Chief of Party - Development Food Aid Program

Kampala, Uganda - The Chief of Party is the senior management position for the proposed Samaritan’s Purse Development Food Aid Program (DFAP) in Uganda. This person will have oversight and managerial responsibility over all aspects of this multi-year and multi-agency program. S/he will be responsible for overall program implementation and staff development. The Chief of Party will provide direct oversight and leadership for the program. This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide overall strategy and vision for the DFAP while meeting program goals and objectives and recommending program priorities • Closely monitor program implementation and strategy • Coordinate and share information with the Country Director 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 Director 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 • Support all efforts toward accountability to beneficiaries and to international standards guiding development work • Liaise with relevant community representatives, donors, and local government • Attend 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 • Frequent travel from Kampala to Karamoja, to Kenya (Nairobi and Mombasa), and to the US is required • Manage all national and international staff related to the program (number of staff to be determined) • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this multi-year program • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws • Interview, hire, and train employees • Plan, design, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in international development, economic development or other related field is required • Experience managing development programs in post-conflict/conflict and/or pastoralist areas required. • A minimum of 7-10 years of related relief and development experience • Prior experience in managing multi-year development programs and project management related to agriculture, water and sanitation, community mobilization, commodities and pipeline grants, or Food/Cash-for-Work is strongly desired • Extensive proven knowledge in program management, specifically previous Title II and DFAP experience • Desire to help lead people to knowledge of Jesus Christ that transforms desperate situations • Commitment to the Samaritan’s Purse statement of faith, and experience in working with cross-cultural and cross-denominational Christians

This position is contingent upon grant approval. Application and Resume/CV should be submitted no later than December 31, 2011.

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