Shelter Program Manager, Jamaica
Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Program Manager to oversee humanitarian shelter operations in our Jamaica office. Come join our team!
A day in the life of a Shelter Program Manager:
At Samaritan's 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 Shelter Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
- Plan, direct, and oversee the shelter program within budget and project deadlines, ensuring that all program goals are met through proper planning, staffing, and implementation.
- Recruit, supervise, train, and appraise performance for program staff. Organize, direct, and manage work.
- Ensure that program activities comply with Samaritans Purse policies, standards, and regulations.
- Manage budget within approved spending levels, and ensure accurate and timely financial reports to management.
- Submit timely, accurate, and professional program reports that meet Samaritans Purse standards and requirements.
- Coordinate with relevant external stakeholders, including government authorities, other humanitarian actors, community representatives, beneficiaries, contractors, and Samaritans Purse partners to ensure proper understanding and coordination of project objectives and achievements.
- Coordinate with internal departments for effective program implementation including finance, procurement, logistics, security, Human Resources, and International Headquarters support teams.
- Make regular visits to project field sites in order to provide staff support, address programmatic challenges, and explore future program possibilities.
- All other duties as assigned.
Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Active U.S. visa or ability to enter the U.S. visa-free.
- Bachelor degree (B. A.) or equivalent; two (2) or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Engineering degree is preferred.
- Experience with international construction management is preferred.
- Previous disaster response experience is required.
- 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.
Job Location: Jamaica
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)
Accompaniment: Family Accompaniment
Travel Expectations: Approximately 50 days/annually of international/domestic travel; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary.
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)