Job Description

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Does the idea of using your gifts and talents overseas excite you? If so, this position might be a great fit for you! We are hiring an Operations Manager located in the Middle East. The Operations Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating all Samaritans Purse operational functions on location. They will provide strategic oversight and leadership in the areas of Logistics, Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), Travel, Legal Compliance/Coordination and Administration.

A day in the life of an Operations Manager, Middle East: 

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 Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• Ensure smooth functioning, well-managed and results-oriented activities across all areas of operations.
• Act as the main focal point for HR, IT, logistics, procurement, warehousing, base management, travel, legal compliance/coordination and administration.
• Support continuous up-to date effective communication channels and accurate flow of information between field sites and the Country Office and Senior Management Team (SMT). 
• Develop and implement operational systems and processes in support of the organizations mission. 
• Serve as a member of the SMT and provide support to the Country Office in ensuring information flows, advise and support on issues related to operations and leadership.
• Develop and oversee national and international procurement systems to ensure efficient and accurate supply of program resources.
• Enforce and uphold donor and Samaritan's Purse regulations for procurement as well as best practices for operations.
• Oversee and manage all travel and transport schedules. 
• Oversee the Country Office Human Resources systems and the Human Resources manager and payroll management systems.
• Enforce Samaritan's Purse procedures regarding contracted services. Additionally, oversee and ensure regular evaluation of contracted services for performance and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure inventory storage, tracking, and distribution is occurring efficiently and with accountability at all field sites. 
• Maintain network and awareness of local and national laws and ensure organizational adherence along with the Senior Management Team.
• Network and promote relationships for accessing and sharing knowledge within the country and region on operations matters.
• Closely monitor operational expenses, anticipating significant changes and keeping the Country Director informed as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

Advanced degree from a college or university; and a minimum of 3 to 4 years related experience in project management, business administration, public administration, logistics, supply chain management, communications or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Field experience and knowledge of the Region is a strong asset. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred. 

• Ability to coordinate and manage staff, finances, and project activities
• Ability to use Microsoft Office
• Skills in analytical thinking and leadership 
• Skills in problem solving and creative thinking
• Skills in writing and oral communication 
• Ability to coach and mentor others

Job Location: Middle East

(Given the fluid security environment, the employee may be required to work remotely from a location determined by Samaritans Purse leadership for an indefinite period, until conditions allow a return to the designated work location.)

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required), a knowledge of Arabic preferred

Accompaniment: Unaccompanied

Travel Expectations: This position requires domestic travel of approximately 30 days/year. 

Maintaining required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary.

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)

Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith:

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons:  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.
• We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.
• We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit.  Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7.
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life.  John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.
• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment.  1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church.  1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.
• We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ.  Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.
• We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.
• We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism.  Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.
• We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.
• We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order.  Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5