Head of Programmes (Social Action and Advocacy) at Christ Is the Answer Ministries
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Resource
Mobilization & Donor Engagement
- Lead
diverse donor engagement and funding initiatives.
- Develop
strategic resource mobilization frameworks to ensure programmes
sustainability and growth.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
📌Counsellor (Buruburu) at Christ Is the Answer Ministries (CITAM)
Job summary
CITAM Seeks to recruit a born-again Christian who is
experienced and self-motivated to fill the position of counsellor in one of the
Counselling centres. The Counsellor will provide professional, ethical,
and Christ-centred counselling services to individuals, couples, families and
groups within the Ministry, and wider community. The role aims to promote
emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being in alignment with biblical
principles, professional counselling standards, and Kenyan legal and ethical
requirements.
The position reports to the Pastor in Charge of the centre.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Provide
individual, couple, family, and group counselling in line with
professional ethics and CITAM’s faith-based approach, including
assessment, treatment planning, documentation, follow-up, and referrals
where necessary.
- Maintain
accurate, secure, and confidential client records in compliance with
counselling ethics, data protection requirements, and CITAM Counselling
Ministry policy.
- Provide
crisis intervention within and outside CITAM, making appropriate referrals
in accordance with CITAM safeguarding and referral protocols.
- Integrate
biblical principles with evidence-based counselling approaches within the
approved scope of practice.
- Participate
in supervision, case reviews, staff meetings, ministry planning sessions,
and Counselling Centre platforms and forums.
- Support
church-wide programs, seminars, mental health initiatives, and
counselling-related communication with the congregation, including prayer
support.
- Collaborate
with pastors, ministry leaders, and approved external professionals in the
delivery of counselling services.
- Motivate
and encourage participation in the Counselling Centre, fostering team
spirit and ensuring Counselling Centre workers and volunteers are well
supported.
- Adhere
strictly to CITAM’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, Doctrinal
Statement, and HR Manual.
- Participate
in church services and broader ministry activities.
Requirements
Core competencies & values
- Strong
counselling, assessment, Communication and documentation skills
- Ability
to work effectively within structured ministry governance and
accountability systems while engaging professionally and sensitively with
diverse populations and sensitive cases.
- Respect
for confidentiality, boundaries, and safeguarding principlesQualifications
- Must
be a born-again, mature Christian who conforms to the CITAM statement of
faith.
- Bachelor’s
degree in counselling psychology, Psychology, or a related mental health
field.
- A
master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy will be an added advantage
- Minimum
of 5 years’ experience in counselling experience, preferably in a church,
clinical, or community setting.
- Valid
practicing license with the Counsellors and Psychologists Board (CPB)
- Registration
with a reputable counselling professional body (Registration with Kenya
Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA), or Kenya Association of
Professional Counsellors (KAPC) will be an added advantage.
📌Administrative Assistant (CITAM Counselling Centre) at Christ Is the Answer Ministries
JOB SUMMARY
CITAM Seeks to recruit a born-again Christian who is
experienced and self-motivated to fill the position of an Administrative
Assistant in one of the Counselling centres. The Administrative Assistant
will provide efficient administrative and coordination support to the
Counselling Centre to ensure smooth daily operations
The position reports to the Pastor in Charge of the centre.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Provide
general administrative support including answering calls, scheduling
counselling appointments, managing correspondence, and welcoming clients
with professionalism, sensitivity and empathy.
- Support
counselling operations by managing appointment calendars, maintaining
secure client records, and providing administrative assistance to
counsellors and Centre leadership
- Maintain
accurate, secure, and confidential client records in compliance with
ethical standards, data protection policies, and counselling best
practices.
- Provide
administrative support to counsellors and Counselling Centre leadership,
including preparation of correspondence, reports, session documentation,
and general office paperwork.
- Support
and coordinate plans for meetings, travel arrangements, accommodation, and
unit programs or initiatives.
- Manage
office supplies and consumables, including inventory monitoring, ordering,
and administrative requisitions in the Ministry ERP System.
- Ensure
a pleasant and professional office environment that supports client
experience and staff comfort.
- Take
minutes and coordinate logistics for counselling centre meetings, case
conferences, workshops, and training sessions, ensuring timely
communication and follow-up.
- Supervise
outsourced service providers to maintain quality service delivery in the
unit.
- Coordinate
daily operations and regular activities of the Counselling Centre
Requirements
Requirements and qualifications
- Must
be a born-again, mature Christian who conforms to the CITAM statement of
faith.
- A
Diploma in Business Administration or Office Management, a certificate in
counselling Pyschology or its relevant training is an added advantage
- Minimum
of 4 years’ experience in office management, experience in a counselling
centre will be an added advantage
- Strong
organizational skills and attention to detail with multitasking abilities
in a fast-paced environment
- Previous
work Experience in a school, a church, counselling centre or a parachurch
organization will be an added advantage.
- High
level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail
- Excellent
communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Position: Social Action and Advocacy Project Coordinator
✨ Requirements:
✅ Must be a born-again, mature Christian who aligns with the CITAM statement of faith.
✅ Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Project Management, Social Sciences, or related field (Master’s preferred).
✅ At least 7 years of progressive experience in managing complex, multi-sector, donor-funded projects.
✅ Proven expertise in project design, budgeting, reporting, and proposal writing.
✅ Excellent command of English (spoken & written); knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.
🗓️ Deadline: 31st August 2025
👉 Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply here:
🔗 Apply Now via this link: https://lnkd.in/dzbkwrKd
💡 Join CITAM and be part of a mission-driven team that impacts lives through faith, action, and advocacy!
Head of Media (Valley Road) at Christ Is the Answer Ministries
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic
& spiritual leadership
- Lead
the execution of Hope Media’s vision, mission, and strategic direction in
line with CITAM’s overall mandate.
- Build,
empower, and hold accountable a high-performing team.
- Maintain
alignment with CITAM’s doctrinal values and governance structures.
- Organizational
culture and Ministry focus
- Foster
a Christ-centered organizational culture grounded in excellence,
integrity, and innovation.
- Proactively
and innovatively position Hope Media to propagate the gospel by leveraging
contemporary and emerging platforms and technologies.
- Operational
Oversight
- Provide
visionary oversight across all operational and content areas such as
editorial, production, revenue, technology, and administration.
- Drive
organizational learning, agility, and responsiveness to cultural,
technological, and ministry shifts.
- Resource
Mobilization & Financial sustainability
- Ensure
the financial sustainability and operational effectiveness of the
organization through robust systems and controls.
- Lead
resource mobilization strategies including fundraising, partnerships, and
business development.
- Stakeholder
& Regulatory Relations
- Cultivate
and manage key relationships with the CITAM leadership, regulatory bodies,
partners, donors, and industry peers
- Monitoring
& reporting
- Report
regularly to the Leadership on progress, risks, and opportunities within
the media landscape.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Must
be a born-Again Christian who conforms to CITAM Statement of Faith.
- Bachelor’s
degree in communication, Media, Business, Theology, or related field.
- A
master’s degree in leadership will be an added advantage.
- Minimum
13 years of similar work experience, at least 7 in a senior management
role.
- Proven
ability to lead a parachurch organization.
Social Action and Advocacy Projects Coordinator at Christ Is the Answer Ministries
- ITAM
Seeks to recruit a born-again Christian who is experienced and
self-motivated to fill the position of a Social Action & Advocacy
(SAA) Projects Coordinator. The successful candidate will oversee the
design, implementation, monitoring, and successful delivery of
donor-funded development and humanitarian initiatives. This role demands
strategic leadership in project management, proposal development,
budgeting, compliance, stakeholder coordination, and integrating
faith-based approaches into development work. The position holder will be
responsible for ensuring that all projects align with donor requirements,
uphold the organization’s faith-based values, and adhere to best practices
in humanitarian and development programming.
- The
position reports to the Head of Social Action and Advocacy.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Lead
the planning, implementation, and monitoring of donor-funded development
and humanitarian projects.
- Oversee
budgeting, financial tracking, and ensure compliance with donor
guidelines.
- Develop
and manage monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems.
- Prepare
high-quality narrative and financial reports for donors and stakeholders.
- Identify
funding opportunities, mobilise resources and lead proposal development
while ensuring donor compliance and alignment with the Ministry’s mission
and priorities.
- Represent
the organization in relevant forums and build strong partnerships with
stakeholders.
- Ensure
projects integrate faith-based values and uphold organizational policies
and safeguarding standards.
- Ensure
compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and
safeguarding standards, while proactively managing risks through regular
updates to the risk register and mitigation measures.
Requirements
- Must
be a born-again, mature Christian who conforms to the CITAM statement of
faith.
- Bachelor’s
degree in International Development, Project Management, Social Sciences,
or a related field a Masters in any of the field is preferred.
- Minimum
of 7 years of progressive experience in managing complex, multi-sector
donor-funded projects.
- Proven
experience in project design, budgeting, reporting, and proposal writing.
- Strong
familiarity with donor requirements, grants management systems, and
compliance frameworks.
- Experience
working with or within faith-based organizations is highly desirable.
- Fluency
in English (spoken and written); knowledge of local languages is an asset.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and budgeting software’s.
ICT Systems Administrator
CITAM seeks to recruit a born again experienced and
self-motivated individual to fill the position of an ICT Systems
Administrator.
Overall Responsibility: ICT Systems Administrator is
responsible for the design, implementation, security, support and maintenance
of ICT systems that facilitate timely provision of information needed to
effectively support the ministry and operations of CITAM.
Legal Assistant
CITAM seeks to recruit a born-again Christian who is
experienced and self-motivated to fill the position of a Legal Assistant, to
support our Legal Audit, Compliance, and Risk functions, and to play a key role
in the establishment and management of CITAM Foundation. The role also includes
providing support in Conveyancing, Intellectual Property
(IP), and Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) legal
matters. Their responsibility will be to provide comprehensive legal support to
ensure that CITAM operates in compliance with all applicable laws in all its
spheres of influence.
The position reports to the in-house Legal Counsel.