Samaritans Purse is seeking a Full-Time, Grants Officer to join our Projects Department in Boone, North Carolina. The Grants Officer ensures that the day-to-day administration, compliance, and reporting requirements of grant-funded programs are accomplished. This position works closely with country offices and International Headquarters (IHQ) staff to maintain compliance accountability related to donor-funded projects. The Grants Officer advises on the preparation of all necessary internal reports and works with the country field office, Headquarters support teams, and the Regional team to assist in managing the Regions donor-funded programs and large procurements. You will also act as a Liaison with Regional Directors and all program stakeholders and handle large grant efforts. Apply today and use your gifts for the Kingdom!
A day in the life of an Grants Officer:
At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer. We hear from members of our staff, both from IHQ and our global offices, as well a special guest speaker who encourages us in Gods word. We then join together to prayer for one another, as well as praying for staff and volunteers who serve around the globe. We get paid to start each day this way!
In the role of a Grants Officer, you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Work with assigned awards and countries to ensure Samaritans Purse has satisfactory award and sub-award programs. Provide general financial management, monitoring expenditures vs. budget, to ensure that financial functions support the timely, effective, and efficient implementation of programs and expenditures are compliant to awarding agencies policies
- Provide guidance in the interpretation of award terms, conditions, and applicable United States Government (USG) and non-USG regulations
- Provide for archival award-specific information such as contacts, contracts, baseline assessment documents, tasks, reports, issues, events, and budget/expense information specific to an award
- Stay familiar with current rules and regulations according to each awarding agency, as well as internal procedures and accounting systems
- Support IMT/DART teams in emergency responses as needed
- All other duties as assigned
Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university in Finance, International Development, or related field
- Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with the US Government and other major donors is strongly preferred. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred
Job Location: Boone, NC
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English
Travel Expectations: Travel Expectation: 20 days/annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary
Benefits:
- On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
- Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
- Paid Family Medical Leave
- Term Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- 10 paid holidays
- 12 vacation/personal days
- 10 sick days
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**
