Pakistan National Lead

Posted date

29th October, 2025

Last date to apply

13th November, 2025

Country

Pakistan

Locations

Islamabad

Category

Program Management

Type

Full Time

Position

1

About the RSH Programme

The Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub (RSH) is a programme that aims to support organisations in the humanitarian and development sector to strengthen their safeguarding policy and practice against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEAH). RSH supports organisations working in both the humanitarian and development sectors and is driven by the needs of smaller national or local organisations in developing countries. The programme is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) until 2030.

About the Role

Based in Pakistan, the post holder will play a pivotal role in the delivery of effective and high-quality implementation of the RSH Programme. The role will be responsible for team management, planning and coordination of activities, as well as stakeholder engagement and policy influencing.

This is a full-time, 18-month fixed-term contract. As an organisation, we support flexible working arrangements, which can be discussed at the interview stage.

About You

The successful candidate will lead the way in identifying, mapping and strengthening our most important relationships. You will bring structure and insight to how we engage, using data to ensure we act with clarity, purpose and impact. We are looking for someone who thrives on connecting people, shaping strategy and influencing change. This role will also convene and connect stakeholders around key sector issues. You will support colleagues across the programme to build confidence in stakeholder engagement, embedding a culture of collaboration and shared ownership.

Main Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Delivery

• Manage and develop the country team, cultivating an inclusive, high-performing, values-driven culture that champions collaboration and continuous learning.
• Work with the Deputy Team Leader to develop and track country-wide workplans.
• Represent RSH at high-level meetings, leading activities such as roundtables and webinars.

Communications and Dissemination

• Develop and implement country-level communication and dissemination strategies aligned with project goals.
• Organise and implement events, workshops, and roundtables to share information and results.

Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Influencing

• Lead and coordinate strategic stakeholder relationships, ensuring key partners such as FCDO, PSEAH Networks, and CSO Networks are actively engaged.
• Navigate and influence shifts in partnership dynamics, encouraging stakeholders to lead and co-create, and promoting organizational culture change towards PSEAH.
• Act as a connector for RSH in Pakistan, amplifying partner voices and integrating their insights into programme work.
• Act as a connector for RSH in Pakistan, amplifying partner voices and integrating their insights into programme work.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience managing teams and working with matrix management structures, ideally in the development sector.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and policy influencing.
• Excellent communication, project management, and organisational skills.
• Experience in report writing for bilateral donors such as the FCDO.
• Experience in delivering communications strategies.
• Previous work in the GBV or safeguarding space is highly desirable.

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How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please refer to the Person Specification and submit your tailored CV and cover letter. The deadline for applying is Thursday, 13th November 2025. Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

Please note that the selected candidate must have the right to work in Pakistan.