• Employer: Samaritan's Purse

• Job Time: Full-Time

• Job Type: Contract

• Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

• Salary: Attractive

• Deadline: November, 15/2024 (16 days left)

Are you a visionary? Do you have leadership experience in humanitarian aid? Are you passionate about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ? As a Country Director in Ethiopia, you will get to cast vision, mentor and develop employees, oversee all projects within the country, and provide hope in the name of Jesus. Come join us as we work to help alleviate physical suffering and share the Good News! Apply Today!

A Day in the Life of a Country Director:

At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotion and spend time praying for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the globe.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain your relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness to Him

• Provide overall vision, management, and leadership to Samaritans Purse activities

• Provide professional representation for Samaritans Purse with government officials, dignitaries, other NGOs, funding agencies, and visitors

• Maintain awareness and communicate legal and cultural requirements and ensure reasonable compliance with Samaritans Purse

• Ensure proper financial accounting and monthly reporting of all funds and financial activity

• Monitor potential and present emergencies and keep Samaritans Purse informed of events, including crisis response options

• Ensure appropriate supervision, support, and direction for the effective engagement of all International Field Staff and National Staff in their various assignments

• All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

•  Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year College or university; or a minimum of 6 years of international work experience at a senior management level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to keep the focus of work on the overall goal of sharing the Gospel

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to work well in a diverse team and a pressured environment

• Flexibility and adaptability

• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies

Job Location: Ethiopia

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Accompaniment: Family Accompaniment

Travel Expectations: Frequent travel to the field and remote locations

Benefits:

• International medical, prescription, dental & 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)

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply using THIS LINK