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We are seeking a Chief of Party for our Bunia, DRC office. The Chief of Party (CoP) will be responsible for the oversight of all program activities and staff under a multi-sectoral emergency award funded by the United States Department of State (USDOS). The CoP will provide leadership for program implementation by monitoring achievement of project goals, directing operations, managing budget spending, mitigating unforeseen challenges, and supervising staff. The CoP will also be heavily involved in external stakeholder engagement, reporting processes, and in maintaining overall compliance with the terms of agreement, as well as with donor rules and regulations.
A day in the life of a CoP:
In the role of CoP, 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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Direct and oversee the USDOS program within project timelines and standard operating procedures, ensuring that all program goals are met through proper planning, staffing, and implementation.
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Oversee the work and team culture of program staff, providing leadership, supervision, training, and performance appraisals. Discerns, manages, and reports critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
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Ensure project activities comply with local laws, international and Samaritan's Purse standards, and USG rules & regulations.
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Support grant budget development, spending projections and manages the approved budget within approved spending levels. Provides detailed reviews on financial reports before they go to regional leadership and the donor.
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Support proposal development, prepare timely, accurate, and professional program performance reports, and prepare regular donor updates/notifications.
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Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems in collaboration with the M&E Manager and the PDU.
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Discuss plans and strategies with relevant stakeholders, including government authorities, UN agencies, other humanitarian actors and Samaritan's Purse partners, to ensure proper understanding and coordination of project objectives.
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Make regular visits to project field sites, providing staff support, addressing programmatic challenges, and exploring future program possibilities.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Bachelors Degree (B.A) from a four-year college or university with advanced education preferred. Relevant fields of study may include: International Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or a related field; at least six (6) years of related international work experience to include Field Level Management, preferably in East Africa; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also accepted. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
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Previous experience managing United States Government funding and/or multi-million-dollar grants
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At least two years experience in humanitarian and emergency response programming in food, shelter and settlement, WASH, and agriculture
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Experience in cash-based programming (CBP) or in-kind assistance
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General knowledge of donor and governmental requirements
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Working knowledge of the cluster system, with strong representation and coordination skills
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Competence in professional writing and presentational skills
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Strong team player in a cross-cultural context, adept at creating a strong team spirit
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Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office
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Ability to coordinate activities and manage staff while under pressure
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Interest and experience working in local communities
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Ability to travel/work in often difficult conditions
Job Location: Bunia, DRC
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English and French (required), Competency in Swahili preferred
Accompaniment: Unaccompanied
Travel Expectations: Domestic travel up to 20%
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
