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• Guide line management
  of Food Assistance Operations Manager, Project Coordinator, Finance
  Officers and Administrative Officer in the districts of operation,
  including performance reviews, ongoing direction, support, encouragement
  and correction.
• Update HR records for
  all Food Assistance project staff in the districts of operation, sending
  monthly reports to National Program Manager for attendance, leave and
  contractual changes as they arise.
• Guarantee effective
  budget management and administration of project finances, including
  adherence to Samaritan’s Purse and WFP financial management guidelines.
• Act as official
  Samaritan’s Purse representative to stakeholders for all matters
  concerning Food Assistance in refugee settlements.
• Establish a clear
  strategy and direction for Food Assistance Project in the districts of
  operation in collaboration with the Operations Manager and National
  Program Manager.
• Work in close
  collaboration with the Operations Manager and National Program Manager to
  develop additional food security programs in districts of operation.
• Coordinate effective
  implementation of clear security protocol for distribution with assistance
  of Operations Manager.
• Ensure that all
  project activities are conducted in accordance with agreed work plan and
  proposal.
• Coordinate updating of
  beneficiary lists, sending updates to WFP as required.
• Send monthly and
  quarterly reports to National Program Manager, including activity summary,
  progress against objectives, commodity distributed, beneficiary caseload
  data, achievements to date, issues face, impact stories and financial
  expenditure.
• Ensure coordination of
  all activities at District-level with stakeholders including, Office of
  Prime Minister, UNHCR, NGOs and Community Based Organizations (CBOs), as
  well as maintain constant coordination with WFP in strategic project
  implementation.
• Conducts supervisory
  responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and
  applicable laws: responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
  training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
  performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints
  and resolving problems.
• Attend daily morning
  devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors
  and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong
  Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and
  the general public.
• Assess, manage, and
  report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised
  staff.

• The Samaritan’s Purse
  Refugee Food Assistance Program Manager should hold a good Bachelor’s
  degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related
  experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and
  experience.
• At least a year of
  college-level Biblical studies will be highly advantageous.
• Prior food Assistance
  programmatic experience.
• Solid leadership of
  field-based teams and operations management background.
• Hands-on, quick,
  reasoning skills; must be able to keep communication lines open with all
  parties in program of scheduling changes.
• Possess a clear
  understanding of the workings of major donors and their perspectives,
  requirements and standards.
• Excellent
  organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical
  and budgeting skills.
• Excellent
  interpersonal and written oral communication skills.
• Possess the ability to
  coordinate activities with other agencies, build and maintain positive
  working relationships.
• Ability to understand
  complex security situations and advise program design accordingly.
• Willingness to travel
  in and out of field.
• Maintains a personal
  relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.

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