The Program Manager, USAID/FFP is a project management position for the proposed Samaritan’s Purse Food for Peace (FFP) program in Mozambique. This person will have oversight and managerial responsibility over all aspects of this program. The manager will be responsible for overall program implementation and staff development, and will provide direct oversight and leadership. This position is contingent upon funding.
Duties
- Provide overall strategy and vision for the program while meeting program goals and objectives and recommending program priorities
- Closely monitor program implementation and strategy in accordance with USAID monitoring and evaluation requirements
- Coordinate and share information with the Senior Program Manager to ensure project targets and donor obligations are being met
- Ensure all project funds are spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations. Work with the Country Finance Manager to forecast expenditure surpluses and deficits to enable adjustments to be made to the program in a timely fashion
- Manage the recruitment and training of program staff and build capacity and teamwork
- Manage all national and international staff related to the program (number of staff to be determined)
- Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; conduct performance reviews; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems
- Support all efforts toward accountability to beneficiaries and to international standards guiding development work
- Liaise with relevant community representatives, donors, and local government
- Frequent travel to field sites is required
- Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers
- Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public
- Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff
Requisites
- Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in International Development, Economic Development or other related field is required
- One year of college-level Biblical studies is preferred
- 5+ years of related relief and development experience is preferred
- Prior experience in managing development programs and project/finance management related to agriculture, water and sanitation, community mobilization, commodities and pipeline grants, or Food/Cash-for-Work is strongly desired
- Direct experience managing USAID or other major donor projects
- Experience living and working in Africa
- Experience working with cross-cultural and cross-denominational Christians
- Proven experience in high pressure fast paced environments
- Financial experience including Excel intermediate competency
Notes
- 18 month contract with the potential for renewal
- In order to apply, please go to www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/employment-listings, click on "International Positions," click on "Program Manager, USAID/FFP, Mozambique (1701)" and click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of the page