Watoto Neighbourhood reports to the WCCM-Executive Director and provides spiritual, strategic, and operational leadership for the program.
The role provides vision, drives execution of the Neighbourhood framework, and ensures alignment with Watoto’s mission, values and long-term objectives.
It also oversees departmental teams and builds strategies to advance holistic restoration for vulnerable mothers and children.
Key Duties and Responsibilities.
1. Strategic Leadership.
Provide overall leadership and direction for the Neighbourhood programmes, ensuring alignment with Watoto Church’s vision, mission, and values.
Lead the development and execution of annual and strategic plans, with clear priorities, targets, and measurable outcomes.
. Represent the Neighbourhood in internal leadership forums and external engagements, strengthening visibility and influence.
2. Strategic Programme Growth.
Develop and execute a strategic growth plan.
Champion innovation, continuous learning, and adaptation.
Identify and pursue opportunities to diversify funding sources and
improve programme sustainability. Drive the growth and expansion of Neighbourhood programmes into.

3. Programme and Policy Management
Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Neighbourhood programmes and policies within established governance frameworks.
Lead programmes to achieve planned objectives within set timelines and quality standards.
Oversee periodic programme reviews and evaluations, using data and insights to drive continuous improvement.
Oversee the preparation and alignment of annual work plans and programme budgets.
Utilize programme data to inform decisions in line with organisational requirements.
3. Financial, Resource, and Operational Oversight
Provide oversight of budgets, resource allocation and programme efficiency.
Oversee stewardship of financial and physical resources, including tracking utilisation and optimising efficiency.
Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and implement timely corrective actions where necessary.
Lead the risk and compliance functions in line with organisational policies, donor requirements, and statutory regulations
4. Partnerships and External Engagement
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with stakeholders.
Oversee the preparation and timely submission of high-quality donor and partner reports.
Strengthen collaboration with stakeholders to enhance programme