Livestock Program Manager

  • Contractor
  • Remote
  • TBD USD / Year
  • Samaritan's Purse profile




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There is a cry for hope and healing in a region that has experienced great trauma and grief. Samaritan’s Purse is seeking a Livestock Program Manager to serve with our team in the Middle East. The Livestock Program Manager will serve beneficiaries utilizing talents in growing the Livestock program, in effective management, and fostering strong relationships and partnerships to make an eternal impact.

A day in the life of a Livestock Program Manger:

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 Livestock Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Participate in the growth of a livestock program, ensuring the program responds to the humanitarian and ministry needs of the most vulnerable communities
  • Pilot new interventions in sustainable fodder production and economic cooperative models
  • Lead in planning, field assessments, and beneficiary identification and registration processes for rural Livestock Programs
  • Manage relationships with local implementing partners and government entities
  • Lead in the strategy and implementation of ministry and livelihood programming integration
  • Provide spiritual leadership to the program team
  • Ensure the program design and implementation is in line with Food Security Livelihood, Early Recovery, and Livelihoods Working Group standards
  • Ensure the restocking of sheep, dietary inputs, veterinary inputs, and other relevant stakeholders of the program are selected appropriately and comply with the values and policies of Samaritan’s Purse
  • All other duties as assigned

Learn more about serving with Samaritan’s Purse.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in humanities, development studies, Business Administration and Management, Agribusiness, or International studies, one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Previous experience in the Middle East region highly preferred
  • Practical, quick, reasoning skills
  • Knowledge of or experience in agriculture, rural livelihoods, or livestock programming highly preferred.
  • General knowledge of the workings of major donors and their perspectives, requirements, and standards
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Highly effective program management skills
  • Strong, vibrant faith in Christ
  • 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, the opportunity to meet and complete requirements is available upon hire.

Job Location: Middle East, Remote

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required); Arabic strongly preferred

Accompaniment: Unaccompanied

Travel Expectations: 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)

How to apply

Our Mission: 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.

This is not just a job. It’s a calling, it’s a ministry, and it is your opportunity to begin a life-changing career.

**All applications should be submitted in English**

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