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 Jul 2010
Location: Sudan (the)
Location: Sudan (the)
Juba, South Sudan - The Deputy Country Director is responsible to assist the Country Director (CD) in activities that promote the success of field programs and staff development. Management responsibilities include government and donor relations, program design and implementation, grants, budgets, daily field operations, and field staff support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the Country Director (CD) to create and articulate a clear vision and strategy for SP in the field.
- Perform field assessments, identify needs, and design appropriate response programs in coordination with the CD and area Program Managers (PM).
- Make periodic visits to SP field sites to provide field staff support, address programmatic challenges, and explore potential program possibilities.
- Assist in writing proposals, creating budgets, and planning new activities .
- Lead field support team including field safety and security officer, field human resource manager, fleet manager, and technical systems officer.
- Coordinate finance and logistics managers in conjunction with the CD.
- Maintain organizational and operational policies and procedures of Samaritan's Purse.
- Prepare and submit monthly narrative and programmatic field reports to the CD.
- Monitor financial accountability, and ensure systems are in place to monitor accountability.
- Provide professional representation for SP with government officials, dignitaries, other NGOs and visitors as requested.
- Ensure SP compliance with legal and cultural requirements.
- Monitor potential and present emergencies and keep SP informed of events, including crisis response options.
- Liaise with donors and potential partners in identifying and pursuing potential program and funding opportunities.
- Be a spiritual leader within the SP team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous experience working overseas, particularly in Africa and/or Sudan.
- Experience of financial and administrative coordination.
- Extensive field humanitarian experience in a management role.
- Experience in leading a large team.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong networking skills.
- Knowledge of project planning and implementation.
- Experience in cross-cultural team leadership.
- Understanding and experience in logistics.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to operate for extended periods in austere conditions.
- Willingness to travel frequently.
- Willingness to stay in the field for extended periods.
- Ability to coordinate activities with local involvement and establish working relationships with other NGOs.
- Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good team-worker and able to live and work closely with a team.
- Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle in rough road and extremely muddy conditions.
Length of Contract: 24 months
Open till Filled
Target Start Date: July, 2010
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_854RBC-76