South Asia: Mentor Refugee Creatives

The successful applicant(s) will use their experience in audio/visual design to apprentice refugees in creating content to promote educational public messaging about issues that impact the refugee community such as human rights, public health—including mental health—preventing exploitation, and food security. They will join a team of professionals from different cultural backgrounds to do storytelling, photography, video, animation, and translation. 

Position Type:

• CAMA worker 
• Community wellness/advocacy 
• IDP/refugee 
• Partially funded 
• Creative-access country (CAC) 
• Single or couple 

Responsibilities:

• Live among local people to learn the language, culture, and current needs while building friendships with them that lead to regularly demonstrating and sharing life stories 
• Acquire the local language through part-time language study (the other part-time is working in the business) 
• Work full-time in your business and in dialogue with like-minded international and local partners after 12–20 months 
• Promote and advocate for healthy lifestyles for youth, women, and families in the target community 
• Keep a low profile domestically and internationally 

Required Qualifications:

• A recognized bachelor’s degree 
• Completion of Alliance Polity course 
• Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent 
• A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 60 
• Prior professional experience in creating and delivering audio/visual content 

Biblical Characteristics Desired:

• Ability to articulate personal conversion and call to gospel ministry 
• Demonstrated heart for the poor and marginalized (Micah 6:8) 
• Theological Alignment with The Alliance 
• Demonstrated flexibility and grace in all aspects of life 
• Vibrant spiritual life with consistent practice of spiritual disciplines 
• Ability to learn and recover from failure 

Timeline for Deployment:

Summer/fall 2026. Once appointed and fundraising and other qualifications are met, the appointee is required to attend a cross-cultural and language-acquisition program and pre-field orientation prior to deploying.

General Information:

This is a developing country with a high population density, which is prone to cyclones and flooding. About 90 percent of the population follows the majority religion, with an extremely small Christian minority (0.3 percent). Many unreached and unengaged people groups are found within this country. Infrastructure in this country is lacking with inconsistent electrical supply and an overloaded transportation system. There are few Western comforts. 

Language Expectations:

Language is an essential part of ministry. Those who do not know the language will attend a language study program. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level in order to mentor, teach, and train others. 

There are no language schools for expatriates, but tutors are available. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level in order to mentor, teach, and train others. 

Health Considerations:

The country’s medical system is not up to international standards. Medicines are easily available, but advanced medical procedures should be sought outside the country. There is, however, a mission hospital within a one–hour drive that has American doctors and a high reputation for medical care, including emergencies. 

Expectations for Spouse:

Spousal roles vary based on the spouse’s gifts, training, and abilities as well as the needs of the team. It is expected that both spouses will be meaningfully involved in meeting ministry objectives depending on the nature of family roles, children, etc. 

Children’s Educational Plan and Options:

Homeschooling is the only option for younger children. For high school students, international boarding schools are located in Thailand or Malaysia. 

Compensation Package

The successful applicant(s) will receive a full compensation package with the expectation that, once appointed, efforts will be made to raise a portion of support costs through the applicant’s network of friends, family, local church, or other resources. Information on support costs will be made available upon application. Training and/or coaching in fundraising is available. 

Whole-Life Health

CAMA Services is the relief and development specialized structure of Alliance Missions. As part of an evangelical denomination, we are committed to biblical holism, which is modeled and reflected through our work. Due to this commitment, part of the required qualifications includes optimal emotional, spiritual, and physical health. These will be assessed during the application process. 

Important Clarification

Applicant(s) should be aware that serving in the international world often requires a higher degree of grace and flexibility. For example, overseas teams can be suddenly and unexpectedly impacted by illness, government decisions, financial realities, team changes, or other factors beyond the team’s control. The challenge for applicants is that these factors can sometimes necessitate the sudden redefining of a position, which may take place before, during, or after the application/interview process has begun or is completed.