About

EMI Uganda is currently seeking a Project Leader to join our team. Project Leaders are the face of EMI to our ministry clients and the volunteers who participate in our ministry. They are not only design professionals, but disciples of Christ who God has called into EMI's ministry. They share their talents and experience with others and lead others into doing design work as the disciples of Jesus.

Working with Christian ministries and ministry leaders, EMI Project Leaders have a unique opportunity to influence Christian leadership and vision through the design professions. They ask questions, listen well, and are committed to appropriate, sustainable design. They are familiar with crossing cultures and seek to encourage, bless, and invite others to do the same. They invest in EMI's interns as the future of EMI, and they involve and work well with international and local design professionals.

As an Architect, Planner, or Engineer you would also contribute to other conceptual and detailed design projects in the office.

Would you consider joining our team in Uganda?

Qualifications

In addition to the typical EMI Staff prerequisites, candidates for this position must have:

  • Participated in an EMI Project Trip within the last 12 months.
  • Willingness and ability to relocate to Kampala, Uganda.
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience.
  • BS in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or a similar field
  • Professional license to practice preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to mentor others and effectively lead teams.
  • Ability to travel internationally 2-3 times per year for trips of up to 15 days each.
  • Working knowledge of computers and demonstrated experience in the use of standard business productivity and design software.
Responsibilities

The following are essential responsibilities for the Project Leader position:

  • Engage in spiritual and professional development through EMI's programs and opportunities.
  • Perform engineering or architecture design, drafting, and consultation on projects from the concept stage through to construction administration.
  • Communicate and coordinate project details, travel details, and project expenses with client ministry representatives.
  • Manage all project logistics and project finances; lead and support project team while on project trip.
  • Follow EMI's Project Leader checklist and procedures before, during, and after a trip.
  • Pastor team members while on trips.
  • Coordinate design so that it is correct, to the appropriate level of detail, and complete on schedule.