International Senior Regional Director, Africa
Samaritan's Purse, Boone, NC, United States
International Senior Regional Director, Africa
Location: Boone, NC, United States
Job ID: 17177
Date Posted: Apr 15, 2026
Job Description Get Involved!
Do you have experience doing cross-cultural ministry in Africa? Are you a gifted project manager? Samaritan's Purse is looking for a gifted and qualified
International Senior Regional Director, Africa
to oversee the work of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) in the evangelization, discipleship, and multiplication of followers of Jesus Christ in Africa. Join our outstanding team and help fulfill our mission of taking good news of great joy to children all around the world!
A day in the life of an International Senior Regional Director, Africa:
At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of
International Senior Regional Director, Africa , you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
Direct regional staff to build and maintain capacity for effective evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication of OCC throughout Africa to meet global goals
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
Promote spiritual maturity and a healthy work environment throughout the regions
Give time to strategic planning, travel planning, reporting, and coaching of Regional Directors
Provide leadership on global initiatives, regional objectives, and special assignments
Monitor, coach, and provide progress updates to leadership on the work of OCC in Africa
Ensure the effective management of regional budgets to meet global goals
Track and approve travel, honorariums, and operating funds for International Field Representatives
Provide field feedback and guidance to the Global Programs team toward the establishment of global standard processes to support global goals
Serve as the hiring manager for all staff in the super region and coordinate onboarding for new staff
Work with the Field Events and Content Team to provide leadership for Vision, Content, Audit, and Special Trips in the region
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
Demonstrated and proven project management experience from planning to final reporting
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft programs to including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to manage financial reports and annual regional budgets
Job Location:
Boone, NC
Type:
Full-Time
Language Requirement:
Fluency in English (required) and French (preferred)
Travel Expectations:
Approximately 50 days/annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary
On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
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
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Job Description Get Involved!
Do you have experience doing cross-cultural ministry in Africa? Are you a gifted project manager? Samaritan's Purse is looking for a gifted and qualified
International Senior Regional Director, Africa
to oversee the work of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) in the evangelization, discipleship, and multiplication of followers of Jesus Christ in Africa. Join our outstanding team and help fulfill our mission of taking good news of great joy to children all around the world!
A day in the life of an International Senior Regional Director, Africa:
At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of
International Senior Regional Director, Africa , you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
Direct regional staff to build and maintain capacity for effective evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication of OCC throughout Africa to meet global goals
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
Promote spiritual maturity and a healthy work environment throughout the regions
Give time to strategic planning, travel planning, reporting, and coaching of Regional Directors
Provide leadership on global initiatives, regional objectives, and special assignments
Monitor, coach, and provide progress updates to leadership on the work of OCC in Africa
Ensure the effective management of regional budgets to meet global goals
Track and approve travel, honorariums, and operating funds for International Field Representatives
Provide field feedback and guidance to the Global Programs team toward the establishment of global standard processes to support global goals
Serve as the hiring manager for all staff in the super region and coordinate onboarding for new staff
Work with the Field Events and Content Team to provide leadership for Vision, Content, Audit, and Special Trips in the region
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
Demonstrated and proven project management experience from planning to final reporting
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft programs to including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to manage financial reports and annual regional budgets
Job Location:
Boone, NC
Type:
Full-Time
Language Requirement:
Fluency in English (required) and French (preferred)
Travel Expectations:
Approximately 50 days/annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary
On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
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
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