Regional Operations Coordinator Job Placement – Samaritan’s Purse
Job Title: Regional Operations Coordinator
Organisation: Samaritan’s Purse
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Samaritan’s Purse is an international Christian relief and development organization meeting the critical needs of victims of war, poverty, natural disaster, famine and disease with the aim of sharing God’s love. It was founded in the United States (US).
Job Summary: The Regional Operations Coordinator will serve the operational and procurement needs for Samaritan’s Purse field offices located in Uganda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The ROC will work closely with the Uganda Country Director (CD), and work remotely with key Samaritan’s Purse staff in South Sudan and the DRC. You will have the opportunity to manage and pour into a small team who will serve alongside you in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
- Manage 1-3 national staff to effectively meet the procurement needs of SP Uganda, South Sudan and the DRC
- Facilitate and oversea the large/bulk procurement requests and logistics for all 3 SP field offices
- Develop a procurement and logistics plan, based on program needs and deadlines; monitor plan to ensure accuracy of information and that goals are met
- Maintain transparency and integrity – ensuring the correct products, quantities, vendors, and prices all align with the SP Procurement Policy and requested deadlines
- Ensure all international procurement and logistics regulations are in compliance with government regulations
- Manage strategic relationships with vendors, transporters and government/immigration authorities
- Trouble shoot challenges and find cost effective solutions
- Ensure on-time submission of monthly reports, both financial and programming, maintaining high integrity and transparency
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university in a relevant field
- At least two to four years of experience in procurement and logistics, or related international work experience
- Proven management and leadership experience; Strong relational skills and financial management skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills; detail-oriented
- Ability to maintain deadlines and hold others accountable
- Flexibility, adaptability and ability to work with a diverse team in a pressured environment
- Spiritually mature, focused on the spiritual well-being of your team and goal of sharing the Gospel
- Ability to travel to field sites to monitor projects, as needed
- Big picture, “think outside the box” mindset; trouble shooter
- Fluency in English (required)
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.