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Job Synopsis
The International Racial Equity Director will work full time on racism or other forms of oppression (colonialism, colorism, other forms of inequity based on appearance or status) and equity work in MCC international program settings toward the goal to facilitate the full participation of our diverse staff in every aspect of our mission, programs, policies and practices. This is a deeply spiritual role recognizing that there are forces that are not easy to see or confront. This role will inspire, mobilize and coordinate practical and professional equipping to remove barriers and move MCC forward to more fully reflect God's desire for God's people.
Job Details
This is a full-time, Service Worker position with a set term length. Service Workers are MCC personnel who are financially supported through a monthly stipend, coverage of living expense and a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualifications
All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply
Essential Qualifications: Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree if applicable.
Preferred:
Invitations to serve with MCC are contingent on the successful outcome of criminal background check(s).
Key Responsibilities
Contact/Relationships:
Requires relationship-building skills and ability to work across MCC International Program and with a variety of team environments including Racial Equity (RE) standing committee and US and Canada RE Directors. Will lead, collaborate and equip International Program staff.
Supervision:
Complexity/Competencies:
In addition, the organizational complexity of MCC as a worldwide organization includes regional and provincial offices in Canada and the U.S.and international program offices. This position works mostly through influence and work with others.
Independent Action:
Initiative and Ingenuity:
Work requires the ability to set goals, be innovative in planning and bringing ideas forward, organize, implement, make decisions about direction, and follow through without direct supervision. The work is reviewed primarily for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Communication/Interpersonal Skills:
Effective communication skills in writing, listening and public speaking across diverse cultures. Mental/Physical/Visual Demand:
End Result:
Major Responsibilities:
20 % Research and development (will be higher at start of role)
40 % Communication and Training
30 % Coordination across International program
10 % Administration
Duties
1. Build organizational capacity for racial equity priorities and reduce barriers to change
2. Build organizational knowledge of the ways racism is manifested, experienced and understood in the areas MCC works.
3. Create and initiate a plan to implement equity strategies into international program; and to intentionally deepen engagements with international program staff of color.
4. Work closely in collaboration with U.S. and Canadian counterparts – providing three-part leadership to Racial Equity Standing Committee – to ensure system-wide racial equity strategy and training are coherent, consistent, and accountable
5. Work with U.S. and Canadian counterparts and National Executive Directors to communicate clearly, internally, about MCC’s vision and plan for racial equity, including research and development of shared language of what inequity looks like in different contexts.
6. Lead the International Program Dismantling Oppression Team (IPDOT) and resource other DOTs.
7. Support and advise other departments and processes where equity is a significant factor.
8. Serve on Case Management Teams and consult with Safeguarding colleagues around reports of racial harassment.
9. Ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example.
10. Participate in regular staff meetings, spending time in devotions and prayer with all in attendance in local MCC setting.
11. Model nonviolent peacemaking through daily interactions with staff and the public.
12. Participate in a local church and gatherings, being willing to use his or her gifts within the local faith community.
13. Other duties as assigned:
Challenges
Local church not supportive to LGTBQ* persons;Local area not supportive to LGTBQ* persons
Start Date
01 Apr, 2024 - Preferred Start date
Term Length
3 - 5 years
Location Description
This position is available as a Service Worker or National Staff on a hybrid structure and is situated in a country or regional office, with priority given to the following countries: Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Cambodia, South Korea, Guatemala and Colombia.
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