National Humanitarian Manager

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