Deputy Emergency Response Manager

Samaritan's Purse; Sudan (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid family leave

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse seeks a Deputy Emergency Response Manager for the International Projects team in South Sudan. The role oversees budgeting, project design, and logistics to move communities from IDP aid to locally led relief, with a strong emphasis on security and safeguarding.

Strong cross-cultural management, biblical studies background, and English fluency (Arabic preferred) are required. Travel ~15 days/year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of disaster context experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12 credit hours of Biblical Studies required; if not completed, opportunity to meet during hire.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups and coordinate scheduling changes.
• Ability to understand complex security situations and adapt program design.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with agencies and partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness.
• Manage and administer project budgets following financial guidelines.
• Design and implement emergency-response projects and logistics processes.
• Lead district-wide relief strategy and represent Samaritan's Purse to partners and authorities.
• Coordinate security protocols for aid distribution and maintain beneficiary lists.
• Document impact with monthly/quarterly reports and ensure safeguarding of at-risk groups.

Skills

Public speaking

Cross-cultural management

Communication

Disaster relief coordination

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with 2+ years' disaster context experience

12 credit hours of Biblical Studies

Job description

Location: , South Sudan
Job ID: 17764
Date Posted: Sep 11, 2026

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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.

We are seeking a Deputy Emergency Response Manager, to join our International Projects team in South Sudan. 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 Deputy Emergency Response Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

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

Steward the resources God has entrusted to us. Manage and administer project budgets in strict adherence to Samaritan's Purse financial guidelines, ensuring every dollar furthers the mission and is accounted for with integrity.

Build and launch lifesaving operations. Design and implement new emergency-response projects and logistics processes, creating systems that move communities from IDP aid to sustainable, locally-led relief.

Lead the vision for district-wide relief. Partner with your supervisor to set clear strategy and direction for Emergency Relief programming, serving as the official Samaritan's Purse representative to partners, authorities, and other stakeholders.

Protect lives through disciplined security and distribution. Coordinate and enforce robust security protocols for aid distribution, keeping beneficiary lists current and ensuring all activities follow the approved work plan and proposal.

Document impact and walk alongside those we serve. Submit concise monthly and quarterly reports covering activity summaries, outcomes, stories, and finances, while spending at least 25 % of your time directly caring for and safeguarding children, youth, and adults at risk

Other duties as assigned.

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

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

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university and at least two (2) years' related experience and/or training in disaster contexts and cross-cultural management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to keep communication lines open with all parties in the program and coordinate scheduling changes

Ability to understand complex security situations and advise program design accordingly.

Ability to coordinate activities with other agencies, building and maintaining positive working relationships.

12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire.

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

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

International medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

Type: Full-Tim

Department: International Projects

Location: South Sudan

Language Requirement: English fluency is required. Arabic language skills strongly preferred.

Travel: This position requires domestic and international travel approximately 15 days/year.

Maintaining required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary.

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.