Global Safeguarding Strategy Lead

Samaritan's Purse International; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Flexible Spending Account

Long-term and Short-term disability

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse International is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to lead the OCC safeguarding strategy in Boone, NC. The role partners with program leadership to embed safeguarding across domestic and international operations and strengthen risk management and reporting practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with substantial safeguarding experience and a track record of policy development and staff training in diverse cultural contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field.
• 7+ years safeguarding experience in humanitarian/development settings.
• 3+ years developing safeguarding policies is preferred.
• Ability to train, facilitate, and coach across diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead OCC safeguarding strategy for the program.
• Develop and advance safeguarding strategy aligned with organization policies.
• Integrate safeguarding into ministry operations across the OCC lifecycle.
• Strengthen risk management and field capacity with staff and partners.
• Create reporting, response, and continuous improvement processes.
• Advise leaders on safeguarding initiatives and emerging risks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Cross-cultural experience

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

Job description

Samaritan's Purse International is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to lead the OCC safeguarding strategy in Boone, NC. The role partners with program leadership to embed safeguarding across domestic and international operations and strengthen risk management and reporting practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with substantial safeguarding experience and a track record of policy development and staff training in diverse cultural contexts.