About the job
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
9 May 2025-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
About Job
Job Title: Programme Associate (M&E Database)
Grade: G6
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 Months
Duty Station: Islamabad, Pakistan
Date of Publication: 25th April, 2025
Deadline of Application: 9th May, 2025
This Vacancy Announcement is for Pakistan Nationals Only.
Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.
Job Purpose
WFP Pakistan has field offices in all provincial capitals to ensure coordination and collaboration with the provincial governments. With multiple programme activities taking place across the provinces, WFP is responsible for ensuring adequate monitoring of the implementation and results of programmes and uses a wide range of tools, including the COMET database system.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS:
Under the guidance of Head of Monitoring and Evaluation in the Country Office, the Programme Associate (Monitoring Database) will be responsible for the following duties within the given delegated authority.
Education & Experience
Education:
First level university (Bachelors) degree in social sciences, statistics, development economics, performance management, monitoring and evaluation or other related fields.
Experience:
Language:
Fluency in English and Urdu language; Proficiency in another local language is desirable.
How To Apply
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Desired Skills and Experience
Partnership Management; Program Management; Data Visualization; Customer-Oriented; Government Relations; Data Analytics; Learning Agility; Technologically Savvy; Emergency Programs; Teamwork; Strategic Thinking; Communication; Partner Relationship Management (PRM); Results-Oriented; Waterfall Model; Professional Integrity; Broad knowledge and application of specialised areas and transfer mondalities; Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)
