Spiritual Integration Manager at Urwego Bank PLC: (Deadline 21 March 2022)

Spiritual Integration Manager at Urwego Bank PLC: (Deadline 21 March 2022)

JOB OPPORTUNITY.

Spiritual Integration Manager

Urwego Bank Plc is dedicated to providing financial services to the people of Rwanda. Motivated by Jesus Christ’s call to serve those in need. Its mission is to achieve economic, social and spiritual transformation in the lives of the underserved, using financial services and tested trainings as we share Jesus Christ’s love. Urwego Bank wishes to recruit (1) qualified, competent, committed and proactive Spiritual Integration Manager to oversee the SI Department of Urwego bank Plc. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote and fulfill the mission, method, and motivation of Urwego Bank PLC.

The spiritual integration Manager is responsible to ensure the organization remains true to its mission to proclaim and live the Gospel in Rwanda’s underserved communities.

Recruit and retain missionally aligned staff

• In conjunction with human resources department, establish standards for recruiting staff who have a clear love and commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Offer spiritual care and assistance to the staff maintaining the confidentiality of discussions.
• Shape the culture of the organization toward biblical ethics and values and nurture an atmosphere of unity among the staff.

Disciple and train staff

• Actively model and engage in discipleship with staff, nurture a culture of discipleship, and implement discipleship strategies for staff to strengthen their relationship with Christ. This includes modeling and leading the staff in prayer, devotions, fasting, and spiritual retreats.
• Work with the management team to provide additional support and equipping as needed for department leaders and supervisors in leading spiritual integration efforts with their teams
• Train operations staff in effective use of tools used to live and proclaim the gospel in client interactions.

Deepen spiritual integration within regular operations

• Develop an annual plan for spiritual integration including a specific framework for all products and interactions with clients
• Develop a plan to monitor the client spiritual journey as an organic and systemic way of engaging clients through all the life cycle of a given product methodology.
• Ensure that resources are available for clients, such as bibles or other discipleship materials.
• Lead the organizations’ discipleship efforts with clients, including discovery bible study group management and training.
• Explore new spiritual integration methods and curricula that could be used to share Christ in new and creative ways for all of the institution’s activities

Serve and engage churches in meaningful partnerships

• Organize numerous large-scale client gatherings and invite clients to bring their lives to Christ and to engage in discipleship activities.
• Execute a thorough strategy to partner with healthy, Bible teaching churches and Christian agencies in supporting our clients’ and staff members’ spiritual growth and discipleship.
• Ensure there is a clear process for referring clients who are seeking God or growing as believers to a local church body where they will be discipled.
• Organize meetings with church leaders to explore ways that Urwego and churches will collaborate to advance God’s kingdom through partnerships including offering various training opportunities.

Quality

• Monitor loan officers in the field and assess all aspects of their work, focusing on their application of 5Ws. Report all findings to management and compliance for ongoing coaching & training.

• Work with Listening Monitoring and Evaluation (LM&E) team to institute a system for capturing stories of life change and impact with clients, churches and the broader community.
• Create an annual spiritual Integration plan and budget in coordination with the finance department.

Growth

• Update and improve reporting metrics that reflect the activities of the department, submitting monthly reports to the managing director.
• Ensure that discipleship and Bible study programs are scalable and can be replicated in all Urwego Bank Plc clients.

Performing all other tasks as assigned by the supervisor in order to accomplish the mission of the institution.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission, method, and motivation of Urwego Bank PLC;

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, ideally in financial services, training, adult education, or spiritual leadership/discipleship sectors;
• Degree in theology, finance, banking, economics, marketing, or other related degree;
• Demonstrated desire to help people that have been brought low by war, poverty, or other circumstances to regain hope, dignity, and the ability to support themselves and their families;
• Must be recognized as a leader within the church;
• Strong knowledge of the bible and adequate educational background and theological training;
• Exemplary Christian character, ability to develop relationships with staff and a willingness to listen and learn;
• Good understanding and respect for the diversity, doctrines and traditions of churches and Christian organizations in the country;
• Strong practical knowledge of ethics, philosophy of work and the basic structure of the organization;
• Passion to see others come to know Christ or grow in their walk with Christ, including experience in discipleship within the community;
• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations;
• Skilled in teaching or training and knowledgeable on methods of adult education;
• Organized and able to manage several projects at one time;
• Demonstrates a humble and teachable spirit.
• English Professional Proficiency language skills required, knowledge of French and Swahili would be added advantage;
• High level report writing skills
• Ability to self-supervise and deliver on time;
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required;

How to apply: 

Please submit the following documents to Urwego Bank Plc Head Office at Remera/Kisementi Kigali.

You can also send your complete application in a single file attachment on the following email UrwegoHR@urwegobank.com (please indicate in the subject – application for Spiritual Integration Manager Position)

• Motivation/application letter explaining your suitability for the Spiritual Integration manager position
• Curriculum vitae (CV) and notarized copies of academic documents.
• 3 referees that are not blood relatives with their full address/contact.
• Recommendation from your church leader – Pastor, issued within the 6 months period.
• Copy of your National ID.
• Statement of Faith.

Deadline for application: Monday 21st Mar. 2022. 5 PM

Only shortlisted Candidates shall be contacted for the test and interview.

Thank you

Urwego Bank PLC 

Management.