• Job Description

  Req#: R4665

  Must be a resident of Cambodia, willing to be assigned in Banteay Meanchey

  This intermediate professional is Compassion's primary liaison to the local church and is responsible for strengthening local ownership, capacity, and resources of local church partners to minister to children and youth in their own context. As the primary contact, this facilitator is responsible for nurturing relationships with church partners that are characterized by mutual respect, trust, and service that builds up church ministry. He or she is accountable for facilitating partner relationships through the Partner Management core process, for improving achievement of church outcomes, and for bringing a developmental mindset to all other aspects of the partnership. At this career level, the incumbent generally works independently on moderately complex projects or objectives in cooperation with other specialists. He or she may coach other facilitators.

  Responsibilities

  • Acts as an advocate to raise awareness of the needs of children. Understands mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks, and activities across the organization. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
  • Demonstrates a personal commitment to serve, respect, and empower the local partner according to principles outlined in Compassion’s ministry philosophies.
  • Facilitates partnerships with local partners to collaboratively reflect on youth and partner outcomes and plan for how to best grow in capacity and maturity.
  • Facilitates the development and implementation of partner owned strategies that build on each partner's strengths to engage participation of parents and caregivers, children and youth in all aspects of the organization, including program design, local resource mobilization, decision making, etc. Coordinates with other CFT members to help partners actively identify and engage the change makers who influence change in children and youth, such as parents, schools, peers, etc.
  • Supports local resources and sharing of resources among nearby areas. Supports local partners to identify and utilize local resources, services and relationships, as well as opportunities to help maximize their own resources to support children and youth.
  • Needs Assessment – Mobilizes CFT members to compile and organize information to inform the local partners about the needs of children and youth they serve. Facilitates the local partner in gathering local information about child and youth needs, and synthesizing with external data.
  • Supports the local partner to develop an effective plan by assisting the local partner to identify and prioritize CY needs as well as selecting interventions that will address the prioritized needs and challenges.
  • Encourages the local partners to invite greater participation of other leaders, parents/caregivers, youth, and other key stakeholders in identifying needs, planning, and implementing CY interventions.
  • Supports the local partners to develop an annual plan and budget to implement their chosen program interventions.
  • Implementation – Partners with other CFT members to support local partners as they carry out their chosen interventions and monitor progress toward successful implementation.
  • Evaluation – Partners with other CFT members to support local partners through a learning and reflection process on effectiveness of the interventions to inform planning in the next cycle.
  • Utilizing the Facilitation Workplan, coordinates the CFT to support each local partner based on the level of ownership, capacity and resources (maturity), the local context, local partner priorities, needs identified by CFT members and National office priorities
  • Creates and tailors Facilitation Workplans to each local partner, so that objectives and activities reflect individual local partner needs.
  • Contributes to the CFT's understanding of the local partner's needs. Reviews reports and support documentation from CFT members, as well as perspectives from the local partner to gain understanding of the partner’s unique needs and challenges and provide appropriate support for the local partner.
  • Documents, alongside all other CFT members, the support they provide to the local partners and follows up on issues identified.
  • Cluster operations - Oversees a cluster of local partners while demonstrating responsiveness to the local context and needs of each individual local partner within the cluster.
  • Encourages and facilitates cluster level activities and resources.
  • Proactively seeks to foster relationships and connection within the cluster.
  • Promotes cluster-based collaboration and initiatives between local partners for the purpose of improving programs to children, peer-to-peer learning, and addressing other needs in the families and the community.
  • Ensures the timely renewal of the partnership agreement between Compassion and the local partner. May call upon a more senior level facilitator for counsel and guidance.
  • Child Protection - Facilitates local partner adoption of child protection standards. Facilitates implementation of local partners' owned and contextualized child protection practices. Connects local partners to relevant evidence-based resources and internal and external supports to develop approaches for preventing abuse and promoting safe, healthy relationships with children and youth by the adults in their spheres of influence.
  • Supports timely reporting of all child protection allegations through Compassion’s internal reporting processes, including taking direct responsibility for reporting if necessary. In collaboration with child protection specialists and other office leadership, engages in necessary support work to ensure Compassion and the local partner comprehensively and efficiently complete internal investigations in a timely manner. Mobilizes Compassion and community support for follow-up actions as needed.
  • Is accountable to the Partnership Management strategic process objectives in coordination with other cross-functional members. Coordinates the implementation of local process improvements and self-development improvements based on metrics and feedback from the local partners.
  • Delivers Compassion commitments to the local partner, and for programmatic and sponsor engagement deliverables. Partners with local cross-functional specialists, and those in Program Support or Business Support who have responsibility for Compassion’s role in those deliverables to ensure quality and completion.
  • Utilizes knowledge and capabilities in mobilization and facilitation practices to identify the felt needs of local partners and consults with cross-functional specialists to select and apply creative solutions.
  • May provide expertise to other professionals and support staff in the partnership discipline.

  Culture

  • Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

  • Three years of relevant experience working in this or a related field.
  • Experience in collaborating with churches is an advantage
  • A strong understanding of local resource mobilization strategies and best practices
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and perform effectively with minimal supervision
  • Passionate about Compassion International's mission and values.

  *Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above

  Travel Requirements

  • May be required to travel up to 50% of normal schedule

  ***Please submit your CV in English.

  We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, eager to learn, and have a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of children and families in need.

• About the company

  Compassion International is a child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado that aims to positively impact long-term development of children living in poverty, globally.

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