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We are seeking a Program Development Officer to serve on our team in Bunia, DRC. As a Program Development Officer, you will coordinate the design and implementation of programs and grant proposals, develop relationships with donors and other agencies, and provide your technical expertise throughout the project cycle. Come serve with our team and make an eternal impact! Join us today!
A day in the life of a Program Development Officer:
At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of Program Development Officer, you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
- Develop programming through writing concept papers, proposals and budgets using best practices and lessons learned in coordination with appropriate program units.
- Serve as liaison between Samaritans Purse, Governmental/Non-Governmental authorities and external donors for collaborative programming on behalf of Samaritans Purse, and monitors and informs leadership of upcoming opportunities.
- Maintain digital library of all proposals, grants, and reports, and keeps leadership informed of project status and needs via Monthly Executive Reports and other products.
- Highlight capacity-building opportunities in collaboration with the M&E team, Program Managers and Senior Program Managers.
- Support the revision of M&E products and provide relevant feedback in support of Program Managers and key decision makers.
- All other duties as assigned.
Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors degree and three (3) years experience in monitoring and evaluation, program development, and/or capacity building; or equivalent combination of experience and education. Formal project management certification or training preferred.
- Technical writing skills including developing proposals, training/instruction manuals, and reports.
- Ability to develop and carryout work plans and solve problems independently.
- Excellent knowledge of computer applications, in particular proficiency required in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
- 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete this requirement is available upon hire.
Job Location: Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Type: Full-Time
Restrictions: Unaccompanied
Language Requirement: Fluent in English, French and/or Kiswahili strongly preferred
Travel Expectations: Required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary
Benefits:
- Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage
- Disability insurance
- Term Life insurance
- Retirement savings plan (after 1yr)
- 10 paid holidays (holiday observance will depend on the host country)
- 12 vacation days per year
- Annual home leave
How to apply
Our Mission: 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 helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, 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.
This is not just a job. It’s a calling, it’s a ministry, and it is your opportunity to begin a life-changing career.
**All applications should be submitted in English**