Safeguarding Officer

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Safeguarding expertise

Cross-cultural experience

Policy development

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

Descripción del empleo

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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 Safeguarding Officer to join our Operation Christmas Child team in Boone, NC. 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 Safeguarding Officer,you will have the opportunity to:

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

Leading the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Safeguarding Strategy. Developing and advancing a comprehensive safeguarding strategy aligned with Samaritan's Purse standard s and policies. This will include establishing priorities, minimum standards, implementation plans, and measures of effectiveness across Domestic and International programs in collaboration with program leadership.

Integrating Safeguarding into Ministry Operations by embedding safeguarding throughout the OCC ministry lifecycle, including program design, policies, agreements, training, communications, technology, resources, and operational processes. Ensuring appropriate protections for digital interactions, photography and media, information sharing, and beneficiary and participant information

Strengthening Prevention, Risk Management, and Field Capacity by identifying, assessing, and mitigating safeguarding risks involving people, partners, facilities, activities, travel, and ministry operations through ongoing assessment and on-site observation. Equipping OCC staff, volunteers, churches, and ministry partners through practical, culturally appropriate training and develop international safeguarding networks that strengthen local awareness, capacity, and implementation

Creating advanced reporting, Response, and Continuous Improvement to ensure OCC staff, volunteers, partners, beneficiaries, and others understand how to report concerns through established organizational channels without requiring local leadership approval. Promote timely escalation and appropriate response while maintaining confidentiality; support investigators with relevant program and field expertise when requested, and use lessons learned to strengthen safeguarding practices. This role does not conduct investigations

Monitoring Effectiveness and Providing Strategic Guidance by evaluating safeguarding implementation across the OCC Domestic and International program through periodic reviews and field observation, reporting significant risks, trends, gaps, training needs, and progress to senior leadership. Serving as the principal safeguarding resource for programs, advising leaders on new initiatives and emerging risks, and partnering with Global Safeguarding, Compliance, and Risk to maintain organizational alignment and professional excellence

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 in social sciences, international development, human rights, law, or a related field, with at least seven years of relevant experience in safeguarding, protection, PSEA, humanitarian/development programming, or risk management (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Three years of direct experience developing and implementing safeguarding policies is strongly preferred

Thorough knowledge of child and adult safeguarding, abuse prevention, international child protection, and PSEA frameworks. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate safeguarding policies and prevention strategies across decentralized organizations and partner networks

Ability to apply safeguarding principles across diverse cultures, legal environments, and ministry settings, developing practical guidance suitable for translation and global use. Experience working cross-culturally and with nonprofit or faith-based organizations is preferred

Advanced ability to assess safeguarding risks and develop practical protections across ministry operations. Strong training, facilitation, and coaching skills, with the ability to influence leaders without direct authority, build trust, lead change, and address unsafe practices at all levels.

Knowledge of confidential, survivor-centered reporting and response, including referrals, reporting obligations, escalation, and coordination with investigators. Demonstrates strong analytical, monitoring, communication, and active-listening skills, along with sound judgment, discretion, objectivity, compassion, and professional boundaries when handling sensitive information and disclosures.

Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

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

On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term and Short-term disability insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Type: Full-time

Department: OCC International

Travel: 100 days of domestic and international travel

Location: Boone, NC, United States
Date Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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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.