JPR Office Assistant/Volunteer

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

The Council of Swaziland Churches headquarters is located in Manzini.  Although Manzini is the second largest “city” in Swaziland it is not a “big city.”  It is a small town with a population of approximately 78,000 people.  Most goods and services are located in the city center which is easily accessible through public transportation. Swaziland is Africa’s last absolute monarchy. It is ruled by King Mswati III with some consultation with traditional chiefs and the democratically elected prime minister and parliament.  Swazis adhere to traditional and constitutional (western inspired) laws.   Swazis have enjoyed years of peace.  Swaziland has two official languages, English and Swait.  Although Swati is the language of preference for Swazis and will be used most often in public gathers.

 

STUDENT PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

The assignment is divided between administration duties in the main office in Manzini and visiting member churches and axillaries and Council projects around the country. Swaziland is a small country and it takes approximately three hours to travel from one side of the country to the other side.  Most of the travel will not require overnight accommodation.

 

STUDENT PLACEMENT EXPECTATIONS:

A candidate for this position should have had some cross-cultural training, able to adapt to the slower pace of life in Swaziland and traditional cultural norms.  In addition, the candidate should have strong written and verbal communication. Experience evaluating and creating programs is desirable.

PHILOSOPHY OF STUDENT SUPERVISION:

Supervisor for weekly one-hour supervision session with appointee/student: Justice, Peace, and Reconciliation Department head and the General Secretary of the Council of Swaziland Church, Rev. Bonginkosi Malaza.

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:

Estimated travel cost: $5,000 (six month assignment- includes roundtrip travel, lodging and meals)

 

Please return to: Catherine Nichols

Mission Personnel Executive
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN  46206

Student in residence-Climate Change and Ecological Justice Collaborator

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

CIEETS as an institution founded in Christian faith, begun in 1986, on the part of the initiative of a group of leaders of the evangelical churches, interested in creating a structure to look at the potential process of transformation for the impoverished sectors of the country. They created this non-profit of all of the Protestant churches for a theological, pastoral and community support to provide a critical analysis of the social situation and how Christian practice can assist in human and social transformation. This institution has a prophetic practice to proclaim justice, peace and reconciliation for the poor of Nicaragua and to denounce the inhumane projects that promote violence and death in order to create a society that incarnates the Reign of God

CIETS is an institution that specializes in forming strategic groups of churches and farmers and leaders in the community to create social compacts on environmental protection as a key to sustainability in the process of support.

 

STUDENT PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Supervisor for weekly one-hour supervision session with appointee/student: There would be a weekly meeting to assess a work plan and progress with faculty of CIEETS.

 

STIPEND AVAILABLE:

Estimated travel cost:

Please return to: Catherine Nichols

Mission Personnel Executive
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN  46206

Program Assistant

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

TBD

 

STUDENT PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

 

STUDENT PLACEMENT EXPECTATIONS:

Applicants should be capable of assisting Forum for Development, Culture, and Dialogue in the Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation Program. He/she should therefore have skills and experience in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Furthermore, the applicant should have knowledge of drafting proposals and reports, addressing donors, English writing skills, and financial reporting. The applicant should also be willing and able to adapt to a new context (as we have in Lebanon), work well with a team, and exhibit flexibility in working hours and weekly schedules. Most importantly, he/she should be ready to assist the FDCD president in responding to the emerging needs of the organization.

 

ESTIMATED TRAVEL COST:

$1700

Type of lodging/accommodations (family size): Near East School of Theology; Or private accommodation

 

Please return to: Catherine Nichols

Mission Personnel Executive
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN  46206

Pastor, Waldensian Methodist Churches of Scicli and Pachino

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Partner Church or Ecumenical Organization Requesting Personnel: Waldensian Church in Italy (Union of Methodist and Waldensian Churches) And FCEI_(Federation of Protestans Churches in Italy)

 

STUDENT PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

This position will focus on Interfaith relations, Refugees/migration, Pastoral Care, and Church Activities.

 

STUDENT PLACEMENT EXPECTATIONS:

The candidate will be required to support the Waldensian Minister in everyday activities taking place in the Methodist Church of Scicli and to help in the work of the staff of Casa Delle Culture. Casa delle Culture is a facility founded by the Federation of Protestant Churches to welcome vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers. Other than Scicli, Reverend Francesco Sciotto serves in two more churches, Pachino and Vittoria, so the candidate will be required to help Pastor Sciotto in those churches as well.

 

STIPEND AVAILABLE:

The candidate will be staying at the volunteers’ house or in a small apartment in Scicli. Accommodation will range from 200,00 to 500,00 Euros.

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:

Estimated travel cost: Approximately 1,000.00 Euros.

 

Please return to: Catherine Nichols

Mission Personnel Executive
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN  46206