Program Manager of Spiritual Development

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Family Legacy is a Christian organization that exists to glorify God by equipping vulnerable children in Zambia to live out their God-given potential.  Since the year 2000 Family Legacy has been working in various communities throughout Lusaka, Zambia to transform the lives and futures of vulnerable and orphaned children. Family Legacy employs 700 staff, serves over 11,000 orphaned and vulnerable children in Lusaka, and runs 3 key programs: a) Camp Life; b) Tree of Life Children’s Village; and c) 18 Legacy Academy schools.

The organization seeks to recruit a suitably qualified, experienced, and competent individual who is committed to the organization’s mission, vision, and values, to be based in Lusaka, for the following position:

Program Manager of Spiritual Development

Job Summary

The Program Manager for Spiritual Development oversees all Spiritual Development strategies and programming for Family Legacy’s staff, students, and parents/guardians across 18 Legacy Academy schools, the Tree of Life Children’s Village, the Excel Beyond program, and the FLMZ head office. The Program Manager leads and directly manages all Spiritual Development department staff. The Program Manager provides vision, direction, strategic planning, and close oversight of all Spiritual Development programming across the ministry.  The Program Manager also develops and implements new, innovative programming to enhance worship, discipleship, personal development, and spiritual growth of Family Legacy’s students, staff, and parents/guardians.

Dimensions of the Role

Develops a clear vision, purpose, and mission for Spiritual Development across the ministry
Develops, implements, and oversees all Spiritual Development content, curriculum, and programming across the ministry
Reports to the Integrated Programs Director
Monitors and provides direct oversight of the Spiritual Development department staff across the ministry
Directly manages, conducts regular evaluations of, and provides timely feedback to Spiritual Development direct reports
Designs and implements innovative programming and strategies that foster spiritual formation and growth for all FLMZ students, staff, and parents/guardians
Ensures that FLMZ’s Statement of Faith informs and supports the delivery of all ministry programming and external engagement
Closely collaborates with the Academics leadership team and department to provide close oversight of Christian Education Teachers at all Legacy Academy campuses
Makes recommendations to FLMZ’s Country Director, Integrated Programs Director, the Programs Team, the FLMZ Executive Team, as well as other stakeholders to identify strategic growth areas for the Spiritual Development department to maximize impact on the children and communities Family Legacy serves
Closely collaborates with the MER department to develop and implement a Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) framework and tools for the Spiritual Development program in line FLMZ’s strategic plan.

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position

Spiritual Formation

Develops, implements, and closely monitors all Spiritual Development initiatives throughout the ministry
Provides close monitoring and oversight of the implementation of the Bible curriculum at all Legacy Academy schools
Develops and implements Bible studies in all Legacy Academy schools to provide supplemental Bible training for students and guardians
Facilitates the Literacy Evangelism program for FLMZ parents/guardians
Creates and coordinates programming for spiritual outreaches for students across FL’s sponsorship programs
Coordinates and leads weekly Staff Devotions at the Head Office, including content development and appointing/training others to lead
Coordinates and oversees weekly staff devotions at all FLMZ campus locations
Plans and organizes spiritual retreats and conferences for all FLMZ students and staff, including scheduling internal & external speakers
Creates resources and communication that influences and deepens FLMZ staff’s understanding of the ministry’s Christian identity and how it informs our approach to work and delivery of holistic care
Facilitates extracurricular activities such as Awanas, Bible Bee, Scripture Union clubs, etc in all Legacy Academy schools for students
Creates and implements methods of assessing and tracking the spiritual growth of our staff and students
Oversees the planning, preparation, and implementation of Baptismal services and Communion at Tree of Life church
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Religious Education (RE) curriculum as designated by the Ministry of Education

Spiritual Development Content Creation

Develops and implements Biblical devotional content for daily Morning Meetings at all Legacy Academy schools
Writes/chooses age-appropriate curriculum for children at the Tree of Life church
Closely collaborates with Family Legacy’s Spiritual Advisor and other external stakeholders to refine and implement Bible class curriculum
Writes weekly devotions to encourage and challenge FLMZ staff in their spiritual walks
Advocates for Biblical perspectives to be included in all FLMZ policies and procedures
Writes spiritual content for Camp Life, which may include any or all of the following: Spiritual material that prepares Camp Life ambassadors for what they will experience during Camp Life, Personal devotions for Camp Life ambassadors and Camp Life orientation content

Pastoral Care

Provides Biblical advice and spiritual counseling for FLMZ staff
Facilitates and leads Bible Studies for FLMZ staff as opportunities arise
Attends weddings, funerals, and other opportunities for ministry to our FLMZ staff, students, and parents/guardians

Training and Coaching

Trains and coaches Academics staff how to use the Bible class curriculum and devotional content for Morning Meetings at all Legacy Academy schools
Develops and conducts theological/Bible training sessions and workshops for all FLMZ staff
Trains and coaches’ individuals who are part of the preaching rotation for Tree of Life church in Bible study methods, developmentally-appropriate preaching techniques, and implementation of the chosen curriculum
Trains and coaches Spiritual Development department leadership (DPMs and Coordinators) in managing teams, Biblical leadership, personal spiritual growth, Bible study methods, etc. to help them effectively lead their teams
Trains and coaches the Preaching Team for Camp Life

Staff Support

Oversees, manages, and coaches Spiritual Development department staff
Listens to staff concerns and needs and provides timely feedback to Integrated Programs Director
Initiates mediation in conflict management among staff
Participate in all FLMZ staff interviews to assist with spiritual vetting of potential candidates.
Communicates spiritual “wins” to our staff, sponsors, and other key stakeholders on a consistent basis
Ensures FLMZ staff live out the Christian faith in all they do, as reflected in strategy, ministry and organizational practices
Supports Spiritual Development Coordinators in developing assessments and monitoring indicators and tools that ensure Spiritual Development alignment and impact

Strategic Partnerships

Facilitates strong communication channels between Spiritual Development external strategic partners and FLMZ
Organizes external organizations, speakers, and conferences to equip our staff and students
Seeks out new Spiritual Development-related strategic partnerships that would benefit the ministry and cultivates relationships with them
Develops partnerships with local churches in the communities we serve in Lusaka, with a vision to connect FLMZ students, parents/guardians, and staff into those churches
Coordinates and oversees local churches who meet on Legacy Academy school campuses

Administrative Duties

Develops and closely monitors the Spiritual Development department’s annual budget and expenditures
Regularly monitors and reports on the progress of Spiritual Development programming against the Family Legacy Strategic Plan’s defined indicators and targets
Facilitates the provision of timely program reports to the Integrated Programs Director. Provide other information to other staff and stakeholders in a timely manner when requested
Attends regularly scheduled meetings with supervisor and other assigned team meetings
Creates and revises job descriptions, new organizational structure, and procedures for the Spiritual Development department as it grows
Directly oversees the hiring process of all Spiritual Development staff and Camp Life Interns
Tracks attendance/leave days of Spiritual Development department staff
Interprets the policies and goals of the organization for subordinates and ensure proper adherence
Delegates effectively to subordinates on all administrative, logistical, and other overall programmatic assignments
Oversees the procurement and distribution of needed resources for the Spiritual Development department
Evaluates and provides appropriate feedback on the performance of Spiritual Development department staff
Conducts evaluations of programs under Spiritual Development and makes recommendations for possible improvements
Provides Integrated Programs Director with strategic input regarding Spiritual Development department’s budget, ministry growth, staffing and personnel development and program effectiveness

Other Duties

Communication with Stakeholders: Provides timely, accurate and valuable information regarding the Spiritual Development department to the rest of the Family Legacy team and sponsors, both in Zambia as well as in the USA
Risk Management: Proactively monitors the components of the Spiritual Development department to ensure key risks are identified and mitigated in a timely manner
Child Protection: Provides close oversight, in cooperation with the FLMZ Child Safeguarding department, to ensure the full compliance and coherence of Family Legacy’s Child Safeguarding Policy to safeguard and protect children from all forms of harm and abuse

Competencies and Values Specific to Post

Committed professing Christian
Possesses a passion for discipling vulnerable children and young adults
Demonstrates commitment to Family Legacy’s mission, vision, values, and Statement of Faith
Links personal mission and work to spirituality
Affirms and articulates salvation through grace/faith alone, not by works
Reflects Christ-like values in both work and personal life
Seeks spiritual growth for self and others
Respects and relates appropriately to people of other cultures and church denominations
Exhibits and promotes Christian principles of servant leadership in decision making and working with other members of staff
Displays a personal commitment to children’s development, safeguarding, and protection
Develops, motivates, and manages team members by setting and holding high standards for personal and team performance
Willing to lead by example and does not expect work or performance out of team members that he/she is unwilling to do personally
Promotes innovation and learning amongst team members to achieve goals
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Strong communication skills – both verbally and written
Ability to work well with others in a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural environment
Strong analytical skills, especially in problem solving and strategic thinking
Innovative and creative thinker
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong management skills in coaching, problem solving and people management
Effectively collaborates and cooperates with other departments
Excellent listening skills
Strong administrative, planning, and organizational skills
Financial management and budgeting skills
Humbly solicits, accepts, and gives honest feedback
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development
Consistently approaches work with energy and positive constructive attitude
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Academic and Professional Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Theology or other Spiritual Development-related field
At least 5 years work experience in a similar position
Fluency in English- both spoken and written
Competency in computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
Valid Zambia Driver’s License
Documented program management experience

How to apply:

Follow the link below:

www.careers-page.com/familylegacyzambia#openings and complete the application process.

Closing Date: 25th August 2025 at 17:00 hours.