Emergency Response WASH Program Manager

Location: , South Sudan

Job ID: 17762

Date Posted: Sep 11, 2026

Get Involved! What do we believe? Demonstrate Biblical Integrity At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity? Respond with Compassionate Action We are seeking an Emergency Response WASH Program Manager, to join our International Projects team in South Sudan . Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Emergency Response WASH Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Create and roll out innovative, strategic WASH programs that close local service gaps while honoring cultural norms and operating within the approved budget.
• Serve as the primary budget holder, rigorously tracking expenditures to ensure every dollar aligns with Samaritan's Purse policies, donor requirements, and the mission driven budget.
• Recruit, mentor, and inspire WASH staff, providing both professional growth and spiritual guidance so the team reflects Christ's love in every interaction.
• Guide Ethical Procurement: Represent the program on tender committees, crafting precise technical specifications and evaluating bids, all while preserving the independence of the Procurement process and avoiding conflicts of interest.
• Ensure Technical Excellence & Accountability: Partner with Global Technical Advisors to verify designs, construction safety, water quality controls, and environmental safeguards; coordinate with M&E, HR, Finance, Security, and Logistics; and author high-quality reports, proposals, and SOPs that showcase Kingdom impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

What are the qualifications? Serve with Excellence As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year university in engineering, public health, international development, or a related field, with at least four (4) years of relevant WASH experience, including at least two (2) years of staff, budget, contractor, and infrastructure-quality management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of project management in various sectors including proposal writing, program development, implementation, and monitoring/evaluating methodologies
• Strong project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and create a strong team spirit
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Experience living and working in Middle Eastern cultures is preferred.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire.

What are the benefits? Walk in Bold Faith Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• International medical, prescription, dental and 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)

Type: Full-Time

Department: International Projects

Location: South Sudan

Language Requirement: English fluency is required. Arabic and/or Kurdish language skills preferred.

Travel: This position requires domestic and international travel approximately 30 days/year.

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

Accompaniment: Unaccompanied

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Location: , South Sudan

Date Posted: Sep 11, 2026