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We are seeking a Chief of Party. As Chief of Party, you will have the opportunity to oversee a multi-sectoral Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance program in the DRC. Do you have experience managing grants, liaising with government officials, and managing staff? Join us today to use your training and experience to make an eternal impact!

A day in the life of a Chief of Party:

At Samaritan’s Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and then we join together to pray for one another, our staff and volunteers serving around the globe.

In the role of Chief of Party, you will:

• Direct and oversee the BHA program within project timelines and standard operating procedures, ensuring that all program goals are met through proper planning, staffing, and implementation.
• Oversee the work of program staff, providing supervision, training, and performance appraisals.
• Discern, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
• Ensure project activities comply with local laws, international and Samaritan’s Purse standards, and USAID rules & regulations.
• Support grant budget development and manage the approved budget within approved spending levels.
• Provide detailed reviews on financial reports before they go to regional leadership and the donor.
• Support proposal development, prepare timely, accurate, and professional program performance reports, and prepare regular donor updates/notifications.
• Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems in collaboration with M&E Manager.
• Discuss plans and strategies with relevant stakeholders, including government authorities, UN agencies, other humanitarian actors and Samaritan’s Purse partners, to ensure proper understanding and coordination of project objectives.

Check out more about serving with Samaritans Purse.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Bachelors Degree (B.A) from 4-year college or university in Economics, Development or Social Studies, with minimum of 6 or more years related international work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be a strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills. Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office; Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities.
• Ensure proper financial accounting and monthly reporting of all funds and financial activity.
• Familiarity with emergency response (Food and NFIs) and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements.
• Familiarity with Cash Based Programming (CBP), specifically the voucher fair system.
• Familiarity with the cluster system, have strong representation and coordination skills.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people.
• Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.

Job Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluent in English, fluency in French is required

Accompaniment: Accompanied

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