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Area Coordinator

Samaritan's Purse

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Social Science

Social Science and Community

Jijiga

3 years - 4 years

1 Position

2023-09-30

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2023-10-09

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Project Management

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Job Description

Country: Ethiopia

Organization: Samaritan's Purse

Closing date: 9 Oct 2023

Are you looking for a high-level leadership position with kingdom impact? Samaritan's Purse is seeking an Area Coordinator in Somali, Ethiopia. Your critical thinking skills, management experience, and your ability to cultivate strong relationships will help you succeed in this position. Join us to use your experience and passion to make an impact with an eternal purpose!

A day in the life of an Area Coordinator:

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.

Learn more about serving with Samaritan’s Purse.

Job Duties

  • Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.

  • Provides overall leadership for all Samaritan’s Purse personnel in the area office and bases.

  • General knowledge of emergency response protocols.

  • Working with Country Director (CD), coordinates all programs and support-related personnel in the assigned geographic area.

  • In coordination with Senior Operations Manager (SOM), provides broad oversight for all operational aspects in support of ongoing projects.

  • Represents Samaritan’s Purse in community relations and cultivates productive relationships through networking with government, local churches, UN, and other NGOs.

  • Seeks out programming funding opportunities and resources to address area needs and assist Senior Program Manager and Program Development Officer. in project design and proposal development.

  • Guides efforts to optimize efficiencies, minimize fraud, and reduce risks in all area activities.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) to four (4) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience working in complex areas, particularly in Africa. Twelve credit hours of college level biblical studies is strongly preferred. Twelve credit hours of college level biblical studies is strongly preferred.

  • Spiritual maturity; ability to lead direct reports in their growing relationship with Jesus Christ

  • Ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office.

  • Strong organizational and supervisory skills

  • General knowledge of emergency response protocols

Job Location: Somali,Ethiopia

Type: Full-Time

Restrictions: Unaccompanied

Language Requirement: Fluency in English required

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

  • R&R

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

Register using the following link CLICK HERE

Fields Of Study

Project Management

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