Pakistan National Lead

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. ​  ​Based in the UK, this role will play a central role in
ensuring smooth and compliant programme operations, including accurate
financial posting, reporting, budget tracking, forecasting, and expenditure
analysis. The postholder will oversee day-to-day financial processes
such as advances, reconciliations, and procurement, while maintaining robust
systems for asset management and audit readiness. They will also provide
operational support in areas such as travel coordination, logistics, and
information management, acting as a key link between consultants, partners,
national hubs, and the central team. This is a dynamic and collaborative role
that requires strong financial management, organisational, and communication
skills, with the opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of a
meaningful global safeguarding initiative. This is a full-time, 15-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  ​  Fiscal Compliance &
Financial Management ​
•Conduct spot checks on partner
expenses through a bi-annual internal audit process. ​
•Ensure that all staff, partner
and consultant financial claims are eligible costs under the contract,
reviewing expenses and rates to ensure audit compliance.
•Process consultant and partner
timesheets and invoices, working with the Finance Team to ensure accuracy and
timely processing ​ Kimble Management &
Operations
•Manage the project account in
Kimble, ensuring all rates align with agreed consultant rates. ​
•Provide support in
troubleshooting issues related to Kimble usage and financial reporting. ​​ ​ Skills and Experience ​
•​At least 2–3 years' experience in
finance or administration within an NGO/development or consultancy setting,
including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, procurement, and reconciliation.
•Proven ability to maintain
accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation.
•Excellent communication, project management, and organisational skills.​
•Experience in report writing for bilateral donors such as the FCDO. ​
•Experience in delivering communications strategies.​
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office
(Excel, Word, Outlook) and financial management systems, with particularly
strong excel skills. ​ Please click here ​for a full description of the role's responsibilities, duties, and person specification. ​​ ​ ​How to Apply ​ ​​If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please
refer to the Person Specification and submit your tailored CV. The deadline
for applying is Sunday, 23rd 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 the UK. ​ ​ Our Selection Process ​ Social Development Direct's organisational vision is a just and equal world founded on gender equality and social inclusion. Our mission is to provide excellence in social development to support policies, laws, social norms and institutions that advance social, economic and political justice for all. We are committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace and welcome people from underrepresented groups to apply. ​ The selection process for this recruitment will include a
timed written assessment in addition to a 1 hour competency based interview via
Microsoft Teams to be completed Tuesday 9th December 2025. ​ For those who are invited to interview, we may process information about whether or not applicants have a disability or impairment so we can make adjustments during the recruitment process and implement the Disability Confident scheme. Our HR team will ask you to confirm that you have read our privacy notice and consent to providing this information before doing so. Our full privacy notice can be read on our careers page here: ​Privacy Notice for applicants | Social Development Direct ). Should you have any enquiries or need assistance or accommodations to ensure accessibility throughout the application process, please contact the HR team at [email protected].

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