Relief And Development Coordinator (1)

DEPARTMENT: Administration
PLACE OF SERVICE: Metro Manila, Philippines
DATE REVISED: April 2011

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:
To oversee various requests for relief and disaster assistance that may be requested by ACTION missionaries for their ministry contacts. In the case of a major calamity, to initiate and coordinate ACTION's involvement in providing relief and assistance to the calamity victims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MINISTRY:
Has overall responsibility to evaluate relief requests made to ACTION. When a relief project is initiated, has the role of coordinator and overseer. Will coordinate with local Christian leadership, as well as other relief agencies assisting with calamity victims.

LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Screen and oversee various requests for relief assistance.
2. Coordinate the delegated survey work and evaluate the needs in a disaster area.
3. Discover the Christian leadership in the disaster area and initiate coordination with them. Primarily oversee the search for disaster victims who are of the household of faith and who are being overlooked by other relief efforts in the area.
4. Initiate and supervise ACTION's relief distribution involving resources and personnel.
5. Evaluate whether or not ACTION should move from a relief stage into a reconstruction or livelihood stage.
6. Coordinate with other relief and development agencies to maximize effectiveness and avoid duplication, confusion, etc.
7. Oversee reconstruction and livelihood projects through area coordinators and field personnel.
8. Report all relief and disaster ministry activities to the field and international directors.
9. Maintain current bookkeeping and financial accountability for the ACTION Relief and Disaster Ministry account.
10. Prepare the annual report, proposal and budget for RDM.
11. Raise $50.00 US per month to assist with the department operational expenses. This requirement is in addition to the standard work-fund budget guidelines.
    

PREFERRED PRE-FIELD EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION / TRAINING: College/university/Bible school or applicable professional/vocational training as appropriate for the attached job description.
2. BIBLE TRAINING: At least one year of Biblical studies, formal or informal.
3. EXPERIENCE:
   1. At least one year of experience in services related to job description.
   2. Must have one or more years of part-time local-church Christian-service experience in general outreach or discipleship/teaching ministries. Christian-service experience through para-church organizations will be accepted.
   3. Prefer at least one to two years experience in working with national pastors and local churches.
   4. Must obtain a comprehensive knowledge of world missions (i.e. Studies from the World Christian Perspectives course).
   5. Complete an approved pre-field orientation course.

LENGTH OF SERVICE: Prefer 4 year term to career commitment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a pre-field missionary training course is required. Once on the field complete all field orientation requirements.

SUPPORT: individual required to fully raise their own financial support prior to arrival on the field. ACTION Philippines can provide general support level guidelines upon request.

FIELD TRAINING REQUIRED:

LANGUAGE: Tagalog Level 2 minimum is required before entering the relief & development ministry. After arrival in the Philippines, complete one full year of Tagalog study and at least six months of language-consolidation ministry. Must enter into language-consolidation activities that are in direct relation to their job description. The overall goal is for the missionary to achieve at least a Level III in Tagalog proficiency within 4 years of field service.

ACTION Philippines 2011-2012 Personnel Needs List
Updated April 2011