Southern Africa Regional Director

What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

Respond with Compassionate Action

We are seeking a Southern Africa Regional Director to join our Operation Christmas Child International team in Boone, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Southern Africa Regional Director, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

• Provide leadership for all Regional Managers and International Field Representatives towards the successful implementation of the OCC project in southern Africa and manage the regional budget and budgeting process

• Partner with the international logistics team to secure and maintain annual tax-free import status for each country and to execute the timely importation of ministry gifts and materials and implement secondary delivery sights throughout each country

• Lead the year-round volunteer leadership development program - including the recruitment, selection, and development of volunteers on all layers of teams in southern Africa

• Strategize, develop, and implement regional and national strategic plans to effectively steward ministry gifts and materials for the purpose of evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication

• Oversee the management and growth of The Greatest Journey discipleship program in southern Africa and ensure the effective training of ministry partners for implementation

• Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Master's degree in a related field, and three to five years international living and cross-cultural ministry experience; or equivalent combination of experience and education.

• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (strongly preferred); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire

• Ability to train, coach and develop staff and volunteers in a cross-cultural environment

• Ability to connect with and serve alongside National-level church and ministry leaders

• Success in a corporate environment, with budgets, deadlines and collaborative work

• Comprehensive knowledge to effectively train in one-on-one and group situations

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• 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

Type: Full-Time

Department: Operation Christmas Child International

Location: Boone, NC

Language Requirement: Fluency in English

Travel: 80-100 days annually