Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 26 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About the job
This is a contract position for a highly organized professional with outstanding interpersonal skills and a strong sense of initiative. The Regional Program Coordinator will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Free Wheelchair Mission international distribution partners in Africa. This position requires domestic and international travel and administrative reporting.

Share the vision and mission of Free Wheelchair Mission.
• Manage a portfolio of Free Wheelchair Mission distribution partners by coordinating and completing program activities.
• Conduct and lead events such as Trainings and Audits.
• Cultivate relationships with the partners to understand needs and communicate expectations.
• Provide feedback to partners concerning wheelchair provision and program implementation.
• Report to the Sr. Programs Manager about partners’ wheelchair provision and their feedback on the wheelchair products.
• Communicate with Free Wheelchair Mission staff, including compiling and preparing reports and performing administrative duties, as necessary.
• Assist in coordination of travel for Free Wheelchair Mission staff and donors.
• Domestic and International Travel up to 40% of time.

Minimum Experience and Required Skills:
• Minimum 2 years of university or relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English. Proficiency in a second language is strongly preferred, especially French, Kiswahili, Amharic, or Arabic.
• Minimum 1-year of experience in wheelchair provision strongly preferred.
• Credential in occupational therapy, physical therapy, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in leading or instructing groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work well within a team.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent communicator, who takes initiative and will proactively share updates with Free Wheelchair Mission staff through emails, Zoom calls, or WhatsApp.
• Well-organized with proven ability to prioritize duties and manage time effectively.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with Smart Sheet and Salesforce preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
• Have a valid passport
• Can obtain travel Visas to US and countries in Africa.

Working conditions/environment:
• Must have a good set up to work from home effectively.
• Must attend regular meetings, as required, during Irvine, California time zone hours (Pacific Time US)
• Must live in one of the following countries:
• Eswatini
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Mozambique
• Somaliland
• South Africa
• Uganda

Physical Demands:
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The contractor must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms).


Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure

Please send cover letter and resume addressing your experience in regard to the responsibilities and qualifications listed above to tstansbury@freewheelchairmission.org with Regional Programs Coordinator in the subject line.


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