Samaritan's Purse
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970 Samaritan’s Purse has help meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disaster, disease and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the church worldwide to promote the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Closing date: 31 May 2010
Location: Uganda
Location: Uganda
Morota, Uganda - The Program Manager, based in Moroto, will be responsible for overall coordination and management of the Food Assistance Project. Incumbent will guide, train, direct and support project staff in implementing food assistance activities while also providing monitoring and evaluation tools to assess progress against agreed objectives. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring timely, orderly and effective food distribution to beneficiaries according to WFP and statutory guidelines. Incumbent will be responsible for regular project reporting to the SP Uganda Country Office and to WFP, and must ensure effective coordination of project activities with the relevant District Local Government departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management & Administration:
• Direct line management of all Food Assistance project supervisors, including performance review, ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction.
• Maintain updated HR records for all project staff, sending monthly reports to SP Uganda Country office for attendance, leave and contractual changes as they arise.
• Ensure effective administration of program finances, including adherence to SP and WGP financial management guidelines.
• Maintain updated records of all project assets, sending regular reports to SP Uganda Country office as requested.
Programming:
• Establish clear strategy and direction for Food Assistance Project in collaboration with the SP Uganda Country Office.
• Establish and Coordinate effective implementation of clear security protocol for distribution.
• Ensure all project activities are conducted in accordance with the agreed work plan and proposal.
• Coordinate updates of beneficiary lists, sending updates to WFP as required.
• Ensure coordination of all activities at district level with relevant Local Government departments, NGOs and CBOs, WFP staff and community stakeholders; Maintain constant coordination with SFP in strategic project implementation..
• Develop and expand Food Assistance Project in accordance with agreed strategy and relevant opportunities at field level.
• Submit monthly reports to Kampala Country Office and WFP, including progress against objectives, activity summary, issues faced and impact stories.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to cope with stress and live in basic conditions; flexibility and patience.
• Previous experience working with Food Assistance and/or Agricultural programs and/or community-based programming in Africa.
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to network and build relationships with government, civil society, and community partners.
Length of contract: 12 months
Open until filled
Target date to the field: May 2010
**Security concerns for this location dictate that applicants with minor children not be considered for employment in this position
How to apply
Complete Samaritan’s Purse online application directly via Samaritan’ Purse website http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/Employment_Listings/International_PositionsReference Code: RW_84NRFA-13