Welfare and Self Reliance Manager

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A religious organization is seeking a Welfare and Self-Reliance Manager in Spain. The role involves providing leadership support, conducting training, and developing resources to assist those in need. The ideal candidate must have significant experience in project management, be fluent in Spanish and English, and a strong commitment to the organization's mission.

Formación

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience with 4 years of direct management.
• Experience with upper-level management.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in both Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Counsel with leaders on their needs and priorities.
• Provide training to stake councils and other leaders.
• Oversee and support missionaries.

Conocimientos

Strong commitment to the mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints

Spanish proficiency

English proficiency

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Masters' degree in business, project management, or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Welfare and Self-Reliance Department strives to follow Jesus Christ by embracing the two great commandments to love God and love our neighbors as it ministers to temporal needs, builds temporal self-reliance, and blesses both givers and receivers. The Welfare and Self-Reliance Manager is the point of contact for area and local leaders, providing awareness, training, and support on Church resources and services to help minister to those in need. The ideal candidate lives within Spain. However, other locations within the Europe Central Area may be discussed.

Responsibilities

Leader Support

Counsel with leaders on their needs and priorities. Assist in identifying and sharing Church and community resources to respond to needs.

Act as point of contact for Church resources such as Self-Reliance, Humanitarian Aid, Family Services, BYU Pathway, Perpetual Education Funds, JustServe, and Emergency Preparedness. Support and implement Area Presidency initiatives.

Training

Maintain general subject matter expertise on Welfare and Self-Reliance supported services and products.

Provide general and specialized welfare and self-reliance training to members of stake councils and other leaders.

Resource Development

Build expertise on local market trends and provide practical support in employment, education, humanitarian, entrepreneurship, commodities, emotional / behavioral health, and emergency response and other welfare and self-reliance services and products.

Leadership

Oversee and provide strategic direction and loving support to full-time senior and service missionaries.

Work with local leaders to call church-service missionaries and assign volunteers.

Qualifications

Strong commitment to the mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints.

Masters' degree (preferred) or equivalent work experience in business, project management, international relations, or related discipline.

Seasoned professional with a minimum demonstrated experience of 8 years, including 4 years of direct management, and demonstrated success working with upper-level management.

Native or advanced in both Spanish and English proficiency with the ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in written form is critical. Additional language skills may also be beneficial.

Experienced project manager, capable of following multiple subject matter projects simultaneously with a high level of analytical and creative skills, and strong personal computer skills.

Ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships of trust with NGOs, as well as senior church, business, and community leaders, and to represent the Church with professionalism.

Church leadership experience, including understanding the correct application of welfare and self-reliance principles and the ability to interact with large and small groups in different settings.

Must be able and willing to travel extensively and work in a mobile office, outside regular working hours and occasionally on weekends.