Support Services Small Business Development Specialist

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 planning and enhancing the Community Development program.
• Provide assistance and consultation for water projects through effective communication and research, responsible resource management, training and education, and networking and relationships.
• Work in collaboration with Field Operations team members, other WA team members and church partners to advance Community Development projects internationally.
• Undertake an annual SWOT analysis of the Community Development Program.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and consultation for community development projects.
• Manage and promote the Community Development program to church leaders.
• Undertake effective communication and research to determine the legitimate need for water projects and other projects.
• Work closely with Regional Directors to ensure effective communication with church partners.
• Document and communicate community development needs and outcomes.
• Develop and refine the Community Development program to meet the specific needs of church partners.
• Provide professional Community Development project updates to WA staff.
• Work in collaboration with the WA Regional teams to develop sustainable micro-economic ventures.
• Develop relationships with organizations offering community development initiatives.

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 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.