Support Services Agriculture Specialist

Job Summary

The Agriculture Specialist oversees the Community Development program that provides direct and indirect support to church partners in the field that are involved in Bible translation. The role requires leadership oversight and coordination in relation to Community Development projects, planning and enhancing the program in accordance with the Field Services Tactical Plan, and providing assistance and consultation for water and agriculture projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Leadership oversight and coordination in relation to Community Development projects.
• Work closely with the Director of Support Services and the VP of Field Services in order to plan and enhance the Community Development program.
• Provide assistance and consultation for community development projects, through effective communication and research, responsible resource management, training and education, and networking and relationships.
• Manage and promote the Community Development program to church leaders including freshwater projects, farm animal projects, agriculture projects and other micro-economic opportunities.
• Undertake an annual SWOT analysis of the Community Development Program to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to this initiative.
• Document and communicate community development needs and outcomes so that potential donors are motivated to support projects in the future.
• Develop and refine the Community Development program to meet the specific needs of church partners.
• Provide professional Community Development project updates to WA staff so that the program can be expanded into new countries and regions.
• Work in collaboration with the WA Regional teams so that sustainable micro-economic ventures can be developed to support church partners who are undertaking COBT (church-owned Bible Translation) work.
• Develop relationships with organizations that offer community development initiatives so that WA can expand and enhance their current activities.

Qualifications

• B.A or B.S degree or equivalent job experience
• 3 years’ management experience (preferably in ministry)
• High level of administrative and management skills
• Competent in CRM systems
• Advanced communication skills—both verbal and written
• Service oriented
• Demonstrated record of being a team leader with the ability to encourage and enable staff to be successful in their work
• Able to work with technical people providing general direction and guidance
• Able to demonstrate the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff at Wycliffe Associates and our strategic partners
• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Familiar with Wycliffe Associates and other partner organizations
• Able to travel both domestically and internationally, as needed
• Personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and exhibits Christ-like behavior
• Missional commitment to spread the knowledge of Jesus Christ through partnering with church leaders and Bible translators around the world
• International field experience working in remote areas with marginalized people, a plus
• Computer literate, possessing a working knowledge of administration and data processing programs, as well as a strong knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Familiar with Wycliffe Associates and become familiar with other partner organizations
• Able to establish effective, collaborative working relationships with staff at Wycliffe Associates, and other partner organizations
• Able to follow accounting practices established by the WA Finance Department
• Available to attend, participate, or lead chapel services by remote or onsite engagement
• In full agreement and abide by the WA Statement of Faith and Practice, WA Handbook, Core Beliefs, Ethical Standards Agreement as well as other organizational commitments and policies