Action For Humanity (AFH) is an International NGO that provides aid and assistance to people affected by disasters and extreme poverty. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities

survive, recover and build a better future.

At AFH Pakistan, we are looking for a Partnership Development Officer to join us in our newly established Pakistan office in Islamabad. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary which is negotiable depending on experience.

Job Purpose:

To support the Country Director of AFH Pakistan in driving the organization's growth through proactive management and coordination of institutional funding and strategic partnerships. The role holder will be responsible for securing funding and developing strong relationships with institutional donors, trusts, foundations, and the corporate sector in Pakistan.

Key responsibilities:

1. Partnership Development Strategy & Planning (25%)

• Lead the development and implementation of Partnership Development strategy to enhance AFH Pakistan’s ability to attract funding from diverse sources while ensuring coordination across fundraising efforts.
• Proactively develop and maintain strong donor relationships, gaining a deep understanding of donor priorities and strategies to align funding opportunities with programmatic goals.
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with key institutional donors, particularly the UN agencies, FCDO, Global Affairs Canada, GIZ, GGP Japan and the Corporate sector organisations in Pakistan

2. Proposal Development (35%)

• Support and facilitate the AFH Pakistan programmes’ department in planning, coordinating, and developing high-quality concept papers and project proposals (both humanitarian and development-focused) to secure funding from various donor agencies.
• Coordinate with Implementing partners to ensure that all project proposals and reports meet donor requirements and are submitted in a timely and high-quality manner.

3. Contract Management (25%)

• Provide effective support to programmes and finance teams in managing a portfolio of existing contracts, ensuring full compliance with donor requirements.
• Analyse donor guidelines and provide expert advice to programme teams on funding requirements, compliance, and reporting obligations.
• Assist the Country Director in the training and mentoring of programme and finance staff on core contract management skills, including proposal/report development and donor relationship management, to enhance internal capacity.

4. Due Diligence Documentation and donor mapping (10%)

• Maintain and regularly update all governance and due diligence documents required for engagement with institutional donors and key stakeholders.
• Ensure that all policies and manuals are comprehensive, effective, and meet stakeholders’ requirements for due diligence and capacity assessments.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive donor database, ensuring up-to-date records of donor organizations mainly institutional donors, funding cycles and donor priorities.

5. Capacity Building (5%)

• Strengthen the expertise and capacity of the programmes and finance staff on donor priorities, proposal development, reporting formats, and project cycle management.
• Conduct visits to project sites and support implementing partners on proposal development, donor engagement, and contract management processes.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development, International Relations, Project Management or relevant field.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the development sector of Pakistan.
• Good understanding of humanitarian and development work.

Key Competencies

Competencies are descriptions of the skills, abilities and characteristics that are associated with effective performance in a job

• Adapts and responds positively to change with a willingness to learn. Supports new initiatives while making use of presented opportunities
• Focusses on stakeholder satisfaction and delivers a quality service or product to the agreed standards. Takes measures to maintain standards while achieving goals
• Supports other and shows respect and positive regard for them in social situations. Puts people first, working effectively with individuals, teams, clients and staff
• Shows evidence of clear analytical thinking. Uses data available to draw sound conclusions, solve problems and make judgements
• Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organized way. Sets clear objectives and monitors progress, changing priorities when needed to meet deadlines
• Relates to others in a confident and relaxed manner. Builds relationships and networks through different mediums and handles discord with finesse
• Excellent written skills and the ability to turn complex project and/or organisational information into a compelling case for support.
• Ability to work remotely and effectively coordinate with different teams across the organisation and in multiple locations.

Languages

Strong written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Valuable networking opportunities and the chance to build professional relationships that can benefit your career.
• Opportunities to develop a wide range of skills, including project management, cross- cultural communication, problem-solving, and adaptability. These skills are transferable and can enhance your career prospects.
• Medical and transport allowance.  
• Access to training, workshops, and educational opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Opportunity to travel throughout Pakistan and potentially internationally.

This would be an ideal role for a Partnerships Development Officer who is looking to help establish a new office and operations in Pakistan. We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please apply today – we would love to hear from you. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Action For Humanity also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. Please only apply if you are okay with all of the above.