Samaritan's Purse Program Manager, Agriculture and Livestock, Cambodia

Samaritan’s Purse (SP) began operations in Cambodia in July 2003, responding to the needs of amputee survivors from the Khmer Rouge period living in a remote village, in Viel Thom, Kampong Speu. Since then SP has expanded its work to 5 provinces, including Kandal (Phnom Penh), Takeo, Kampong Chhnung, Pursart, and Bantey Meanchey. SP implements its community-based programs through a team of more than 60 full-time staff and a number of key local partners and churches.

SP’s primary areas of intervention are household food security, water and sanitation, health and nutrition, orphans and vulnerable children, and ministry. In addition, SP specializes in providing rapid and effective disaster relief.

The Program Manager (PM) oversees all programming relating to agriculture and livestock and is responsible for writing program documents, including project proposals, reports, and management of field staff, in addition to growing potential new projects in agriculture and livestock.

The PM is responsible for management of the current Seeds of Hope agriculture and livestock project which is working in three different provinces.

The PM will work alongside national staff and managers, partners and Churches to strengthen and expand programming in the areas of agriculture and livestock. Frequent travel may be required within the country providing technical oversight to programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the field-level execution of the program against all set objectives and within the agreed budgets, through working alongside national staff and managers to provide leadership and direction. • Work in conjunction with the Country Director, Director of Programs and relevant program and financial staff to draw up plans; carefully construct proposals and budgets for new projects/extension. • Work with local donor representatives, government authorities and all relevant stakeholders on the program documentation process, ensuring that plans and proposals address critical needs and meet donor criteria for provision of funding. • Provide overall supervision and support for national staff and managers to ensure that personal and professional development of staff through regular performance reviews and ongoing mentoring. • Look for opportunities to incorporate the local church into the agriculture and livestock project and seek opportunities to partner with churches and local partners. • Grow and develop the relationship between SP and partner churches to ensure projects maintain their ministry focus and effectiveness. • Ensure monitoring systems are in place and that project reviews are carried out periodically in conjunction with the project management and team. • Ensure familiarity with donor compliance issues, ensuring all projects are compliant with these and SP procedures. • Attend relevant sector meetings with the purpose of networking and gaining crucial information on the work of other agencies. • Prepare and submit monthly narrative, financial donor and project status reports in a timely and accurate manner. • Introduce and implement appropriate improved agricultural technologies to enhance food security of the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university, preferably in Agriculture, Agricultural Development or another relevant field; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • One year of college-level Biblical studies is preferred. • Spiritual maturity; Ability to keep the focus of work on the overall goal of sharing the gospel. • 4+ years of agriculture and livestock management related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and training. • 2+ years experience in program management. • Ability to travel to field sites to monitor projects. • Excellent planning and organizational skills. • Works well in a diverse team and a pressured environment; flexible and adaptable. • Clear understanding of the workings of major donors and their perspectives, requirements and standards. • Experience in project management including proposal writing, program development, implementation, and monitoring/evaluating methodologies. • Experience living and working in Asian cultures, desired. • Strong relational skills and financial management experience, desired. • Ability to speak Khmer or the willingness to learn.

24 month contract with the potential for renewal.

This position can accommodate a family.

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.

Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL - EXALT Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world SERVE WITH EXCELLENCE - EXCEED the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom RESPOND WITH COMPASSIONATE ACTION - EXPEDITE our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister DEMONSTRATE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY - EXHIBIT character and integrity personally, at home and work WALK IN BOLD FAITH - EXPECT God to do the impossible-- “God Room”

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