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Position Title: Regional Grants and Compliance Officer, Southern Africa (2047)
Organisation:Purse
Location:Kampala, Uganda -
Job ID: #639499
Country: Uganda
Organisation: Samaritan's Purse
Theme: sumanitarian Financing
Background Information:
The Regional Grants and Compliance Officer (RGCO), Southern Africa will
work throughout the Southern Region as a part of the International Program
Development Unit. The RGCO will focus on supporting and coordinating
Samaritan’s Purse (SP) Field Offices as it relates to the pursuit, development
and compliance of programs and grant proposals in the regions. The RGCO
provides consultation in processes related to program and grant proposals to
include writing, editing and the compilation of lessons learned. The RGCO will
provide technical assistance to Samaritan’s Purse field offices in designated
regions.
Position requires extensive travel in and out of the field.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop programming and proposals for SP Southern Africa field offices
using current SP program models and best practices. On occasion the RPDO will
be asked to assist in the initial program implementation of proposals they
write.
• Build capacity of SP Southern
Africa field offices in general program development skills, behavior change
communication, and qualitative evaluation skills.
• Build relationships on behalf of SP Southern Africa field offices with
bilateral donors, International Non-governmental Organizations, and other
agencies.
• Be aware of grant opportunities in
the region and work in conjunction with regional directors on pursuing those
opportunities.
• Lead grant reporting and monitoring and compliance of grants received.
• Align with the various SP Country
Directors regarding the rules and regulations of the field office and ensure
that they are aware of all meetings, progress and ideas being formulated.
• Ensure that all proposals follow timetables that allow for the
input/review by the technical advisors and the finance department and involve
the appropriate technical advisors in the Program Development Division in the
concept development process of grant submissions.
• Attend 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent
witness for Jesus Christ. • Master’s degree in International Development or a
relevant field preferred. Strong field based experience will be considered.
• One year of college-level Biblical studies is preferred.
• Proven technical writing skills
including developing proposals, training/instruction manuals, and reports.
• 3-5 years field experience in the development/implementation of relief
and development programming.
• Proven experience in training/capacity building in a cross-cultural
setting.
• Demonstrated experience in grant submission processes of major donors
such as the UN, CIDA, DFID, USAID, etc.
24 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This position is able to accommodate a family.
Mission Statement: 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.
Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives,
grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt
Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve
with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of
God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to
needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical
Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk
in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
Job years of experience: 3-5 years
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and interested in discussing this engagement in more
detail,
please submit your resume in confidence to the website on the link below:
In order to apply, please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/employment-listings/,
click on "International Positions," click on "Regional Grants
and Compliance Officer, Southern Africa (2047)" and click on "Apply
Now" at the bottom of the page.
