Resident Leader.
Join a movement that is empowering local leaders across Africa.
Job Specifics
Location:
Masaka, Rwanda
Anticipated Start Date:
October 10, 2022
Reporting To:
Emerging Leaders Program Director (ELPD)
Working Closely With:
Relevant Country Offices
Application Deadline:
August 28, 2022
About Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions
Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions uses a Christ-centered approach to develop, connect, and equip emerging and executive African leaders who have the passion and vision to transform their institutions, organizations, and communities.
Kurumbuka means ‘to multiply’, and when you join the Kurumbuka team you join a multiplication movement that is creating lasting change throughout Africa.
Job Summary
The Trek Resident Leader will help Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions to develop and empower emerging African leaders to live fully and freely as followers of Jesus Christ.
Trek is a three-month-long residency program that focuses on discipleship and leadership development for those who have completed senior six. The Trek Resident Leader will be based at our Kigali office. He/she will operate under Kurumbuka’s Emerging Leaders arm by providing spiritual support, direction, mentorship, encouragement, cooperation, and any other appropriate form of assistance to the Emerging Leaders Program Director.
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Together with other stakeholders, facilitate the process of raising the Trek students into transformational servant leaders and followers of Jesus Christ.
Be accountable and responsible for the Trek students and keep the ELPD informed at all times.
Be well informed and advise the Program Director of Trek students’ trends and resources needed to effectively minister to Trek students’ needs.
Mentor and guide Trek students through the program and after the program.
Look out for opportunities for the Emerging Leaders to be involved and contribute to the community.
Assist in overseeing and coordinating the off-site activities and partnerships for Trek student groups — especially ALI students and alumni.
Advise on plans for the residential Trek Program.
Partake in the preparation of action plans and budgets for the ELPD.
Partake in the recruitment of potential candidates for the Trek Program.
In collaboration with your supervisor, prepare capacity-building events such as youth/students’ conferences, workshops, and seminars.
Provide written monthly reports.
Work closely with (and make any recommendations to) the supervisor, as necessary.
Provide any other support as required by other staff members in the interest of Kurumbuka as an organization.
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Strong Christian faith and commitment to integrating faith and learning.
Passion for the mission, vision, and values of Kurumbuka.
Higher diploma or bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Sciences, Management, Psychology, or Education.
Ability to live in residency at the Kurumbuka Leadership Hub
Friendly: He/she must be approachable, social, quick to build friendships with the students, caring, interested, etc.
Ability to command and win respect from students.
Ability to plan ahead, prepare well, and execute tasks in a timely manner.
Willingness to serve others genuinely and with humility by ‘doing life together’ with the students, rather than by telling them what to do.
At least one year of experience working with youth as a leader or mentor.
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Interpersonal skills
Team building & collaboration skills
Leadership skills: Empowering, mentoring, coaching, and spiritual care and guidance
Communication skills
Event planning and organizational skills
Computer skills
Fluency in spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda
Emotional intelligence
How to Apply
Download the application form here and email the completed form and the following scanned documents to admin@kurumbuka.org (CC: sam@kurumbuka.org). Email subject line: RE: TREK RESIDENT LEADER
A full Curriculum Vitae (CV) with relevant certificates (notified certificates will be required if a candidate is selected, prior to signing a contract)
A copy of your Identity Card
A cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and why you are a suitable candidate (max 1 A4 page – longer letters may be disregarded)
A Statement of Faith*
Three references, including a work reference, a personal reference, and a pastoral reference
*A Statement of Faith should describe your Christian faith, your local church involvement, and how you see this as relevant to your involvement with Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions
Application Deadline
August 28, 2022
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a face-to-face interview at our offices in Masaka, Kigali. All applicants will be sent an acknowledgment of their application.
After the interview has taken place and before signing a contract, the successful candidate will submit the following documents:
A Police Clearance document
Notified academic qualification papers and relevant certificates