National Director

Qualifications

• Is a mature follower of Jesus Christ:  growing in love for God, walking in obedience to God’s Word, modelling servant leadership and biblical stewardship with integrity.
• Understand and agree with the Compass vision, mission, core values, and statement of faith.
• Ability to lead in alignment with the Compass vision, mission, and core values.
• Ability to effectively communicate the Compass vision, mission, and core values.
• Minimum three years ministry and/or work experience required.
• Willing to receive ongoing training and development.
• A motivated self-starter who can work without close supervision.
  Maintain accurate records and files.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and work with diverse teams.
• Nurtures an open and supportive relationship with staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a Christ-like manner.
• Have facilitated a Compass small group course.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• In consultation with the national board, implement and oversee the national ministry of Compass.
• Set vision and direction for the national ministry of Compass.
• Engage with the Compass Asia Pacific regional director and other regional national directors to help establish best practices.
• In consultation with the state affiliate board of directors (if there is one), identify and appoint state directors.
• In consultation with the state director (if there is one), identify and appoint state affiliate board of directors.
• Identify and appoint ambassadors.

Management

• Contribute to the spiritual growth and personal development of national staff and volunteers.
• Provide for the training and professional development of national staff and volunteers.
• Provide regular feedback and evaluation of national staff including annual performance reviews.

Administration

• Oversee the administrative services to enable national staff and volunteers to serve effectively.
• Ensure adherence to Compass policies, procedures, reporting requirements, and financial guidelines.

Finances and Fund Development

• Oversee the national budget, ensuring adequate income and wise spending to operate with a surplus.
• Establish and nurture relationships with donors who have a desire to help fund the national organisation.
• Fundraise to support and sustain the national ministry of Compass.

Public Relations

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key community leaders, pastors, business leaders, and the media to raise awareness of the national ministry of Compass.
• Represent Compass within the Christian community.

Costs and Reimbursement

• It is acknowledged that the effective fulfilment of this role will require some funding from the national organisation.
• An appropriate cost and reimbursement regime will be worked through with the national board.