The Regional Manager, East Africa position will serve on the Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child – USA International Team based in Boone, North Carolina (or possibly in the field) working chiefly with Regional Leadership Teams of volunteers in seven (7) assigned countries facilitating evangelism in East Africa under the direction of the Regional Director. The Regional Manager will support the Regional Director in relationship building, recruitment, selection, training, equipping, and leading of volunteer National and Regional Leadership Teams. Focus on project management - attention will be given to OCC-related processes with special emphasis on the OCC Discipleship Program.
Responsibilities include:
1) Working with national and regional leadership teams by training and consulting with them as they facilitate the distribution of shoebox gifts in their respective countries;
2) Providing guidance and training for the OCC discipleship program;
3) Monitoring the importation and distribution of shoebox gifts into the various destination countries;
4) Developing prayer networks throughout each of the assigned countries;
5) Managing assigned special projects.
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred; including 12-credit hours of college-level Biblical studies preferred. 3-5 years of relevant
cross-cultural living and ministry experience in Eastern Africa. International travel of 85-100 days per year required.
TO APPLY: Go to www.samaritanspurse.org. Under "Who We Are" choose "Employment Listings", then click on "U.S. Positions." Find the position you are interested in; then please complete the on-line application by clicking “Apply Now” at the bottom of the page; and attach a current resume and cover letter stating your interest in this position.
Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives:
The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles:
PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL - EXALT Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world
SERVE WITH EXCELLENCE - EXCEED the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom
RESPOND WITH COMPASSIONATE ACTION - EXPEDITE our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister
DEMONSTRATE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY - EXHIBIT character and integrity personally, at home and work
WALK IN BOLD FAITH - EXPECT God to do the impossible
The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God's desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, "Go and do likewise." Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. For 40 years, Samaritan's Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ's command by going to the aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Our emergency relief programs provide desperately needed assistance to victims of natural disaster, war, disease, and famine. As we offer food, water, and temporary shelter, we meet critical needs and give people a chance to rebuild their lives. Our community development and vocational programs in impoverished villages and neighborhoods help people break the cycle of poverty and give them hope for a better tomorrow. We impact the lives of vulnerable children through educational, feeding, clothing, and shelter programs that let them know they are not forgotten. Our Operation Christmas Child shoe box gift ministry and The Greatest Journey discipleship program demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, share the good news of Jesus Christ.We provide first-class treatment in the Name of the Great Physician through our World Medical Mission projects, as well as supplying mission hospitals with much needed equipment and supplies.Positions are available at our international headquarters in Boone, NC, throughout the U.S., and around the world. Visit our website at samaritanspurse.org for more information and to see a list of all current openings. If you are searching for a career with impact come see how we serve.
