Global Crisis Response Lead

People for People is seeking a passionate and experienced Global Crisis Response Lead to steer the crisis response team and ensure the strategic design and effective execution of high-impact humanitarian projects. You are a decisive, solution-driven leader with strong international experience in the humanitarian sector, ready to take ownership and turn urgency into action. Join us in driving meaningful change.

• Minimum 5 years of international experience in humanitarian programme and/or project management, including work in dynamic, fast-paced, and complex crisis environments.

• Proven experience working with displaced populations (refugees, IDPs, asylum seekers) in acute and protracted crisis contexts.

• Strong working knowledge of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and Sphere standards, and their practical application in the field.

• Experience working in cross-cultural settings, demonstrating contextual awareness, adaptability, and sound judgement.

• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in humanitarian operations and logistics, including procurement, budgeting, supply chain management, operational delivery, and key operational risk areas, particularly in resource-constrained settings.

• Strategic, analytical, and data-informed decision-making skills, with the ability to translate analysis into clear, actionable interventions.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with experience mentoring teams and working across disciplines.

• Ability to engage professionally and sensitively with culturally and linguistically diverse stakeholders, including partners, local organisations, beneficiaries, and volunteers.

• Proficiency with project management tools and Agile ways of working, particularly in evolving and high-pressure contexts.

• Fluent in English; additional languages such as Dutch, Arabic or French are a strong asset.

• Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to operate effectively in uncertain and rapidly changing environments.

• Solution-oriented and flexible, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset, comfortable balancing strategic oversight with operational involvement.

• Deeply motivated by humanitarian principles and committed to creating tangible, measurable impact for crisis-affected communities.

You recognise yourself in our Behavioural Commitments and enjoy working in a way that reflects them:

• Take ownership and deliver results.

• Embrace agility and iteration.

• Collaborate and communicate openly.

• Act with integrity and respect.

• Learn continuously and apply insights.

• Support and empower others.
  

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! If there’s a potential match, we’ll start with a brief introduction call, followed by an interview to explore your fit for the role and our mission.

People for People celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.