Programme Assistant – Nutrition & Field Oversight

WFP; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Food Programme (WFP) in Pakistan seeks a Programme Assistant (SC5) to support the BISP Stunting Prevention Project across divisions. You will liaise with government authorities, health partners, and donors to ensure effective service delivery, field oversight, and data-driven reporting.

You will help with capacity building, nutrition commodity monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and safeguarding compliance while contributing to program improvements and donor missions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' progressive experience in nutrition, public health, maternal and child health, social protection, food security, community development, or related fields.
• Two to three years of specific experience supporting nutrition interventions, stunting prevention, CMAM, or maternal and child health programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with government bodies, development partners, NGOs, and community-based service structures.
• Required languages: English, Urdu.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, coordination, and oversight of the BNP Stunting Prevention Project across divisions and districts.
• Foster strong liaison with stakeholders including BISP, District Health Authorities, Cooperating Partners, and local administrations.
• Conduct regular oversight visits to programme sites and BNP Centres to assess service quality and program standards.
• Support capacity-building initiatives for project staff and stakeholders and provide guidance on program requirements.
• Monitor nutrition commodities, distribution plans, and ensure accountability and timely reporting.
• Contribute to accountability mechanisms, risk mitigation, and safeguarding compliance.
• Assist with visibility activities and donor engagements.

Skills

Programme Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Programme Implementation

Data Management

Reporting

Education

HEC-verified degrees

Job description

The World Food Programme (WFP) in Pakistan seeks a Programme Assistant (SC5) to support the BISP Stunting Prevention Project across divisions. You will liaise with government authorities, health partners, and donors to ensure effective service delivery, field oversight, and data-driven reporting.

You will help with capacity building, nutrition commodity monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and safeguarding compliance while contributing to program improvements and donor missions.