Community Development Coordinator | OSCAR
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Community Development Coordinator

Reach Beyond

Location: Sub-Saharan Africa / online + availability to travel

Do you have:

  • A passion for community development in under-served areas
  • Experience in clean water initiatives, project management, or community development
  • The ability and desire to work in a multicultural, cross-cultural environment
  • Sensitivity to the challenges faced by local communities and a commitment to empowering local partners
  • A willingness to coach and work collaboratively with local teams
  • A tolerance for uncertainty and adaptability in dynamic environments
  • Imagination to identify and leverage opportunities to create lasting impact
  • The ability to coordinate projects remotely and on the ground, including travel to field locations
  • A commitment to long-term development efforts
  • A willingness to learn from and respect the local culture
  • The readiness and capability to go to the missions field within 1 year, including time to raise your missionary support and/or be self-funded.
  • Willingness to complete the minimum training.

We are looking for a Community Development Project Coordinator who will join a local team to manage clean water and community development projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. You will work closely with local partners, ensuring alignment on project goals and sustainable outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with local partners to identify needs and develop appropriate, sustainable solutions, particularly related to water access and management.
  • Coaching and training local teams in the operation and maintenance of water systems and other community development initiatives.
  • Ensuring donor intent is met and managing communication with international partners and stakeholders.
  • Collecting and reporting both hard and soft data from projects to inform future strategies and fundraising efforts.
  • Managing project budgets, timelines, and coordination with local and international stakeholders.
  • Conducting field visits to oversee project implementation and to ensure the quality and sustainability of interventions.

You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between international partners and local communities, ensuring that projects are impactful, contextually appropriate, and sustainable.

All candidates must be able to sign the Reach Beyond Statement of Faith

Please mention OSCAR when responding to this opportunity.

Reach Beyond

Reach Beyond

We are an international ministry that is passionate about reaching people who are far from Jesus. We deliver life-transforming projects in media and healthcare through thriving partnerships with local believers and churches.

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.reachbeyond.org.uk

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