CRWRC Mozambique Organization Development Coordinator


Position Title:  Organization Development Coordinator

Location:  Vila Ulongwe, Tete Province, Mozambique

CRCNA Agency:  Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC)

CRWRC Partner:  IRM - Igreja Reformada em Mozambique

Number of Positions:  One retired individual or couple

Expected Length of Service:  Minimum of 6 months to 2 years maximum

Dates Opportunity Is Available:  Opportunity dates are dependent upon staff, partner and volunteer availability. Applications are due 4 - 6 months in advance of placement.

Purpose: Work with the management of IRM to analyze and strengthen all areas of their organizational structure.  

Specific Responsibilities:  

  1. Learn the regional, country, and community context and culture
  2. Identify “gaps” in employee skills and trainings needed
  3. Build coordination of various IRM departments
  4. Lead department head meetings and employee trainings
  5. Work with department heads to identify duplication 
  6. Streamline and standardize different administrative processes
  7. Help IRM to identify ways of generating additional income 
  8. Create strategic plan to continue the work after the volunteer has departed
  9. Participate and contribute in IRM’s management meetings, staff trainings, and staff devotionals
  10. Complete monthly reports regarding work 
  11. Meet with mentor/supervisor bi-weekly

Qualifications:

  1. Minimum of BA or BS in Business Management, Human Resources or other related area.
  2. Four to six years of senior management experience
  3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with staff
  4. Good accounting skills and knowledge of organization financial systems
  5. Working knowledge of Spanish is good, Portuguese is a plus.
  6. Motivated self starter and able to work with little supervision
  7. Resourceful and creative 
  8. A capacity to encourage and foster change 
  9. Some mission experience in developing country, a plus.  
  10. Mature Christian committed to serving and following Christ, who is a Canadian or US resident. 
  11. Able to nurture own faith in a sometimes isolated environment.  
  12. Respectful of and ability to thrive in cross cultural settings. 
  13. Ability to demonstrate much patience and grace in difficult situations 
  14. Ability to work effectively while dealing with the ambiguity of adjusting to another culture.
  15. Demonstrated interest in learning about Christian community development.  
  16. Willing to do work and teach in appropriate ways which can be sustained by partner/community after volunteer has left.  
  17. Able to submit to the culture and organizational practices valued by CRWRC and IRM.  
  18. Good oral communication and writing skills. 
  19. Some proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.  Knowledge of Quickbooks, a plus
  20. Ability to invite others into his/her ministry through prayer and financial support. 

Benefits:

  1. Active exploration of Mozambique’s culture
  2. Learn a foreign language 
  3. Utilize your business management skills and experience 
  4. Learn how to build a business structure in a different culture
  5. Increase your international and cross-cultural experiences
  6. Contribute to the IRM’s community development work 
  7. Explore complexities in working to eradicate poverty
  8. Increase your problem solving and critical thinking skills
  9. Learn how to work in a team based environment
  10. Learn or increase skills of living in a developing countr
  11. Gain a better understanding of how foreign governments function
  12. Develop a "greater appreciation for diversity"
  13. Engage in experiential learning

Support Services Provided:  ServiceLink and CRWRC agree to provide

  • Pre-departure orientation (Required)
  • Cultural Orientation (Required)
  • Internet Access
  • Field Supervision & Mentorship
  • Ongoing Field Support
  • Language Training
  • Debriefing
  • Career Counseling
  • Assistance and training materials on raising prayer & financial support
  •  Recognition in CRWRC’s various communication to supporters

Requirements of the Volunteer:

  • Complete and submit a volunteer application form, resume/CV and Volunteer Profile
  • Provide a current (within 2 years) criminal background check; including a vulnerable sector search
  • Raise prayer and financial support by inviting individuals, businesses and/or churches to give to this opportunity;
  • Attend an orientation session in the Home Office (when possible, or by phone)
  • Adhere to 'CRCNA Standards of Conduct', CRCNA Crisis Management Policy and any other applicable policies and / or procedures.

Financial Obligations of the volunteer:
6 Month Term: Estimation of $9630 US for a single individual, or $15,440 US for a couple for RT Airfare to Mozambique, Transfers, In-country travel, Insurance, Personal Travel Costs, Monthly Living Allowance, Immunizations, Visa Costs, Field Learning Trips and Communication.

Additional Costs - depending on each individual

  • Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months beyond date of return flight)
  • Communication (i.e. cell phone, etc.)
  • Tourist trips - if so desired.

How to Apply:  If you are interested in applying for this volunteer opportunity, please proceed to ourSIGN UP page. 
For more information on this or any other opportunity, please email us at volunteer@crcna.org

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