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. 

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 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.

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 pre-screening call with a member of our HR team on Wednesday, 19th November 2025, and two competency-based interviews. Interviews are scheduled for early December and can be conducted remotely through Microsoft Teams. Further details about the recruitment process will be confirmed during the HR recruitment call.

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 (sddirect.org.uk).

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].