National Coordinators at Christian Care for Widows, Widowers, the Aged and Orphans (CCWA)

Christian Care for Widows, Widowers, the Aged and Orphans (CCWA) is a non-denominational, non-governmental, non-political, non-profit faith based organization founded in 1991 with the vision to love and assist widows, widowers, the aged and orphans to be economically empowered and spirituality fulfilled. CCWA is a care ministry aimed at replacing gloom with smiles on the faces of widows, widowers and the aged through love and care.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Coordinator

Location: Abuja
Position Type: Fulltime
Term: Minimum of 3 years

Job Description

• The National Coordinator for CWA oversees the day to day operations of the Secretariat and staff and supervises all CCWA District Coordinators and Chapter executives.
• This position ensures full compliance of the CCWA platform and framework through effective management at the local, district and national levels.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and implement the vision, mission and mandate of CCWA
• Manage the day to day running of the office of the Secretariat
• Assist In development of organization plan, annual review, review of by-law, and organizational structure and policy manual
• Prepare an annual work plan and budget, and ensure that the budget, staff, and priorities are aligned with CCWA’s mission
• Maintain close working relationships with District Coordinators and Chapter Executives and establish pastoral role to other staff to enhance CCWA’s mission
• Develop a structure to work collaboratively with a geographically dispersed team that includes dear roles and responsibilities
• Recruit, train, supervise, mentor and evaluate staff, with a strong commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of others
• Provide overall leadership end responsibility for developing and managing all resource development and fundraising efforts for CCWA
• Ensure that the fiscal, operations, marketing, administration technology functions are effectively designed and implemented
• Lead the planning and execution of the Annual Conference
• Build strategic partnerships with other agencies, donors and legislators to promote CCWA’s mission
• Represent the organization eternally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, end the general public
• Oversee the formation and execution of all communications channels, including publications and the website
• Keep abreast of socioeconomic, political, financial and legal developments in the country as they relate to widows, widowers, and orphans
• Create monthly reports end presentations of the Coordinator’s office activities to the Board
• Report directly to the Chairman and the COT and keep correspondence end communications confidential unless otherwise directed
• Carry out additional duties at stipulated by Constitution and the BoT

Qualifications/Skills

• Port, again Christian and active member of a local church
• An expert in managerial administration, with at least 10 years post tertiary education/experience years of NGO experience
• Exemplify knowledge and skill set in at least 1 area of Board governance which includes; policy, programs, human resource, management and advocacy
• Exemplify leadership character as stipulated in 1Tim 3:1-13 and Titus 1:6-9
• Previous service at any CCWA Chapter executive level is a plus

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Proficiency in standard computer software
• Comfort with travel across Nigeria

Evaluation:

• Six month probationary period before confirmation of appointment
• Performance evaluated annually by the BoT
• Three year term; renewable Remuneration Package

Remuneration
Salary commensurate with the position as decided by the BoT

Application Closing Date
28th June, 2016

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send resume/CV’s and cover letter to: [email protected]