Director of Operations

Gethsemane International began in 2003 with the mission to "Raise Christian Men and Women Around the World" by following the Biblical model of family to create holistic healing for orphans. Our offices are headquartered in Knoxville, TN while our children's homes and Christian school are in Kenya, Africa.

Location: Kenya, Africa

Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Missionary Support, raised by applicant

The successful applicant will be the manager of Gethsemane staff in Kenya as well as the manager of all operational needs including stock, supplies, materials, and maintenance ensuring that the children's homes are well equipped to meet the physical needs of the children appropriately.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage staff members in Kenya
Monitor and maintain the levels of material and supply needs at each children's home
Solve maintenance problems at the children's homes
Actively pursue and implement cost effective procedures to increase the efficiency of operations
Report to Gethsemane's Country Director of Kenya and our Director of Development

Skills& Specifications:

Passion to serve Christ and others
Strong understanding of Gethsemane's mission, message, and programs
Must be trustworthy with a high level of professional integrity
Ability to travel
Strong human resource skills
Strong inter-personal and cross-cultural communication skills
Strong logic and problem solving ability
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook)
An attitude which is described in Philippians 2:3-8

Education& Qualifications:

College Education with a 4-year degree, preferred
Master's degree, a plus

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