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USA TEAM

Human Resources

Duties

The Human Resources Manager will set the tone for the Human Resources department and is an advocate of staff and member rights. From employee relations to payroll to compliance management, the HR department helps ensure that an organization runs smoothly, and within the guidelines of employee management regulations.

Skill Requirements

  1. Orientation and new staff/volunteer onboarding
  2. Member records
  3. HQ health and safety training

DIRECTOR OF

Communications

Duties

The Director of Communications is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of both internal and external communication strategies.

Job Description

Their duties include managing external communication channels like social media platforms, company websites and media relations, writing copy for company newsletters or memos, digital or print, and adhering to a company’s brand by publishing content and marketing materials.

Skill Requirements

  1. Excellent communication and writing skills
  2. Proficient in managing multiple social media outlets
  3. Cross-team communication skills

OFFICE POSITIONS

Administrative Roles

Duties

The office administrators are to directly support headquarters staff as they work to support, serve, and promote the goals and objectives of the organization

Job Description

Their duties include managing external communication channels like social media platforms, company websites and media relations, writing copy for company newsletters or memos, digital or print, and adhering to a company’s brand by publishing content and marketing materials.

Open Positions

  1. Short Term Trip Coordinator Admin
  2. Communications Admin (Content Creator)

AFRICA TEAM

Full-Time Mission Mechanic

Duties

Mechanical services is a vital part of the FIA West Africa ministry, and a qualified/skilled mechanic is needed.

Job Description

The Water of Life Project (well drilling ministry) relies on a variety of vehicles and equipment to be in good working order to deliver the mission’s well drilling services. Reliable mechanics are challenging to acquire in this part of Africa, and the mission also provides this service to benefit and support other missions, providing a competent & capable mechanic to counsel and repair personal and mission vehicles. This can include anything from routine maintenance work to specialized repairs, from small engine/generator repair to heavy engine equipment.

Skill Requirements

  1. Mechanical understanding of hydraulics
  2. Knowledge of electric and pneumatic tools
  3. Strong background in diesel and gas engines

Language Requirements

  1. Will need to have proficiency in French or Wolof language

AFRICA TEAM

Project Administrator

Duties

The field team is looking for a project administrator to join the team to provide administrative support for the various projects and activities of the mission.

Job Description

Responsibilities of the Project Administrator will include working with the field leader to manage mission programming and project development (logistics and scheduling of various projects, monitoring the activities and tasks of the mission), government relations (maintaining the NGO registration and submitting required filings), and financial management of the field team (budgeting & reporting).

Skill Requirements

  1. Strong communication skills
  2. Administrative and/or project management experience
  3. Ability to manage multiple projects

Language Requirements

  1. Will need to have proficiency in French or Wolof language

SOUTH PACIFIC TEAM

Missions Mechanic

Duties

Mechanical services is part of the South Pacific ministry, and a qualified/skilled mechanic is needed to keep the mission drilling equipment, generators, and vehicles operational and in good working order.

Job Description

Reliable mechanics are difficult to acquire, and this service will also benefit and support other missions to have a competent & capable mechanic to counsel and repair personal and mission vehicles. This can include anything from routine maintenance work to specialized repairs, repairing small engine (lawn mower/boat engines), providing generator servicing and repair, and heavy engine equipment support.

Skill Requirements

  1. Mechanical understanding of hydraulics
  2. Knowledge of electric and pneumatic tools
  3. Strong background in diesel and gas engines

Language Requirements

  1. English (all personnel will be directed to engage in language learning in their specific country of service)

SOUTH PACIFIC TEAM

Construction Builder

Duties

Construction services (building and/or repair) is a growing request from our various partner organizations in the South Pacific Islands, to help upgrade and build homes and stations for international workers serving in remote locations.

Job Description

This can include steel or timber-frame construction and potentially foundation, rough-in and finish work. Short-term teams often support construction-service projects and can complement needed skills of the FIA mission team to get the required job done.

Skill Requirements

  1. Basic experience in building/construction practices
  2. Flexibility to adapt to working environment
  3. New construction techniques

Language Requirements

  1. English (all personnel will be directed to engage in language learning in their specific country of service)

Areas Of Service

  1. Vanuatu and/or Papua New Guinea

SOUTH PACIFIC TEAM

Operations Coordinator

Duties

The South Pacific Team is looking to develop the role of operations coordinator to help manage the various mission activities and coordinate projects between FIA and mission partners.

Job Description

The operations coordinator would be responsible for supporting the project logistics and coordination, helping to develop and support the construction strategy of each project, and to make sure that appropriate equipment, staffing, and material supply are in place. Areas of activity may include mechanical services, construction services, and heavy equipment operations.

Skill Requirements

  1. Administrative and/or project management experience
  2. Strong organization and planning skills
  3. Cross-team communication skills

Language Requirements

  1. English (all personnel will be directed to engage in language learning in their specific country of service)

Areas Of Service

  1. Vanuatu and/or Papua New Guinea

BOLIVIA

Project Leader

Duties

Currently a part-time role, the Bolivia project leader supports an existing team of Bolivian pastors serving among the indigenous people of the Amazon.

Job Description

FIA provides funding and ministry support for several ministry initiatives managed by these pastors, including a radio ministry, pastoral training center, and various medical and humanitarian outreach ministries. The project leader is responsible to support and network with the pastors on the ground and representing the work to a variety of supporting churches and organizations in the US for financial support. A major goal for the field is to develop a plan to move this field team to be self-sustaining within the next 2-3 years. 2 trips a year (minimum) are required to help steward FIA resources and work alongside the Bolivian team and help FIA to engage as needed with the Bolivian project.

Skill Requirements

  1. Administrative and/or project management experience
  2. Strong organization and planning skills
  3. Cross-team communication skills

Language Requirements

  1. Proficiency in Spanish 

Areas Of Service

  1. Bolivia

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