Area Coordinator, Emergency Response At Samaritan’s Purse

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Are you looking for place to use your gifts and abilities in a powerful and meaningful way? Our office in South Sudan is looking for an Area Coordinator for our Emergency Response project. Come join an amazing group and help be a part of advancing God’s Kingdom to the nations!

A day in the life of an Area Coordinator in South Sudan

At Samaritan’s Purse, the Gospel really is at the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer and from there we go into our work empowered to make a difference in the world. Our teams are full of passionate people who want to work with excellence and serve to make an eternal impact.

The Area Coordinator is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and oversight of programs in assigned area. The Area Coordinator must ensure that all program designs and outputs align with Samaritan’s Purse’s strategy, donor standards, and local laws. Other essential duties include the management of: Operations, Security, Human Resources, Financial Reporting, and Community Relations.

In the role of Deputy Emergency Response Manager, you will have the opportunity to:**

Coordinate all aspects of ongoing projects in the Emergency Response area in close communication with the Deputy Emergency Response Manager and Emergency Response Manager.
Work directly with program managers to address challenges and provide support.
Facilitate good community relations by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with church leaders, Government officials, the UN, and non-government organizations.
Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
With a generous and serving spirit perform all other tasks and responsibilities assigned for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse.

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Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree and three to four (3-4) of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Program management and Field level management experience needed.
Previous experience working overseas, particularly in assigned area.
One year of college-level Biblical studies preferred.
Possesses strong organizational skills.
Possesses strong cross cultural communication skills, as well as written and verbal.
Experienced in cross-cultural team leadership in managing multiple programs and large teams.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Understanding of local culture is essential.
Willingness to travel in and out of the field and stay in the field for extended periods.
Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

Job Location: Unity State, South Sudan

Type (Full-Time/Part-Time/Associate): Full-Time

Restrictions (Accompanied/Non-Accompanied): Non-Accompanied (no spouse or children)

Language Requirement: English Fluency required

Travel Expectations: Position is based in the field and requires frequent visits to different sites

Benefits

Career with purpose!
Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage
Disability insurance
Term Life insurance
Retirement savings plan (after 1 year)
10 paid holidays (holiday observance will depend on the host country)
12 vacation days per year
Annual home leave
R&R

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.