Program Development Officer, Sudan

Job Description

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We are seeking a Program Development Officer to join our team in Khartoum, Sudan. In this role you will play the invaluable role of creatively crafting grant proposals to maximize Samaritan’s Purse’s consideration for funding opportunities. This position will provide technical assistance and knowledge management support during project cycle implementation, monitoring, and the close-out process. Come serve with our team and make an eternal impact!

A day in the life of a Program Development Officer:

At Samaritan’s 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
• Build relationships on behalf of Samaritan's Purse with bilateral donors, International Non-governmental Organizations, and other agencies
• Assist as needed in program implementation, including: developing assessments, baselines, budgets, monitoring and evaluation systems, field visits to verify data, reporting and close-out
• Build capacity of field staff in general program development skills, behavior change communication, and quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation skills
• Represent Samaritan's Purse in relevant UN cluster meetings and other donor/partner meetings
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA) and three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in database development and management is required.
• Technical writing skills including developing proposals, training/instruction manuals, and reports
• Working knowledge of the grant submission processes of major donors such but not limited to the UN, CIDA, DFID and USAID, PADF, etc
• Experience in working with cross-cultural and cross-denominational Christians
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.

Language Requirement: 

• Fluency in English (required)

Travel Expectations: 

• 75 days annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary

Benefits

• International medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days
• R&R