Director of International Development

Linc Worldwide is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to provide neglected communities with the support needed to alleviate hardships, promote well-being, and facilitate growth, giving them the chance to not only survive, but to truly live, love, and thrive.

Job purpose (Volunteer Position)

Cultivate and maintain our Child Sponsor Program. Assist with oversight of activities at the Awasi Education Centre. Nurture relationships with Kenyan organizations and communities.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

Manage Child Sponsor Program

Work with Awasi Education Centre's Director of Child Sponsorship to identify and enroll students, create and maintain child profiles, and facilitate relationship between sponsors and students

Communicate updated student information, progress, photos and letters with:

current Child Sponsors

LINC's Marketing and Donor Relation’s Departments to support and expand our Child Sponsor Program

Work closely with LINC's Finance Officer to monitor expenses and adjust cost of Child Sponsor Program as needed

Work closely with our Kenyan liaisons to oversee the activities of the Awasi Education Centre to ensure planning, implementation and outcomes adhere to Linc Worldwide’s mission and the goals of the Board of Directors. This involves virtual (and potential) for in-person visits to Kenya

Enrollment of students and Child Sponsor Program

Assist with oversight and planning of volunteer trips to Kenya

Work closely with the LINC and Awasi Education Centre teams to build relationships with Kenyan officials, organizations and communities to create long-term, sustainable solutions with our projects and programs

Ministry of Education

Archdiocese of Kisumu

Awasi Children’s Department and Chief of Awasi

Work closely with LINC's Board of Directors to create budgets and projections for operational and maintenance costs of programs and projects at Awasi Education Centre- including Child Sponsor Program and volunteer trips

Assist with planning and oversight of volunteer trips

Be aware of global climate and regulations when planning trips

Review applications and secure required volunteer documents prior to travel

Work with CEO, CFO and Kenyan liaison to create trip budget, trip itinerary, and book flights

Consult legal assistance to review and update liability waivers, required traveler’s insurance, and ensure LINC’s International Insurance Policy covers activity and number of volunteers for each international trip

Review volunteers’ trip experience and make alterations for future trips to enhance experiences

Communicate directly with Awasi Education Centre's team to:

Monitor teachers’ workshops/training schedule

Review and evaluate curriculum implementation through student progress reports/test score and staff evaluations to ensure school is meeting the needs of the community and carrying out the mission of Linc Worldwide

Be culturally competent, stay up-to-date with Kenyan news, be aware of international laws & policies in regards to our work in Kenya and communicate to LINC team

Review requests and respond to external inquiries from individuals/organizations seeking assistance from LINC

Qualifications

International travel

Strong PC skills including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills

Ability to communicate professionally, critically think and manage stressful situations

Previous international travel desired but not required

Ability to understand foreign currencies

Requires a high degree of confidentiality due to communications with Kenyan Officials, access to Donor and Student information

Subject to background check

Education and Experience

International Business or Relations, Business Administration, or Global Business Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent role and responsibilities

MBA is desired, but not required.

3+ years in a leadership/management role

Applicable international experience

Licenses

Active Passport if intending to travel

Working Conditions

Willingness to put in more working hours, even at odd times.

International travel desired but not required

Virtual and potential in-person

Physical requirements

This position operates in a remote/virtual professional office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Ability to lift a suitcase for travel, walk a distance in a foreign country possibly in inclement weather, sit for long periods of time during travel. Comply with international travel requirements.

Direct reports: International Development Officer