Country Administrator – Samaritan’s Purse (Uganda)

• Serve as the main point of contact for Samaritan’s Purse operations in Uganda.
• Provide overall administrative and operational oversight for country programs.
• Support field offices and regional initiatives in South Sudan and DRC.
• Develop and implement work plans and operational systems.

• Support Children’s Heart Project and Mission Aviation Services operations.
• Coordinate procurement and administrative needs across programs.
• Ensure efficient delivery of program support services.
• Collaborate with program directors and regional leadership teams.

• Represent Samaritan’s Purse in engagements with government officials, NGOs, donors, hospitals, financial institutions, churches, and partners.
• Maintain strong external relationships to support program implementation.
• Liaise with legal, financial, and medical stakeholders as required.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to staff.
• Foster strong team communication, collaboration, and morale.
• Lead morning devotions and support the organization’s faith-based mission.
• Promote a positive and values-driven workplace culture.

• Work closely with the Regional Security Manager.
• Monitor security conditions and respond to emerging risks.
• Ensure staff safety and operational continuity.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
• Maintain efficient administrative systems and problem-solving processes.

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• At least 5 years of management or leadership experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong skills in planning, problem-solving, and independent decision-making.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring ability.
• Willingness to engage in faith-based organizational mission.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (or willingness to complete upon hire).

• Strong organizational and administrative leadership
• Cross-cultural communication skills
• Financial and operational oversight ability
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Stakeholder management (government, NGOs, donors, etc.)
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• High integrity and service orientation
• Ability to work in complex, multi-country environments

• Fluency in English (required)
• Family accompaniment permitted