National Humanitarian Manager
Strengthening Participatory Organization
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Islamabad
Contract type: Full time

Posted date
6th October, 2025
Last date to apply
10th October, 2025
Country Pakistan Locations Islamabad
Category Development Sector
Type Contractual Position 1
Experience 10 years Maximum Age 60 years
Country Pakistan Locations Islamabad
Category Development Sector
Type Contractual Position 1
Experience 10 years Maximum Age 60 years
Job Description:
Provides strategic leadership, ensures alignment with NCA standards, oversees all sectors, coordinates major stakeholders, and enables rapid decisions at national level. The position will be based in SPO-National Center Islamabad for the project “Restoring dignity, reviving hopes - Pakistan Flood response 2025.
Main Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Coordination:
- Lead strategic planning and implementation of the emergency humanitarian response.
- Ensure response activities are well-coordinated, aligned with SPO’s and donors’ priorities.
- Represent SPO in relevant national-level coordination platforms (clusters, INGO forums, NDMA/PDMA, etc.).
Program Oversight:
- Supervise teams working on WASH, MPCA, Gender, Protection, MEAL and other emergency sectors.
- Ensure rapid and effective response planning and decision-making based on evolving needs.
- Oversee timely implementation, reporting, and monitoring of emergency projects.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Maintain strong coordination with donors, UN agencies, government bodies, and NGOs.
- Facilitate effective collaboration with implementing partners and local stakeholders.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of high-quality donor reports in coordination with MEAL, finance, and program teams.
- Consolidate field inputs and data to develop accurate narrative and financial reports as per donor requirements.
- Ensure donor reporting formats, deadlines, and compliance standards are strictly followed.
Compliance & Standards:
- Ensure adherence to donor and humanitarian standards (CHS, Sphere, safeguarding, etc.).
- Support risk management, accountability, and compliance with donor requirements.
Field Operations & Travel:
- Provide direct oversight to field teams and ensure alignment with emergency response goals.
- Conduct regular field visits to support implementation, monitor activities, and resolve issues.
- Ensure logistical and operational challenges in the field are addressed promptly.
Human Resource Management:
- Manage field teams to ensure effective performance and cohesion under emergency conditions.
- Liaise with Regional Managers on staff performance and attendance.
- Address team conflicts and promote ethical conduct and accountability
Job Requirements:
- Master degree in social sciences with working knowledge in the development sector
- 10 years working experience and Knowledge in development sector
- Knowledge of social sector, political and governance issues in Pakistan
- Any other task assigned by the supervisor
Please Note:
- A candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process will be automatically disqualified.
- Ready to work immediately
- Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
- SPO strongly prohibits Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harrasment (SEAH), accordingly; candidate background and reference check will be conducted
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