Description

TEAM is partnering with OMF International in Thailand. OMF’s growing ministries in east Asia include everything from church planting, youth outreach, and medical ministries to teaching and working among minority people groups.

This position is responsible for overseeing the administrative work of the Thailand Field Headquarters through supervision of five Thai staff members. Liaison between the missionaries and the staff is often required. The manager will be part of the Thailand Field Headquarters team, which provides support for the field members to be able to concentrate on the vision of reaching Thailand with the gospel.

Major Responsibilities

Manage finances, visa, and work permit processing for about 200 members in Thailand

IT staff

Work cooperatively with Thailand Personnel Manager

Works with management of two guest homes for projects on an "as needed" basis.

Interested applicants can apply either through TEAM (see below) or OMF.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience 

Gentle, quiet, and stable personality, with good people skills

Ability to provide management oversight to office staff

Experience dealing with financial matters is an asset

Basic computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Programs is an asset

Bible training sufficient to obtain appropriate visa

Requirements

Single, either gender, couple, families

Commit to one to three years service, longer is desirable.

Complete Associate application process including: application forms, interview, and medical review

Raise full financial support

Orientation course in Singapore recommended before coming to the field

Thai language and culture study for 3 - 9 months depending on length of stay

After language study, work in field headquarters in Bangkok

Live in simple housing at the headquarters or in local Thai housing. All amenities are available. Although field headquarters is in a small community in Northern Bangkok, downtown Bangkok, a major metropolitan city, is within 30 minutes. The lifestyle is at a faster pace than can be expected in smaller cities.