Responsibilities: 

• Teach English or other valuable life skills at the English center (i.e., computer, business, public speaking, marketing, music, etc) depending on your skills and giftings 
• Build relationships of trust with university students 
• Engage with students in significant conversations about Jesus 
• Invite English center students to read Scripture with you 
• Work with the team to host special events at the English center (i.e., Christmas party) 

Required Qualifications: 

Vocational Track 

• Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent 
• Completion of Alliance Polity course 
• A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 40 
• Experience in some kind of teaching 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Passionate about working in a team context 
• Experience or education in teaching English (ESL/TESOL/TEFL) 
• Experience working with those of the majority religion (preferred)  
• Have a clear call to cross-cultural ministry 
• Be a life-long learner (with a desire to learn from and listen to the Lord) 

Biblical Characteristics Desired: 

• Kingdom-minded 
• Biblically grounded 
• Spirit-dependent  
• Competently skilled 
• Self-aware 
• Self-disciplined 

Timeline for Deployment: 

Summer/fall 2027. All appointees are required to attend a cross-cultural and language acquisition program and pre-field course/experience prior to deploying.

General Information: 

This port city is a sprawling developing capital of three million people, offering limited services. It has extensive opportunities for future growth! You would live in a semi-urban neighborhood in an enclosed courtyard surrounded by some high-rises. Homes are nice, but many do not have a continual supply of water or electricity. This can be remedied with a well, a water tower, and a solar electric back-up system/generator. Primary roads are in fair condition but are often congested with traffic. Local shopping options are limited, but essentials are available in local markets and small grocery stores. Imported goods are found at larger supermarkets. Restaurants now offer delivery options, which is very convenient! 

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. 

Those who do not know French will attend a structured language study program for 10 months. Time will be allotted for continued French study for one year upon arrival in-country. It is recommended, though not required, that you spend some time learning a tribal language sometime after finishing French study. 

Health Considerations: 

Though our country has basic health services and medications are available, it lacks comprehensive health care. Advanced diagnosis and treatment are usually obtained elsewhere. Malaria is prevalent, so the use of malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended. If you have significant health issues, this assignment may not be for you. 

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. 

We require both spouses to fulfill language requirements. Because ministry at the center includes young men and women, both spouses would be expected to serve there at some capacity. We expect both spouses to be involved in fulfilling ministry objectives, but we are a flexible team with creative ministry options.   

Children’s Educational Plan and Options: 

In recent years, Dakar Academy has run a quality homeschool co-op program for grades K–8 that operates out of the mission headquarters here. There is also a French school with a bilingual program option, which provides education for both elementary and secondary students. For highschoolers, there is a boarding option available at Dakar Academy in Senegal. Lastly, there is a local American international school that offers instruction for grades K–12.