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Field Based Partnership Facilitator I_Baringo
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This position is based in Baringo. Interested candidates should submit their applications with proof of qualifications and academic documents by August 29th, 2025.
This entry-level professional serves as a liaison to the local church and assists in strengthening local ownership, capacity, and resources of local church partners to minister to children and youth in their own context. Under the guidance of his or her supervisor or more experienced facilitators, this facilitator is responsible for nurturing relationships with church partners that are characterized by mutual respect, trust, and service that builds up church ministry. He or she is learning to facilitate partner relationships through the Partner management core process, for improving achievement of church outcomes, and for bringing a developmental mindset to all other aspects of the partnership. At this level, the incumbent may still be learning and assisting with facilitating church partnerships for his or her assigned location and generally works under the guidance of her or his supervisor or a more experienced facilitator.
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.
- Demonstrates a personal commitment to serve, respect, and empower the church according to principles outlined in Compassion's ministry philosophies.
- Church Maturation - Supports church ownership and capacity through a developmental mindset and the Partnership Management core process:
- Supports partnerships with church partners to deliver on plans for child and youth ministry and how to best grow in capacity and maturity.
- Assists with the implementation of church owned strategies that build on each church's strengths to engage participation of parents and caregivers, children and youth in all aspects of the ministry, including program design, local resource mobilization, decision making, etc. Works with other CFT members to help churches to engage the change makers who influence change in children and youth, such as parents, schools, peers, etc.
- Serves as Compassion's liaison with church partners by engaging the support of other Church Facing Team (CFT) members and financial resources in ways that are consistent with a developmental mindset and the Partnership Principles.
- Supports church local resource mobilization and sharing of resources among nearby churches. Points church partners to local resources, services and relationships, as well as opportunities to help maximize their own resources to support the ministry to children and youth.
- Program Cycle – Based on the guidance of a more senior facilitator, assists the church partner throughout all phases of the Program Cycle
- Needs Assessment - Mobilizes other CFT members to provide information to the church partners about the needs of children and youth they serve. Assists the church partner in gathering local information about child and youth needs and synthesizing external data
- Planning - Supports church partner planning of their Child and Youth (CY) ministry.
- Assists the church partner, alongside other CFT members, to develop a plan by helping them to identify and prioritize CY needs as well as to select interventions that will address the prioritized needs and challenges.
- Implementation – Coordinates and mobilizes other CFT members to support church partners as they carry out their chosen interventions and monitor progress toward successful implementation.
- Evaluation – Assists other CFT members in supporting the church partner through a learning and reflection process on effectiveness of the interventions to inform planning in the next cycle.
- Coordination of CFT - Coordinates Church Facing Team (CFT) support to each church partner.
- Utilizing the Facilitation Workplan, partners with other members of the CFT to support each church partner based on the church's level of ownership, capacity and resources (maturity), the local context, needs identified by CFT members and National office priorities
- As directed, creates Facilitation Workplans address individual church needs.
- Understands Church's needs and provides appropriate support for the church partner based on the expressed unique needs and challenges of the church.
- Documents, alongside all other CFT members, the support they provide to the church partners. Works alongside a more senior level facilitator to follow-up on issues identified.
- Cluster operations - Coordinates a low complexity and / or small cluster of churches while demonstrating responsiveness to the local context and needs of each individual church within the cluster.
- Supports cluster level activities as directed.
- Proactively seeks to foster relationships and connection within the cluster.
- As directed, provides support to cluster-based collaboration and initiatives between local churches for the purpose of improving ministry to children, peer-to-peer learning, and addressing other needs in the families and the community.
- Monitors the renewal of partnership agreements between Compassion and the Church partner for the region. Escalates to a more senior level facilitator for follow-up on agreements nearing expiration.
- Child Protection - Supports church partner implementation of child protection standards. May assist with the implementation of church owned and contextualized child protection practices. Compiles relevant evidence-based resources and internal and external supports to aid churches in developing approaches for preventing abuse and promoting safe, healthy relationships with children and youth by the adults in their spheres of influence.
- Supports timely reporting of all child protection allegations through Compassion's internal reporting processes, including taking direct responsibility for reporting if necessary. In collaboration with child protection specialists and other office leadership, engages in necessary support work to ensure Compassion and the church partner comprehensively and efficiently complete internal investigations in a timely manner. Mobilizes Compassion and community support for follow up actions as needed.
- Is accountable to the Partnership Management strategic process objectives in coordination with other cross-functional members. As directed, supports the implementation of local process improvements based on metrics and feedback from the church.
- Fulfills Compassion commitments to the church, including programmatic and sponsor engagement deliverables, as directed.
- Draws upon a growing knowledge in mobilization and facilitation practices to identify felt needs at church partners and consults with more senior specialists and facilitators to select and apply creative solutions as directed.
- Helps local church partners to partner with other church ministry leaders, parents/caregivers, youth and other key stakeholders in identifying needs, planning and implementing CY interventions.
- Supports the church, with support from other CFT members, to develop an annual plan and budget for their chosen program interventions.
Qualifications
Faith
Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Culture
Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Humanities (such as Education, Anthropology, Public Health, Social Work, Community Development), or a closely related field
Work Experience
Three years relevant experience in related fields.
Other
Experience in Protection and safeguarding/Child protection
Experience in community development
Driving skills
Licenses and Certifications
Certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization in a related field.
Working Environment
Office – Standard Office Environment
Physical Demands
Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day
Travel Requirements
May be required to travel up to 50% of normal schedule
Senior Change Management Specialist
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- This is a one-year, fixed-term contract role. We welcome applications from candidates who are currently based in Africa.
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As part of a movement to mature our ministry's Change Management capability, the Global Change Partner brings energy, passion, and global perspective. They will strengthen our international change management capability through subject matter expertise and relationship building.
This individual will be responsible for serving as a Change Manager on key projects/initiatives, as well as promoting the growth of global change capabilities. They will serve as a trusted partner in change management for Compassion's global workforce and partners, advocating for change awareness, adoption, and retention.
What will you do?
- Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully uphold Compassion's ministry in prayer.
- Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understand Christ's mandate to protect children. Commit to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abide by all behavioral expectations in Compassion's Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Report any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion's internal reporting process and appropriately support responses to incidents if they occur.
- Uphold and engage in Compassion's core Cultural Behaviors.
- Take coaching and guidance from a Sr. Change Manager to increase personal knowledge of effective Change Management methodologies, including specific focus on Compassion's AGAPE model.
- Partner with the Sr. Change Manager to build change capabilities, including methodology and process including project members, stakeholders, Compassion leadership, and other change agents.
- Listen to and build trusted relationships that "bridge" the US-based and international neighbours.
- Partner with Project Managers to ensure the integration of Change Management with project planning, execution, and reporting. This includes utilizing and refining Compassion's internal change management methodology and tools, working with key stakeholders, and helping to integrate across other projects as appropriate.
- Leverage in-depth knowledge of sound change managements practices to successfully develop a case for change, analyze and manage stakeholders, plan and communicate engagements, analyze impact, assess organizational readiness, and align the organization around key projects and initiatives.
- Listen to and anticipate stakeholder needs and points of resistance, seeking opportunities to develop trusted relationships and solutions that enable effective and efficient delivery of enterprise initiatives.
- Partner closely with Project Management, Communications, and Learning Services (Training) to define, refine, and deliver an integrated experience across major strategic initiatives.
- Bring cross-cultural insight from Compassion's global workforce and partners, through a strong partnership and collaboration with key stakeholders in each area and region.
- Serve as a thought leader and act proactively to anticipate/mitigate risks.
- Work with the key stakeholders to create and continuously improve a solid Compassion change management methodology.
What do you bring?
- Global perspective into Compassion's Change Management methodology, tools, and practices
- 5+ years progressively responsible experience with a combination of business change, process improvement, communications, and/or project oversight experience
- 10+ years of professional work experience
- Willingness to flex to accommodate global partnerships
- Ability to overlap standard United State Mountain Time working hours (8am-5pm) by approximately 3-4 hours as a daily average
- Skilled at cross-cultural interactions and relationships
- You demonstrate leadership by leading through influence and collaboration, understanding the impact of change initiatives on work capacity and staff, and demonstrate cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
- You value your relationship with Jesus Christ above all, and you reflect your discipleship as a staff member and leader
- You bring a high level of emotional intelligence, empathy and integrity to your work and your management of others
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Fluency in English required
- Relevant CM certification preferred (CCMP, PROSCI, etc.)
Why work here?
- The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus' name.
- Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.
Program Support Specialist II
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Please submit your application with academic documents and other proof of qualifications by September 3rd, 2025
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This intermediate specialist consults on, and supports the implementation of holistic child development programs and interventions. The specialist generally provides highly competent knowledge in one holistic development subspecialties in this national office and is helpful in others. At this career level, the incumbent supports the local program design, performing independently on moderately complex issues. He or she may coach other specialists.
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.
- Supports overall holistic child development and provides ongoing subject matter expertise in individual areas of specialization. Aids partnership facilitators and cross-functional staff and managers by providing coaching and knowledge within area of specialty. Supports child development community learning and improvement among staff and other stakeholders.
- Regularly assesses changing need for and ability to deliver programming within area of expertise. Consolidates national and local data to identify common gaps and patterns. May develop strategy; maintains and supports the implementation of strategy within area of expertise. Provides advice in support of other strategy development with the national office as needed.
- Provides skilled program design support to other staff. Supports the ongoing development and implementation of local program design in alignment with the global objectives. May provide expertise to 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.
- May facilitate the identification of resource components (internal and external) for specific child development strategies and plans in support of partnership facilitator efforts with FCPs. May provide information to management and other decision-makers regarding allocation of appropriate resources. May provide input to and/or develop Interventions for funding within area of expertise.
- Designs, implements, and monitors specific holistic child development strategies and interventions. Serves partnership facilitators by providing capacity-building and child/youth/caregiver engagement activities in area of expertise. May contextualize portions of curriculum relevant to their expertise or other resources for child and youth development. Works with partnership facilitators by ensuring intervention records, reports, and other documentation are accurate, complete and delivered to appropriate stakeholders.
- Reviews data, reports and utilizes findings to support management and key stakeholders in improving program initiatives, interventions and child outcomes.
- May provide expertise to other program support staff in the national office.
Faith
- Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Culture
- Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in clinical medicine, community health programs or any other related health fields.
Experience
- Three years relevant experience working in this or a related field and with communities.
Other
- Data analysis and report generation
Licenses and Certifications
- Health certifications and licenses
- Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above
Location
This is a field-based role located in either the Eastern or Central region of Kenya, as designated by the hiring manager.
Working Environment
Office – Standard Office Environment
Physical Demands
Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day
Travel Requirements
May be required to travel up to 30% of normal schedule