Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Start Date: 2024

Length of Service: 5 years

Reports to:

BlueSky Kenya Country Director

Overview:

The BlueSky Family Life Director is a leadership role providing strategic direction to the organization’s year-round focused relational ministry programs for students, young adults, families, and marriages. The Director will have the responsibility of vision-casting and driving growth for programs, while developing the Family Life team by investing in the growth of their character, competency, and chemistry. The Director will also serve as a member of the BSK Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

  • Operational oversight for the areas of Student/Young Adults, Family, and Marriage including:

    • Employee supervision;

    • Calendar of events; 

    • Budget development and implementation; and

    • Supporting professional development.

    • Ensuring physically and emotionally safe environments for all participants

  • Develop a high performing team through trust, clear communication, defined responsibilities, engaged leadership, and mission alignment. 

  • Collaborate with leadership on strategic plan development and execution.

  • Cultivate relationships with NGOs, schools, churches, and other ministry organizations in Kenya/East Africa for connections with BlueSky Family Life programs. 

  • Collaborate with other department leaders to plan and implement ministry efforts across the organization.

  • Lead in staff functions and events (e.g. staff retreat, holiday events, and staff meetings).

  • Engage in ongoing personal and professional development as it relates to Family Life programming and leadership development within a multicultural/international context. 

  • Personally participate in relational ministry with adults, families, and marriages in the multinational community.

  • Provide oversight and support to the Apprenticeship program.

Qualifications:

  • A self-professing Christ follower, actively involved in a Christian faith community and actively pursuing Christ on a consistent basis. 

  • Commitment to the BlueSky Vision: Purpose, Mission, and Core Values.

  • Heart for the nations with proven spiritual leadership experience.

  • Minimum three years work experience serving in family ministry.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Seminary or Master’s degree in theology, missions, or related field a plus.

  • Minimum three years work experience leading people, developing processes and implementing systems. 

  • Experience serving on and leading cross-cultural and diverse teams.

  • Experience leading ministry working across multiple demographics in an urban setting.

  • Robust international exposure preferred, particularly residing and serving as part of a ministry team.

  • Refined interpersonal skills; highly relational, capable of connecting with others quickly across ages and demographics, and able to work well individually and in a team environment.

  • Initiative to identify issues and solve problems with energy, teamwork and a positive approach.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player.

  • Strategic thinker. Constantly thinking about the next step and next opportunity. 

  • Passion for discipleship, equipping and caring for the well-being of ministry employees.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and organization skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft and Google programs and willing to learn web-based software and mobile apps.

Requirements:

  • Support Raising: All BlueSky ministry staff raise full financial support to serve. Support amount will be determined based on individual situations and current cost of living and doing ministry in Kenya. 

  • Relocating to Nairobi, Kenya to serve for a minimum of 4 years.

To learn more about this opportunity, please start by submitting an Interest Form.