Are you looking for a leadership career with kingdom impact? Samaritan's Purse is a seeking a Deputy Chief of Party, Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) in Shire, Ethiopia. Your strong organizational skills,financial management experience, and knowledge of grants from the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and Emergency Response Programs will help you excel in this position.

A day in the life of a Deputy Chief of Party, BHA:

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 Deputy Chief of Party BHA, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him

• Assist the Chief of Party in the direction and oversight of the BHA program, to ensure it stays within given budgets and project deadlines, while ensuring that all program goals are met through proper planning, staffing, and implementation

• Ensures project activities comply with international and Samaritan’s Purse standards, and meet USAID rules and regulations.

• Supports accurate and timely reports to donors, local government, and International Headquarters.

• Establishes and maintains effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems in collaboration with the Monitoring & Evaluation team.

• Makes regular visits to project field sites providing staff support, addressing programmatic challenges, and exploring future program possibilities.

• Maintains a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.

• Follows policies and procedures of Samaritan's Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual.

• Attends daily morning devotions and participates in prayer support for the ministry, donors and volunteers.

• Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the content of the job description.

Learn more about serving with Samaritan’s Purse.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) from 4-year college or university in Development, Social Studies, or other relevant discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of international work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with BHA grants, ensuring regulations and rules are followed properly.

• Ability to understand donor and governmental requirements

• General knowledge of foreign currencies and grants management

• Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities

• General knowledge of in-country regulations

Type: Full-Time

Location: Tigray, Ethiopia

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Accompaniment: Unaccompanied

Travel Expectations: 30% travel to field locations, required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary. Position requires travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure. Must be able to work in a security context that is fluid.

Benefits:

• International medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance

• Paid Family Medical Leave

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid holidays

• 12 vacation/personal days

• 10 sick days

• When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

Samaritan's Purse 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.

How to Apply

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