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Ad title:
Chaplain/Chaplaincy Worker
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The Mission to Seafarers
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Published: 07 February
/ Deadline: 07 March
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The Mission to Seafarers (MtS) is seeking applications for the role of Chaplain / Chaplaincy Worker to be based in the Ports of Batumi and Poti, Georgia. You will offer spiritual, emotional and practical support to seafarers of all backgrounds and nationalities. This is a new role which offers an exciting opportunity to be part of our important and growing work.
About The Mission to Seafarers:
Founded in 1856, the purpose of The Mission to Seafarers is to share God`s love and grace with seafarers by caring for them in the many difficult and challenging circumstances they encounter. Our ministry is wide ranging and holistic with an emphasis on compassionate, practical action and an absolute commitment to working with those of all faiths and nationalities, always with the deepest sensitivity and respect. We currently have a presence in over 200 ports in 50 countries.
The Role:
The Chaplain / Chaplaincy Worker is responsible for ensuring that our mission is accessible and that our service provision is appropriate. You will be required to build and co-ordinate a pool of volunteers to assist with our work. You will also represent MtS in and around the ports of Batumi and Poti, particularly with such bodies as the Port Authorities, Port Committees and other maritime organisations including shipping agencies, local seafarer and stevedore unions, and the national ITF Inspector.
This is a full-time post, open to ordained and non-ordained candidates. MtS is an Anglican Mission, but this post is open to Christians of all denominations who possess a strong Christian faith and who have empathy with MtS`s Anglican roots and with the work and charitable purpose of our work.
The Ideal Candidate:
Candidates should have a practical understanding of, and empathy with, the particular challenges seafaring populations experiences; should possess strong and adaptable interpersonal skills; be collaborative and inclusive and able to work as part of an ecumenical team; be empathetic, supportive and understanding with good self-awareness; demonstrate sound judgement, emotional intelligence and sensitivity; be culturally and politically aware; and able to remain calm and measured in challenging situations. Candidates must be fluent in Georgian, Russian and English and should have a clean driving licence, valid in Georgia.
Further Information
For full details on the role, including how to apply, please email: jobs@missiontoseafarers.org quoting "Georgia Chaplain".
Please note that the deadline for completed applications is noon on Thursday 6 March 2025.
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