Managing Director of Children’s Village at Breath of Heaven Children’s Village

Breath of Heaven Children’s Village - Location: Zambia, Lusaka

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Contract type
Permanent
Application deadline
20/08/2019

Description

Position
Managing Director of Children’s Village at Breath of Heaven Children’s Village
Industry
Vacancies
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Description

We are looking for an experienced leader who cares deeply about the plight of orphaned children in Zambia and who has the skill and knowledge to develop, oversee, and manage the Children’s Village program.

Breath of Heaven Children’s Village (BOHCV) is a Christian childcare facility located in Barlastone Park, Lusaka, providing residential care for orphans and vulnerable children. We operate under the auspices of Breath of Heaven Children’s Ministries, which is a registered NGO dedicated to helping meet the needs of orphans in Zambia.
In addition to the Children’s Village, the ministry incorporates a primary/secondary school, a community church, and will eventually include a medical clinic.
Currently, BOHCV has 98 children residing in 10 family homes on our campus. Our plan is to build an additional 4 homes.

Candidate Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the area of Social Work, Child Psychology, or related field,
  • Satisfactory completion of at least five years of relevant work in the childcare sector,
  • Exemplary Christian character and active in a local Christian church,
  • A proven leader who can both develop and manage the Children’s Village Program,
  • Effective communicator, creative problem-solver, collaborative decision-maker.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should send an application no later than July 15, 2019, to the person listed below. Candidate interviews will begin as soon as applications have been received. To ensure consideration for the position, interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possi-ble time.

Applicants should send the following in a single PDF file:

  • A letter of application, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the Managing Director position at Breath of Heaven Children’s Village, not to exceed two pages,
  • A statement describing your leadership style, not to exceed one page,
  • A current résumé not to exceed two pages,
  • A one-page list of references with current addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses,
  • Two letters of reference: one from your supervisor and one from your pastor or other personal reference.
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Requirements

Min education
Primary school
Required experience
4 Years
Nationality
Not defined
Languages
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Skills
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