Programme Assistant - SC5 - Multiple Locations

World Food Programme; Lahore; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion

Training & development opportunities

Work across regions

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The World Food Programme is seeking Programme Assistants to support BNP activities across Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sargodha, and Bahawalpur. You'll coordinate with district authorities, LHWP, CHIs, and partners to ensure effective service delivery, oversight, and data reporting.

This 12‑month assignment includes field oversight, capacity building, and beneficiary engagement within BNP centres. Role emphasizes coordination, implementation support, and accountability to meet programme objectives

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with government and partners.
• Ability to supervise field activities and assess service quality.
• Strong reporting, data quality, and oversight skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain liaison with divisional and district representatives and other stakeholders to support BNP activities and inter‑agency coordination.
• Conduct regular oversight visits to BNP Centres to assess service quality and compliance with standards.
• Organize orientations, workshops, and capacity-building activities for project staff and stakeholders.
• Monitor SNF distribution planning, storage, and accountability within BNP Centres.

Skills

Coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Monitoring & reporting

Capacity building

Field supervision

Job description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

8 October 2026-23:59-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.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

ABOUT THE JOB

Job Title: Programme Assistant

Grade: SC5

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Duty Station: Multiple (Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sargodha, Bahawalpur)

No. of Positions: 04

Date of Publication: 24 September 2026

Deadline of Application: 8 October 2026

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 the same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, social security contribution, medical insurance, annual leave, parental leave, among other benefits.

Important: All educational documents must be verified/attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Appointment will be subject to submission of HEC‑verified degrees.

BACKGROUND

These 4 positions are based in the Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sargodha and Bahawalpur Divisions. The Programme Assistants will report directly to the Programme Policy Officer and support the implementation, coordination, oversight, reporting, and quality assurance of activities under the BISP Stunting Prevention Project at divisional and district levels.

The incumbents will work closely with divisional and district representatives of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), District Health Authorities, the Lady Health Worker Programme (LHWP), Maryam Nawaz Community Health Inspectors (CHIs), Cooperating Partners (CPs), facilitation centre staff, and other relevant stakeholders to support effective delivery of services through Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP) Centres.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme‑related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages. The positions will contribute to strengthening programme performance, stakeholder coordination, accountability, data quality, service delivery standards, and achievement of programme objectives through regular field oversight, partner engagement, capacity strengthening, reporting, and operational support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Programme Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

1. Coordinate and maintain effective liaison with divisional and district BISP representatives, District Health Authorities, the Lady Health Worker Programme (LHWP), Maryam Nawaz Community Health Inspectors (CHIs), Cooperating Partners, facilitation centre staff, district administrations, and other relevant stakeholders to support implementation of BNP activities and strengthen inter‑agency coordination.

1. Participate in divisional, district, and tehsil‑level coordination meetings and ensure timely follow‑up on agreed actions and recommendations.
2. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government counterparts like NADRA, implementing partners, and community‑based structures to support achievement of programme objectives.
3. Serve as a focal point for routine operational coordination and facilitate resolution of implementation issues at field level.

Programme Implementation Support and Service Oversight

1. Support implementation of programme activities at BNP Centres and within assigned districts in accordance with approved operational procedures and implementation plans.
2. Conduct regular oversight visits to BNP Centres and programme sites to assess service quality, operational effectiveness, and compliance with programme standards.
3. Review programme records, reports, and supporting documentation to verify adherence to programme requirements and operational procedures.
4. Facilitate coordination between BNP Centres, Cooperating Partners, district authorities, and health facilities to address issues affecting programme implementation.
5. Support awareness‑raising and beneficiary engagement activities related to maternal, infant, and young child nutrition and programme services.
6. Assist in addressing beneficiary concerns through established accountability and feedback mechanisms.

Capacity Building and Technical Support

1. Organize and facilitate orientations, workshops, refresher sessions, and capacity‑building activities for project staff and stakeholders.
2. Provide operational guidance and implementation support to Cooperating Partners and frontline workers on programme requirements, oversight tools, and reporting procedures.
3. Support dissemination of programme guidelines, standard operating procedures, reporting formats, and implementation updates.
4. Contribute to strengthening capacities of implementing partners and relevant stakeholders in programme implementation, monitoring, reporting, and compliance.

Nutrition Commodity and Cash Assistance Support

1. Facilitate preparation and review of monthly Specialized Nutritious Food (SNF) distribution plans based on approved caseloads and operational requirements.
2. Monitor receipt, storage, handling, distribution, and reporting of SNF commodities to support accountability and compliance with established procedures.
3. Monitor and support the effective utilization of the Benazir Nashonuma Programme application and related information systems, including verification of beneficiary information, review of case management records, monitoring of entitlement processing, data quality checks, and coordination with relevant stakeholders to address operational and system‑related issues.
4. Review commodity movement records, stock reports, distribution documentation, and related records to support accountability and reporting requirements.