Senior Programs Lead, International Disaster Response

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Senior Programs Specialist to join the International Disaster Response Unit (IDRU) in Boone, NC. You will lead the Incident Management Team, collaborate with senior leadership and DART, and drive strategic program responses during disaster operations.

The role focuses on program leadership, grant development, and capacity-building for field teams, with significant responsibility for reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning. The position is based in Boone, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, International Development, or related field with four+ years of international field leadership experience.
• 12 credit hours of Biblical Studies (required); if not completed, can be completed after hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Incident Management Team (IMT) and coordinate with Senior Leadership and DART Team Lead.
• Oversee IMT strategy/planning and engage in grant proposal processes.
• Recommend strategic program responses with input from the Technical Advisory Unit.
• Serve as the liaison between IMT, DART, and Response Manager daily operations.
• Improve systems by guiding After Action Review processes with SMEs.
• Assist in creating frameworks, proposals, and budgets for response flash appeals.
• Analyze and advise on pre-positioned DART inventory.
• Mentor DART members through training, position descriptions, and checklists updates.
• Lead transitions from emergency response to field office or recovery phases.

Skills

Leadership

Program Management

Grant Writing

Disaster Response

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management/International Development

12 credit hours Biblical Studies

Job description

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Senior Programs Specialist to join the International Disaster Response Unit (IDRU) in Boone, NC. You will lead the Incident Management Team, collaborate with senior leadership and DART, and drive strategic program responses during disaster operations.

The role focuses on program leadership, grant development, and capacity-building for field teams, with significant responsibility for reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning. The position is based in Boone, NC.