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CHILDREN’S PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Lalmba Association

Chiri, Ethiopia

CALLING ADVENTUROUS LEADERS! Lalmba seeks a children’s program director for mentoring local leadership in an orphan’s home and program in the remote southwest highland rain forest of Ethiopia. This role requires experience in the developing world and good intercultural leadership and management skills.

The setting is rural, in an area without modern amenities. This is a rare opportunity to improve a children’s project in an area of great need and breathtaking beauty. The role requires a 1-2 year commitment.

Lalmba pays no salary but covers all expenses related to travel to/from Ethiopia, and working and living in Ethiopia (visas, immunizations, airfare, room and board, medical & life insurance). We will also pay for roundtrip tickets for a visit back home after one year.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Children’s Program Director provides the overall leadership of the children’s program in Ethiopia and will mentor local leadership in how to run the project themselves. The Children’s Program Director is the primary liaison with government officials and US office, is responsible for the management of Ethiopian staff, maintenance and improvement of the grounds and equipment, management of the finances and other miscellaneous duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates have a desire to serve the poor and are willing to make a 1-2 year commitment to work in a very rural location. They must have strong organizational skills, be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities, and be very flexible. International experience in the developing world is also required. Personnel management skills and/or experience are strongly preferred. Applicants must be college graduates. Must be currently located in the U.S., South America, Canada or Europe.