Global Safeguarding Officer, Mission Programs

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site clinic

Medical & dental

FSA

Disability insurance

Family leave

Life insurance

401(k)

Holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to join the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) team in Boone, NC. The role focuses on leading safeguarding strategy, embedding protections into ministry operations, and strengthening risk management across domestic and international programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with substantial safeguarding experience, cross-cultural capability, and strong training skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, international development, human rights, law, or related field; seven years of safeguarding experience.
• Thorough knowledge of child and adult safeguarding and PSEA frameworks.
• Ability to apply safeguarding across diverse cultures, legal environments and settings.
• Twleve credit hours of Biblical studies strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the OCC Safeguarding Strategy and align with Samaritan's Purse standards and policies.
• Embed safeguarding into OCC ministry lifecycle including design, policies, training, and communications.
• Identify, assess and mitigate safeguarding risks across domestic and international programs.
• Establish reporting channels and ensure timely escalation while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide guidance to leaders and build safeguarding capacity across staff and partners.
• Support investigators with program and field expertise when requested.

Skills

Policy development

Risk assessment

Training & coaching

Cross-cultural experience

Stakeholder influence

Confidential reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to join the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) team in Boone, NC. The role focuses on leading safeguarding strategy, embedding protections into ministry operations, and strengthening risk management across domestic and international programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with substantial safeguarding experience, cross-cultural capability, and strong training skills.