Global Technical Advisor, Shelter and NFIs

Position description

Samaritans Purse is seeking a Global Technical Advisor, Shelter and NFIs to join the Technical Advisors team in North Wilkesboro, NC. As a Shelter and NFIs Advisor, you will develop, support, and expand shelter and non-food Item (NFI) programs in Samaritan’s Purse field offices. You will provide technical guidance to sector field staff and ensure that programs best serve beneficiary needs and promote the recovery and resilience of target communities. International travel will be required.

A day in the life of a Global Technical Advisor, Shelter and NFIs:

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 Global Technical Advisor, Shelter and NFIs, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• Respond to related questions posed by Samaritan’s Purse field offices and other projects department staff.
• Travel to field offices to advise on sector programs and deploy to disasters when needed.
• Develop best practices and protocols for Samaritan’s Purse efforts in the shelter sectors.
• Proactively engage field offices concerning shelter programming before and during proposal development.
• Respond to and advise in the building of emergency shelters, the deployment of tents and other shelters, and shelter NFIs.
• Meet with Logistics and the International Disaster Response Unit (IDRU) to discuss specific disaster response requirements as it relates to shelter and shelter NFI issues.
• Complete travel reports and other reports as necessary for Country offices, Regional teams, and the International Disaster Response Unit (IDRU).
• All other duties as assigned.

Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree (M. A.) or equivalent; four or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. An engineering degree is preferred. Experience with international construction management is needed.
• Previous disaster response experience is needed.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.

Job Location: North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required). Knowledge of foreign languages (especially French and/or Spanish) is helpful.

Travel Expectations: Frequent International travel, around 25% per year. Maintaining required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary.

Benefits:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• 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
• 10 sick days

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.

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