ROLE DESCRIPTION
Application deadline: November 06, 2022
SG Multiply Partnership Facilitator – Africa will be part of the regional SG Multiply team. S/he will serve as a primary consultant to support SG Multiply partners in the region and will work with the regional coordinator to identify, seek, and serve new partners. S/he will be responsible for supporting high-impact SG Multiply partnerships in the region in line with our expansion strategy.
- Location: Kigali, Rwanda; remote Africa,
- Level: Professional
- Type: Full-time
- Department: Operations
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote and fulfill the mission and vision of HOPE International
SG Multiply
- Support to the work of the SG Multiply Regional Coordinator to provide technical leadership and support to HOPE’s network of SG Multiply partners
- Actively support various aspects of SG Multiply partnerships including consultation, ministry design, and training to ensure ongoing collaboration for a healthy partnership
- Support the regional coordinator to seek and network with mission-aligned organizations and church networks in the region to build a pool of potential SG Multiply partners for future collaboration in line with our strategy and criteria
- Serve as a Lead Trainer providing training, ongoing support, coaching, and mentoring for SG Multiply partner staff and volunteers on SG curricula, ministry processes, and management tools
- Contribute to the design, adaptation, and improvement of partner-specific SG methodology to supporting the partner in implementing a flourishing SG ministry
- Provide project management and administrative support for key SG Multiply initiatives in the region
- Provide status update to regional coordinator and CSU on any key activities and initiatives with SG Multiply partners on regular basis
- Work with different partners to collect their SG reports and reviewing data for any irregularities
- Participate in strategic planning and innovation activities for SG Multiply in the region
- Engage partners and HOPE staff in continual improvement and feedback processes for refinement of SG Multiply methodology to ensure a high-level of service to new and existing partners
- Collaborate and support all networkwide or regional SG Multiply Partner events and community of practice building activities
Savings Group Program Support
- Serve as a member of the Savings Group Multiply team, collaborating with the overall SG Multiply/program development team including providing direct support to the team, participate in regular SG team meetings and planning/strategy sessions, carrying out assigned tasks
- Model servant-leadership in the work environment, including HOPE co-workers and ministry stakeholders
- Contribute to a culture that models Biblical principles and incorporates an intentional and effective Christ-centered witness in all SG programs
- Encourage and model servant-like posture in relationships with CSU, regional team, and SG Multiply partners
QUALIFICATIONS
- Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to the mission of HOPE International
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. international development, economics, or business management); advanced degree preferred
- Demonstrated 5+ years of experience working with savings groups or holistic community development strongly preferred
- Strong cross-cultural sensitivity, experience, and communication skills. Preference for candidates who have tangible work experience in multiple countries in the region
- Self-starter, takes initiative on projects, attentive to detail, and timely
- Experience in consulting, mentoring and/or coaching teams not directly managed
- Experience working with partnerships of different kinds including church denominations and/or NGOs
- Experience applying participatory education (adult learning principles) and facilitating trainings preferred
- Requires willingness and ability to travel up to 75 nights per year, mostly international trips to visit partner programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluent in spoken and written English. Strong preference for additional language skills (French or Swahili preferred)
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