CMS Ireland is a Christian Mission Agency, which works in partnership with the Church to share the Gospel throughout the world.
We long to see the World transformed through the love of Christ.
Parish Development Worker, Dublin
The Church Mission Society Ireland is seeking to recruit a
Parish Development Worker to work out of our Dublin office.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dynamic and creative individual to help Churches engage in mission.
Closing date for applications: 27th August 2010
For an information and application pack,please contact:
Gillian Maganda
CMS Ireland
33 Dargan Road
Belfast
BT3 9JU
Or contact our Belfast Office by telephone or email.
CMS Ireland’s Global Partners are often looking for people from Ireland to come and work with them, fulfilling roles that will support their mission objectives.
Perhaps you feel that God is grabbing your attention and asking you to take a step of faith, by persuing a role as a Mission Partner or short-term volunteer. If so, here are some current opportunities to serve with our Global Partners.
(For more information on any of these opportunities please contact our Personnel Coordinator through either our Dublin or Belfast offices or by email.)
Sudan:
Kajo-Keji Diocese:
o Finance Advisor for a short-term placement (3 months – 1 year) with the ability to train staff in the diocesan finance department.
o Librarian to assist in the setting up and organizing of the theological college’s library – good computer skills are essential along with a minimum of 3 months commitment.
o FM Radio Manager (6 months – 2 years) who has excellent IT skills and Media Management; to help set up and train local staff to run the diocesan radio station.
o Management Tutor who can assist with training diocesan project managers to reach their full potential in ministry (2 year commitment)
o Programmes Advisor with experience in community development and management, to assist with fundraising and project design for the diocese. (2 year commitment).
Yei Diocese:
o Finance Advisor for placement up to 3 years, with the ability to train staff in the diocesan finance department and set up good accounting procedures.
Maridi Diocese:
o English Teacher to provide quality language training for diocesan clergy and theological students.
Nepal:
Kathmandu International Study Centre:
o Primary and Secondary School Teachers (various year groups and subjects).
o Special Needs Teacher (Primary)
Hospitals:
o Doctors (various specialties), Dentists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and administrators for three rural hospitals in Nepal.
Burundi:
Matana Diocese:
o Builder, architect, quantity surveyor to oversee the construction of various buildings throughout the diocese.
o Trainer to assist with the development of clergy and leadership training.
Gitega Diocese:
o An individual or couple to develop and manage Mushasha Vocational Training Centre.
o Someone to assist with theological training and leadership development.
Both Gitega and Matana Dioceses are also looking for someone to help them with strategic planning.
Kenya:
Kajiado Diocese:
o Doctor for Diocesan clinic – preferably with experience. The role will require setting up new systems and proceedures.
Egypt
Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and Horn of Africa:
o Assistant Development Officer for Refuge Egypt: To assist with writing of funding proposals; reporting to donors and helping to explore new avenues of funding for ministry amongst refugees and asylum seekers in Cairo. Based at All Saint’s Cathedral, Cairo.
Ethiopia
Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and Horn of Africa:
o Project Director: Anglican Church Centre – Gambella, Ethiopia: As Project Director, the person will be delegated with overall responsibility for the implementation, delivery and supervision of the diocese’s Peace and Education Programmes in Gambella. (Irish Aid Funded project)
Uganda:
Uganda Christian University:
o Lecturers/Teachers in a range of subjects. Personnel should be educated to Masters Degree level or above.
Madi/West Nile Diocese:
o Medical Doctor in Kuluva Hospital; preferably a trained surgeon with experience of hospital administration and able to commit for a minimum of 2 years.
o Principal/Director for St. Paul’s Study Centre, Arua (UCU): The ideal person would be ordained with excellent teaching and administration skills.
Luwero Diocese:
o Someone to work alongside diocesan schools, helping to develop Christian education, youth and children’s ministry.
o (Kiwoko Hospital) Doctor to be clinical lead/team leader for community and HIV progrmamme. A background in General Practice/Family Medicine would be ideal. This post involves some clinical medicine but is also highly weighted to maximixing the opportunities for public health interventions in the community and at the hospital.
Rwanda:
Kibungo Diocese:
o Teacher Trainer to assist with the development of educators in the diocese.
o Agriculturist/Community Development worker to help the church empower local communites and plan strategically.
Ireland (Volunteer):
o Volunteer required to support our work in Southern Sudan. Financial experience – especially of working with budgets – essential.
If you would like to find out more about any of these specific opportunities, or would simply like to explore the possibility of mission service with CMS Ireland, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Gillian Maganda through either our Dublin or Belfast offices or by email.
For those who are exploring God’s prompting or who simply want to think about getting more deeply involved in mission, our Going Global weekends are an ideal place to consider the next step. Please contact Roger Cooke for more details.
For information about opportunities with CMS Ireland’s sister organisation (CMS Britain) please click here.
