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We are searching for a Health and Nutrition Sector Manager to join our team in Niger. In this role, you will be the point person for field-level implementation of health and nutrition programs. You’ll identify needs, build capacity into your team and local providers, make sure our activities are meeting needs, and supplies are used effectively. Come be part of what God is doing in Niger.
A day in the life of a Health and Nutrition Sector Manager:
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 Health and Nutrition Sector Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
- Manage the Health and the Nutrition Program Managers and their teams to deliver quality programming, and collaborate to review field assessments, identify needs, implement response plans, and monitor effectiveness.
- Advise and support the Country Director and program staff to construct and deliver programming by building proposals and budgets for new and extended projects while monitoring their implementation and effectiveness according to global standards and best practices.
- Represent Samaritans Purse, and network with donors, UN agencies, government authorities, sector colleagues, and other stakeholders, ensuring that plans and proposals address critical needs and donor criteria.
- Ensure effective budget management, including correct coding and adherence to financial management guidelines.
- Attend sector meetings and works with the International Health Unit (IHU) to obtain local and global program updates, capacity building opportunities, and other support.
- All other duties as assigned.
Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Masters in Public Health (MPH) with at least three (3) years of experience in health and nutrition work; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Ability to collect, manage and analyze data, and write statistical and narrative reports and proposals.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to lead, influence, coach, and encourage multiple direct reports, and their teams.
- 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete this requirement is available upon hire.
Job Location: Niamey, Niger
Type: Full-Time
Restrictions: Accompanied
Language Requirement: Fluent in English; French preferred
Travel Expectations: Required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary
Benefits:
- Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage
- Disability insurance
- Term Life insurance
- Retirement savings plan (after 1yr)
- 10 paid holidays (holiday observance will depend on the host country)
- 12 vacation days per year
- Annual home leave
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**
