Kharis House Director

LOCATION: Ndola, Zambia. REPORTS TO: Kharis House Board of Directors. STATUS: Full-time    BENEFITS: Yes

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Kharis House Board of Directors, Lifesong USA Accounting Team, Lifesong USA Training Staff, Kharis House and Lifesong USA Policies and Procedures, Kharis House Zambia Staff

POSITION PURPOSE: This position advances the mission of Kharis House (KH) through developing the leadership of KH, the hiring and employee training initiatives, managing ministry operations, and directing quality assurance. This KH position advances the mission of KH through supervising and developing all KH team members to care for children prioritizing their faith in Jesus Christ. As well as instilling the care of our children in a trauma informed way. The director will also be developing, maintaining, and updating, when necessary, all KH policies, procedures, and documentation, directing KH curriculum and program implementation, and overseeing KH buildings and equipment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Be a strong spiritual leader.

  • Leadership training and vision casting amongst the Zambian Staff.

  • Hiring and employee training initiatives.

  • Develop all KH team members to care for children in a trauma informed way prioritizing connection through Lifesong’s trauma care initiatives.

  • Track staffing requirements and hire new employees as needed alongside the Board of Directors.

  • Manage the development of employees and create or assist in create individual development plans for employees as needed.

  • Serve all employees with love and humility showing no partiality.

  • Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment through consistent and caring communication with staff and vendors.

  • Support employees through problem resolutions and corrective action plans.

  • Develop and implement comprehensive internal controls over all financial processes, including cash management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and financial reporting, regularly reviewing and updating these controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safeguard the ministry’s assets.

  • Oversee the financial budget, ensuring efficient allocation of funds and cost control while maintaining a detailed inventory of ministry materials and assets using an appropriate tracking system.

  • Prepare regular budget reviews and report cost plans to the Board of Directors, providing insights and recommendations for fiscal management and strategic planning.

  • Ensure good communication with the US Lifesong accounting team for regular reports or annual audits.

  • Ensure accurate and timely financial record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date accounting systems and ledgers and reconciling accounts monthly.

  • Provide financial training and support to staff to enhance their understanding of financial policies and procedures and promote a culture of financial accountability within the ministry.

  • Work closely with legal and safety departments to ensure that operations activities remain compliant.

  • Lead process improvement efforts for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Manage data collection and accuracy for ministry reports and productivity targets.

  • Oversee management of all Educational Needs of Kharis House.

  • Management of teachers and all educational components.

  • Help develop an educational plan for each resident. Girls and Babies.

  • Maintain all educational information in an organized and documented format on the Kharis House Google Drive.

  • Establish work schedules for teachers.

  • Be able to plan, host and implement visits and programs for visitors, mission teams and donors.

  • Performs other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Be a servant leader with a servant's heart.

  • Initiative and critical thinking skills to complete responsibilities with limited direction.

  • Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

  • Leadership skills in development, management and communication.

  • Training and development skills to grow others.

  • Budget experience and skills.

  • Problem solving skills.

  • Data management skills.

  • Attention to detail.

  • The ability to be sensitive to and aware of intercultural dynamics.

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

  • Employees will be required to travel and must have a valid driver’s license and passport.

  • A desire and expectation of excellence in all you do.

REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Gods calling on your life to serve vulnerable populations.

  • To be on mission and consider yourself a missionary with a servant's heart.

  • Deep knowledge of scripture and the ability to teach the Bible.

  • 5+ years professional experience and/or relevant experience.

  • Experience in a non-profit setting is preferred.

  • Working knowledge of management software programs such as QuickBooks.

  • IT skills, including database development or management.

  • Agree with and live by KH statement of faith and core value.

  • Must live in the Ndola, Zambia vicinity.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Tasks are not always normal and will vary day to day.

  • Must be flexible and bendable for the daily tasks and duties that will arrive.

  • The ability to drive an automatic is preferred.

  • The nature of this work can be mentally challenging due to the trauma of the people we serve.

  • Tasks may involve participating in school activities, or other youth activities to include indoor and

  • outdoor games, recreation, or physical exercise.

  • Will need to work some weekends and holidays as needed.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in the classification. Work hours may be irregular including performing duties on holidays, evenings or weekends.Kharis House Core Values & Statement of Faith

CORE VALUES

  • We believe it is the Church's responsibility to redeem the world. God's one and only plan. It is the power of Christ for transformation (emotional, physical, psychological, spiritual) of the broken lives the ministry seeks to rescue.

  • We believe every life matters and is valuable to God regardless of the circumstances under which that life was created. We place worth and dignity on all life, from unborn babies to aging widows.

  • We believe in family preservation, preventing orphans and encouraging the vital role mothers play in the lives of their children.

  • We believe we are to represent our Lord with the same radical grace we have received. A radical grace that supersedes culture and brings unmerited equality and inclusion.

  • We believe all girls deserve the right to an education. We value education and equal rights for vulnerable girls.

  • We value education and economic empowerment of women as means to better the lives of their families and break the cycle of poverty.

  • We value prayer, partnership, collaboration, servanthood, hard work and sustainability.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

  • The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God to man.

  • There is one eternal God, the Creator of all things, who exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

  • Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and lived a sinless life. Man was created in God’s image, but by man’s transgression became separated from God.

  • Man is justified by faith, by the shed blood of Jesus Christ on Calvary’s cross, His death, and His resurrection from the grave.

  • The Holy Spirit resides in the hearts of true believers and is evidenced by a spiritual rebirth, reconciliation with God, and obedience to God’s Word.

  • Both the saved and the lost will be resurrected; the saved unto eternal life and the lost unto eternal damnation. God is the creator of all life, including the unborn; all life is precious in His sight.

  • God designed marriage to be between a man and a woman united in a lifelong union.

To apply send resume to Sandy@kharishouseza.org and Kari@kharishouseza.org