Program Development Manager | Addis Ababa

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: Samaritan’s Purse

Deadline: July 8, 2026

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Programs Development Manager (PDM) will be responsible for the effective development, design, organization, and monitoring of programs to support Samaritans Purse strategic direction in Ethiopia. He/she will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and report directly to the Samaritans Purse Ethiopia Deputy Country Director Programs and Strategy. The PDM will supervise the Programs Information & Communication Officer, International Interns and Apprentices assigned in the department.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop programming through writing concept papers, proposals, and budgets using best practices and lessons learned in coordination with appropriate program units.
Build relationships on behalf of Samaritans Purse with bilateral donors, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Ethiopian government ministries, and other agencies.
Assist as needed in program implementation, including: developing assessments, baselines, budgets, monitoring and evaluation systems, conducting field visits to verify data, reporting, and program close out.
Build capacity of field staff in general program development skills, behavior change communication, and quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation skills.
Represent Samaritans Purse in relevant UN cluster meetings, government coordination platforms, and donor/partner meetings.
Strengthen team capacity through training and improved working methods.
Conduct all activities in the most cost effective and efficient manner, in coordination with team members, other departments, and in line with Samaritans Purse, Ethiopian government, and donor policies and best practices.
With a generous and serving spirit, perform all other tasks and responsibilities assigned for the benefit of Samaritans Purse.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, or a related field.
Masters degree in a related field is an added advantage.
Minimum of five (5) years experience in a similar role within the NGO sector, preferably in Ethiopia or the Horn of Africa.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with experience supervising others.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Commitment to empathy, integrity, responsibility, transparency, and efficiency.

LANGUAGE

Proficiency in English and Amharic
Knowledge of the regional language required
Knowledge of any other national language is a plus

SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritans Purses code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritans Purses Statement of Faith, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exhibit character and integrity.
Ability to work as part of a team and cultivate a strong team spirit.
General knowledge of Shelter, WASH, Nutrition, and Health program implementation,
Ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office.
Strong organizational and supervisory skills
Ability to understand donor and governmental funding requirements

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.
May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions.
Work in a security context that is fluid

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

The employee is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with Samaritans Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.

Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.