AFRICARIBE Micro Enterprise  Network

(AMEN), INC.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Address:  P. O. Box 27337, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Title:                        Program Coordinator

Reports to:            CEO, AMEN, Inc. Headquarters

Location:               Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa

Duration:               Two years, renewable

AFRICARIBE Micro Enterprise  Network (AMEN), Inc., a Christian nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA is seeking a business oriented, well grounded professional who has demonstrated successes in designing, managing and/or delivering business programs.  Emphasis will be placed on personal leadership and capacity to facilitate understanding of how AMEN, Inc.’s self-employment programs can positively impact women, youth, and micro to medium enterprises in Sierra Leone.

ROLE:

The Program Coordinator’s role is to serve as the key overseas staff member responsible for managing all programs in Sierra Leone until a Program Director is appointed.  Working closely with the CEO, and other USA staff members, the Coordinator will ensure that all required work is completed with respect to AMEN, Inc.’s response to resource mobilization opportunities: market research; needs assessments and feasibility studies; concept paper and proposal development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure proper registration of AFRICARIBE Micro Enterprise  Network (AMEN), Inc. as an international Christian nonprofit organization in Sierra Leone

• Identify and secure an office space for the Network in Freetown

• Manage and administer AMEN, Inc.’s programs in Sierra Leone.

• Replicate the organization’s programs at selected areas in Sierra Leone, and provide supervision to consultants and new staff.  He/she must be willing to travel extensively throughout the country to start and/or evaluate programs

• Develop and coordinate training programs for various clients, as well as develop, compile and distribute training materials.  He/she must have the capacity to train trainers.

• Provide feedback regarding training initiatives and accomplishments to headquarters on a regular basis

• Cultivate a network of partners from bilateral, multilateral, nongovernmental organizations, Foundations and the private sector that have the potential to support AMEN, Inc. projects in Sierra Leone.

• Identify possible donors in Sierra Leone in an effort to secure funding and other resources necessary for AMEN, Inc.’s local programs. 

• Ensure that AMEN, Inc. public relations and marketing materials are designed, developed and adapted to the particular needs of the donor community in Sierra Leone.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-graduate degree in international development or business administration, economic development or rural development – Masters degree or an MBA or higher preferred.

• Three to five years experience as an entrepreneur, a business developer or project manager.

• Significant career development, knowledge and skills in two or more of the following areas: business development services; microfinance, youth development; project design and evaluation.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and spreadsheets; versatility in using computers.

• Strong project management and leadership skills with the ability to develop/manage multiple projects independently.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, and ability to write and deliver presentations to large audiences and high-level audiences.

• High level of creativity and enthusiasm.  Applicant must have lots of creative ideas that could be turned into self-employment programs for disadvantaged women, girls and youths.

• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English is required; additional local Sierra Leone language skills a plus.

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Please respond by sending us a letter of interest in the position, a current resume, a completed personal statement of faith (see attached form) and salary requirements by email to Agatha C. Johnson, CEO, AMEN, Inc. (africaribe@aol.com) ---insert Program Coordinator Position in Subject Title.

OR send by airmail to:

AFRICARIBE MICRO ENTERPRISE NETWORK

P.O. BOX 27337

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118 USA

DEADLINE: 

Deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, August 31, 2006.

AFRICARIBE MICRO ENTERPRISE NETWORK

(AMEN), INC.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Address:  P. O. Box 27337, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Title:                           Program Coordinator

Reports to:               CEO, AMEN, Inc. Headquarters

Location:                   Johannesburg, South Africa

Duration:                   Two years, renewable

AFRICARIBE Micro Enterprise  Network (AMEN), Inc., a Christian nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA is seeking a business oriented, well grounded professional who has demonstrated successes in designing and/or delivering business programs.  Emphasis will be placed on personal leadership and capacity to facilitate understanding of how AMEN, Inc.’s self-employment programs can positively impact women, youth, and micro to medium enterprises in South Africa.

ROLE:

The Program Coordinator’s role is to serve as the key overseas staff members responsible for managing programs in South Africa until a Program Director is appointed.  Working closely with the CEO, and other USA staff members, the Coordinators will ensure that all required work is completed with respect to AMEN, Inc.’s response to resource mobilization opportunities: market research; needs assessments and feasibility studies; concept paper and proposal development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure proper registration of AFRICARIBE Micro Enterprise Network (AMEN), Inc. as an international Christian nonprofit organization in South Africa

• Identify and secure an office space for the Network in Johannesburg

• Manage and administer AMEN, Inc.’s programs in South Africa.

• Replicate the organization’s programs at selected areas in South Africa, and provide supervision to consultants and new staff.  He/she must be willing to travel extensively throughout the country to start and/or evaluate programs

• Develop and coordinate training programs for various clients, as well as develop, compile and distribute training materials.  He/she must have the capacity to train trainers.

• Provide feedback regarding training initiatives and accomplishments to headquarters on a regular basis

• Cultivate a network of partners from bilateral, multilateral, nongovernmental organizations, Foundations and the private sector that have the potential to support AMEN, Inc. projects in South Africa.

• Ensure that AMEN, Inc. public relations and marketing materials are designed, developed and adapted to the particular needs of the donor community in South Africa.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in international development or business administration, economic development or rural development – Masters degree or an MBA or higher preferred.

• Three to five years experience as an entrepreneur, a business developer or manager.

• Prior experience working with a non-profit organization or an enterprise.

• Significant career development, knowledge and skills in two or more of the following areas: business development services; microfinance, youth development; project design and evaluation.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and spreadsheets; versatility in using computers.

• Strong project management and leadership skills with the ability to develop/manage multiple projects independently.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, and ability to write and deliver presentations to large audiences and high-level audiences.

• High level of creativity and enthusiasm.  Applicant must have lots of creative ideas that could be turned into self-employment programs for disadvantaged women, girls and youths.

• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English is required; additional local South Africa language skills a plus.

SALARY:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Please submit salary requirements with application.

DEADLINE: 

Deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, August 31, 2006.

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Please communicate and forward all inquiries, applications, resumes and salary requirements by email to Agatha C. Johnson, CEO, AMEN, Inc. (africaribe@aol.com).  Insert Program Coordinator Position Johannesburg  in Subject Title.