We are hiring an **Operations Manager** to join a new team in the **Middle East.** The Operations Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating all Samaritan's Purse operational functions in the area. This role will provide strategic oversight and leadership in the areas of Procurement, Logistics, Information Technology (IT), Travel, Base Operations, Legal Compliance/Coordination, and Administration. Are you an Operations leader with a heart for the nations? This is a great opportunity to make an eternal impact.

**\*\*\*12 month assignment**

**A day in the life of an Operations Manager:**

At Samaritan's 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
- Oversee key operational functions, including HR, IT, logistics, procurement, warehousing, fleet management, asset management, and base operations, ensuring cohesive and efficient workflows, compliant resource distribution, and accountable inventory systems.
- Lead procurement processes, managing both national and international procurement to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant resource supply aligned with donor and organizational standards.
- Direct logistics operations, including fleet management, travel coordination, asset management, warehousing, and inventory systems, ensuring efficient, accountable, and compliant resource distribution.
- Serve as the primary operational liaison, facilitating communication between field sites, the Country Office, and the Senior Management Team (SMT) to maintain alignment on priorities.
- Promote staff development through capacity-building initiatives and foster regional collaboration to encourage knowledge-sharing and operational excellence.
- Directly supervise 3 non-supervisory employees
- All other duties as assigned

Learn more about [**serving with Samaritans Purse**](https://careers.samaritanspurse.org/pages/working-with-us).

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Advanced degree from a college or university; and a minimum of three (3) 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. Strong relational skills and financial management experience. **Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred**.
- Skills in Microsoft Office, to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong analytical and leadership skills.
- Advanced problem solving and creative thinking skills.
- Strong writing and oral communication skills.
- Ability to coach and mentor others.

**Job Location:** Middle East

**Type:** Full-Time; 12 month assignment

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

**Accompaniment:** Unaccompanied

**Travel Expectations:** This position requires international and domestic travel of approximately 30 days/year

**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.