At least 4 years of experience in cross-cultural or international ministry, preferably toward an understanding of the PCUSA Faith commitment to Jesus Christ and strong Christian witness in the Reformed tradition Sense of call to this position Understanding/comprehension of the PCUSA constitution Knowledge of and commitment to the ecumenical witness and ministry of the PCUSA as expressed through policies and practices of the General Assembly Language skills appropriate to the region Networking capabilities; cultivation of relationships Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point Excellent written and oral communication skills; good listening skills Strong interpersonal skills, able to relate well with a wide and inclusive diversity of people Demonstrated skills in working in a team relationship by development, nurture, evaluation/assessment, reflection, analysis, and discernment Able to maintain emotional balance under stress and able to respond appropriately to emotions and emotionally-charged situations History of accountability and transparency Able to be a respectful presence Able and open to learning from others Helpful Skills Leadership in contexts of church, faith communities, neighborhood/village communities, non-government organizations Training, meeting facilitation and/or public speaking Project and time management; record-keeping Social media savvy Required Competencies Able to function effectively as a representative of the PCUSA; to be the embodiment of the denominational constitution, policies and practices. 2. Creates common spaces for information sharing and decision-making where concerns, initiatives, needs of strategic global partners, and the PCUSA are communicated with clarity to each other (i.e. Presbytery and congregational partnerships, mission networks, partnership networks, mission support groups, global partners, mission committees or other structures) as they engage together.