Program Manager, Construction

Khartoum, North Sudan - The Construction Manager for Samaritan’s Purse (SP) in North Sudan will manage and oversee the church and vocational construction project. This includes oversight of construction staff, coordination with the Country Director and liaison with local government, NGO, churches and community. This individual must be flexible with the ability to adapt to different construction methods and materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
--Responsible for the oversight and management for the construction of churches and schools
--Responsible to maintain appropriate relations with government, churches and other related agencies
--Responsible for the negotiation of purchase orders with key suppliers.
--Oversee procurement of materials for construction
--Responsible for managing a team of local labor, i.e. office personnel (accountant, purchasing agent, etc.) and construction personnel (Foremen, masons, carpenters, etc.)
--Will be responsible for setting up vocational training programs in the constructed venues
--Abide by the Standard Operating Procedures of SP, working as a team and living an exemplary life as a Christian leader
--Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Four plus years of construction and construction management related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Ability to act as mediator with possible labor or personnel disputes
-Previous Middle Eastern construction management experience
-Practical quick thinker who keeps communication lines open with all parties in program or scheduling changes
-Incumbent will be comfortable working in a unique culture
-Ability to show respect for church and government officials to make every attempt to understand specifics of the culture and decisions being made
-Possess good observation and listening skills
-Ability to live in a simple, warm, and often challenging environment with few amenities
-Ability to speak, read and/or write Arabic language highly desirable

Length of contract: 3 years
Open until filled
Target date to the field: January 2010