Are you interested in combining your health care leadership with your faith in a developing country?
Who We Are: At Family Legacy, our work is focused on one goal – Glorifying God by empowering vulnerable and orphaned children in Zambia to live out their God-given potential. You see, we believe that these children have the potential to strengthen their country, communities, and families. Through academic, physical, spiritual, and emotional care, true transformation can and will happen. Our calling is to provide the tools for them to take over as tomorrow’s leaders be it in their home, their country, or around the world.
Who We’re Looking For: Family Legacy Missions International is seeking a compassionate Program Manager for Tree of Life, our residential children’s home located in Lusaka, Zambia. Salary $70,000 to $80,000 USD. We are looking for a servant leader with prior experience managing a Christian residential children’s home. Tree of Life currently houses nearly 500 children in over 50 houses on a 130-acre property that also includes an onsite best-in-class medical center. This position has 8-10 direct reports and over 100 indirect reports. The Program Manager will have a heart for child and youth ministry and prior experience overseeing and building teams dedicated to delivering high-level, individualized care for those we serve. Must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to relocate to Lusaka, Zambia. This is a support-raised position and requires some work in the US to meet with donors.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Under the leadership of the Integrated Programs Director, the Program Manager-Tree of Life will coach 8-10 direct reports by leading with humility, inspiration, and devotion to the children entrusted to our care. This role is fast-paced and round-the-clock. The goal is to lead the Tree of Life team to provide holistic and individualized support in a safe, uplifting community to high-risk children as they heal from multiple traumas and begin reintegration.
- Oversee, manage, and coach Tree of Life Deputy Program Managers and other team leads as indicated
- Listen to staff concerns and needs and provide appropriate timely feedback to HR, direct supervisors, and peer managers
- Mediate conflict resolution among direct reports as needed
- Delegate and assign all administrative, logistical, and program assignments to TOL team
- Advocate and ensure the safety and protection of children at TOL when reporting sensitive issues
- Execute the Family Legacy approved strategic plan for residential services
- Communicate and facilitate strategic vision with direct reports
- Supervise day-to-day program operations for Tree of Life
- Ensure governmental compliance for residential services
- Track and evaluate short and long term goals, KPIs, and make continuous iterative adjustments as needed
- Ensure adherence to policies and ministry goals including Child Protection Policy and Strat Ops plan
- Ensure the principles of “Nurturing the Hearts of Children” are evident in all aspects of the village
- Prepare Tree of Life annual budget for executive and board approval
- Collaborate with Dallas staff and Zambia staff to maintain accurate data, records, and reports of student information
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree, ministry degree a plus
- Two (2) years of management of Christian child residential facility or behavioral health facility
- Clear Gospel presentations tailored for child and adult staff
- Demonstrated servant-leadership to shepherd Tree of Life staff and residents
- Ministry experience in a developing country or prior mission trip experience
- Always operates with a high level of confidentiality, trust, and candor
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and human relation skills
- Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact amid influential constituents and diverse groups
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to various situations
- Adept time management and project management skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Pro-active and solutions-oriented
- Exude high energy and enthusiasm
What We’ll Bring:
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- 403(b) plan with company match
- Generous paid holidays, paid time off, and wellness days
- Colleagues who care and pray for the ministry and each other
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here
Closing Date : 7th April, 2023.
