Regional Director, Central Africa — Mission & Leadership

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; 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 in Boone, NC seeks a Central Africa Regional Director for the Operation Christmas Child International team. You will lead Regional Managers and International Field Representatives, steward budgets, coordinate tax-free imports, and guide volunteer leadership development across Central Africa.

The role requires a Master's degree and cross-cultural ministry experience, with strong training and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Provide leadership for all Regional Managers and International Field Representatives towards OCC project implementation in Central Africa and manage the regional budget
• Partner with international logistics to secure tax-free import status and manage ministry gifts and materials distribution
• Lead the year-round volunteer leadership development program across Central Africa
• Develop regional and national strategic plans to steward ministry gifts for evangelism and discipleship
• Oversee The Greatest Journey discipleship program expansion and training of partners in Central Africa
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Cross-cultural ministry

Staff development

Budget management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in related field

Biblical Studies 12 credits

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC seeks a Central Africa Regional Director for the Operation Christmas Child International team. You will lead Regional Managers and International Field Representatives, steward budgets, coordinate tax-free imports, and guide volunteer leadership development across Central Africa.

The role requires a Master's degree and cross-cultural ministry experience, with strong training and leadership capabilities.