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.
Job Summary
The Deputy Country Director is responsible to assist the Country Director (CD) in activities that promote the success of field programs and staff development. Management responsibilities include government and donor relations, program design and implementation, grants, budgets, daily field operations, and field staff support.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the CD to create and articulate a clear vision and strategy for SP in the field;
- Perform field assessments, identify needs, and design appropriate response programs in coordination with the CD and area Program Managers (PM);
- Provide direct oversight for the Partnership and Chaplaincy Support PM in Nairobi and the area Program Managers (PM) in Kwale, Kilifi and Kitui;
- Make periodic visits to SP field sites to provide field staff support, address programmatic challenges, and explore potential program possibilities;
- Assist in writing proposals, creating budgets, preparing reports and planning new activities;
- Lead and coordinate the implementation of the Program Management Guidelines including supervising the Program Development Manager;
- Coordinate Finance, HR, Operations and Program Managers in conjunction with the CD;
- Maintain organizational and operational policies and procedures of Samaritan's Purse;
- Monitor financial accountability, and ensure systems are in place to monitor accountability;
- Provide professional representation for SP with government officials, dignitaries, other NGOs and visitors as requested;
- Ensure SP compliance with legal and cultural requirements;
- Monitor potential and present emergencies and keep SP informed of events, including crisis response;
- Liaise with donors and potential partners in identifying and pursuing potential program and funding opportunities;
- All other duties deemed necessary by the Regional Director or Country Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities
As directed by the Country Director, the Deputy Country Director manages employees in various areas. The Deputy Country Director is directly responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the field support team. The Deputy Country Director supervises all field managers in the absence of the Country Director. Responsibilities will include orienting new staff; planning, assigning, and directing work of key managers; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education / Experience Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree;
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership/managerial position;
- Previous experience working overseas, particularly in Africa;
- Field level management experience;
- Experience in leading a large team.
Skills Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Possesses strong organizational skills;
- Possesses strong communication skills, written and verbal;
- Possesses strong networking skills;
- Knowledge of project planning and implementation;
- Experienced in cross-cultural team leadership;
- Extensive field humanitarian experience in a management role;
- Understanding and experience in logistics;
- Experience of financial and administrative coordination;
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable;
- Ability to operate for extended periods in austere conditions;
- Willingness to travel frequently;
- Willingness to stay in the field for extended periods;
- Ability to coordinate activities with local involvement and establish working relationships with other NGOs;
- Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Good team-worker and able to live and work closely with a team;
- Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle in rough road and extremely muddy conditions.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submission of Applications
Interested applicants should submit their C.V. and an application letter ONLY tohrspkenya@samaritan.org to be received from January 19th, 2016 to February 18th, 2016. Certificates and testimonials need not be attached. During this period of time applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Testimonials and certificates should not be attached.
