Senior Regional Director, Africa

Senior Regional Director, Africa

Location: Boone, NC, United States

Job ID: 17177

Date Posted: Aug 18, 2026

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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 a Senior Regional Director, Africa to join our Operation Christmas Child International team in Boone, NC. 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 Senior Regional Director, Africa, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

• Monitor, coach, and provide progress updates to leadership on the work of OCC in Africa and direct regional staff to build and maintain capacity for evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication of the Operation Christmas Child project throughout Africa

• Work with Regional Directors to build and maintain partnerships with national consignees to gain annual exoneration for the importation of shoebox gifts and ministry materials and reduce demurrage on shipments

• Oversee the recruitment, selection, training, leading, and development of volunteer leaders and promote spiritual maturity and a healthy work environment throughout Africa

• Give time to strategic planning, travel planning, reporting, and coaching of Regional Directors and provide leadership on global initiatives, regional objectives, and special assignments

• Ensure the effective management of regional budgets and provide leadership for vision, content, audit, and special trips in the region

• Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Master''s degree in Missions, Missiology, Theology or other related field, and five to seven years of experience living internationally and/or in cross-cultural ministry and leadership, or equivalent combination of experience and education

• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire

• Demonstrated and proven ability to train, coach and develop staff in a cross-cultural environment and effectively manage projects

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft programs to including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to manage financial reports and annual regional budgets

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan''s Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance

• Paid Family Medical Leave

• Term Life Insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• 10 paid holidays

• 12 vacation/personal days

• 10 sick days

Type: Full-Time

Department: Operation Christmas Child International

Location: Boone, NC

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required); French (preferred)

Travel: Approximately 50 days annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary

Shift: 8:00am 4:30pm Monday - Friday

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