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Are you seeking a career in which your days will be centered on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a call to action: a call resounding from many men, women, and children in need? We are seeking a Senior Programs Manager to serve on our team in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). You will lead, support, coordinate, and provide leadership to our total relief and recovery programs in DRC. You will use your management experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of program design, and other design documents to ultimately spread the Truth to the nations. Come serve with a high level of integrity while supporting a team pursuing hope! Join us today!

*Please submit all application in Engish*

A day in the life of a Senior Programs Manager:

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 Senior Programs Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
• Assist the CD and DCD with strategic planning
• Liaise between Samaritan’s Purse DRC and governmental authorities, UN agencies, other INGOs, NGOs, donors, and Samaritan’s Purse Affiliates
• Represent Samaritan’s Purse DRC, obtain information and resources, and facilitate collaboration
• Supervise and manage Program Managers and Program Development Officers
• Discern, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff
• All other duties as assigned

Learn more about serving with Samaritan’s Purse.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and three (3) to four (4) years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and education. Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to adapt and work in a developing world context
• Staff management cross-culturally, program management, and implementation experience working for an NGO (preferred).
• Strong management, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time management skills. Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the office and in the field. A strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit.
• Ability to develop and carry out work plans and solve problems independently
• Stong communication skills
• Experience in working with multi-sector programs (ex: food security and livelihoods or health and WASH) in a developing world context.
• Experience and strong skills in program design, developing proposals, reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation documents, work-plans, budgets, and other project documents.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies

Job Location: Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required); French (strongly preferred)

Accompaniment: Family Accompaniment

Travel Expectations: Travel to field sites; 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
• 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**

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