Manager Of Partnership at Compassion International

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Manager Of Partnership

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Employer: Compassion International

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Hawassa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 month ago

Deadline: Submission date is over

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Role Overview

Please note that this role is field-based in Hawassa.

Position Summary

This manager leads a team of Partnership Facilitators that serve the church partners by:

• Strengthening local ownership
• Building capacity and resources of church partners
• Ministering to children and youth in their own context

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direction through subordinate managers and staff, including:

• Hiring, discipline, and termination
• Coaching and performance management
• Assigning, checking, and approving work

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness.
• Act as an advocate to raise awareness of children's needs and prioritize child protection.
• Provide leadership and development to direct reports.
• Contribute to or prepare and administer the annual budget.
• Select, manage, and develop assigned staff.
• Lead direct reports to be effective church-facing teams.
• Empower staff to respond to church needs and prioritize work.
• Demonstrate commitment to serve and respect the church.
• Lead staff to build church ownership and resources.
• Monitor progress toward youth and church outcomes.
• Manage application of the Partner Maturation Model.
• Develop a team that advocates for church needs.
• Manage team collaboration with Program Support.
• Lead team accountability for Compassion commitments.
• Model effective collaboration with Program Support.
• Ensure understanding of child protection implications.

Faith

Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Culture

Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all communication and relationships.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies or a related field.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in this or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization in a related field.
• Equivalent education, training, and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above.

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 at least 25% of the normal schedule.

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