Job Description

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We are hiring a Program Development Officer located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Program Development Officer (PDO) primarily focuses on the pursuit, development, and implementation of programs and grant proposals in Cambodia.  The incumbent consults on processes related to program and grant proposals to include writing, editing, reporting, and the compilation of lessons learned. In addition, the PDO provides technical assistance to Samaritans Purse field offices in Cambodia during the project cycle and close-out process. 

A day in the life of a PDO: 

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 PDO you will have the opportunity to: 

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• Work with the Country Director and Deputy Country Director, Program Managers, and their staff to develop future programming and write proposals for the office using current Samaritans Purse program models. Writes proposals and budgets in conjunction with Program Managers and staff writers, when possible, and leads the process when a Program Manager has not yet been identified. 
• Assist Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, as necessary, in program implementation, including developing assessments, baselines, budgets, monitoring and evaluation systems, reporting and close-out.
• Directly supervise 2 non-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.
• Build capacity of the field office in general program development skills, behavior change communication, and quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Build and cultivate relationships on behalf of Samaritans Purse with bilateral donors, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Affiliate offices, and other agencies within Cambodia as well as across Asia.
• Represent Samaritans Purse Cambodia in relevant UN cluster meetings and other donor meetings.
• In conjunction with the Finance Manager, update Program Managers and Technical Advisors regarding grant-related rules and regulations and encourages participation in donor meetings and conferences. 
• Ensure high-quality field drafts are produced in-line with timetables that allow for the input/review by the RPDO, Technical Advisors, Finance Department, and other relevant parties.
• Serve as the point-of-contact and liaison between the country office and headquarters on communication-related matters and content.
• Serve on the Disaster Area Response Team as needed. 
• Support the Asia region as necessary with surge capacity or multi-country proposals
• 5% 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. 
• Follow policies and procedures of Samaritans Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, volunteers, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public within the workplace, in the community, and before the general public.
• Reflect Godly character by conducting activities in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Christian Code of Conduct, Statement of Fidelity to the Holy Scriptures and Distinct Objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the content of the job description.

Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Masters degree in International Development, Intercultural Studies or a related field preferred; Experience in successful grant writing is a plus with minimum of three (3) years experience working in program management and in a cross-cultural context and field experience in the implementation of relief and development programming; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
• Technical writing skills including developing proposals, training/instruction manuals, monitoring and evaluation and reports.
• Ability to communicate in Khmer for meetings with public and cluster groups is an asset but not required.
• Ability to work cross-culturally with people from a variety of backgrounds. 
• Working knowledge of the grant submission processes of major donors such but not limited to the UN, CIDA, DFID and USAID, PADF, etc. 
• Strong written and verbal English is required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, proposals, and business correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, donors, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Job Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Type:  Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Accompaniment: Unaccompanied

Travel Expectations: Approximately 30 days/year domestic and international

Benefits:

• International medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave 
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick 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 5:16-18; 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