Youth worker: Central Asia

Working in 2 orphanages with children and youths from 3-17 years old. Visiting them, building relationships and sharing love, teaching them life skills. Organizing camps during hollidays and clubs for the elder children. Teaching sports can be part of the work.
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Commitment Length: 2-3 years (full time)
A heart for children and youth, a degree in youth work and/or experience is recommended.
Flexibility, patience, creativity and a willingness to learn new ways in a different culture.

Please note: all jobs/opportunities on this site are unsalaried. Most people joining OM have to raise financial support to cover their living expenses, usually through gifts from home churches and other supporters.


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Central Asia

Bottled tomatoes for the winter<br>A jar of bottled tomatoes typical of home canning in Tajikistan and Central Asia. Afghan Olympic Hero<br>Olympic bronze medallist becomes national hero. Veiled woman stocks up on food<br>Veiled woman stocks up on household supplies, possibly the recipient of relief aid. Outline of city against snowcapped peaks<br>Outline of city against snowcapped peaks Two men in discussion<br>Two men in discussion City in the moutains<br>A city with barren mountains in the background.

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Job opportunities in Central Asia

  • Assistant Regional Director & Project Manager
    Our team in a Central Asian city which has been the historical gateway between Central Asia and the Indian continent is in need of an ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR,PROJECT MANAGER. This person would assist the Regional Director in overseeing the programs and Managing the office and finances of projects. He would also be instrumental in developing new projects as the team capacity will expand. (M)
  • BOOKKEEPER
    A recently established carpet weaving project in a Central Asian country is presently in need of an BOOKKEEPER. They would help to manage daily cash flow, disburse funds, keep the ledgers, etc. This is a voluntary, non-salaried position. (C)
  • Community Development Project Manager
    Our Community Development Program in an ancient Central Asian city which used to be a center along the fabled Silk Road is in need of a PROJECT MANAGER. This work is focused on empowering poor women in and around this city. This person would be involved in managing existing programs and expanding/developing new ones. (M)
  • Construction Project Manager
    Our team in a charming Central Asian town surrounded with lush green rice paddies and wheat fields in summer is looking towards expanding programs in education to include reconstruction of schools. For this to be possible we need a CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER. This person would initiate and oversee construction projects working with a national counterpart. (M)
  • Country Director for local NGO
    Our NGO, located in "roof of the world" capitol Central Asian city, is looking for a new COUNTRY DIRECTOR. This should be a person of vision and compassion, desiring to make a difference in a land weary of war. This would include leading the current work, overseeing personnel and finances, and expanding and initiating new projects as opportunities arise. (M)

Recent Stories from Central Asia

Saved from Destruction
Nov 2008,
An Iranian heeds God’s warning and is saved.

A testimony to the God who provides.
A testimony to the God who provides.Nov 2008,
A Tajik believer testifies to God’s faithful provision for her family.

The Book that can’t be finished.
Nov 2008,
A Central Asian testifies effectively to the Living Word.

Wheelchair in the nick of time
17 Oct, 2008
A man in a broken wheelchair receives a new one from OM in Central Asia and "Wheels for the World."

Afghanistan needs the Spirit of God
Afghanistan needs the Spirit of GodSep 2008,
Olympic bronze medallist becomes national hero.

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