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Program Development Officer, South Sudan Jobs in Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan at Samaritan’s Purse
Title: Program Development Officer, South Sudan
Company: Samaritan’s Purse
Location: Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan
Location: Juba, UY, South Sudan
Job ID: 17346
Date Posted: Jun 11, 2026
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We are seeking a Program Development Officer to join our team in an Juba, South Sudan. In this position you will play the invaluable role of creatively crafting grant proposals to maximize Samaritan's Purses consideration for funding opportunities. This position will provide technical assistance and knowledge management support during project cycle implementation, monitoring, and the close-out process. You will be able to use your writing skills to further the gospel! Come serve with our team and make an eternal impact!
In the role of Program Development Officer, you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
- Gather accurate information and conduct research to write regularly scheduled situation reports that are used to brief the Samaritans Purse leadership team on the overall situation in South Sudan, program activities, security incidents, and other pertinent issues.
- Liaises with the grants team, technical leads, and relevant field staff to compile program achievements for donor reports, annual program reports, periodic board reports, quarterly reports, Donor Ministries mailings, and research publications for external platforms.
- Act as the primary driver for the proposal development process, working in close collaboration with the grants team, Program Managers, Area Coordinators, Logistics, and Monitoring & Evaluation staff to inform project design and determine feasibility. The PDO ensures that proposals meet all donor requirements and strategic priorities as outlined in donor guidelines for applications.
- Assist in drafting proposal budgets in close collaboration with the Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Field Accountants, Program Managers, Area Coordinators, and Logistics staff.
- Collaborate with the Communications department by submitting success stories, up-to-date program information, and media content to be used on social media platforms that properly reflects the impact Samaritans Purse is having in South Sudan.
- Review grant agreements upon signature for compliance issues, and create project sheets summarizing relevant rules and regulations.
- All other duties as assigned
Learn more about serving with Samaritan's Purse.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree (BA) and three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working for INGOs, preferably in Africa
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of donor requirements especially (USAID, OFDA, GAC, UNHCR, WFP, SSHF, FAO, DFID etc.)
- Strong writing and presentation skills
- Proven experience in database development and management
- Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment
- Ability to travel in and out of different field locations and spend extended periods of time in rural settings
- Thorough knowledge of Canon DSLR camera (or similar equipment) to capture photographs and video
- 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies required; if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire
Job Location: Juba, South Sudan
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)
Accompaniment: Unaccompanied
Travel Expectations: 45-50 days/annually; 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)
Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement
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.
Samaritan's Purse Statement Of Faith
- We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.
- We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.
- We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.
- We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7.
- We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16,17,18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.
- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.
- We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.
- We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.
- We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.
- We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.
- We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.
- We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order. Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5
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Location: Juba, UY, South Sudan
Date Posted: Jun 11, 2026
