Serve in Business or Administrator with MAF
A Heart for Nations, a Head for Numbers.
In countries around the world, MAF puts the skills of dozens of administrators to work in the areas of accounting, logistics, business management, human resources, and record keeping.
MAF is always in need of skilled administrators willing to use their talents to assure that records are accurate, planning is efficient, and MAF continues to be a wise steward of the gifts, talents, and resources entrusted to us.
In addition to finance professionals, we need Managers to oversee a variety of areas, as well as Operations personnel.
In addition to the general requirements for all MAF overseas staff, consideration will be given to those with specialized training or experience in their field of expertise.
Business & Administration South Sudan
Area Communication Officer
Posted: August, 2017
The successful applicant will provide a frequent and detailed flow of information from the East Africa region (especially from South Sudan) to the wider MAF community in order to ensure MAF I Resource Groups receive accurate, detail and timely information to support fundraising, maintain existing relationships with donors, as well as to support and encourage prayers and potential recruits. To create awareness of the work of the programme globally and within the MAF I community. Build and maintain relationships with programme staff and partner organisations for on- going sharing of stories and imagery.
Responsibility is to ensure a reliable flow of information for the benefit of the wider MAF community by:
- Gathering and making available to the world-wide MAFI community on an on-going basis stories about the work MAF and our partner are involved in, especially information about how this work is having a positive impact on the people of East Africa. This material will include case studies, partner quotes, operational information, images and video.
- Dealing with requests for content/bespoke material from the MAF Resourcing Groups.
- Offering help, support, training and cover for volunteer communications officers in Uganda, Kenya and
Tanzania, as required. - Helping mentor suitable locally employed staff who may be recruited to do communication work.
- Overseeing the preparation of the regular (at least bi-weekly) South Sudan Newsshare document containing information on the programme’s activities, items for prayer and staff news.
- Providing regular short news items, prayer material, and web/social media updates. The Area Communications Officer will be expected to drive social media activity in South Sudan and to maintain content for the South Sudan website.
- Providing essential stories and material to meet the reporting requirements for key projects – including aircraft reports for donor-funded aircraft.
- Visiting MAF’s partner organisations in the field and their beneficiaries on a regular basis to conduct face-to- face interviews to gather human interest case studies and partner information to illustrate the impact of MAF’s work within the country (in consultation with the Programme Managers and the MAFI Communication Manager). Build and strengthen relationships with key partners in East Africa especially in the area of communications.
- Keeping in regular contact with the MAFI Communication Hub including regular catch up with the MAFI Communications Manager.
To support the wider activities of the programme/region by :
- Co-ordinating, in the event of disaster response/crisis/emergency situations within the East Africa region, the gathering of information, stories, imagery and film on a daily basis, and ensure immediate availability for the wider MAF community.
- Assisting with in-country Press Releases as directed and required by the Programme Manager.
- Facilitating media interviews or TV crew visits and supporting key MAF personnel in any media engagement.
- Working closely with MAFI Communication Hub to assist with research and photographic assignments.
- Helping maintain image databases for imagery and digital assets which can be used by MAFI family.
- Assisting with any graphic design/marketing needs as requested by East Africa programmers and MAFI Communications Manager.
To participate in the spiritual life of MAF by:
- Attending corporate daily prayer meetings to hear about the work of MAF and to spend time in prayer and worship with other staff members
- Participating in spiritual sessions of prayer and biblical reflection within the team
- Demonstrating commitment to the vision, purpose, values and beliefs of MAF
- Actively working and living in accordance with the evangelical Christian beliefs of MAF Maintaining your own spiritual development
- Other reasonable responsibilities as may be required by your line manager
This role will be accountable to the MAF I Communication Manager but with day- to day interaction and in- programme tasking coming from the South Sudan Programme Manager. Also liaison with other East Africa Programme Managers and senior operations staff as necessary.
Requirements:
Education and Qualifications:
Completed Secondary Education Minimum of two years of experience in a communication-based role – ideally in a mission/NGO. Fundraising training Qualification in Journalism would be considered an asset.
Job Related Experience:
- Experience in gathering, organising and presenting information in an informative manner
- Story-writing skills as well as working/delivering to a written brief
- Ability to take well composed, good quality photographs
- Experience in shooting and editing video
- Mature thinker and ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively and sensitively
- Proficient skills in Microsoft applications
Experience of working in a charity/fundraising environment, PR and media handling, particularly in response to emergency coverage, experience of working in a developing country, and mentoring/training skills would be considered assets.
Personal Qualities:
- Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Proactive, independent and flexible
- Good at building and maintaining relationships
- Able to understand and embrace cultural differences
Website content creation - Committed and mature evangelical Christian, able to demonstrate understanding and acceptance of the Statement of Faith and willing to proactively take part in MAF events and meetings (eg: prayer meetings)
- Able to describe these beliefs and values to others so as to represent MAF as a Christian mission organisation
- Flexibility towards others and circumstances
- Able to travel as tasked by line manager, sometimes at short notice
Experience in handling social media/digital engagement and graphic design and marketing skills would be considered assets.
Business & Administration South Sudan
Deputy Program Manager
Posted: August, 2017
Based in Juba, South Sudan and accountable to the Programme manager, the Deputy Program Manager will act as a deputy for the Program Manager during his(her) absence and to represent the PM at key meetings as necessary.
In addition they will ensure all operational activities in the programme are carried out within the approved annual budget by monitoring internal control systems and taking corrective action where necessary. They will also ensure that all operational activities of the programme are well coordinated by managing the heads of other departments within the
program.
The post holder should have previous management experience ideally in an aviation or cross cultural environment and excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Business & Administration Tanzania
Area Finance Manager
Posted: December, 2017
An Area Finance Manager is sought to monitor and protect the financial and legal health of the Tanzania programmes and support other finance departments in the East Africa Region as appropriate.
The post holder will oversee the work of the Tanzania finance department and other finance teams (as appropriate). They will be required to manage financial risk and fulfil the requirements of regulating authorities, together with participating in the leadership of the programme.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), have a minimum of 3 years accounting experience including at least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
They will have experience in accounting systems and internal control procedures, preparing budgets and accounts and have the ability to research and assimilate laws and regulations and evaluate their impact.
Business & Administration Australasia
Education Support & Child Safety Officer
Posted: August, 2017
With over 300 children of our international staff families we are now looking to recruit an Education support and Child safety Officer, based in Australasia. The role will require the job holder to support families by providing advice and assistance on all educational matters and oversee child safety matters including policy setting and standards, training, and support to programs.
The post holder will be required to support families during significant times of transition.
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and hold an appropriate level teacher certification with experience in delivering teaching through nontraditional methods. Knowledge of safeguarding principles and policies as well as teaching in a cross cultural and multilingual teaching environment are essential.
Business & Administration Papua New Guinea
Head of Finance
Posted: December, 2017
The Head of Finance will monitor and protect the financial and legal health of PNG Operations. This will include reporting to the local Board of Directors, responsibility for all tax and legal matters, internal management accounting and external financial reporting.
Other duties will include providing financial feedback to the Programme Manager, preparing the programme’s annual financial plan, acting as Company Secretary for PNG Operations, line managing the Finance Manager and providing oversight of their professional development.
The role would suit a qualified accountant who is experienced in financial management, using MS Excel and financial software packages.
Candidates will need to have a CPA PNG approved qualification in order to work in the country. MAF Recruitment can advise further on this.
This Posting is CRITICAL
Business & Administration South Sudan
Security Manager
Posted: August, 2017
A Security Manager is sought to provide security oversight to the MAF South Sudan Program. To ensure physical security is maintained at all compounds and provide the program
management team with up to date, contextual and verifiable security information.
They will provide security oversight to all MAF compounds and facilities along with oversight of and technical support to all programme security communications, including CCTV, HF, VHF, mobiles, VOIP phones and Wi-Fi devices.
In addition the post holder will brief all staff using the security contingency plan.
The successful applicant will have national security accreditation, ideally with an information technology qualification and security team experience.
Business & Administration Australia (Arnhem Land)
Building Maintenance Assistant, Arnhem Land
Posted: August, 2017
The Building Maintenance Assistant Is responsible to the Building and Facilities Maintenance Manager in Arnhem Land for property maintenance.
Specifically the job holder will coordinate and carry out construction and property maintenance as scheduled or directed, arrange and oversee and direct any contractors or local tradesman required to support the maintenance activities ensuring compliance with plans and specifications and that proper techniques are used, ensure all properties and work carried out on them comply with local codes of practices, MAF standards and any legislative requirements, manage other maintenance personnel and volunteers as required, supervise the erection of new buildings where requested and maintain all MAF tools and equipment which are used for property construction or maintenance.
Applicants must possess a building trade qualifications and licences and ideally have 2 years of licensed building trade experience.
Business & Administration South Sudan
Ground Operations Manager
Posted: August, 2017
The person recruited for this role will be accountable to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for managing the ground operations teams to ensure efficient and effective operational task delivery.
Duties will include ensuring that ground operations staff are trained and equipped to conduct all relevant operations, organizing, communicating and monitoring the ground ops team’s daily work, ensure the team comply with all policies and procedures (particularly Safety and Security) and maintain high standards of delivery and customer service at all times They will be required to undertake regular team meetings, conduct performance reviews of the ground ops team and liaise with the relevant internal or external departments or organisations to ensure efficient and effective task delivery.
In addition to this they will be responsible for ensuring the Ground Operations team deliver all relevant aircraft and pilot support tasks.
The post-holder will be educated to at least secondary school level and will have practical work and experience in measurements and maintain standards with previous experience in managing staff. They will have a good knowledge of aircraft and aviation activities appropriate to the role, together with a good level of communication in English.
Business & Administration Australia (Arnhem Land)
Quality, Safety, & Security Manager
Posted: August, 2017
The Quality, Safety, & Security Manager will be responsible for maintaining the Quality and Safety Management System (QMS) and ensuring the effective running of the Quality and Safety Management Systems within the Arnhem Land Program.
They will also assist the MAFI Security manager by carrying out Aviation Security Training and managing the local Aviation Security Program and being the local representative for the Drug and Alcohol Management Programme.
The role may involve leading a small team of part time quality and safety officers or representatives. All candidates will need to demonstrate good verbal, numerical and logical reasoning and a mechanical aptitude would be helpful.
Business & Administration South Sudan
Deputy Program Manager (short-term)
Posted: August, 2017
Based in Juba, South Sudan and accountable to the Programme manager, the Deputy Program Manager will act as a deputy for the Program Manager during his(her) absence and to represent the PM at key meetings as necessary.
In addition they will ensure all operational activities in the programme are carried out within the approved annual budget by monitoring internal control systems and taking corrective action where necessary. They will also ensure that all operational activities of the programme are well coordinated by managing the heads of other departments within the program.
The post holder should have previous management experience ideally in an aviation or cross cultural environment and excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
General Requirements for MAF Applicants
We’re missionaries first. In addition to any specific technical qualifications that may
be required, we also require that all applicants and their spouses (if applicable) . . .
Have growing, personal relationships with Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, including a certain amount of Bible training
Have personal commitments to serve cross-culturally based on a clear understanding of God’s command to make disciples of all nations and serve those in need
Be team players
with servant hearts
Be affirmed by other mature Christians of their spiritual maturity and suitability for missionary service
Have a history of active involvement in a local church and/or Christian service
Be in good health, possessing physical stamina, and perseverance
Be willing and able to help raise financial support for MAF programs and present the ministry of MAF wherever possible (after acceptance, MAF will train you on partnership development)
Be Canadian citizens and/or Canadian residents. If married, at least one of you must be a Canadian citizen. If neither of you are Canadian citizens, please contact the MAF support country nearest you (click here for a full listing or contact us toll-free at: 1.877.351.9344)
A word or two about the process of applying for an overseas posting:
Considering a career with MAF isn’t like changing jobs here in Canada.
The very nature of our work, and the places where we minister, require that all our candidates be qualified and up to the task. As a result, the process involved in applying with MAF as a career missionary can be a long one, so patience is a must.
But if you’re serious about joining, this is a good place to start.
First, in case you missed them, please take a moment to read our minimum standards and requirements for overseas service found above. This list is by no means comprehensive, but is designed to help you recognize if a career with MAF is right for you.
If MAF is still where you want to be, let us know of your area of interest and qualifications, by completing a simple introductory questionnaire that gives us a chance to get to know you.
To begin the application process, simply click on the appropriate link above, or speak with an MAF recruiter by calling our national office toll-free during regular business hours at: 1.877.351.9344.
Please note that to join MAF-Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen and/or a permanent resident of Canada.
IF YOU ARE NOT A CANADIAN CITIZEN and have reached this site from a country other than Canada but are still interested in pursuing a career with MAF, contact the MAF office nearest you (click here for a full listing).
Additionally, before beginning the application process, you should click here to review our Statement of Faith.