The Cause Assistant – Africa

Is God calling you to help mobilize the next generation for short- and medium-term missions across Africa?

This missionary will provide essential support to The Cause Movement Facilitator, helping young leaders discover their calling and actively engage in mission service. Through administrative coordination, communication support, and logistical management, this role ensures that short- and medium-term mission opportunities are accessible, organized, and impactful for emerging leaders across the Africa Region.

About The Cause Movement: The Cause is a call to a short- and medium-term missions movement within the Church of the Nazarene. It seeks to inspire the next generation to say “yes” to God’s mission and help young leaders discover their calling, develop ministry skills, and actively engage in service. Opportunities range from two weeks to two years, offering a passionate invitation for emerging leaders to participate in Nazarene missions work.

Responsibilities:

The Cause Assistant will provide essential support to The Cause Movement Facilitator by:

• Coordinating logistics for mission projects, including scheduling, site preparation, travel arrangements, and insurance administration
• Managing correspondence with leaders, potential participants, churches, and mission sites, maintaining organized records of proposals and communications
• Tracking project budgets, timelines, and milestones while preparing reports and updates
• Building relationships with young leaders interested in missions, supporting them through application, preparation, and debriefing processes
• Collecting and sharing testimonies, photos, and impact stories from participants to promote The Cause at regional events

Requirements:

• A committed member of the Church of the Nazarene with a passion for mobilizing young people
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn project management applications
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-culturally
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive self-starter
• Experience in administrative support, project coordination, or missions preferred