Regional Director at Biblica

Purpose

• To lead and implement Biblica's vision and ministry for West Africa with a special focus on French-speaking Africa

Scope

• Overall in-charge of Biblica Ministry in West Africa and French-speaking Africa.

Responsibilities

• Leading Biblica's ministry strategy in West Africa through partnerships
• Supervision of Regional programs:
  • Liaise with Area Director of translation to initiate and execute translation projects in the region.
  • Ensure that Scriptures are brought to as many people as possible in the region through strategic partnerships.
  • Ensure that Bible engagement programs are carried out in the region.
• He/she is responsible to provide comprehensive reports on ministry activities in the Region as well as preparing audited accounts for presentation to the AED as well as to the Directors/Advisory Council.
• Resource Mobilization, PR, Fund raising and Ministry support:
  • He/she acts as a spokesman for Biblica in the region and maintains a growing network of partners with churches and other Christian organizations working in the region.
  • He/she is responsible for securing the necessary resources to enable the ministry to carry out its work in the region.
  • He/she is responsible for creating a climate for the spiritual and professional development of staff and to maintain a careful stewardship of all ministry resources under his/her charge.
  • He/she is responsible for developing strategies for local fund raising and enlisting prayer and material support of churches and Christians for ministry.
• He/she is responsible for calling meetings of the Directors/Advisory Council as per legal requirements.
• He/she is responsible for preparing annual Budgets and Strategic Plans for the Ministry.
• Assist the Area Director in any other duties which may from time to time be assigned or delegated by him/her.

Required Background, Experience, Skills and Behaviors

• Strong personal commitment to Christ and Biblica's purpose, Mission Statement and Statement of Faith
• Strong love and passion for the Bible and a desire to see people engage in it
• Masters Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a senior leadership position
• Visionary, energetic and enthusiastic
• Strong networking skills with demonstrated experience of creating partnerships
• Entrepreneurial
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
• Experience in budget monitoring
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in fundraising and resource mobilization
• Demonstrated success in achieving results under challenging implementation circumstances
• Bilingualism in English and French

Reporting Relationship

• The Regional Director reports to the Africa Area Executive Director and consults the Regional Advisory Council.

Resource Responsibilities

• Has budget responsibility for the region. He/She will be proactive in keeping to budget and raising potential issues.