Community development projects are tangible ways to demonstrate love and build relationships with a language community and local officials. A Community Development Specialist identifies and finds ways to meet the felt needs in the community. These will pave the way for language development and Bible translation projects to start.

Responsibilities:

• Relate to community members, leaders and local officials to understand the felt needs and possible community development projects.

• Facilitate or lead workshops and training courses to meet the local community’s interests and/or needs.

• Work alongside the Bible translation team to integrate community development and language work where appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or other qualification in a relevant field.

• Experience in community development and adult learning/training is beneficial.

• Previous cross-cultural experience is beneficial.

• Other training may be required by individual projects.