Children’s Village Program Administrator

Job description

Position Opening: Children’s Village Program Administrator

Institution: Breath of Heaven Children’s Village

Availability: Immediate

Breath of Heaven Children’s Village (BOHCV) is a Christian childcare facility located in Barlastone Park, Lusaka providing residential care for orphans and vulnerable children. We operate under the auspices of Breath of Heaven Children’s Ministries, which is a registered NGO dedicated to helping meet the needs of orphans in Zambia. In addition to the children’s village the ministry incorporates a Primary/Technical Secondary School, a Vocational Training College, a Medical Clinic and Community Church.

We are looking for skilled Children’s Village Program Administrator to oversee the operations of our children’s village.

Job Description:

Program Development

Oversees and manages all program and does quarterly evaluations as to current programs, their implementation and progress.

Staff Development (Supervision, Training, Evaluation/Appraisal etc)

Has on going scheduled meetings with staff for the purpose of communication, giving direction, training and team building.
Identify training needs and work with other team members to conduct trainings for the staff.
Capture and keep track of all the key social services programs and trainings conducted in the village during a given month.

Program Management

Evaluates all programs and gets a handle on what is happening in each program at the village. What is currently taking place like, counseling, recreation, spiritual life, reading programs etc.
Develops a written plan that is to be submitted to the Country Director as to how he is carrying out the overall management of the program and what he/she is doing to ensure that the staff is unified, committed to the vision of the ministry and committed to excellence in doing their job as unto the Lord.
Leadership

Must provide dynamic leadership by being involved with the staff, communicating that he/she knows where they are going and how to get there. Working hard, being positive, energetic, proactive, creative, challenging, encouraging, firm and affirming his staff will enable them to follow willingly and gleefully.

Budget Management

Developing and managing program budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring financial accountability.

Communication and Reporting

Reports to the Country Director by having regular planned meetings. Sends all written report requested.

Candidate Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Socia Work, Child Psychology or related field.
A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
Satisfactory completion of at least five years of relevant work in the childcare sector.
Exemplary Christian character and active in local Christian church.
A proven leader who can both develop and manage the Children’s Village Program.
Effective communicator, creative problem solver, collaborative decision maker.
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Attention to detail.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should send an application no later than 4th July 2025, to the email address below.

Applicants should send the following in a single pdf file.

A letter of application, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the Children’s Village Program Administrator position at Breath of Heaven Children’s Village, not to exceed two pages.
A statement describing your leadership style, not to exceed one page.
A current resume not to exceed two pages.
A one-page list of references with current addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.
Two letters of references; one from your supervisor and one from your pastor or other references.

To apply for this job email your details to yanila.luhanga@bofheaven.org before 4th July 2025.