Area Manager - International Projects, South Sudan

About the role

Samaritan's Purse is seeking an Area Manager to join its International Projects team in South Sudan. The organisation works through humanitarian action to help people and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The post is full-time, unaccompanied, based in various locations across South Sudan and requires fluency in English.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and act as a consistent witness for Him.
• Lead the development, implementation and periodic review of area plans that integrate programmes, operations, staffing, security and resources with the country strategy.
• Provide line management for programme and operational managers and coordinators, covering work planning, performance, coaching, staff development and resolving workplace concerns.
• Oversee programme implementation against approved objectives, technical standards, donor commitments, timelines, quality, safeguarding and accountability to affected people principles, while monitoring budgets, forecasts, burn rates and cash needs with Finance.
• Coordinate logistics, procurement, fleet, warehouse, IT and security support; maintain segregation of duties, manage contingency and evacuation plans and assist in security risk assessments.
• Represent the organisation in coordination forums and build relationships with authorities, churches, UN agencies, donors and humanitarian partners, promoting compliance, fraud prevention and a consistent Christian witness.
• Identify emerging needs and contribute to proposals and reports; other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Humanitarian Studies, International Development, Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Health or a related field; a relevant master's degree is an advantage.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible humanitarian or development experience, including at least three years in a field leadership or management role in a complex or emergency context.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams, multiple projects, budgets, operational support, security implementation, donor compliance and external coordination.
• Experience in South Sudan or a comparable conflict-affected, access-constrained environment is strongly preferred.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); candidates who have not completed them can meet the requirement after hiring.

What we offer

• International medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid family medical leave, paid holidays and 12 vacation/personal days.
• 10 sick days and a retirement savings plan.
• On-site medical clinic for staff and dependents when at the headquarters.