Church Development & Liaison Officer

Expanded Church Response (ECR) is a faith-based organization implementing OVC, GBV, HIV/AIDS, and other programs to mitigate human suffering and bring transformational development. ECR has implemented programs funded by USAID, European Union, UNICEF, and Global Fund either directly or through a number of highly regarded local and international organizations. Working with partners like these, the private sector, faith leaders, traditional leaders, and government, we are seeing communities awakened to new ways to improve quality of life for the most vulnerable and strengthened to become the force to forge their own transformation.

ECR is seeking qualified, self-driven, efficient, and innovative candidates with a passion for awakening potential in others, to fill in the following position:

Church Development & Liaison Officer

The CDLO will be responsible for church development by effectively engaging churches on issues that affect them. The staff will deliver this objective through developing and sustaining relationships with churches and individuals locally and internationally. This position will maintain relationships with existing churches, both being supported by ECR and those willing to support the work of ECR.The CDLO will ensure that relationships with church leaders and faith communities are maintained through effective communication, creating and updating databases, development of strategies for the participation of Faith Communities in development issues, including HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, adolescents, economic strengthening, resource mobilization from local and international churches.

Requirements

A degree in or any related field equivalent in formal or informal training; Additional training in theology or relevant work experience working with faith leaders is an added advantage; Over two years of work experience in community-based development programs; Demonstrated leadership skills; mature; Good communication, negotiation and strong teamwork skills

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