Humanitarian Services Program Specialist, Johannesburg

 This position provides support to a specific program within Welfare Services. This support may include project planning, technical expertise in conceptualizing and producing audio-visual, written and other materials for Church-wide distribution and within the Welfare Department. Facilitates training and consulting with ecclesiastical leaders.

Must be in possession of a Current Temple Recommend and/or be certified by their priesthood leaders to be worthy to hold a temple recommend.

A relevant bachelor’s Degree or a combination of at least 8 years of related experience and progress towards completion of a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Strong understanding of the principles and guidelines of welfare and self-reliance services and humanitarian standards and the ability to apply them to the 5-year humanitarian plan and address and resolve complicated humanitarian challenges.

Intuitive ability to establish relationships of trust with mid-level and some senior Church, organization, and community leaders and represent the Welfare and Self-Reliance Department with professionalism and integrity.

Excellent problem-solving, listening, change management, and negotiation skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills and English language proficiency.

Ability to learn systems and processes quickly and be proficient using personal computers to utilize databases, spreadsheets, word processing, internet, text, and e-mail communications.

Must have excellent project management and report writing skills.

Demonstrated experience training employees, volunteers, and other staff on-site and remotely, individually or in groups.

Must be able to work collaboratively and travel up to 40% of the time.