Faith and Development Specialist (Church Engagement)

Wahana Visi Indonesia is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to work and collaborate to empower the most vulnerable children, family and community through community development, advocacy, and emergency response for sustainable transformation regardless of religion, race, ethnic or gender. Since 1998, Wahana Visi Indonesia has carried out various community development programs focusing on children. Hundred thousands of children in Indonesia have been benefited from WVI’s accompaniment program. Wahana Visi Indonesia is a trusted partner of World Vision International. Key Responsibilities: Area placement can change, according to the needs of the Organization. The Faith and Development Specialist (Church Engagement) will responsible a pivotal role in fostering and integrating initiatives that nurture the spiritual well-being of children, establishing partnerships with churches and Faith-Based Organizations (FBO) at the national level. This position will serve as a key contributor to the holistic Christian witness, ensuring the integration of faith perspectives into community development and disaster response efforts to advance Wahana Visi Indonesia’s (WVI) strategic ministry objectives and child well-being outcomes. The specialist will focus on enhancing Church Engagement strategies and programs. Strategy Development & Planning

• • Work with all leaders to develop Interfaith Relations and Church Partnership concept and plan for WV Indonesia based on NO Christian Commitment Policy and strategy and also Christian Commitment Policy of Partnership.

• • Work with Faith and Development team at national and zonal level and all leaders to develop Interfaith Relation and Church Partnership guideline.

• • Work with church leaders to design and develop Interfaith Relations and Church Partnership programs for promoting child well-being outcome both at national and AP level.

Resource Acquisition & Management:

• • Provide technical support and guideline in developing proposal for fund raising process as well as Faith and Development programs is provided in working together with resource acquisition team.

• • Engage, build and maintain positive relations with the church, church organizations and institutions to influence them in order to support WVI including fundraising activities to achieve child wellbeing outcomes.

Capacity Building:

• • Build capacity of Program Coordinator at Zone and staff and provide technical support on Spiritual Nurture for Children, Interfaith Relations and Church Partnership to deliver quality ministry to community.

• • Establish effective partners with FBOs and Church Partnership at national which related with assigned zone that strengthen them to promote child well-being outcome.

• • Engage FBOs and Church Partnership in advocacy and action at national which related with assigned zone to respond the community issues.

Accountability & Quality Assurance:

• • Provide technical support to Program Coordinator at Zone and Program(s) in implementing programming that integrating faith perspective.

• • Provide technical support to align faith and development programs with sector programming guideline and child focused principles.

• • Provide technical support to Program Coordinator at zone level in implementing cost effective faith and development operational and compliance to WV partnership and donor standards.

• • Provide technical support to Program Coordinator at zone level on implementation of Spiritual Nurture for Children program is in compliance with the Contextualized Spiritual Nurture of Children policy and guidelines.

• • Provide the infrastructure of Spiritual Nurture for Children, Interfaith Relations, Church Partnership and Faith and Development program integration (concept, guideline, tools, and module) which aligned with local context and Partnership guideline.

Networking & Coordination:

• • Engage, build and maintain positive relations with the church, church organizations and institutions, and faith-based organization to provide holistic ministry in achieving child wellbeing outcomes at the national level which related with assigned zone.

• • Conduct envisioning and designing process with FBOs and CP to promote child well-being outcome at the national level which related with assigned zone.

• • Ensure that FBOs and churches involve in WV programs in community.

Management & Leadership:

• • Submits periodical/monthly accomplishment report.

• • Build and maintain positive spirit of working in team and with other staff, including Technical Sectors staff in respective unit and department.

• • Contribute and facilitating the practice of spiritual discernment and prayerand to support to enrich organization’s life, faith, Christian Commitments and work. Not limited to that, also Ccontribute to the cultivation of commitment in serving the most vulnerable children and communities we seek to serve among our staff, the Board, as well as donors/sponsors and supporters.

• Ensure implementation of Safeguarding Policy in accordance with the roles and responsibility . Be a role model and inspiration in managing work, communication and relationship with internal staff and external parties on knowledge management and innovation field.

Requirements

• Bachelor’ degree in Theology, preferably majoring in counseling, church growth or management and leadership.
• Any relevant studies background is considerable.
• Other Training or certifications in community development, project management, or relevant areas.
• Commitment to the mission and values of WV Indonesia.

• Profound knowledge and understanding of religious principles, ethics, and values, and their application to development initiatives with good analitycal on differs context.
• Experience in networking with churches, FBOs, and community leaders.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate the importance of SNC and faith-based development initiatives to various audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with religious institutions, NGOs, governmental agencies, and other relevant organization.
• Good understanding of the Christian perspectives and rationale for engaging in community development and humanitarian response.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Familiarity with project management tools and databases.
• Advocacy skills to influence and engage partners in supporting program objectives.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, to visit project sites, attend meetings, and engage with stakeholders.
• Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the local context.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only