authentic, facing hard realities with an adventuresome spirit. We are totally focused on our our mission. Single-minded in our pursuit. A young Nicaraguan girl sits with one arm draped around her mothers neck. Our ministry is contextual, customized and culturally relevant. It is effective, proven and outcome driven. Our creative spirit drives innovative solutions to the challenges and opportunities before us. Compassion is professional. We do our work with excellence but without pretension. Our faith in God and in His promises empowers us to be confident. In the face of evil raging around us, we remain hopeful and lift one another's spirits as we go about our mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
- Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
- Contributes to the work of partnership facilitators and cross-functional staff and managers within an assigned area of specialty. Supports child development community learning and improvement among staff and other stakeholders. Assists Christian community leaders to champion transformation in their communities. May also contribute to special initiatives.
- As directed, helps to deliver programming within a single area of expertise. Consolidates local data to identify common gaps and patterns. Maintains and supports the implementation of strategy within assigned area.
- Supports the ongoing development and implementation of local program design in alignment with the global objectives. Supports and communicates with other national office professionals, support staff and FCP staff/volunteers to ensure that Frontline Church Partners are adequately informed and equipped to provide holistic development to caregivers, children and youth.
- Provides information to management and other decision-makers regarding allocation of appropriate resources.
- Assists with implementing and monitors specific holistic child development strategies and interventions. Works with partnership facilitators by ensuring intervention records, reports, and other documentation are accurate, complete and delivered to appropriate stakeholders.
- Helps prepare data, reports, and findings to support management and key stakeholders in improving program initiatives, interventions and child outcomes.
- Helps to maintain Child Survival Programs (CSPs) and may monitor CSP budgets as assigned. Helps to provide curriculum support and training materials to mothers based on established programs. Regularly prepares submissions for governmental reporting based on applicable requirements.
Faith
- Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Culture
- Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviours" in all internal and external communication and relationships Education
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Experience
- At least 3 years' experience running youth programmes
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
