Responsibilities:

• Operational oversight for the areas of team and leadership development including:

• Employee supervision;

• Calendar of events; 

• Budget development and implementation; and

• Supporting professional development.

• Ensuring physically and emotionally safe environments for employees and 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 team and leadership development programs. 

• Oversee the establishment and stewarding of strategic relationships with associations, vendors, and partners throughout Kenya, East Africa, and Internationally.

• 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 team, culture, and leadership development within a multicultural/international context. 

• Oversee the development of content, curriculum, and programmatic offerings.

• Personally lead and participate in programmatic and relational ministry with Team Development clients in the multinational community.

• Provide oversight and support to the Apprenticeship and Internship 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 in team, culture, and leadership based programming.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in organizational leadership, adult education, business administration (MBA), or related field a plus.

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

• Experience administering and processing personality, behavioral, and strengths assessments; DiSC, Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, and CliftonStrengths preferred.

• 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 5 years.

For more information or to apply, please begin by submitting an Interest Form.