South Africa Christian Commitment for SAR

To provide leadership and technical guidance to National Offices and the Region regarding Christian Commitments -related programme design, funding, learning initiatives, monitoring and evaluation, as well as contribute to the formation and implementation of CC strategies and initiatives that promote Child Well Being Aspirations.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide thought leadership and publications
• Compile and submit reports, concept papers and position papers on issues related to Child Development, Gender Based Violence, Women in Leadership and Child Protection.
• Collate and disseminate proven best practices from LC Learning Labs to key internal stakeholders
• Facilitate and participate (where necessary) in CC specific research in SAR and in specific NOs
• Ensure strategic partnerships, research and learning regarding CC-related issues. (ACCA Standard # 6, 7 & 8).
  
  Contribute to strategy formulation, implementation and standards
• Motivate, equip and assist staff to develop and implement Christian Commitments (CC) strategies that enhance the expression of our Christian identity in all national and regional programmes and budgets.
• Lead the process to ensure the integration of WV’s Christian identity and commitments in Regional, NO and programme sector strategies;
• Ensure the appropriate fulfilment of WV’s Christian commitments and Regional CC-related strategic objectives in all programme areas; with special focus on Spiritual Nurture of Children, Child Protection, Gender Based Violence and Women in Leadership.
• Conduct Annual CC Country Assessment and oversee CC-related programme evaluation (Annual Christian Commitments Country Assessment (ACCA) Standard # 1).
  
  Provide technical support
• Provide technical supervision and coaching for National office CC-related staff, ensuring active participation within the Region in CC-related Communities of Practice and working groups. (ACCA Standard # 2 & 3).
• Provide regional leadership, coordination and technical support on CC focused programming to NOs and RO.
• Review, on request, CC [projects] proposals and provide technical advice in consultation with other sector LCs/units to assist particular country programmes.
• Ensure program designs, annual operating plans or detailed implementation plans tangibly address relevant CC issues and child well being outcomes.
• Provide relevant CC tools (in line with LEAP, IPM and others) for child-focus and LEAP aligned programming.
• Collaborate with SAR Gender, CP, HEA and Advocacy Advisors, IPM, LEAP and Communications on CC specific issues at NO and Regional levels to facilitate integration and increased impact on wellbeing of children.
  
  Build skills of NO and ADP Staff in CC formation and programming
• Conduct CC Learning Labs (LL) and participate in Integrated LL as appropriate.
• Work with National Directors, regional and national People & Culture staff and CC Coordinators to ensure that staff selection, orientation, Christian formation and spiritual nurture are consistent with WV policies and encourage staff to engage in Christ-centred life and work. (ACCA Standard # 4 and 5).
• Work with the Regional Working Group, Support Offices and help National Offices to secure adequate funding to implement Christian Commitment programmes.
• Ensure that National CC and ADPs programmes fulfill national policies for the spiritual formation of children, youth and their communities (ACCA Standard # 3).
  
  Establish linkages and networks
• Engage Churches/Faith Based organisations in different countries to promote spiritual nurture of Children, child protection, women in leadership and campaign against Gender Based Violence.
• Encourage engagement with other faith leaders and organizations around issues pertaining to peace, reconciliation and the well-being of children (ACCA Standards # 8).
• Build collaborative links with key in –country partners and institutions within the LC host country to leverage resources and efforts, refinement, execution and promotes learning and well being of Children. (ACCA Standards # 6 & 7).
• Facilitate formation/strengthening of relationships between NOs and SOs for resource acquisition and other support
• Actively contribute to regional perspectives and experience to the global Community of Practice on CC issues.
• Represent the Region in Regional and Global forums and meetings; contribute to Partnership-wide CC leadership; and be a spokesperson regarding WV’s Christian Commitments and the role of faith in development.
  
• Attend to other CP-related issues as assigned by the LC National Director, Regional and GC Leadership

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:
• Formal theological training and/or postgraduate education/studies in development, theology/missions and/or sociology, preferably with an emphasis on mission and development.
• Expertise in Christian leadership formation and staff development
• Minimum 5 years experience working in the African context at a senior level.
• Displays a deep understanding of the history, role, and diversity of the Church in the region and its religious landscape specifically in restricted contexts. Proficiency in functioning in diverse cross-cultural, religious, and ecumenical settings
• Expertise in leading others in understanding Christian mission and its relationship to development, relief and advocacy.
• Good knowledge and demonstrated commitment of WV’s ethos, philosophy of ministry, and core documents.
• Strong interpersonal and public communication skills: fluency in English, both verbal and written, is required; computer skills and knowledge with
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power point)
  
  PREFERRED:
• Personal convictions and abilities to lead ecumenical and interfaith relationships.

South AfricaChristian Commitment for SAR