SCOPE: Perform functions to develop and manage translation projects and internships in assigned region with established and existing partners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Serve as collaborative member of the Regional Team.
• Manage existing partner relationships.
• Manage and report on existing portfolio - with a focus on – On time and on budget for partners, projects, and internships.
• Pass on new partner leads to Partnership Facilitator or Strategic Partner Rep.
• Develops new projects and internships with existing partners.
• Transition existing projects to next phase.
• Receive portfolio from Partnership Facilitator after a partner is well established (submitting clean financial reports, timely narrative reports & within a healthy margin of project progress – limited to initial project time length).
• Identify existing or potential obstacles to project progress and work with Regional Manager to resolve.
• Interact with field partners and maintain regular communication to encourage and enable on-time completion of project goals and to leverage collaboration.
• Maintain current awareness of the remaining needs (Progress.Bible) to determine translation needs within regions served.
• Build and maintain strong working relationship with Financial Analyst(s).
• Facilitate an environment of cross-functional, intra-organizational, and inter-organizational collaboration and communication.
• Represent Seed Company culture to partners & broader Bible translation world.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
• None
OTHER DUTIES:
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups as directed and maintain required level of knowledge pertaining to operating procedures, requirements, processes and policies.
• Lead and or participate in projects or task force groups which focus on issues having organization wide impact.
• Perform or assist with any assignments as required or directed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional or home office environment except when traveling. When traveling, conditions may be rugged (limited access to internet, mosquito nets, etc).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Able to carry up to 30 pounds
• Able to go places where there is limited medical assistance
• Able to go to malaria areas
• Able to function in environment with limited environmental controls (AC)
• Able to travel 4+ hours in vehicles on rough terrain
TRAVEL:
8 weeks of Domestic and International Travel.
Focused on visits to existing partners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong faith in Jesus Christ as Savior; God honoring lifestyle.
• Passion for the Word of God and provision of the Word for every people group.
• Championing Seed Company’s vision, mission, and values.
• Bachelor’s degree in required. Preferences in Cross-cultural studies, BA, Language, Communications, or related fields.
• Two to four years of experience in cross-cultural work, project management, or non-profit. With preference given to experience in cross-cultural relationship management.
• Able to hold a passport or visit necessary countries
• Experience and language in specific region of service preferred
• Demonstrated success in cross-cultural work with effective cross-generational communication skills and willingness to engage across theological and denominational platforms.