Technical Director, Faith Integration: Programming – World Vision Kenya
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and subject-matter expertise in integrating faith—particularly Biblical Empowered Worldview (BEWV) principles—across World Vision International’s global programming, development initiatives, and disaster management operations, while strengthening field capacity for Christian identity and faith-based impact.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Biblical Empowered Worldview (BEWV) Leadership: Lead the global integration and scale-up of BEWV principles within Transformational Development, sponsorship, and sectoral initiatives; develop and update implementation tools, manuals, and training modules for staff, youth, and communities.
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Faith Integration in Programming: Collaborate with sector leads to embed Christian identity across all programming areas, integrate faith into grants and resource acquisition, drive nexus programming, and ensure Spiritual Landscape Assessments remain integral to design and execution.
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Restricted & Challenging Contexts: Champion Christian identity programming and Faith & Development (F&D) competencies in restricted and challenging operating environments, building contextual learning hubs and support tools.
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Innovation, Benchmarking & Thought Leadership: Drive innovation in F&D programming, monitor sector trends, participate in Communities of Practice (CoPs), and benchmark against peer organizations to ensure cutting-edge practices.
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Team Leadership & External Engagement: Lead and mentor a specialized F&D team, support staff performance and professional development, and represent World Vision in external faith-based and international development forums.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in International Development, Theology, Social Sciences, or a related field, supplemented by formal theological training.
Skills, Experience & Competences
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Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in international development programming, including specialized expertise in Faith & Development (F&D).
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At least 5 years of hands-on, field-based experience with a strong understanding of evidence-based programming approaches and grant-funded models.
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In-depth knowledge of F&D principles, methodologies, metrics, and experience collaborating with faith leaders and faith-based actors.
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Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing, globally distributed teams in a matrixed organizational structure.
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Demonstrated Christ-centred life and work with a deep personal commitment to Christian faith and values.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English (fluency in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese is an added advantage), with a willingness to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.