Regional Relationship Manager (Portuguese Speaker)
The Relay Trust partners with churches across Africa to facilitate leadership training that equips church leaders to teach and guide Christians in daily life challenges through discipleship rooted in biblical narratives. Through professional advice, training strategy development, and financial support, the organization focuses on community-based, contextually relevant training. The Trust primarily serves the 200 poorest dioceses within the Anglican Communion, concentrating 70% of its resources in these regions. The mission emphasizes grassroots-level impact to support local communities in faith development and practical living.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Regional Relationship Manager (Portuguese Speaker). Our office is located in Oxford, where you will need to attend a few times a month, with daily work being from home. The successful candidate will manage and foster relationships with key stakeholders across Portuguese‑speaking regions in Africa, collaborating on leadership training programs. Responsibilities include coordinating with local church leaders, conducting needs assessments, supporting the implementation of training strategies, monitoring program effectiveness, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and goals. The role also involves regular reporting, development of communication materials, and occasional travel to partner regions.
Qualifications
* Fluency in Portuguese and English (spoken and written), with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience in relationship management, project coordination, and cross‑cultural collaboration
* Strong planning, organizational, and time‑management abilities
* Familiarity with leadership development, training facilitation, and program evaluation
* Knowledge or experience with the Anglican Communion and church leadership is highly advantageous
* Ability to work independently as well as in a team and willingness to travel periodically
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
* Relevant educational qualifications in areas such as Theology, Development Studies, or International Relations are a plus
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