Samaritans Purse Food Security & Livelihoods Program Manager - Jobs in South Sudan

Samaritans Purse Food Security & Livelihoods Program Manager - Jobs in South Sudan

Job Description
  • SSD-South Sudan-Unity State

    Are you an experienced Food Security & Livelihoods professional with a heart for the hurting? Join us as a Food Security & Livelihoods Program Manager with Samaritan's Purse!

    As a Food Security & Livelihoods Program Manager in South Sudan, your compassion and expertise will help to ensure continued Christ-like care for a struggling population.

    For an opportunity to serve a hurting world as the hands and feet of Jesus, let God put your talents to use for a humanitarian cause with an eternal purpose through Samaritan’s Purse. Join us today!

    Description of Job Duties:

  • Monitors execution of project plans and supervises the implementation of all program activities.
  • Leads in monitoring the progress of project outputs, ensuring quality delivery on a continual basis, and adherence to donor and ‘Food Security & Livelihoods’ sector standards.
  • Assists in the development of project budgets and leads in ensuring that budgets are appropriately spent according to donor requirements.
  • Assists with verification and submission of commodity movement and storage documentation.
  • Coordinates with other sectors like finance and logistics to ensure smooth program operation.
  • Works with pertinent counterparts to ensure partnerships are developed with state ministries.
  • Engages ministry staff and works with
    local offices on information sharing and activity updates.
  • Develops project context capacity building materials with support from IHQ.
  • Prepares and submits internal project progress reports and donor reports as needed.
  • Recruits, trains, and develops staff for assigned projects.
  • Develops and manages work plans for supervised staff, ensuring project objectives are met.

    Job Requirements:
  • Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
  • Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Agriculture or a related field, with relevant experience and training preferred; or equivalent in field-level experience.
  • Field-level experience with General Food and Non-Food Item Distributions.
  • Able to be diplomatic in communications with all NGO, governmental, and community partners.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in an ever changing environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
    A servant's heart with a strong commitment to Christ, and desire to share Him with others.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Must be culturally sensitive and respectful of church leaders from all denominations.
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills required.
  • Ability to speak Arabic preferred, but not required.

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 20th June 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Samaritans Purse Food Security & Livelihoods Program Manager - Jobs in South Sudan

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