Program Deputy Director, Middle East

Job Description

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We are hiring a Program Deputy Director based in the Middle East. The Program Deputy Director will work closely with the Program Director and other leadership team members to provide day-to-day management of the project, which houses up to 75 internally displaced families and provides them with a livelihood and educational opportunities through an on-site community center. With the Director, the Deputy Director will provide support and oversight to programmatic activities (agriculture, livelihoods, community center activities) and residential, operational, HR, finance, and security functions at the project site.

A day in the life of a Program Deputy Director:

At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Program Deputy Director, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• Support the implementation of agriculture, livelihoods, and community center activities to ensure effective implementation in accordance with Samaritans Purse policies, field operating guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with Program Managers and Director to guide and shape the project vision for all team members. Work closely with Managers and Coordinators to develop long-term strategies.
• Assist in resolving staff conflicts and challenges.
• Develop and review standard operating procedures for all project activities.
• Manage contracts with local vendors to ensure timely and correct implementation of site maintenance and infrastructure development.
• Serve as secondary budget holder for the programs budget.
• Provide spiritual and professional leadership to all project staff members by vision casting, troubleshooting, advising, improving systems, leading morning devotions, coaching, and building a positive office environment.
• Demonstrate exemplary Christian servant leadership in all aspects of work and relationships.
• 20% of time in contact with Samaritans Purse beneficiaries (children, young adults, adults at risk) promoting and safeguarding their welfare within the context of Samaritans Purse operations.
• Directly supervises three (3) supervisory employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Samaritans Purse policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Business Administration, International Development, Agriculture, Christian Ministry, Theology, or similar field of study and 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with multi-national staff is preferred. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies is required.
• Practical, quick, reasoning skills; ability to keep communication lines open with all parties in program of scheduling changes
• Practical, quick, reasoning skills; ability to keep communication lines open with all parties in program of scheduling changes
• Possess organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible, patient, and adaptable
• Good interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Thorough attention to detail, anticipation, and follow-up are core values of the job function
• Must be a humble team player
• Must have analytical, statistical, and report writing skills
• High level of integrity and stewardship
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints

Job Location: Middle East

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluent spoken and written English required; Arabic and/or Kurdish language skills preferred

Travel Requirement: This position requires domestic travel outside of duty station of approximately 30 days/year

• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 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:

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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Samaritan's Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.