<div><strong>Register your interest at: </strong><a href="http://www.gfauk.org/interest"><strong>www.gfauk.org/interest</strong></a><strong><br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Apply before Friday 4th April 2025<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>This role requires you to have a Right to Work in the UK<br></strong><br></div><div><em>Reporting to:</em>&nbsp; Chief Operations Officer<br><em>Responsible for:</em>&nbsp; Maintaining GFA's IT Systems<br><em>Location:</em>&nbsp; 120 Braymere Road, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8NB<br><em>Weekly Hours:</em>&nbsp; 40 hours per week<br><em>Salary:</em>&nbsp; £35,000 pa<br><br><br></div><div><strong>WELCOME TO GFA WORLD</strong></div><div><br>Since 1979, we have been committed to serving the “least of these” in Asia and Africa, primarily in places where no-one has ever heard the name of Jesus, so that those still waiting can experience the love of God for the first time. We are partnered with national missionaries serving as the hands and feet of Christ in Asia and Africa, helping children in poverty and suffering, and running community development initiatives to help families in need of care or during disasters. &nbsp;<br><br></div><div>As a Christian missions order we function as a community, and by joining GFA World you'll be joining a family that's doing life together, journeying towards Jesus, living for eternity, and making a difference for some of the poorest and most afflicted people on earth, in Christ's name.&nbsp;</div><div><br><br></div><div><strong>WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS</strong></div><div><br>Our ministry is growing fast on the mission field and we want our support capabilities here in the UK to keep up with it.<br><br></div><div>Today one of the most important tools in God's work is Information Technology, and at GFA World we see massive potential to improve and increase our impact on the lost and suffering.<br><br></div><div>We are a small team, and someone with experience managing IT for an organisation will help take our ministry to the next level, enabling us to serve God and reach the poor in an increasingly powerful way.<br><br></div><div>Today thousands of people in the world will die without ever having had a chance to hear of Jesus' love for them, and we exist to give more people that chance before it's too late.<br><br></div><div>In this role you will enable GFA World to increases it's capacity as the vital link between the church in the UK and the mission fields of Asia and Africa.</div><div><br><br><strong>YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></div><div><br>You will learn and maintain GFA World's IT systems and security, and provide IT support. You will continually brainstorm ways to improve and streamline. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<br>• Systems Networking<br>• CRM Management<br>• Managing Microsoft Systems<br>• App Development<br>• Corporate Prayer<br><br></div><div><strong>Systems Networking<br></strong><br></div><div>Our office is networked from our server room through switches and ports, but requires re-configuring and<br>maintenance. You will learn our workflow and future plans to stay up to date with the needs. These will<br>change as we grow our team and you will continually adapt the network arrangement to suit.<br><br></div><div><strong>CRM Management<br></strong><br></div><div>You will learn the functions of our CRM, Donorfy, and become an expert in it. You will learn what our processes<br>need from Donorfy. You will provide tech support for it, as well as continually look for ways to improve it's<br>effectiveness for our goals. You will work with plug-ins and APIs to connect Donorfy with other systems. You will liaise with Donorfy as needed.<br><br></div><div><strong>Managing Microsoft Systems<br></strong><br></div><div>We use Sharepoint as our intranet, and Office 365 as our primary productivity suite. You will learn our workflow methods and needs. You will provide tech support for users of Microsoft systems and continually seek out ways to improve how we use Microsoft. You will liaise with Microsoft where needed.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>App Development<br></strong><br></div><div>We are developing an app to help send and receive scans of letters from sponsored children and from their sponsors. It is in C#. You will project manage the development of this app to full function. You will help us plan further apps to help our work in the future.<br><br></div><div><strong>Corporate Prayer<br></strong><br></div><div>Our fifth Core Value is "Being A People Committed To Prayer And Worship", and GFA World started with a Tuesday Night Prayer Meeting.&nbsp; It is fueled by prayer, and would die out without it.&nbsp; We maintain this tradition and require all staff to take part in praying for the needs of a dying world, to ensure we are always depending upon the Holy Trinity for grace for His work.</div><div><br><br><strong>ABOUT THE APPLICANT<br></strong><br></div><div>We recognise that, to be great at your role, there are certain characteristics that are important and others that enable a good fit within our existing team and culture.&nbsp; But if you don’t meet them, get in touch anyway!&nbsp; you may be more awesome that you realise.<br><br></div><div>• You are a practising Christian who reads the Bible and has attended a local church for at least 3 years<br>• Excellent organisational and time management skills<br>• You have over 3 years' experience as an IT manager for a small company<br>• You enjoy IT<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br>• Ability to work independently and as part of a team<br>• You’d like to make a difference for people in other countries, even though you may never meet them in person<br>• You don’t feel a call to go to the mission field yourself, but you desire to use your time on Earth to help people know Jesus, from an office here in England<br>• You are able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English<br><br></div><div><strong>NOTE: </strong>As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to:<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; be a practising Christian, and current active membership of a local church<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; subscribe to our statement of faith and the Nicene Creed (see end of doc)<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; demonstrate a personal commitment to our Mission and Core Values<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; participate in, and sometimes lead, our times of Christian prayer<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; be willing to work with Christians from various denominations<br><br><br></div><div><strong>GFA WORLD’S STATEMENT OF FAITH<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>WE BELIEVE:</strong></div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; That the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God, given to us by the Church – “the pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15).<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; The Nicene Creed to be the official Creed of the Holy Church.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; In one God, Creator of all things, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that these three are co-eternal and of equal dignity and power.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; In the deity of Jesus Christ; His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit; His virgin birth; His sinless life; His death on a cross; His bodily resurrection; His ascension to the right hand of the Father; and His personal, imminent return.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; That man was created by and for God; that by man’s disobeying God, every person incurred spiritual death, which meant they were no longer in communion with God, and physical death was the consequence; and that all people are given the option of being redeemed and restored to God.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; The Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins and that all who believe in Him are declared righteous because of His victory over death and are, therefore, in right relationship with God.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; Salvation means far more than being “saved from sin; we are saved for sonship, to be divinely adopted sons and daughters of God. Forgiveness is the precondition for God’s greater gift, the gift that will last beyond our death: the gift of divine life” (1 Corinthians 15:3-7).<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; Believers in Christ are destined to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. Sharing in the life of God, as God has shared in our humanity (1 Peter 1:4).<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit indwelling all believers and thus enabling and empowering the life and ministry of the believer.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; In the bodily resurrection of everyone who has lived, the everlasting blessedness of those in right relationship with God, and eternal separation for those who have rejected God’s forgiveness in His Son.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; The sacrament of marriage to be ordained by God as a holy union between one man and one woman as biologically defined at birth.<br><br><br></div><div><strong>OUR MISSION<br></strong><br></div><div>To be devout followers of Christ and to fulfil His Great Commission amongst people still waiting to hear His name for the first time... by training up, sending out, and assisting qualified labourers in partnership with the body of Christ<br><br><br></div><div><strong>OUR CORE VALUES<br></strong><br></div><ol><li>Knowing the lord Jesus more fully &amp; intimately</li><li>Being a people of integrity and excellence</li><li>Living in submission to God’s word</li><li>Being a people of faith</li><li>Being a people committed to prayer &amp; worship</li><li>Having a servant lifestyle</li><li>Being a people of grace &amp; love</li><li>Serving sacrificially</li><li>Being a people sold out to win the lost at any cost</li><li>Working together with the body of Christ</li></ol><div><br><br><strong>THE NICENE CREED<br></strong><br></div><div>We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.</div><div>And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made; being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and died and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; whose Kingdom shall have no end.</div><div>And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And we believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.</div><div>We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.<br><br></div><div><strong>Amen</strong>&nbsp;<br><br></div>

IT General Manager

<div><strong><em>*Must live in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area— This is an onsite position. *&nbsp;<br></em></strong><br></div><div><em>Enable Resource Group is seeking a mission-minded Strategy Consultant to join our growing team!&nbsp;<br></em><br></div><div>Since 2000, Enable Ministry Partners, a division of Enable Resource Group, has managed and supported IT solutions for hundreds of churches across the country. By helping our church clients effectively employ technology in ministry efforts, they are better able to steward their resources toward Kingdom work in local communities and around the world. As we provide technology strategy plans, AI consulting, project management, help desk support, onsite assistance, technology audits and other services, our church staffs are freed up to focus on ministry, worship, and growing in love for God and others. At Enable, we're in more than just the IT business; we’re in the people and relationship business, with a mission to Change Lives by Serving Those Who Serve.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>&nbsp;As a Strategy Consultant, you will act as a virtual IT Director for multiple clients simultaneously across Enable's client base. Your role is to define and execute clients’ technology roadmaps by connecting organizational and ministerial objectives with the appropriate technical solutions. You will play a key role in Enable's service delivery model through job functions such as IT strategy consulting, project management, budget planning, and sales support. Our Strategy Consultants are trusted advisors for our clients, and they prioritize the building and maintaining of relationships throughout their partnerships.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>&nbsp;<strong>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Advise, equip, and empower clients to make decisions regarding their technology roadmap through effective explanations of technical concepts and Enable's IT stack. &nbsp;</li><li>Perform project leadership and management responsibilities to ensure that projects are executed excellently.</li><li>Prepare, propose, and manage client IT budgets and timelines. Communicate with clients to help provide the justification necessary to secure funding for IT needs.</li><li>Execute the client’s technology roadmap by communicating with the client and internal resources to maintain momentum and hold each other accountable to the agreed-upon strategy.</li><li>Work with vendors and partners, such as ISPs, copier/printer vendors, software manufacturers, surveillance vendors, etc., including writing and reviewing RFPs for solutions by other providers.</li><li>Build relationships and engage in Quarterly Partnership Reviews to ensure that Enable is serving the client in their best interest.</li><li>Keep all relevant parties informed about strategy, project progress, and updates. Act as the point person for these projects.</li><li>Provide technical expertise during the sales process and assist with proposals and technology assessments.</li></ul><div><br>&nbsp;<strong>Required Skills:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Extensive experience in IT-related fields, preferably among roles involving project and budget management, consulting, or business analysis&nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills (with the ability to prepare &amp; present proposals to clients)&nbsp;</li><li>Proven ability to build relationships, built on mutual trust, with teammates and clients&nbsp;</li><li>Proven ability to lead teams and clients to accomplish clear goals and objectives</li><li>High level understanding of small and medium business technologies such as:&nbsp;<ul><li>Cloud services&nbsp;</li><li>Microsoft and Apple ecosystems&nbsp;</li><li>Wired and wireless networking technologies&nbsp;</li><li>Voice solutions&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to create unique strategies and solutions for multiple, diverse clients, keeping in mind the unique needs, goals, culture, etc. of each&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to learn new technical concepts and their relationships to other technologies rapidly&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace, ideally both as a user and an administrator&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to undergo and pass a background check in accordance with state and federal laws&nbsp;</li><li>Valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation</li></ul><div><br><strong>&nbsp;Preferred Skills:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>A bachelor's degree in a related area of study&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in a Managed Service Provider and/or consulting environment&nbsp;</li><li>Experience directly working in a church or nonprofit setting&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Managed Service Provider tools is a plus: &nbsp;<ul><li>Lifecycle Insights&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>ConnectWise PSA&nbsp;</li><li>Hudu&nbsp;</li></ul><div><em>&nbsp;<br>At Enable, we put people and relationships first. One way we accomplish this is by providing comprehensive benefits that enhance the Enable experience.</em>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Benefits:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Fantastic company culture</li><li>Great work/life balance</li><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Competitive health benefits</li><li>3 weeks of PTO &amp; major holidays</li><li>401k with a match</li><li>Growth opportunities</li><li>And much more!</li></ul><div><strong><em>&nbsp;<br>By joining our team, you have an outlet to contribute your professional skills and immediately become part of a life-changing impact. We can't wait to meet you!&nbsp;<br></em></strong><br></div>

IT Strategy Consultant/vCIO

<div><strong>Location: </strong>Golden, CO (On-Site, 5 days/week)</div><div><strong>Hours</strong>: Full-time</div><div><br><strong>Position Mission</strong></div><div>The <strong>Director of IT</strong> is responsible for overseeing FOCUS’s technology infrastructure and strategy to ensure the organization’s systems, networks, and services support its mission and daily operations effectively. Reporting to the VP of IT, the Director of IT leads a multi-disciplinary team of IT professionals, manages vendor relationships, and oversees IT budgeting, security, and compliance. The role requires high-level strategic thinking, hands-on IT experience, and strong leadership skills to foster innovation, efficiency, and reliability in all technical areas. This is a full-time, on-site position in Golden, Colorado.</div><div><br><strong>Position Responsibilities</strong></div><div><strong>1. Strategy &amp; Leadership</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Technology Strategy &amp; Roadmap</strong>: Collaborate with the VP of IT to develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap that aligns with FOCUS’s mission, strategic goals, and growth trajectory.</li><li><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Development</strong>: Recruit, mentor, train, and manage a team of IT professionals (infrastructure, help desk, security, etc.). Encourage a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability.</li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong>: Partner with other departments (Finance, Operations, Mission Development, etc.) to understand technological needs, identify opportunities for process improvement, and drive technology-enabled solutions.</li></ul><div><strong>2. Infrastructure &amp; Operations</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Systems &amp; Network Management</strong>: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of all IT systems, including servers, networks, cloud environments, and telecommunications. Ensure high availability, reliability, and security.</li><li><strong>Help Desk &amp; Support</strong>: Supervise user support services to provide timely and effective resolution of hardware, software, and network issues. Establish and track performance metrics (e.g., ticket resolution time, user satisfaction) to continuously improve service levels.</li><li><strong>Vendor &amp; Service Provider Management</strong>: Manage relationships with external partners (hardware/software vendors, managed service providers, etc.), including contract negotiation, service level agreements, and performance monitoring.</li></ul><div><strong>3. Security &amp; Compliance</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Cybersecurity</strong>: Develop and maintain a robust cybersecurity program, including threat assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and training programs to ensure organization-wide security awareness.</li><li><strong>Compliance &amp; Risk Management</strong>: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies. Perform regular audits and risk assessments, implementing best practices to protect sensitive data.</li><li><strong>Disaster Recovery &amp; Business Continuity</strong>: Define and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Oversee periodic testing of backup systems and processes to ensure minimal downtime in the event of a crisis.</li></ul><div><strong>4. Project Management</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Project Oversight</strong>: Lead and manage complex IT projects from ideation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong>: Communicate project goals, progress, and updates to leadership and relevant teams. Provide clear guidance and set realistic expectations regarding resource needs and timelines.</li><li><strong>Change Management</strong>: Develop and implement change management strategies to minimize disruption and enhance user adoption of new systems and technologies.</li></ul><div><strong>5. Budgeting &amp; Resource Allocation</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Annual IT Budget</strong>: In collaboration with the VP of IT, develop and manage the annual IT budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational priorities.</li><li><strong>Resource Planning</strong>: Optimize resource allocation to balance day-to-day support needs with strategic initiatives. Make data-driven recommendations regarding new tools, upgrades, and services.</li></ul><div><strong>6. Organizational &amp; Mission Alignment</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Mission Support</strong>: Understand and support FOCUS’s Catholic mission, integrating its values into decision-making and team culture.</li><li><strong>Community Engagement</strong>: Collaborate with organizational leadership and stakeholders to leverage technology in support of evangelization efforts, donor engagement, and community outreach.</li><li><strong>Training &amp; Evangelization</strong>: Encourage IT best practices and empower staff, missionaries, and students (when applicable) through training programs that enhance technology usage and alignment with the organization’s evangelistic focus.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Education</strong>:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required.</li><li>Master’s degree in a relevant field or MBA preferred.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Experience</strong>:<ul><li>8+ years of progressive experience in IT management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (Director, Senior Manager, or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience managing infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity programs.</li><li>Experience in a non-profit or mission-driven organization is a plus.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Technical Skills</strong>:<ul><li>Deep knowledge of network protocols, server technologies, virtualization, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).</li><li>Familiarity with data management, CRM systems, and ERP platforms.</li><li>Robust understanding of IT security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR).</li></ul></li><li><strong>Leadership &amp; Interpersonal Skills</strong>:<ul><li>Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate organizational needs into practical technology strategies.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Mission &amp; Values Alignment</strong>:<ul><li>Commitment to uphold and support FOCUS’s Catholic mission and values.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a faith-based environment, respecting the Catholic identity of the organization.</li></ul></li></ul><div><br><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></div><div>For this role, we anticipate paying <strong>$120,000 - $160,000/year</strong>. This range is an estimate. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the provided range and will be adjusted based on various factors including qualifications, experience, abilities, geographic location, and duties.</div><div><br>As a FOCUS staff member, you and your family will have access to several benefits that are designed to help care for the whole person and make your career at FOCUS rewarding. You will receive:</div><ul><li>Medical, Vision and Dental insurance</li><li>Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account</li><li>Employer-provided life insurance</li><li>Long-term disability insurance</li><li>Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your child(ren)</li><li>403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer-match for eligible staff</li><li>Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection</li><li>Integrity-based Paid Time Off</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>We observe many paid holidays recognized by fellow Americans and also some of the feast days of Holy Mother Church. In addition, we recognize the Sacred Christmas Respite by closing the office from December 24-January 1 each year.</li></ul><div><br>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold (full-time, part-time or temporary), and your tenure with FOCUS. Specific benefits may change at FOCUS's discretion.&nbsp;</div>

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