Field Project Manager

SCOPE: Perform functions to develop and manage translation projects and internships in assigned region with established and existing partners.
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 • Serve as collaborative member of the Regional Team.
 • Manage existing partner relationships.
 • Manage and report on existing portfolio - with a focus on – On time and on budget for partners, projects, and internships
 • Develops new projects and internships with existing partners.
 • Transition existing projects to next phase.

• Identify existing or potential obstacles to project progress and work with Regional Director to resolve.
 • Interact with field partners and maintain regular communication to encourage and enable on-time completion of project goals and to leverage collaboration.
 • Maintain current awareness of the remaining needs (Progress.Bible) to determine translation needs within regions served.
 • Build and maintain strong working relationship with Financial Analyst(s).
 • Facilitate an environment of cross-functional, intra-organizational, and inter-organizational collaboration and communication.
 • Represent Seed Company culture to partners & broader Bible translation world.
 
 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
 • None
 
 OTHER DUTIES:
 • Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups as directed and maintain required level of knowledge pertaining to operating procedures, requirements, processes and policies.
 • Lead and or participate in projects or task force groups which focus on issues having organization wide impact.
 • Perform or assist with any assignments as required or directed.
 
 WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 This job operates in a professional or home office environment except when traveling. When traveling, conditions may be rugged (limited access to internet, mosquito nets, etc).
 
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 • Able to carry up to 30 pounds
 • Able to go places where there is limited medical assistance
 • Able to go to malaria areas
 • Able to function in environment with limited environmental controls (AC)
 • Able to travel 4+ hours in vehicles on rough terrain
 
 TRAVEL:
Up to 8 weeks of Domestic and International Travel.
 Focused on visits to existing partners.
 
 QUALIFICATIONS:
 • Strong faith in Jesus Christ as Savior; God honoring lifestyle.
 • Passion for the Word of God and provision of the Word for every people group.
 • Championing Seed Company’s vision, mission, and values.
• Bachelor’s degree is is required. Preferences in Cross-cultural studies, BA, Language, Communications, or related fields.
 • Two to four years of experience in cross-cultural work, project management, or non-profit. With preference given to experience in cross-cultural relationship management.
• Able to hold a passport or and visit necessary countries
 • Experience and language in specific region of service preferred
 • Demonstrated success in cross-cultural work with effective cross-generational communication skills and willingness to engage across theological and denominational platforms.