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• Work as a liaison between SP and
  Governmental/Non-Governmental authorities for collaborative programming on
  behalf of Samaritan’s Purse, including participating in applicable cluster
  meetings.
• Keenly monitor and actively search for
  funding opportunities or calls for proposals and proactively inform the
  supervisor, Regional Program Development Officer (RPDO) and Regional
  Director (RD) in time.
• Write concept papers, proposals, and
  project summaries in support of the Country Director.
• Write periodical (monthly, quarterly,
  semiannual and annual) reports for internal and external use.
• Work closely with the Country Director
  (CD), Deputy Country Director (DCD), RPDO, Program Managers, and Finance
  Manager to develop proposal budgets. 
  
• Work in liaison with Program Managers to
  ensure all projects are in line with SP’s Program Management Guidelines.
• Coordinate and assist with needs
  assessments, surveys (base line, reviews and project end surveys) and
  conduct field visits at least 25% of the time in order to collect and
  verify data.
• Analyze data and background materials in
  order to provide guidance and support to Program Managers and key decision
  makers.
• Support the CD and DCD in the development
  of Monthly Executive Reports (MER), IHQ Board reports, annual program
  achievement report and any other special publications.
• Oversee updates of SP reporting System
  (SPRS) or database that captures project accomplishments.
• Support the team with the implementation
  of various program activities, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of
  newly funded programs as needed
• Work closely with Program Managers to
  ensure accurate and appropriate impact stories are being developed and
  documented regularly.
• Assist the country management team and the
  supervisor with strategic planning
• Provide surge capacity and assume
  additional responsibilities in the event of a natural disaster or crisis.
• Intentionally plan and work to build the
  capacity of supervised staff
• Research and propose best practices in NGO
  programs development and operations.
• Stay abreast with regional and country
  level management informed of changing context, issues and concerns.
• 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 ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s
  degree (BA) from four-year College or university; or three to five years’
  related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
  and experience.
• One year of college-level Biblical studies
  strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working for
  humanitarian organizations in a cross cultural and INGO context
• The applicant should have a personal
  relationship with and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Gifted writer with strong writing and
  presentation skills.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of
  donor requirements especially (USAID, OFDA, CIDA, UNHCR, WFP, CHF, etc.)
• Proven understanding of proposal writing
  and M&E (including data management).
• Good quantitative and qualitative data
  analysis skills.
• Ability to develop and carry out work
  plans and solve problems independently.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in an international and
  multicultural environment.
• Excellent knowledge of computer
  applications, in particular proficiency required in MS Word, MS Excel and
  Power Point.

• Medical, prescription, dental & vision
  coverage
• Disability insurance
• Term Life insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Ten paid holidays (holiday observance will
  depend on the host country)
• Annual home leave
• Twelve vacation days per year

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