Ministry Staff Coordinator, Africa - Link

Ministry Staff Coordinator, Africa - LinkWork Location:Remote - USAJob Type:Full timeATTENTION: Please do not apply here for this position without first reaching out to InterVarsity Link by writing link@intervarsity.org to receive guidance on how to apply. InterVarsity Link exists to connect the US-based ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA with the global network of college fellowships in the IFES (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students). In Africa alone, there are 80 countries where there is a Christ-focused presence on college campuses. The Ministry Staff Coordinator for Africa is a vital position that trains and equips Link Staff to serve in Africa. In addition, you listen and learn from local ministry leaders, deepening the partnership we have in the Gospel.Job DescriptionTo advance the purpose of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, this position will:Recruit, select, train, and provide member care for InterVarsity Link field staff – Student Ministry Leaders, Ministry Team Leaders, and Senior Ministry Specialists,Develop a sense of Christian community and ministry partnership with leaders in the IFES region(s) to which they are assigned,Facilitate specific ministry partnerships and exchanges between IFES regions or national movements with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USAMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESSpiritual Growth: Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ, growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world by:Practicing daily spiritual disciplinesPursuing spiritual relationships and involvement in a worshiping communityContinuing learning and growth in spiritual understanding, biblical knowledge, ministry experience and skillsEngage in spiritual leadership through teaching, preaching, discipling, leading Bible studies, and/or prayer and worship services in a local church or worshiping communityExperience and live out an ongoing call to ministry service with InterVarsity and its missionProvide Member Care:Provide spiritual and vocational support and direction to ministry staff by:Providing for the pastoral care and spiritual development of Link staff in collaboration with IFES supervisorsProviding for the ministry training and professional development of Link staff in collaboration with IFES supervisorsIntervening in personal and team conflicts in collaboration with IFES supervisors as requestedVisiting the supervisory region annually, personally visiting new Link staff within their first year on the fieldOversee the MPD work of Link staffProvide regular feedback and evaluation of the ministry and spiritual growth of Link staffAdministration:Provide administrative services and financial management that enables Link staff to flourish in their ministry placementsInterface with InterVarsity departments to serve Link staff’s needsEnsure adherence to InterVarsity and InterVarsity Link policies, procedures, reporting requirements and financial guidelinesPartnering with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES):Build strong, trusting relationships with IFES leaders in the region to which the LSC is assignedWork with IFES leaders to develop Seconding AgreementsAttend Regional and national conferences (at the request of IFES leaders) to lead in Bible study, worship, prayer, and ministry trainingBe in contact with the IFES Regional Secretary regarding supervisory or pastoral care visits made to the region by the LSC or other representative of InterVarsity LinkRecruiting, Selecting, Placing, and Orienting:Develop strong, trusting relationships with InterVarsity/USA staff directors and staffBe available to InterVarsity regions to serve at staff and student meetings and conferences to lead in Bible study, worship, prayer, and ministry trainingParticipate in InterVarsity Link recruiting programsWork with the Link Leadership Team (LLT) to review applications, interview applicants, make the final hiring decision, and, in collaboration with the IFES and the applicant, identify placement possibilitiesWork with the Link Training Coordinator on the Link Orientation event and other orientation and debriefing resources for the new Link staff as neededThe Link Leadership Team (LLT):Participate and be fully engaged as a member of the LLT and Link Staff Coordinator (LSC) Teams, to contribute to the accomplishment of the teams’ plansActively engage in prayer for Link field staff personally and in team prayer meetingsEngage positively with the supervision you receiveMinstry Partner Development (MPD):Raise 100% of salary and benefitsCommunicate regularly and frequently with ministry partnersAdhere to InterVarsity/USA and InterVarsity Link MPD and Deficit Policy guidelinesRepresent InterVarsity Link within InterVarsity/USA, with the IFES, and in the broader Christian communityQUALIFICATIONSAnnually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement (Doctrinal Basis and Purpose Statement). Abide by InterVarsity’s Code of Conduct. Beli