Job Summary

About the Organization

NDMA operates under the Prime Minister’s Office and holds the federal mandate for disaster policy, preparedness coordination, and emergency response across Pakistan. Its remit stretches from national search-and-rescue standards to warehouse logistics for relief supplies, and it works routinely alongside provincial authorities, the Armed Forces, and international humanitarian agencies.

This hire sits at the center of a specific push: formalizing the National INSaR Programme so that Pakistan’s urban search-and-rescue capability meets INSARAG’s international classification standards. It’s a policy and coordination role more than a field one, built for someone who can sit across government, military, and UN tables at once.

Government · Islamabad

GM / Senior Manager (INSaR) — PPS-9

Lead the planning, development, and implementation of the National INSaR Programme.

Requirements

• Education: BS/MS in Disaster Management, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Defence and Strategic Studies, International Relations, Development Studies, or a related discipline. Additional professional certifications count in the candidate’s favor.
• Experience: 13 to 18 years in relevant fields.
• Age Limit: 45–55 years.
• Gender: Not Mentioned

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal focal point for all national and international INSaR stakeholders.
• Formulate national policies, strategies, SOPs, guidelines, and operational frameworks for search-and-rescue operations.
• Coordinate with federal and provincial departments, the Armed Forces, Rescue Services, Civil Defence, humanitarian organizations, and international partners.
• Lead national preparedness and operational coordination whenever a disaster calls for urban search-and-rescue response.
• Oversee INSARAG compliance, External Classification, Reclassification, and the rollout of international best practices.
• Direct the planning and execution of national and international SAR exercises, simulations, and capacity-building programmes.
• Build strategic partnerships with UN agencies, INSARAG, donor organizations, and regional SAR networks.

Apply by emailing diradmin@ndma.gov.pk or by post to PO Box No. 3356, GPO, Islamabad, with “GM / Senior Manager (INSaR)” marked on the top right corner of the envelope.

How to Apply

1. Visit ndma.gov.pk/careers and download the detailed job description for this post.
2. Complete the application form and attach your updated CV along with the required documents.
3. Send your application by email to diradmin@ndma.gov.pk, or by post to PO Box No. 3356, GPO, Islamabad — mention the post title clearly on the envelope.
4. Submit before the deadline. Applications arriving after August 6, 2026 will not be entertained.

Required Documents

• Completed NDMA application form
• Updated CV
• Educational certificates and transcripts (HEC-attested copies required at interview stage)
• Experience certificates covering the required 13–18 years
• CNIC copy

Selection Procedure

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview. Original, HEC-attested documents must be presented at that stage — photocopies alone won’t be accepted. No TA/DA is paid for attending. Selected candidates must serve a minimum of 18 months, a mandatory departmental requirement tied to the 24-month contract.

Contact Information

📧 diradmin@ndma.gov.pk

📮 PO Box No. 3356, GPO, Islamabad

🌐 ndma.gov.pk/careers

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FAQs — GM / Senior Manager (INSaR), NDMA

1. Is this a permanent government position?
No. It’s offered on a lump-sum contract for an initial 24 months, extendable based on performance and organizational needs.

2. What is the age limit for this post?
Candidates must be between 45 and 55 years old at the time of application.

3. How many years of experience are required?
Between 13 and 18 years in a relevant field such as disaster management, emergency response, or a related area.

4. What is INSaR?
INSaR is NDMA’s National Search and Rescue programme, and this role leads its planning, policy, and international coordination.

5. How do I submit my application?
Either by email to diradmin@ndma.gov.pk or by post to PO Box No. 3356, GPO, Islamabad, within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication.

6. Is there an application fee?
The advertisement does not mention one.

7. Will travel costs for the interview be reimbursed?
No. NDMA has stated that no TA/DA will be provided for tests or interviews.

People Also Ask

What documents are checked at the NDMA interview stage?
Original, HEC-attested educational and experience documents — shortlisted candidates must bring these in person.

Can I apply if I’m currently a government employee?
Serving government employees are generally expected to apply through the proper channel, per standard federal recruitment practice, though this specific advertisement doesn’t spell out the process.

What happens if NDMA cancels the recruitment?
NDMA has reserved the right to increase, decrease, or cancel the recruitment process at any stage, without prior notice.

Is there a minimum service commitment after joining?
Yes, selected candidates must serve at least 18 months as a mandatory departmental condition.

Who does the GM (INSaR) report to or work closely with?
The role coordinates with federal and provincial disaster departments, the Armed Forces, Civil Defence, and international bodies like INSARAG and UN agencies.

Where is this job based?
NDMA Headquarters, Islamabad.

Conclusion

This is a senior, policy-facing role for someone with a strong disaster management or international relations background rather than a field operations one. Candidates who meet the 13–18 year experience threshold and can work across government and international bodies should apply before August 6, 2026.