Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Relations, LWF

ph3Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Relations, LWF /h3 pPlace of assignment: Geneva, Switzerland /p pStarting date: 1 January 2027 /p pContract period: initial contract of 5 years, renewable once /p pWork time: 100 % /p pAverage travel days per year: extensive (more than 20 days per year) /p h3Organizational Context /h3 pThe Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of 153 churches in 99 countries that collaborate on matters of theology, Christian unity, holistic mission, humanitarian and development aid. /p h3Purpose /h3 pThe AGS identifies areas and themes for theological dialogue and represents the LWF in ecumenical interactions and platforms; /p pS-he supports the ecumenical dimensions of programs implemented by the LWF Communion Office; /p pS-he supports the development of capacity among member churches for ecumenical dialogue and cooperation locally, in line with the LWF Ecumenical Commitments. /p h3Required Qualifications /h3 ul liPhD or equivalent in Theology (preferably in ecumenical studies or ecclesiology). /li liExcellent written and spoken English. /li liMember of an LWF member church. /li liA member church endorsement is required for this position. /li /ul h3Additional Study and Experience /h3 ul liSuccessful experience of at least 5 years in a position involving ecumenical dialogue and/or studies. /li liDetailed knowledge of the history and current status of the LWF’s bilateral dialogues and related theological topics, and of the multilateral ecumenical processes as carried by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Global Christian Forum. /li liProven ability of working through networks with collaborative style, diplomatic skills and commitment. /li liProven ability to animate and conduct multi-cultural and multi-professional teams (up to 20 members) to promote goals of common interest. /li liOrdination in an LWF member church is an asset. /li liKnowledge of German, French and Spanish is an asset. /li /ul h3LWF Core Skills /h3 ul liAnalytical thinking - Level advanced /li liInitiative – Level resource /li liLeadership - Level resource /li liAchieving results - Level resource /li liAccountability - Level resource /li liWorking effectively with others - Level resource /li /ul h3Required Skills /h3 ul liCommunication - Level resource /li liNetworking – Level resource /li liDiplomacy/ Facilitation/ Negotiation – Level resource /li liAdvocacy/ Influence – Level resource /li liStrategic intelligence – Level advanced /li liPeople management- Level advanced /li /ul h3Position Environment and Dimensions /h3 pInternally, works directly with the General Secretary. Cooperates with colleagues in-house as it relates to ecumenical relations. /p pExternally, works with the designated staff and offices of LWF’s ecumenical partners, bilateral and multilateral, with the Lutheran co-chairs of bilateral dialogue commissions as well as with Lutheran theological institutions as they relate to his-her portfolio. /p pThe AGS works closely with the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg, which supports LWF in carrying out its ecumenical dialogues. /p h3Main duties /h3 h3Ecumenical leadership and representation /h3 pIn cooperation with the General Secretary, the AGS coordinates and leads LWF’s ecumenical relations as carried out by its Communion Office. /p pFollows up the developments within the Ecumenical Movement, and in cooperation with the General Secretary and other internal stakeholders, defines the LWF stand accordingly. /p pRepresents the LWF in ecumenical settings and interactions, in support of the General Secretary. /p h3Coordination of dialogues /h3 pAssumes responsibility for the organization and planning of ecumenical dialogues, providing coherence and mutual accountability, serving as a co-secretary in each dialogue. /p pTakes responsibility for the communication of ecumenical agreements and helps to create structures for their reception at all levels in the LWF. /p h3Promoting ecumenical relations /h3 pServes as a resource person in the Communion Office on current ecumenical developments and relations. /p pPromotes an ecumenical spirit, in line with the LWF Ecumenical Commitments, in the Communion Office and among LWF Member Churches. /p h3Leadership /h3 pThe AGS is a member of the Communion Office Leadership Team (COLT). /p pThe AGS manages the Support Officer. /p h3Special duties /h3 pAny other duties may be assigned by the General Secretary. /p h3Major challenges /h3 pNavigating a complex ecumenical landscape during times of increased polarization across the world. Ensuring strong reception of the outcomes of ecumenical dialogues, in particular at the member church level. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr