Regional Security Director, Uganda
2026-02-19T05:16:14+00:00
Samaritan's Purse
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FULL_TIME
Entebbe
Entebbe
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Management, Protective Services, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit
2026-02-28T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Get Involved! We are hiring a Regional Security Director for our West and Central Africa Region. This position is based in Entebbe, Uganda, and is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all issues pertaining to staff security for all Samaritan's Purse operations in the assigned region. This includes providing defensible, expert security assessments and recommendations to regional leadership teams that balance the need to address mission priorities with the long-term security of programs and staff members. This requires providing simultaneous and direct support to Projects, World Medical Mission (WMM), Operation Christmas Child (OCC), Mission Aviation Service, Disaster Response operations, and other departments or internal teams. Requires the ability to navigate complex interpersonal and cross-cultural relationships with diverse personnel, including host government leaders, the United Nations, the U.S. Embassy, the military, the police, other NGOs, and local village leaders.
A day in the life of a Regional Security Director:
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.
Responsibilities or duties
- Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
- Work closely with the Projects Regional Directors to support regional objectives. Advise Regional Directors on security strategy and implementation, and keep them informed of security status, information, needs, and concerns in the region
- Work closely with World Medical Mission senior leadership to support the strategic placement and worldwide assignments of Post-Resident Physicians and medical volunteers. This includes conducting security site assessments for WMM partner hospitals
- Work closely with OCC Senior Regional Directors to support OCC operations in the region, including staff travel, shoebox distribution, and The Greatest Journey training
- Respond immediately as the security advisor for the Disaster Assistance Response team or Incident Management team anywhere within the region
- Assist with Billy Graham Evangelistic Association festival planning and execution by conducting security surveys and coordinating, arranging, and supervising all security-related activities for the festivals
- Supervise and manage a team of Country Security Managers and Security Program Managers to ensure they are providing high-quality security support to the Project Country Directors that aligns with the overall security objectives of the Security department and the region. Perform all duties of the Country Security Manager when necessary
- Monitor and respond to any and all potential and present emergencies involving Samaritan's Purse staff. Maintain constant communication and information flow with the Crisis Management team and direct any on-the-ground crisis response operations
- Provide a quarterly regional security update highlighting security-related incidents and trends for the Security department, the President's Office, and the Board of Directors. This requires an ongoing and in-depth understanding of regional security challenges and emerging threats
- Conduct comprehensive after-action investigations when a security incident occurs, with specific regard to Samaritans Purse policies and procedures as well as legal and cultural requirements. Assist the Compliance and Internal Audit teams in investigations as necessary
- All other duties as assigned
Learn more about serving with Samaritans' Purse.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Bachelor's degree (B.A.Regional) and five (5) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. INSSA Security Risk Management Professional-Regional level or willingness and ability to become certified within the first 12 months of employment is required. Previous Security management experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to navigate complex and dangerous situations, and balance divergent or competing objectives
- Ability to understand complex security situations and advise on their strategic impact on the ministry
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information to develop a complete picture of security situations
- Ability to make timely and accurate decisions in complex or uncertain environments
- Ability to communicate effectively across socio-economic, political, and cultural lines
- Ability to lead direct reports in their growing relationship with Jesus Christ (spiritual maturity)
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
- 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.
Experience needed
Five (5) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous Security management experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Job Location: Entebbe, Uganda
Type: Full-Time
Accompaniment: Family Accompaniment
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required); Foreign language skills relevant to the assigned region are strongly preferred
Travel Expectations: 75-100 days annually; 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.
* Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him * Work closely with the Projects Regional Directors to support regional objectives. Advise Regional Directors on security strategy and implementation, and keep them informed of security status, information, needs, and concerns in the region * Work closely with World Medical Mission senior leadership to support the strategic placement and worldwide assignments of Post-Resident Physicians and medical volunteers. This includes conducting security site assessments for WMM partner hospitals * Work closely with OCC Senior Regional Directors to support OCC operations in the region, including staff travel, shoebox distribution, and The Greatest Journey training * Respond immediately as the security advisor for the Disaster Assistance Response team or Incident Management team anywhere within the region * Assist with Billy Graham Evangelistic Association festival planning and execution by conducting security surveys and coordinating, arranging, and supervising all security-related activities for the festivals * Supervise and manage a team of Country Security Managers and Security Program Managers to ensure they are providing high-quality security support to the Project Country Directors that aligns with the overall security objectives of the Security department and the region. Perform all duties of the Country Security Manager when necessary * Monitor and respond to any and all potential and present emergencies involving Samaritan's Purse staff. Maintain constant communication and information flow with the Crisis Management team and direct any on-the-ground crisis response operations * Provide a quarterly regional security update highlighting security-related incidents and trends for the Security department, the President's Office, and the Board of Directors. This requires an ongoing and in-depth understanding of regional security challenges and emerging threats * Conduct comprehensive after-action investigations when a security incident occurs, with specific regard to Samaritans Purse policies and procedures as well as legal and cultural requirements. Assist the Compliance and Internal Audit teams in investigations as necessary * All other duties as assigned
* Ability to navigate complex and dangerous situations, and balance divergent or competing objectives * Ability to understand complex security situations and advise on their strategic impact on the ministry * Ability to analyze and synthesize information to develop a complete picture of security situations * Ability to make timely and accurate decisions in complex or uncertain environments * Ability to communicate effectively across socio-economic, political, and cultural lines * Ability to lead direct reports in their growing relationship with Jesus Christ (spiritual maturity) * Strong communication skills * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence * Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
* Bachelor's degree (B.A.Regional) and five (5) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * INSSA Security Risk Management Professional-Regional level or willingness and ability to become certified within the first 12 months of employment is required. * Previous Security management experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.
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Vacancy title:
Regional Security Director, Uganda
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Protective Services, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
Samaritan's Purse
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, February 28 2026
Duty Station:
Entebbe | Entebbe
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Get Involved! We are hiring a Regional Security Director for our West and Central Africa Region. This position is based in Entebbe, Uganda, and is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all issues pertaining to staff security for all Samaritan's Purse operations in the assigned region. This includes providing defensible, expert security assessments and recommendations to regional leadership teams that balance the need to address mission priorities with the long-term security of programs and staff members. This requires providing simultaneous and direct support to Projects, World Medical Mission (WMM), Operation Christmas Child (OCC), Mission Aviation Service, Disaster Response operations, and other departments or internal teams. Requires the ability to navigate complex interpersonal and cross-cultural relationships with diverse personnel, including host government leaders, the United Nations, the U.S. Embassy, the military, the police, other NGOs, and local village leaders.
A day in the life of a Regional Security Director:
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.
Responsibilities or duties
- Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
- Work closely with the Projects Regional Directors to support regional objectives. Advise Regional Directors on security strategy and implementation, and keep them informed of security status, information, needs, and concerns in the region
- Work closely with World Medical Mission senior leadership to support the strategic placement and worldwide assignments of Post-Resident Physicians and medical volunteers. This includes conducting security site assessments for WMM partner hospitals
- Work closely with OCC Senior Regional Directors to support OCC operations in the region, including staff travel, shoebox distribution, and The Greatest Journey training
- Respond immediately as the security advisor for the Disaster Assistance Response team or Incident Management team anywhere within the region
- Assist with Billy Graham Evangelistic Association festival planning and execution by conducting security surveys and coordinating, arranging, and supervising all security-related activities for the festivals
- Supervise and manage a team of Country Security Managers and Security Program Managers to ensure they are providing high-quality security support to the Project Country Directors that aligns with the overall security objectives of the Security department and the region. Perform all duties of the Country Security Manager when necessary
- Monitor and respond to any and all potential and present emergencies involving Samaritan's Purse staff. Maintain constant communication and information flow with the Crisis Management team and direct any on-the-ground crisis response operations
- Provide a quarterly regional security update highlighting security-related incidents and trends for the Security department, the President's Office, and the Board of Directors. This requires an ongoing and in-depth understanding of regional security challenges and emerging threats
- Conduct comprehensive after-action investigations when a security incident occurs, with specific regard to Samaritans Purse policies and procedures as well as legal and cultural requirements. Assist the Compliance and Internal Audit teams in investigations as necessary
- All other duties as assigned
Learn more about serving with Samaritans' Purse.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Bachelor's degree (B.A.Regional) and five (5) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. INSSA Security Risk Management Professional-Regional level or willingness and ability to become certified within the first 12 months of employment is required. Previous Security management experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to navigate complex and dangerous situations, and balance divergent or competing objectives
- Ability to understand complex security situations and advise on their strategic impact on the ministry
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information to develop a complete picture of security situations
- Ability to make timely and accurate decisions in complex or uncertain environments
- Ability to communicate effectively across socio-economic, political, and cultural lines
- Ability to lead direct reports in their growing relationship with Jesus Christ (spiritual maturity)
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
- 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.
Experience needed
Five (5) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous Security management experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Job Location: Entebbe, Uganda
Type: Full-Time
Accompaniment: Family Accompaniment
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required); Foreign language skills relevant to the assigned region are strongly preferred
Travel Expectations: 75-100 days annually; 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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Level of Education: bachelor degree
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