Field Project Manager - 2

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.• Pass on new partner leads to Partnership Facilitator or Strategic Partner Rep.• Develops new projects and internships with existing partners.• Transition existing projects to next phase.• Receive portfolio from Partnership Facilitator after a partner is well established (submitting clean financial reports, timely narrative reports & within a healthy margin of project progress – limited to initial project time length).• Identify existing or potential obstacles to project progress and work with Regional Manager 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:• NoneOTHER 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 terrainTRAVEL: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 in 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 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.