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We are seeking a Program Development Officer for one of our Middle East offices. The Program Development Officer (PDO) creatively crafts grant proposals to maximize funding opportunities and ensure continued Christ-like care of those seeking safe harbor from a war-torn region. The PDO coordinates the design and reporting of programs, as well as the development of donor relationships, for the office. The PDO provides technical assistance and knowledge management support throughout the project cycle, including implementation, monitoring, and close-out.
A day in the life of a PDO:
In the role of PDO, you will have the opportunity to:
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Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
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Develop programming through writing concept papers, proposals, and budgets using best practices and lessons learned in coordination with appropriate program units.
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Coordinate with multiple internal departments throughout the proposal development process to ensure the ultimate quality and practicality of programs.
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Build relationships with bilateral donors, non-governmental organizations, working groups, and other agencies.
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Participate in relevant cluster meetings and other donor/partner meetings as directed by the DCD.
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Monitor and be aware of upcoming agency calls for proposals and proactively inform assigned supervisors of upcoming opportunities.
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Oversee submission of data collection, analysis, and reporting with timely submission to relevant IHQ departments.
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Develop assessments, baselines, and budgets; monitor spending and monitoring and evaluation systems; and make field visits to verify data, reporting, and close-out.
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Assist with strategic planning and the implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of newly-funded programs.
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Lead and institutionalize learning processes across programs by capturing lessons learned, documenting best practices, and conducting program learning workshops.
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Ensure that learning is systematically translated into program design adaptations, proposal development, and strategic decision-making.
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Build the capacity of national field staff in general program development skills, behavior change communication, and quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation skills.
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Maintain detailed records of all relevant grant documentation in both electronic and hard copy form.
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Ensure grant documents are filled out and kept for audit purposes.
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Promote and safeguard the welfare of all Samaritans Purse beneficiaries, especially children, young adults, and adults at risk, within the context of all Samaritans Purse programming.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Bachelors degree in International Affairs/Development, Politics, or similar field of study and two (2) or more years professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience working abroad preferred. Experience working with monitoring and evaluation routines of major donors preferred. Experience working with a multi-national staff team preferred. Experience working U.S. government funded programs strongly preferred. Masters degree preferred. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies is required.
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Thorough knowledge of US Government rules and regulations for grants and cooperative agreements
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Ability to analyze data and project activities against core documents, policies, humanitarian ethics, and organizational goals
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Ability to design, implement, and evaluate data collection tools and analysis
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Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
Job Location: Middle East
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)
Accompaniment: Unaccompanied
Travel Expectations: This position requires international and domestic travel of approximately 25 days/year
Benefits:
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International medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
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Paid Family Medical Leave
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Retirement savings plan
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Paid holidays
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12 vacation/personal days
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10 sick days
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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.
Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith:
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We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.
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We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.
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We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.
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We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:89; Titus 3:4-7.
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We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16, 17, 18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.
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We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.
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We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.
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We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.
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We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.
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We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.
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We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.
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We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order. Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5
