Community Development Specialist - Thailand
Community Development Specialist - Thailand
The Isaan region is the poorest region of Thailand, with many people struggling under the weight of debt. This is a long-term role that will involve initiating the team's community development work in Isaan. This role will suit applicants who are excited to invest time in relationships with Isaan people, and who are passionate about working alongside communities to bring the gospel holistically.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Engaging in Thai language studies with the intent on gaining a high level of proficiency
- Regularly meeting with community members to gain insight into their issues and concerns
- Conducting surveys and gathering data on community needs
- Evaluating the neighborhood's requirements to determine appropriate action plans
- Liaising with OMS missionaries in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
- Networking with other development ministries across Thailand
- Empower individuals, families, and entire communities
- Monitoring project completion, impact, and results
- Supporting the gospel work of the field
- Infusing the love of Christ into all aspects of their work
- The ability to engage with diverse groups of people
- An understanding of approaches that focus on the strengths and assets of people and communities
- Knowledge of running projects and reporting
- Knowledge of applying for grants and report writing
- An in-depth understanding of policies that affect target groups
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing
- Commitment and enthusiasm
- Good listening skills
- Advocacy and networking skills
- The ability to interpret, analyze and present data
- Researching skills and the ability to write reports
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in community development preferred
- Mission experience and/or cross-cultural experience a plus
About Us
One Mission Society is an international, interdenominational missions organization dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ around the world. With ministry in more than 70 countries, One Mission Society partners alongside local believers to multiply disciples, leaders, churches, and missionaries. We’re passionate about seeing the Great Commission fulfilled, and we’re looking for teammates who want to use their gifts and abilities for kingdom impact.
Requirements for all roles:
One Mission Society is an international, interdenominational missions organization dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ around the world. With ministry in more than 70 countries, One Mission Society partners alongside local believers to multiply disciples, leaders, churches, and missionaries. We’re passionate about seeing the Great Commission fulfilled, and we’re looking for teammates who want to use their gifts and abilities for kingdom impact.
Requirements for all roles:
• Committed follower of Jesus Christ.
• Actively involved in a local evangelical church.
• Interested in missions.
• Actively involved in a local evangelical church.
• Interested in missions.