Lifespring Chapel Child Development
Centre
Lifespring Chapel is a community
church whose mission is to develop a whole heart for God, his people and the
world through developing Biblical Maturity, Meaningful Relationships, Biblical
Stewardship and Active Participation in Missions.
In this regard the church in
partnership with Compassion International in Kenya started a ministry/ project
to reach out to the children living in the margins especially in the informal
settlements in Embakasi.
Compassion International exists as a
Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual,
economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible,
fulfilled Christian adults.
Currently the Church has
approximately 300 children who are ministered on a daily basis by the church
through the project.
It is in the light of this program
that the church seeks to recruit a project director to steer the ministry and
processes thus addressing poverty that is witnessed in these communities.
Position: Project Director
Location: Embakasi,
Nairobi
Overview of the Position: The Project Director is the Head of all Child
Development Workers in the project.
The authority and responsibility to
direct the day-to-day activities and provide leadership to other staff in the
achievement of the CDC objective is vested on the PD.
She/he as well regularly interacts
with Compassion International representative and other staff members directly
responsible for different departments within the specific program.
Professional Relationships
- The PD reports to the Lifespring Chapel
Minister for Children and the Church Partnership Committee
- Project Director’s position is ultimately
service to God.
Duties and Responsibilities
- In charge of the spiritual development of the
children
- Compiles and write weekly, monthly, quarterly
and annual reports.
- Implements the budget and plan for the project
in consultation with the Church Partnership committee.
- Ensures that holistic child development takes
effect in form of activities relating to the four development areas
stipulated in the PFM.
- Implements a curriculum that will ensure that
learning activities promote the four areas of development.
- Depending on the felt needs, he/she is in
charge of generating applicable proposals, at the advice of the CPC, and
forwarding them to the PF.
- Keeps an open communication with the CPC and
PF.
- In charge of all project children’s programs.
- Attends all CPC meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
- A committed Christian with a passion for
Christ’s Holistic mission
- A university degree from a recognized
university in the areas of Social Work, community development, education
development studies or/and social sciences
- Considerable experience in development work
with an added advantage of working with children in the informal settlements
- Must have a working knowledge of budgets and
work plans
- Past experience working with Compassion
International assisted projects is an added advantage
Desired Skills
- Understanding of holistic ministries
especially through the Church
- Demonstrated passion for children’s ministry
- Understanding of child protection guidelines
and practices
- Computer proficient [Office Productivity
Software].
Lifespring Chapel (Embakasi)
Vacancy: Church Caretaker
Our Mission: The mission of Lifespring Chapel is to develop a
whole heart for God, his people and the world through developing biblical
maturity, meaningful relationships, biblical stewardship and active
participation in missions.
Overview of this Position: The
Church Caretaker assumes the responsibilities of the following tasks:
- General cleanliness of the property; grounds
keeping, garbage management, classroom cleaning, office cleanliness among
other tasks that will ensure the facility is kept in a clean and
presentable state.
- Errands; delivery of letters as instructed by
the church leadership from time to time. This also involves collection of
mail from the post office. Any other general tasks as reasonably
instructed.
- Set up; preparation for our services as
instructed.
- Preparation of staff teas every day
- Refreshments as instructed for ministry groups
- Other similar tasks as reasonably
instructed.
We invite applications from
Christians who are open and capable to learn.
Professional Relationships
- The Caretaker reports directly to the Church
Accounts & Admin Assistant.
- The Caretaker is supported by the members of
Lifespring Chapel and works for the members and ultimately works in
service to God.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Displays a loving relationship with Jesus and
is deeply committed to His service.
- Must possess strong organisation and
interpersonal skills.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to
follow through on tasks.
- Understands and enthusiastically supports the
purpose of Lifespring Chapel, our mission, vision, and core values, and
will constantly strive toward Biblical Stewardship.
- Is able to set measurable goals and follow
through.
- Is able to identify, motivate and train
volunteers as required.
- Is the model of a Christian in attitude,
actions and appearance.
Desired Skills:
- Possess a KCSE certificate; any trade skills
will be an added advantage.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Has strong “people skills” – approachable,
friendly and easy to talk with.
- Competence with drive for personal
development.
- Has ability to have team orientation amongst
co-workers that result in a high dedication to quality and continuous
improvement.
Applications should be sent by email
to recruit@life.or.ke to reach us by 30th April 2015.
Please quote the Title of the role
you are applying for.