Evangelism And Discipleship Officer

Job Summary

The Evangelism and Discipleship Officer leads Water Mission's Living Water program in Uganda. This officer reviews training curricula, conducts outreach and film screenings, trains local pastors and Safe Water Committees, guides staff devotions and retreats, mobilizes church coalitions, manages activity budgets, and prepares donor impact reports.

Key Roles & Operational Responsibilities

1. Witness, Evangelism & Living Water Program Delivery

• Gospel Outreach: Share the Gospel across communities, schools, and hospitals through film screenings on the life of Christ, outdoor crusades, prayer gatherings, and distribution of Living Water media resources (Messengers, Lightstreams, flash drives, books).
• Church & Leadership Training: Organize and deliver E&D and WASH training programs for pastors, church leaders, WASH actors, and Safe Water Committees (SWCs) from an Integral Mission perspective.
• Commissioning & Ceremonies: Actively plan and participate in project commissioning events, water system dedications, and community celebrations.

2. Curriculum Development & Staff Spiritual Formation

• Curriculum Refinement: Develop and adapt transformative training modules (pastors' workshops, inductive Bible study, marriage seminars) and recommend program enhancements to leadership.
• Staff Devotions & Counseling: Coordinate daily devotions rosters, lead spiritual retreats and days of prayer, provide pastoral care/counseling to staff, and assist HR with spiritual evaluations during candidate interviews.

3. Networking, Church Mobilization & Reporting

• Inter-Church Coalitions: Build partnerships with faith-based NGOs, local churches, and government bodies, mobilizing church leaders to ensure long-term safe water project sustainability.
• Budgeting & Compliance: Prepare activity budgets, procurement requests, and expense reconciliations in compliance with organizational financial policies.
• Impact Documentation: Compile weekly work plans, monthly progress summaries, and quarterly donor reports containing water quality updates, photo documentation, and testimonies.

Foundational Capabilities & Prerequisites

Required Technical Profile & Qualifications

• Educational Baseline: Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Christian Education, Religious/Biblical Studies, or a related field (Master's degree is an added advantage; equivalent experience considered).
• Professional Experience: Minimum 2 to 4 years (24+ months) of experience coordinating missions, evangelism, discipleship programs, pastoral ministry, or cross-cultural church management.
• Ecclesiastical Standing: Strong ministerial recommendation from current church leadership and demonstrated Christian maturity.
• Driving Credentials: Must possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate willingness to travel to remote locations over rough terrain.
• Software Competency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic photography skills for documentation.
• Legal Eligibility: Direct legal authorization to work in Uganda without employer sponsorship.

Core Character Traits & Ministerial Requirements

• Personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Water Mission's Statement of Faith and Christian worldview.
• Demonstrated aptitude for preaching, teaching, and cross-cultural communication.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal abilities to manage community dynamics and build consensus.

What Water Mission Offers

• Faith-Driven Mission: Opportunity to integrate professional career goals with a clear Christian calling to serve rural communities.
• Collaborative Culture: Vibrant workplace culture emphasizing prayer, servant leadership, spiritual growth, and personal development.
• Competitive Package: Stable employment with comprehensive benefits and annual contractual renewal opportunities.

Skills Required:

• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development