Global Partnership Governance Manager job in Poland

Position description

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is currently looking for a Global Partnership Governance Manager to design and strengthen a coherent, scalable partnership system across PAH. The role will focus on establishing clear structures and processes for cooperation with partners across PAH Country Offices and HQ-led initiatives, particularly in complex and high-risk environments. Working closely with Programmes, Compliance and Support teams, the position will contribute to strengthening accountability, risk management and effective partner-based implementation across the organisation.

We strongly encourage qualified candidates to apply as soon as it is possible as the applications will be reviewed on rolling basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the development and continuous improvement of PAH’s global partnership framework in line with international partnerships and localization approach
Develop and maintain a coherent and scalable structure for working with partners across PAH Country Offices and HQ-led initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and processes
Set and uphold common standards for partner engagement across the organization.
Ensure clarity and consistency in the application of partnership processes across all stages of cooperation
Strengthen the visibility and oversight of partner-based engagement, with particular attention to compliance and risk exposure
Define and strengthen decision-making structures, roles and accountability mechanisms in cooperation with partners.
Work closely with Support Services, Compliance and Programmes teams to align partnership-relevant processes.
Provide technical guidance and support to partnership teams and relevant organisational units, including structured advice in complex or large-scale partnership environments
Lead and manage the team, including task delegation, performance management, mentoring, professional development, team engagement, annual work planning, and departmental budget oversight

Qualifications

At least 7 years of experience working in NGOs or similar organizations
Direct experience (minimum 2 years) in partnership oversight, capacity strengthening, due diligence, partner assessment, compliance processes including direct experience managing or coordinating partnerships with implementing partners in the humanitarian or development sector
Demonstrated knowledge of the local context and previous work experience in Ukraine with local partners
Experience working in high-risk or large-scale humanitarian operations
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to PAH Country Offices
Languages: Very good knowledge (C1) of spoken and written English. Good knowledge (B2) of Polish, Ukrainian, or Russian will be a strong asset, as well as fair knowledge (B1) of French and Arabic.
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Proven ability to design systems, policies, or governance frameworks
Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Law, Public Administration, Finance or any other relevant field

What PAH offers:

Work in a non-governmental organization with a high level of public trust and over 30 years of documented experience in effective humanitarian aid in Poland and worldwide
An international and multicultural work environment (we employ over 300 people from 25 countries)
Employment based on an employment contract
Hybrid work model: up to 9 remote workdays per month
Flexible working hours
An additional 4-5 days off per year, usually around public holidays (e.g., May 2nd)
Opportunities for professional and personal development, including a training fund for each employee, subsidies for foreign language learning, access to a vast free database of courses and training, internal recruitment opportunities
Private healthcare co-financing, access to the Multisport program, 50% discount on postgraduate studies in humanitarian aid at the University of Warsaw, social fund
A relaxed work atmosphere in the office: no formal dress code, dogs’ friendly environment

Application instructions

If you are interested in the role, please use “Apply Now” button below and submit your short resume (max. 2 pages) in English, highlighting relevant experience related to the role no later than April 1st 2026.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Due to the urgency to fill the post, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. PAH reserves the right to close the job opening before the deadline.