Vice President of Ministry Operations - Africa Region at Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODB)

Position Announcement

• We are looking for a gospel-driven, Christ-centered entrepreneurial leader who has a vision for deeper Bible engagement for the African Church so they grow in their understanding of Scripture, deepen their relationship with Jesus, and be transformed by the work of the Holy Spirit.
• We have a good start with offices in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, but we have the vision to reach all of Africa and support the local churches with African-centric content.
• We have a hungry team ready to work with an experienced leader with deep ministry and business experience who can help us achieve our vision.
• Our ultimate desire is that this person can grow into an expanded role as Senior Vice President of Africa.
• However, we would like to begin by having this person report to and work with the current SVP of Africa in order to gain an understanding of the ministry and establish a foundation for future work. Our Daily Bread Ministries serves people in over 150 countries and in 55 languages and has been in existence for 84 years making the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. Come help us serve Africa and impact eternity. We cannot promise you it will be easy, but we know it is rewarding.

Job Description

• The role of the Vice President Africa Region is to provide continent-wide strategic leadership in the Africa Region, grow ministry presence and impact, develop Country Directors and their teams, offer visionary leadership in conjunction with the Senior Vice President (SVP) Africa Region, and give spiritual care and leadership to the ministry teams.

Duties
Strategy:

• Set the vision and direction for effective ministry in the region in alignment with the strategic view and plan.
• Research new opportunities and ministry models. This will include new countries, languages, partnerships, distribution channels/methods, etc.
• Implement the strategy in partnership with the country directors and boards

Communication:

• Communicate with regional membership, sharing information about the vision, mission, and activities of ODB Ministries
• Highlight new initiatives and impact throughout the ministry.
• Maintain clear communication with Country Directors on day-to-day issues, vision, mission, strategic direction, and activities of ODB Ministries
• Ensure all substantive issues of any concern or implication are highlighted immediately to the SVP Africa Region

Management:

• Ensure that the ODB philosophy of Dependence (on God) and Interdependence (with other ODB offices) is the culture within the region.
• Ensure that ODB Ministries policies and processes are implemented and followed throughout the region. This includes the following (not exhaustive):
  • Member Services
  • Outreach Members
  • Financial reporting
  • Health and safety
  • Budgeting
  • Information services
  • Personnel
  • Use of volunteers
• Formulate additional policies not covered by existing ODB policies by general ODB principles.
• For Country Directors:
  • Select and appoint in agreement with the SVP Africa Region and the CEO
  • Coach, develop, and mentor future leaders
  • Agree on continent-wide strategic objectives
  • Provide direction and assist in resolving problems
  • Review annual budgets
  • Ensure adequate resources (financial and other) are available to achieve the agreed upon country objectives
  • Ensure that Country Directors and support teams maintain technical skills and expertise to meet the changing ministry needs
  • Encourage an attitude of wise stewardship of ministry resources by example and instruction.
  • Ensure that Region’s reporting conforms to the timetable and standards set by ODB Ministries
  • Manage ongoing ministry partnerships by the agreements in place, recommend any changes necessary to the SVP Africa Region, and implement agreed changes.
• Spiritual:
  • Provide spiritual leadership to the offices in the group
• Create ministry-wide prayer groups
• Provide discipleship and mentorship to next generation leaders
• Other duties as assigned by the SVP Africa Region

Job Specification
Study or Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of five years of senior management experience.
• Extensive administrative background.
• Must have experience that demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to form and maintain a team environment.

Internal Work Environment:

• Extensive internal communication with various individuals, committees, International, Groupings, Countries, and the Board of Directors within and beyond the assigned territories. Topics are complex and sensitive.

External Communication Requirements:

• Extensive communication with various Partners, Ministry Advisors, Institutions, Consultants, Service Providers, and ODB constituents/donors within the assigned territories.

Leadership Responsibility:

• Responsible for the overall Operations, resource optimization, and service delivery to members/readers/users/target audience of the Ministry within the assigned territories.

Stewardship of Resources:

• Responsible for the Ministry’s overall operations, plan, policies, and implementation within the assigned territory. Efficient deployment and management of the Ministry’s assets and resources within the assigned territories.

Miscellaneous notes for consideration:

• Extensive international travel required.