PARTNERSHIP FACILITATOR II

Location: Meru-Tharaka, Kenya
Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to Meru-Tharaka County.
Please submit your resumé in English.

What is the purpose of this role?

The Partnership Facilitator II (PF II) serves as Compassion’s primary liaison to local church partners, helping strengthen church ownership, capacity, sustainability, and resource mobilization to improve outcomes for children and youth. Through relationship building, church maturation, community engagement, and collaboration with Church Facing Teams (CFTs), this role supports churches in developing sustainable ministries that create lasting impact in their communities.

What will you do in this role?

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and model Compassion’s Christian values through daily interactions and service.

• Promote and uphold Compassion’s child protection standards and safeguarding practices.

• Build and strengthen relationships with church partners, serving as Compassion’s primary point of contact.

• Facilitate church maturation by strengthening leadership capacity, local ownership, and ministry sustainability.

• Support churches in planning, implementing, and evaluating Child and Youth Ministry initiatives.

• Mobilize local resources, community stakeholders, and strategic partnerships that strengthen ministry outcomes.

• Facilitate community engagement and sustainability initiatives that increase local ownership and long-term impact.

• Coordinate Church Facing Team (CFT) support and develop facilitation plans that address church priorities and needs.

• Promote collaboration and resource sharing among churches to enhance ministry effectiveness.

• Support the implementation of child protection practices and ensure timely reporting of safeguarding concerns.

• Contribute to Partnership Management goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Apply facilitation, coaching, and mobilization expertise to help churches achieve sustainable outcomes.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Theology, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in community development, church partnership, nonprofit programming, capacity building, or a related field.

• Experience working with churches, faith-based organizations, community groups, or development-focused organizations.

• Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization, community mobilization, and stakeholder engagement.

• Proven experience supporting sustainability initiatives that strengthen local ownership and long-term community impact.

• Strong relationship management, facilitation, coaching, communication, and organizational skills.

• Commitment to child protection and safeguarding principles.

• Valid standard driving license with the ability and willingness to travel regularly within the assigned area.

Key Competencies

• Relationship building and stakeholder engagement.

• Facilitation, coaching, and community mobilization.

• Resource mobilization and sustainability mindset.

• Planning, coordination, and problem-solving.

• Servant leadership and church empowerment.

• Passion for child and youth development.

Equivalent education, training, experience and/or certification may be substituted for any of the minimum qualifications listed above.

What are the main work conditions for this role?

Location

• Meru-Tharaka, Kenya.

• Incumbent must reside in or be willing to relocate to Meru-Tharaka County.

Work Environment

• Field-based role supporting church partners and community stakeholders throughout the assigned area.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day.

Travel Requirements

• May be required to travel up to 50% of normal schedule.

• Must possess a valid standard driving license and be willing to travel frequently throughout the assigned area.

Compassion International uses standardized job families and associated job descriptions. As such, not all employees will be responsible for all functions on this document. Employees may perform these and/or other similar type and level of duties depending on the work group and country to which they are assigned.