Area Manager

Location: , South Sudan Job ID: 17901 Date Posted: Oct 30, 2026 **Get Involved!** **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. Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/ **What is the opportunity?** ***Respond with Compassionate Action*** We are seeking an **Area Manager** to join our **International Projects** team in **South Sudan** . 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 **Area Manager** , you will have the opportunity to: * Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ * Lead the development, implementation, and periodic review of area plans that integrate programs, operations, staffing, security, and resources with the country strategy, ensuring a unified mission focus. * Provide line management for program and operational managers and coordinators, guiding work planning, performance, coaching, staff development, and timely resolution of workplace concerns. * Oversee program implementation to meet approved objectives, technical standards, donor commitments, timelines, quality, safeguarding, and Accountability to Affected People principles, while monitoring budgets, forecasts, burn rates, and cash needs in partnership with Finance. * Coordinate logistics, procurement, fleet, warehouse, IT, and security support for area activities; maintain segregation of duties, manage contingency and evacuation plans, and assist in security risk assessments. * Represent Samaritan's Purse in coordination forums and build relationships with authorities, churches, UN agencies, donors, and humanitarian partners, promoting compliance, fraud-prevention, and a consistent Christian witness while identifying emerging needs and contributing to proposals and reports. * 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 Humanitarian Studies, International Development, Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field is required. A relevant master's degree is an advantage. * At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible humanitarian or development experience, including at least three (3) 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 working in South Sudan or a comparable conflict-affected and access-constrained environment is strongly preferred. * 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire **What are the benefits?** ***Walk in Bold Faith*** Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including: * International medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance * Paid Family Medical Leave * Retirement savings plan * Paid holidays * 12 vacation/personal days * 10 sick days * When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents) **Type:** Full-Time **Department:** International Projects **Location:** Various locations in South Sudan **Language Requirement:** Fluency in English **Travel:** The position requires frequent domestic travel within South Sudan, including travel to remote and hardship locations, and occasional international travel. Maintaining required travel documents and vaccinations will be necessary. **Accompaniment:** Unaccompanied New Applicants > Returning Applicant > New Applicants > Returning Applicant > Save Job Saved Share: share to e-mail Location: , South Sudan Date Posted: Oct 30, 2026