Missionary Development and Outreach Specialist

Responsabilités

The Officer for Evangelism and Discipleship will lead initiatives focused on spreading faith and fostering spiritual growth within the community. This role involves overseeing outreach programs, mentoring volunteers, and developing resources to support discipleship. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a deep understanding of theological principles, and experience in leadership or ministry. Responsibilities include organizing events, collaborating with local churches, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission. A commitment to personal and professional integrity, as well as a passion for evangelism, is essential. Water Mission seeks a dedicated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) professional to design, implement, and oversee sustainable water and sanitation solutions in vulnerable communities. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five years of experience in WASH program development, with expertise in community-based approaches, water system engineering, and behavior change strategies. A degree in civil engineering, environmental science, or a related field is required, along with strong project management skills and proficiency in monitoring and evaluation. Fluency in English is mandatory, and additional language skills, particularly in French or Spanish, are highly preferred. The role involves frequent travel to field locations, collaboration with local partners, and a commitment to inclusive, gender-sensitive approaches. In Kampala, Uganda, the organization is seeking a highly motivated professional to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of five years of relevant experience in the field, along with a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Fluency in both English and Swahili is essential, while proficiency in additional local languages would be advantageous. Responsibilities include managing key client relationships, developing strategic business plans, and overseeing project execution to ensure timely and successful delivery. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation within the sector. The organization is a nonprofit and non-governmental entity dedicated to advancing social, environmental, or humanitarian causes through strategic initiatives and community engagement. Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of relevant experience in program development, grant writing, or nonprofit management, along with a proven track record of securing funding and fostering partnerships. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing impactful programs, cultivating donor relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficiency in budget management, stakeholder communication, and data-driven reporting is essential. Fluency in additional languages and experience in cross-cultural collaboration are highly desirable. Experienced professionals in social services, nonprofit organizations, education, and business operations are encouraged to apply for this position. A strong background in community engagement, program development, or administrative leadership is essential. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to fostering positive social impact. Responsibilities include designing and implementing outreach initiatives, managing budgets, and collaborating with stakeholders to advance organizational goals. Familiarity with grant writing, fundraising, or strategic planning will be advantageous. Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, delivers sustainable safe water solutions to individuals in developing nations, refugee settlements, and disaster-stricken regions. Since its inception in 2001, the organization has provided access to clean water and shared the message of God’s love to over 8 million people across 60 countries. Joining Water Mission represents both a professional opportunity and a divine calling, and we seek individuals who embody courage, dedication, and a relentless drive to transform lives globally. For further details, please review our Statement of Faith and Our Christian Mission. This role is designed to uphold Water Mission’s Living Water program strategy within the Country Program—alongside Health & Hygiene and Micro-enterprise & Sustainability initiatives—by executing established standards and procedures with excellence, all to the glory of God. Through this position, the candidate will embody the teachings of Christ and His kingdom by fostering spiritual growth among staff, church and community leaders, and ministry partners, while offering strategic guidance, training, and resources to advance Equity & Dignity (E&D) and Living Water initiatives at every operational level. The role necessitates living within the designated duty location and undertaking frequent travel to remote project sites to directly support program execution and broader Community Development efforts. Full-time employment is offered, with the possibility of annual contract renewals. As a member of Water Mission, the Evangelism and Discipleship Officer plays a pivotal role in cultivating a biblical worldview within the organization, fostering a culture of God-honoring excellence across all responsibilities. This includes ensuring the provision of precise data, equipping team members with the skills and mindset to recognize mistakes or challenges as valuable opportunities for growth and resolution, and motivating staff to deliver consistently high-quality solutions that align with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and established standards. The incumbent will be responsible for performing a variety of general administrative and operational tasks to support the smooth functioning of the department. This includes managing correspondence, maintaining records, organizing meetings, and coordinating with other teams to ensure efficient workflow. Additionally, the role involves handling basic financial duties such as processing invoices and assisting with budget tracking, as well as ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this position. 1.1 Mission Driven

Formation / Diplômes

• Demonstrate unwavering Christian values and servant leadership by serving as an example to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public. Before and after each team meeting, actively lead and partake in prayer. Facilitate and engage in regular staff devotions grounded in biblical principles to foster spiritual growth and unity within the team. Demonstrate unwavering commitment to Water Mission’s Mission and Vision by embodying them in all communications, behaviors, and proactive efforts. Collaborate with team members to cultivate a culture that reveres God, as we proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ through both spoken word and compassionate action. Key responsibilities encompass overseeing daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry regulations, and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. The role involves managing and mentoring a team to achieve performance targets, fostering a collaborative work environment, and addressing any operational challenges promptly. Additionally, the position requires developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance productivity, optimizing resource allocation, and reporting on key performance indicators to senior leadership. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to align efforts with organizational goals, while continuous improvement of processes remains a priority. Review and enhance the Living Water curriculum alongside other training and learning resources. Our mission involves proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to foster transformation within communities, utilizing diverse outreach methods such as Christ-centered film screenings, fellowship gatherings, open-air crusades, and targeted prayer initiatives in key locations like communities, hospitals, and schools. Distribute Living Water resources, including Messengers, Light streams, USB/flash media, SD cards, books, and pamphlets, while installing gospel media streaming devices in designated projects.
• Develop and facilitate E&D and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) training initiatives for Water Mission staff, WASH stakeholders, pastors, and interdenominational religious leaders within designated project regions. Provide training and resources to pastors and church leaders to support their daily worship practices and sermon preparation. Collaborate with mission teams and ministry partners to organize and facilitate meetings with strategic partners. Actively engage in the planning and execution of project commissioning activities, as well as celebrations and graduation ceremonies. Mobilize and support local churches in executing Integral Mission initiatives within their communities.
• Facilitate the establishment of the Safe Water Committee (SWC), WASH, and school leadership teams grounded in a Christian worldview. We are seeking a professional to design, enhance, and implement comprehensive training programs and curriculum frameworks. The role involves analyzing organizational needs, developing engaging learning materials, and ensuring alignment with best practices in education and industry standards. Key responsibilities include assessing training gaps, creating interactive modules, and evaluating program effectiveness through feedback and performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have strong instructional design skills, proficiency in e-learning tools, and experience in adult learning methodologies. A background in curriculum development, along with excellent communication and project management abilities, is essential for success in this position. Craft innovative training materials and establish unified spiritual principles and objectives across all initiatives, such as resources for pastors’ training sessions, inductive Bible study programs, and marriage seminars. Review Living Water materials to assess opportunities for enhancement and propose strategic improvements to the Director of Living Water. Our role involves organizing and executing seminars and workshops for pastors within designated project zones on a recurring basis, alongside conducting follow-up assessments monthly, quarterly, and annually to assess and measure the effectiveness of Living Water initiatives. The position entails cultivating spiritual growth and development among staff members. Responsibilities include providing guidance, mentorship, and resources to support their spiritual journeys, fostering an environment conducive to faith-based reflection and practice. The role may involve organizing spiritual retreats, leading devotional sessions, or coordinating prayer groups to enhance communal and individual spiritual well-being. A strong commitment to personal spiritual disciplines and the ability to inspire others in their faith walk are essential. Experience in ministry, counseling, or leadership within a faith-based context is preferred, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage staff meaningfully. Develop and propose innovative tools and strategies aimed at fostering the spiritual growth of team members. Compile and forward prayer ripples to the Head Office as needed. Organize daily devotional sessions by maintaining a devotions roster and disseminating uplifting spiritual content to foster staff well-being. Prepare, coordinate, and conduct meetings, spiritual retreats, and devotionals for staff, fostering engagement with Scripture and strengthening authentic Christian community. Engage in and coordinate scheduled retreats, prayer sessions, and fasting periods. Offer compassionate emotional, physical, and spiritual support, counseling, and guidance to staff members as part of their holistic development. Collaborate effectively with external preachers, teachers, speakers, and pastors to ensure seamless coordination during staff meetings and prayer sessions. Provide guidance to internal teams in spiritual development initiatives, cultivating a Christ-centered environment grounded in strong values that encourage holistic advancement in faith, work, and knowledge. Offer support to the HR Department in the recruitment process, specifically by assessing spiritual references and conducting spiritual-focused interviews with candidates. Our role emphasizes building robust connections, fostering teamwork, and driving strategic initiatives to strengthen partnerships and expand organizational reach. By cultivating relationships with stakeholders, aligning diverse groups toward shared objectives, and spearheading outreach efforts, we ensure cohesive engagement and sustainable growth. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to mobilize resources effectively to achieve collective impact. Engage in partnerships and joint initiatives with faith-based NGOs, churches, and other religious organizations, as well as the wider development sector and key government stakeholders. Experienced professionals are sought to engage and empower church leaders and congregations in actively championing the adoption and long-term viability of Safe Water Projects. The Country Program should establish and maintain strong partnerships with local churches in the field, while also assessing their theological soundness to determine their suitability for participation in community initiatives. Duties include serving as a spokesperson when required, representing the ministry to external organizations and the public in collaboration with other department heads. Attend conferences, workshops, and other related events to stay informed of best practices and to foster professional and spiritual development in the field. Liaison and collaboration with external resources are required to provide guidance, assess, and evaluate field activities and content, ensuring adherence to sound practices and relevant metrics. In collaboration with other ministry partners, establish strategic relationships to provide communities with essential resources and support, fostering empowerment and sustainable development. Deliver prompt, professional, and courteous communication via the most suitable channels.
• Conduct follow-up engagements with target beneficiaries to collect testimonials and compile impact narratives. Responsible for overseeing financial planning, developing budgets, and preparing accurate financial reports to support strategic decision-making and ensure fiscal responsibility. Develop comprehensive activity budgets and detailed implementation plans for Evangelism, Discipleship, and Living Water initiatives in close collaboration with the direct supervisor and the Director of Living Water. Ensure timely and policy-compliant preparation of financial requests and reconciliations for all project activities. Collaborate with the procurement team to obtain quotes and secure materials and resources essential for Living Water initiatives and related projects. Prepare weekly work plans and monthly reports summarizing the outcomes of Living Water initiatives promptly, ensuring they are reviewed and approved by the direct supervisor.

Quarterly, monthly, project-specific, and donor reports must be prepared, incorporating photographs, testimonials, water quality follow-ups, and the most impactful stories related to the program. Prepare comprehensive field activity reports and capture corresponding photographs for all projects across the countries on a regular basis. Program Support & Compliance professionals ensure adherence to regulatory standards, internal policies, and industry best practices while providing essential operational support. They assess workflows to identify inefficiencies, implement corrective actions, and maintain documentation to meet compliance requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, conducting audits, and resolving discrepancies. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in compliance software are required, along with the ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders. Implement the community development components of projects as mandated by Water Mission standards, when necessary. Provide assistance to the Community Development Team in establishing Safe Water Committees and overseeing water projects, while performing ongoing monitoring as required. Resolve community-based challenges that may impede project success while conducting field visits to assess spiritual dimensions. Facilitate the development of staff and external stakeholders’ capacities in Church and Community Mobilization to reinforce dedication to the integral mission. You will be accountable for the proper maintenance, upkeep, and management of all tools and equipment allocated to this position. Ensure adherence to the organization’s conditions of service, established policies, operational procedures, professional codes of conduct, and health and safety regulations. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Seeking a candidate with a minimum of two years of relevant experience in the field, complemented by a degree in a related discipline. Proficiency in [specific software/tools] is essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required to collaborate effectively within a team environment. The ideal applicant will demonstrate adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning. Familiarity with industry standards and best practices is highly advantageous. This role emphasizes cultivating strategic partnerships and ensuring seamless alignment with key stakeholders to drive organizational cohesion. The position involves fostering collaborative relationships across departments and external entities, facilitating consistent communication, and coordinating efforts to achieve shared objectives. Additionally, it requires monitoring progress, identifying alignment gaps, and implementing corrective actions to optimize synergy and efficiency within the broader business ecosystem. A bachelor’s degree in theology, Divinity, Christian Education, Religious or Biblical Studies, or a related discipline is required; possession of a master’s degree is advantageous. Applicants holding a high school diploma or university degree with pertinent professional experience may also be considered. A minimum of two to four years of professional experience in coordinating missions, evangelism, and discipleship programs, church-related roles, cross-cultural ministry, pastoral responsibilities, or in a church management or project management capacity is required. Professional candidates should possess demonstrated experience collaborating across diverse cultural contexts, navigating church organizational frameworks, and fostering partnerships among multiple congregations, accompanied by a deep comprehension of regional customs and practices. Professional candidates will be preferred if they possess prior experience in non-governmental organizations or faith-based initiatives.

Demonstrates a foundational to advanced proficiency in written and spoken English. The ideal candidate must possess a strong set of technical and interpersonal skills to excel in this role. Proficiency in relevant software tools and platforms is essential, along with the ability to analyze complex data efficiently. Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail are required to ensure accuracy in all tasks. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is also crucial. Additionally, a commitment to continuous learning and adaptability to evolving technologies is expected.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with a preferred background in Office 365.
• Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in both verbal and written communication, coupled with the ability to deliver compelling presentations and captivate audiences through strong public speaking skills.
• Demonstrates strong analytical prowess, effective problem-solving capabilities, and excellent time-management skills, with proven experience in handling multiple tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines under demanding conditions.
• Demonstrates the capacity to operate effectively with minimal oversight while maintaining punctuality, organization, and professional discipline. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal abilities, strong leadership qualities, and a collaborative mindset, fostering effective teamwork and cooperation.

Proficient in capturing high-quality images and maintaining thorough documentation. Maintains the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional integrity in all aspects of the role. A valid driver’s license is required for this position. Demonstrates adaptability and physical capability to undertake extensive travel to isolated project sites, enduring long distances over rugged terrain, prolonged periods of standing in high-temperature conditions, and the manual handling of moderately heavy objects. Legally authorized to work in the assigned country without requiring sponsorship. The role mandates adherence to all ministerial standards and regulatory obligations. Candidates must possess the necessary qualifications and experience to fulfill these requirements effectively. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with government policies, overseeing administrative functions, and representing the ministry in official capacities. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and exceptional communication skills are essential for success in this position.

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