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:

1. Manage Child Sponsor Program 
   1. 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 
   2. Communicate updated student information, progress, photos and letters with: 
      1. current Child Sponsors
      2. LINC's Marketing and Donor Relation’s Departments to support and expand our Child Sponsor Program
   3. Work closely with LINC's Finance Officer to monitor expenses and adjust cost of Child Sponsor Program as needed
2. 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
   1. Enrollment of students and Child Sponsor Program 
   2. Assist with oversight and planning of volunteer trips to Kenya
3. 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
   1. Ministry of Education
   2. Archdiocese of Kisumu
   3. Awasi Children’s Department and Chief of Awasi 
4. 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
5. Assist with planning and oversight of volunteer trips
   1. Be aware of global climate and regulations when planning trips
   2. Review applications and secure required volunteer documents prior to travel
   3. Work with CEO, CFO and Kenyan liaison to create trip budget, trip itinerary, and book flights 
   4. 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
   5. Review volunteers’ trip experience and make alterations for future trips to enhance experiences 
6. Communicate directly with Awasi Education Centre's team to:
   1. Monitor teachers’ workshops/training schedule
   2. 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
7. 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
8. 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