Job Openings at Samaritans Purse

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.

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The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Program Coordinator is responsible to manage and coordinate all water, sanitation, and hygiene activities in Adu, Kilifi County. This includes but not limited to identification of high-quality WASH activities which are appropriate to the area and in line with Samaritans Purse mission

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs and guidance to implement the activities according to international WASH standards, SPHERE, project cycle management tools and SP WASH technical strategy;
• Provide technical oversight of water source construction projects to ensure quality in liaison with technicians;
• Conduct surveying and assessments of existing boreholes;
• Provide guidance for WASH technicians in the rehabilitation of boreholes;
• Mobilize communities for borehole and water pan rehabilitation;
• Train local WASH committees on the management, operation, and maintenance of water infrastructure;
• Work with the Program Manager and relevant staff to develop plans to carefully develop proposals and budgets;
• Work with Program Manager to provide oversight of water facilities construction and sanitation projects to ensure quality in liaison with the G. o. K. Sub-county water technicians;
• Document and report extensively on all technical components of the WASH project;
• Prepare and submit monthly narratives and project status reports in a timely and accurate manner;
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation of WASH program activities;
• Manage data collected for WASH program activities;
• Represent SP Kenya in various coordination group meetings with various partners in the WASH sector at the field level; 
• Pursue and maintain contacts with local government officials and other stakeholders on a regular basis;
• Comply with all laid down Samaritans Purse policies and procedures;
• Attend morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the Samaritans 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 Samaritans Purse mission statement.

Education / Experience Needed

• Bachelors degree in Water & Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or another related field;
• At least 3 years work experience in water, sanitation and hygiene preferably in NGO setting.

Skills Required

• Excellent facilitation & project management skills;
• Excellent financial management skills including budget preparation, reporting and analysis of financial reports;
• Ability to work under minimum or no supervision;
• Strong Team Player;
• Valid Drivers license and experience is required;
• Demonstrate a strong Christian conduct. 

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The WASH Program aims to address the long-term water security and access issues in these regions. The main responsibilities will be to help direct behavior change strategies that are pertinent to WASH program.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement activities according to international WASH standards, SPHERE, and SP project cycle management tools & WASH technical strategies;
• Identify, mobilize and sensitize communities and institutions on participatory hygiene and sanitation transformation and health and hygiene education;
• Promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services;
• Ensure appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities;
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with community leaders;
• Complete weekly and monthly reports on progress against objectives;
• Train and manage community volunteers or other hygiene outreach workers;
• Liaise with the project staff to carry out awareness days and ensure linkage to other Samaritans Purse projects;
• Comply with all laid down Samaritans Purse policies and procedures;
• Attend morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the Samaritans 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 Samaritans Purse mission statement.

Education / Experience Needed

• Degree/Diploma in Public/Environmental/Community Health or a related field;
• A minimum of 2 years experience in either relief or development including implementation of community-based WASH projects with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects;
• Experience in supervising and coordinating trainings;
• 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.

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To assist, and as required, represent the Project Engineer in carrying out various administrative duties as they relate to the Project and Staff Support. The Finance and Administration Officer will provide oversight to the Project Logistician and the procurement process as well as give support in administrative duties to ensure the day to day smooth operation of the Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the field office cash ledger;
• Process staff cash requests, update & monitor staff cash accounts and review staff expenses reports as per Samaritan’s Purse (SP) guidelines;
• Ensure sufficient cash is available at all times while managing the efficient flow of cash as required;
• Facilitate field site cash reconciliation & upload the petty cash ledger and staff expense reports to the accounting system;
• Conduct and document weekly and monthly cash counts;
• Ensure that checks and balances in control of cash are in place and followed as per SP guidelines;
• Prepare field site’s Request for Funds report (RFF) & liaise with the Nairobi office that funds are transferred in a timely and efficient manner;
• Ensure finance documents are filed properly and submitted to the country head office in Nairobi within the required timeline;
• Notify the Program Engineer and Finance Manager immediately in the case of financial discrepancy;
• Assist Project Engineer in compiling annual budgets and review monthly project activity reports to recommend any arising changes;
• Give oversight to the procurement operations of the Kapsowar Hospital and ensure that procurement documents are properly coded;
• Coordinate receiving and (or) accommodation of visitors to the project site and assist them depending on their itinerary;
• 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;
• Perform any other related duties as assigned and carrying out responsibilities with regards to Samaritan’s Purse mission statement.

Education / Experience Needed

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field;
• 3 years’ experience in finance or a similar position preferably in an INGO setting;
• Well versed in Microsoft Office
• Experience in cash flow management
• Previous experience with accounting software will be an added advantage
• Ability to communicate in English and Kiswahili