Reference Number: SAA/HOP001

Description

HEAD OF PROGRAMMES (SOCIAL ACTION AND ADVOCACY) WITH CHRIST IS THE ANSWER MINISTRIES  

Christ Is the Answer Ministries [CITAM] is an English-speaking Pentecostal church committed to a holistic Gospel that impacts society in every sphere of life. Currently, CITAM has 31 assemblies in Kenya and 5 outside Kenya and provides quality education through 12 CITAM Schools and PAC University. The Ministry runs a Farm, CITAM Kadolta Resort, Catering Units, CITAM Outfitters, the CITAM Children’s Center, Mission Stations in Northern Kenya, provides value-based media services through Hope FM, Hope Recording Studios, Hope Creatives & Digital, Hope TV, and CITAM Church Online among other social media platforms.

Job summary  

CITAM Seeks to recruit a born-again Christian who is experienced and self-motivated to fill the position of Head of Programmes. He/she shall provide strategic and spiritual leadership to the Social Action (SAA) Unit, ensuring alignment with the Vision & Mission of Christ Is The Answer Ministries while advancing Christ-centered community transformation.

The position reports to the Director for Administration.

Key duties and responsibilities:   

1. Strategic Leadership & Institutional Positioning
   • Provide strategic direction and positioning of the SAA department within the broader ministry framework.
   • Ensure full alignment of SAA programmes with the Church’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
   • Integrate social action priorities into the overall ministry strategy to enhance impact and visibility.
2.  Policy Development & Governance
   • Develop and operationalize SAA policies, systems, and procedures that align with ministry objectives and donor compliance requirements, best practices and standards.
   • Strengthen governance, risk management, and accountability frameworks.
3. Programmes Development & Implementation
   • Lead the design and execution of faith-based community development and empowerment initiatives.
   • Coordinate closely with assembly leadership to deliver Christ-centered and holistic social action programmes.
   • Ensure programmes quality, effectiveness, and sustainability across all intervention areas.
4.  Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
   • Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with faith-based institutions, government agencies and other community stakeholders.
   • Build collaborative engagements with like-minded organizations to enhance delivery of programmes and expand outreach and impact.
5. Resource Mobilization & Donor Engagement
   • Lead diverse donor engagement and funding initiatives.
   • Develop strategic resource mobilization frameworks to ensure programmes sustainability and growth.
6. Financial Stewardship & Accountability
   • Oversee programmes budgeting processes and ensure prudent stewardship of resources.
   • Establish and enforce financial accountability systems consistent with ministry and donor requirements.
7. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
   • Establish robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems to track performance, outcomes, and long-term impact.
   • Provide executive oversight of M&E functions to ensure data-driven decision-making.
   • Prepare high-level reports for donors, church leadership, and governance structures.
8. Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and build the capacity of the Social Action team.
• Foster a high-performance, values-driven culture rooted in servant leadership and excellence.

Requirements

Requirementsand Qualifications

Must be a born-again, mature Christian who conforms to the CITAM statement of faith.

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, Community Development, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, or a related field
• An MBA in a relevant field or Theological training will be an added advantage.
• At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in a comparable leadership role.
• Proven leadership capability with formal leadership training.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Experience working within a para-church or faith-based organization is be highly desirable.

The closing date for applications is 12th March 2026.