About Samaritan's Purse

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. Samaritan’s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.

Open Position:  1

Position description

The Fund Acquisition and Program Development Coordinator (FAPDC) will be responsible for identifying and establishing links with potential donors and funding opportunities and coordinate the design and development of proposals along with the development of partnership. The PDC is expected to contribute substantively to proposal development process and the production of winning proposals that contribute for the SPE strategic growth. 

Key Functions and Tasks

Under the direct supervision of the DCD-Programs ,  the FAPDC will undertake the following tasks:

• Coordinate and lead the proposal development process from writing concept papers, proposal designs and budgets using best practices and lessons learned in coordination with appropriate program units.

• Identify funding opportunities and potential donors and establishes donor database.

• Regularly track and follow up funding opportunities and call for funding globally and in the country. 

• Thoroughly reviewing solicitation documents and supporting the creation of comprehensive outlines, compliance matrices, and calendars to guide proposal preparation;

• Actively work to secure external funding, which includes relationship building and positioning SPE strategically for funding

• Organizing and helping to facilitate proposal planning meetings with staff and partners, including ensuring all meeting logistics are in place in advance;

• Supporting the PDA to collect and compile support documents for proposals;

• Supporting proposal production, paying close attention to detail for copy editing, formatting, and ensuring consistency of language and presentation for reviews.

• Assisting the PDA with desk research and drafting proposal sections as agreed;

• Takes athe lead role and coordinate all program related reporting to IHQ, donors, and pertinent government offices.

• Liaison with staff and partners to ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards and Serve as liaison between Samaritans Purse, Governmental/Non-Governmental authorities and external donors for collaborative programming on behalf of Samaritans Purse, and monitors and informs leadership of upcoming opportunities.

• Guide and support the  PDA with strategic planning, proposal development, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting

• Provide capacity development support to PMS and program staff on program development and project design, monitoring and evaluation, as on report writing.

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

• Maintain the strong values of Samaritan’s Purse, in interactions with colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.

• All other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Masters level education in a relevant field of study

• Strong and extensive experience in working with different donors and grants at global level, including USAID, BHA, WFP, IOM, UNICEF, UNHCR.

• Proven experience in program development/project design for different donors and different kinds of emergency response and development interventions. 

• Proven experience in project periodic and terminal reports preparation to different donors, IHQ and government authorities. 

LANGUAGE 

High level of proficiency in the English language, with strong writing skill. 

SKILLS REQUIRED 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan’s Purse’s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan’s Purse’s mission and values , as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Technical writing skills for developing proposals, training/instruction manuals, and reports

• Thorough knowledge of the grant submission processes of institutional donors including the UN organizations and USAID

• Thorough l knowledge of multi-stakeholder processes such as working in consortia, networking, and representing the organization as it supplements the work of another agency or larger organization

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of major donors and applicable requirements, including USAID, BHA, WFP, IOM, UNICEF, UNHCR

• Strong skill and ability to analyze data and project activities against core documents, policies, humanitarian ethics, and organizational goals

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Strong writing skills.

• Must be culturally sensitive and respectful of local culture and community leaders in all contexts.

• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting.

• Willingness to travel in and out of the field, with limited availability of basic services and facilities.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions. 

• Travel and work in remote areas with limited or no access to basic services and facilities.

• Travel and work in a security context that is fluid

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

The employee is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.

Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

How to Apply

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised by submitting their CV/Resume (maximum of 2 pages) and application letter (one Page only) no later than October 8, 2024 to hrspe@samaritan.org. Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, "Fund Acquisition and Program Development Coordinator”

Only candidates that are short-listed will be contacted