Partnership Facilitator I- Turkana

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Compassion International is a child-advocacy ministry that pairs compassionate people with those who are suffering from poverty. The ministry releases children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. The goal is for each child to become a responsible and fulfilled adult.
Compassion's work has grown from modest beginnings in South Korea in 1952 when American evangelist Rev. Everett Swanson felt compelled to help 35 children orphaned by the Korean conflict. Today it is a worldwide ministry where millions of children are now reaping the benefits of one man's clear, God-given vision.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, Development Studies, Community Development, Human Geography or any other closely related field.One to two years of work experience in a professional setting.Prior experience working with youth and in safeguarding and child protection. Strong understanding of local governance systems with commitments to children’s rights, education and mitigation of harmful practices.Currently based in Turkana and/or prior experience working there in a field based role. Proven cultural intelligence and credibility strongly preferred. Experience engaging effectively with pastoralist communities, respecting cultural norms, local languages, and authority structures.Demonstrated capacity to operate in remote, resource-limited environments, exercising sound judgment under pressure and adapting to challenging conditions.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to travel up to 50% of schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understand Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commit to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry.Demonstrate a personal commitment to serve, respect, and empower the church according to principles outlined in Compassion’s ministry philosophies. •Community Engagement: Build trust and credibility with pastoralist and local communities by respecting cultural norms, using local languages, and working within established authority structures.Field Operations: Operate effectively in remote, resource-limited, and high-temperature environments, managing long travel distances, limited infrastructure, and extended field assignments.Safeguarding & Child Protection: Uphold child protection standards, advocate for children’s rights and education, and support the mitigation of harmful cultural practices in alignment with local governance systems. Ensure timely reporting and appropriate response to safeguarding concerns.Conflict Sensitivity: Navigate inter-community tensions with neutrality and fairness, applying peacebuilding approaches that foster reconciliation and coexistence.Risk Management & Judgment: Exercise sound judgment under pressure, making balanced decisions in complex or emotionally charged situations.Sustainable Development: Support long-term community transformation by aligning initiatives with community-driven processes and respecting the natural pace of change.Church Partnership & Empowerment: Serve as a liaison to local church partners, supporting their ownership, capacity, and maturity in child and youth ministry through developmental approaches and resource mobilization.Program Cycle Support: Assist church partners through all phases of the program cycle — needs assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation — ensuring community participation and alignment with Compassion’s standards.Cluster Coordination & Team Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration among clusters of churches, coordinate with Church Facing Team (CFT) members to provide tailored support, document assistance provided, and follow up on identified needs.Accountability & Continuous Improvement: Ensure delivery of Compassion’s commitments to churches, contribute to partnership management objectives, and support process improvements based on feedback and metrics.Capacity Building: Help churches engage parents, caregivers, youth, and community stakeholders in ministry design and implementation, strengthening local ownership and sustainability.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Stakeholder communication, Marketing, Business management, Business strategy, Partnerships

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree