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Position Title: Program Manager – WASH

End Date: 31st December 2025

Reporting to: Senior Program Manager

Background

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 Program Manager is responsible for overall coordination and management – both programmatic and financial – of the WASH project in Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County. He will also provide leadership and supervision to the logistics and administrative staff at the field office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide the process of the WASH project planning and development in the county by working in conjunction with the Country Director, relevant program staff, and financial staff to develop plans – carefully construct proposals and budgets;
  • Manage and supervise the project staff and volunteers; including hiring, training, feedback and conducting performance reviews;
  • Oversee the WASH program staff, providing leadership and supervision in program activities;
  • Provide leadership and supervision to the logistics and administrative staff at the field office to ensure that all projects receive the support they require to function effectively;
  • In collaboration with other members of staff team, design and manage assessments and baseline studies in order to identify needs, design and implement response plans, write funding proposals and project budgets;
  • Lead the process of planning the project budgets and ensure appropriate expenditure of budgets in respect with donor requirements;
  • Ensure proper financial accounting and monthly reporting of all funds and financial activities for the project;
  • Ensure that all project reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner;
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on the project as required;
  • Manage all programmatic and administrative assets in the Magarini field office;
  • Maintain and develop relationships with local government officials, funding agencies, development partners and the church;
  • Actively pursue opportunities for project funding by establishing contact with local government officials and with NGO and UN representatives on a regular basis;
  • Comply with all laid down Samaritan’s Purse policies and procedures;
  • Attend morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the Samaritan’s Purse ministry;
  • Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public;
  • Performing any other related duties as assigned and carrying out responsibilities with regards to Samaritan’s Purse mission statement.

Education / Experience Needed

  • Bachelor’s degree in WASH Engineering or developmental studies or any other related area of study;
  • Two years’ experience in managing and implementing programs;
  • Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;
  • Familiarity with the aid system and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements;
  • Strong organizational and supervisory skills. Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
  • Be a strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit;
  • Highly motivated; with a desire to work with local communities;
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
  • Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
  • Excellent spoken and written English language skills.

Skills Required

  • Effective problem-solving and analytical skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office packages;
  • Effective reporting skills;
  • Excellent command of the English language both written and spoken;
  • Ability to work under pressure

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Samaritan's Purse is an evangelical Christian humanitarian aid organization that provides aid to people in physical need as a key part of Christian missionary work. The organization’s president is Franklin Graham, son of Christian evangelist Billy Graham. The name of the organization is based on the New Testament Parable of the Good Samaritan, in which Jesus uses a parable to teach people one form of the Golden Rule; "love your neighbor as yourself".

Samaritan’s Purse works in more than 100 countries around the world. It has been a key financier for Carllen Japheth Africa Relief which has operations in Kenya and Southern Sudan.[citation needed] The humanitarian work of the Carllen Japheth Africa Relief in North Eastern, Elgeyo Marakwet, Narok, Busia, Meru, Kajiado and Baringo counties has seen tremendous improvement in the livelihood of vulnerable ophans and widows.[citation needed] The international headquarters of Samaritan's Purse are in Boone, North Carolina, with additional U.S. facilities in Charlotte and North Wilkesboro, N.C. Affiliate offices are in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Field offices are located in some 20 countries across five continents.

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Position Title: Program Manager – WASH

End Date: 31st December 2025

Reporting to: Senior Program Manager

Background

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 Program Manager is responsible for overall coordination and management – both programmatic and financial – of the WASH project in Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County. He will also provide leadership and supervision to the logistics and administrative staff at the field office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide the process of the WASH project planning and development in the county by working in conjunction with the Country Director, relevant program staff, and financial staff to develop plans – carefully construct proposals and budgets;
  • Manage and supervise the project staff and volunteers; including hiring, training, feedback and conducting performance reviews;
  • Oversee the WASH program staff, providing leadership and supervision in program activities;
  • Provide leadership and supervision to the logistics and administrative staff at the field office to ensure that all projects receive the support they require to function effectively;
  • In collaboration with other members of staff team, design and manage assessments and baseline studies in order to identify needs, design and implement response plans, write funding proposals and project budgets;
  • Lead the process of planning the project budgets and ensure appropriate expenditure of budgets in respect with donor requirements;
  • Ensure proper financial accounting and monthly reporting of all funds and financial activities for the project;
  • Ensure that all project reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner;
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on the project as required;
  • Manage all programmatic and administrative assets in the Magarini field office;
  • Maintain and develop relationships with local government officials, funding agencies, development partners and the church;
  • Actively pursue opportunities for project funding by establishing contact with local government officials and with NGO and UN representatives on a regular basis;
  • Comply with all laid down Samaritan’s Purse policies and procedures;
  • Attend morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the Samaritan’s Purse ministry;
  • Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public;
  • Performing any other related duties as assigned and carrying out responsibilities with regards to Samaritan’s Purse mission statement.

Education / Experience Needed

  • Bachelor’s degree in WASH Engineering or developmental studies or any other related area of study;
  • Two years’ experience in managing and implementing programs;
  • Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;
  • Familiarity with the aid system and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements;
  • Strong organizational and supervisory skills. Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
  • Be a strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit;
  • Highly motivated; with a desire to work with local communities;
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
  • Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
  • Excellent spoken and written English language skills.

Skills Required

  • Effective problem-solving and analytical skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office packages;
  • Effective reporting skills;
  • Excellent command of the English language both written and spoken;
  • Ability to work under pressure
2024-11-16

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