Position Overview:
This position will provide Information Technology expertise within the Water for Life Initiative (WFLI) by supporting our Programs and In-Country Teams through IT systems, technology and applications.
This position will work continually to improve our IT tools, processes and training, and provide application support to field team members as needed. This role will also be an organizational Key User in the mWater data gathering platform.
Primary Outcomes
This role will be held accountable to achieve the following outcomes:
- mWater Specialist (45%)
- Ensures the mWater data collection platform is continually optimized through training and experience
- Training on mWater Surveyor app and online portal provided to staff
- Become a super-user for the mWater platform, providing support with mWater, issues and questions to all stakeholders
- Regular data cleaning and validation processes managed in coordination with other WFLI staff
- Business process in data collection, monitoring, and evaluation among field staff is regularly evaluated and optimization opportunities identified
- IT Generalist (45%)
- Support is given to field users in OKAT/Google
- WFLI Well Database is maintained and data integrity is safeguarded, in colloboration with the Project Associate
- Training is provided on IT security best practices
- Best-in-breed IT structure is continually researched
- Manages relationships with key stakeholders, including P2C IT for matters WFLI-specific
- Other Responsibilities (10%)
- Active participation in weekly chapel services and GAiN prayer time
- Attendance and participation in the bi-annual International Day of Prayer
- Participate in staff meetings, Water for Life Initiative team meetings, etc.
- Support other GAiN teams and initiatives, as required
Other duties may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as ministry needs evolve.
About You
- You have a deep, growing, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ
- You have a genuine desire to see people’s lives transformed by Jesus
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You are organized, and are a good steward of your time
- You are both a team player, and able to work independently
- You have a bachelor’s degree
- You have 1-2 years of relevant work experience
- You demonstrate a desire to learn, and strive for excellence in all that you d
What We Offer Our Staff
- Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits (if 25+ hours a week)
- Health Care Spending Account
- Group RRSP contribution options with up to 3.5% matching after 1 year of employment
- Access to our Employment Assistant Program (EAP) (if 25+ hours a week)
- Paid vacation
- Free registration for FamilyLife Weekend Getaway
- Extra vacation week from Christmas to New Year
- Weekly Chapel services
- Semi-annual Day of Prayer participation
- Discounts at our Resource Centre
Note: This position requires Ministry Partner Development. The successful candidate will have the privilege to build a partnership team which provides financial and prayer support for the ministry.
Never done this before? Don’t worry…we provide training and coaching that ensures success in Ministry Partner Development.