Nairobi, Kenya - The Regional Program Development Officer, East Africa (RPDO) will work throughout East Africa as a part of the International Program Development Unit. The RPDO will focus on supporting and coordinating Samaritan’s Purse (SP) Field Offices as it relates the pursuit and development of programs and grant proposals in East Africa. The incumbent will provide consultation in processes related to program and grant proposals to include writing, editing and the compilation of lessons learned. This position may be up to 40% travel.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop programming and proposals for SP East 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 East Africa field offices: program development skills, behavior change communication, and qualitative evaluation skills. • Build relationships on behalf of SP East Africa field offices with bilateral donors, International Non-governmental Organizations, and other agencies. • Align with the various SP Country Directors regarding new/existing grant opportunities as they arise and ensure that grant opportunities are a strategic fit within the country office. • Ensure that all proposals follow timetables that allow for the input/review by the technical advisors and the finance department and involve 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. • Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree in international development or related field and/or 3-5 years of program/proposal development experience. • Commitment to the Samaritan’s Purse statement of faith, and experience in working with cross-cultural and cross-denominational Christians. • Technical writing skills including developing proposals, training/instruction manuals, and reports. • Knowledge of skills such as monitoring and evaluation; utilizing information, education, and communication; and program implementation/management. • Field experience in relief and program development, program implementation and proposal development. • Prior cross-cultural experience. • Working knowledge of the grant submission processes of major donors such as the UN, CIDA, DFID and USAID etc. • Desire to help lead people to knowledge of Jesus Christ that transforms desperate situations.
24 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This is an unaccompanied position.
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