DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

30 April 2026-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)

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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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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 Job

Job Title:  Programme Policy Officer (Cash-based Transfers)

Grade:     SC9

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration:  6 months

Duty Station: Islamabad

Date of Publication:

Deadline of Application: 

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, 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.

JOB PURPOSE

WFP Pakistan is actively implementing a range of cash and voucher interventions across education, food security, nutrition, climate resilience, anticipatory action and emergency response and recovery. Besides, WFP chairs the Inter-agency Humanitarian Cash Working Group, facilitating coordination among key partners and ensuring alignment with the national social protection system.

Based in the WFP Country Office in Islamabad and reporting to the Head of Social Protection and CBT, the Programme Policy Officer (Cash-based Transfers) will provide technical and operational support to further WFP’s engagement on cash-based transfers.

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

  • Support the design and implementation of cash and voucher activities across different thematic areas at the country office, provincial and field levels.

  • Provide support to ensure compliance with WFP corporate procedures and assurance measures.

  • Liaise with key partners on cash-based transfers, including Government, financial service providers, cooperating partners, UN agencies, etc.

  • Provide active support to WFP Pakistan’s internal Cash Working Group and its chairmanship in the Inter-agency Humanitarian Cash Working Group.

  • Support the implementation of cash-based transfer social protection initiatives.

  • Any other task / duties in line with the position level and expertise.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced University Degree in Development Studies, Economics, Humanitarian Action or related field, or First University Degree with additional 2 years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of post-graduate professional experience in cash-based programming, digital financial inclusion, emergency preparedness and response and/or social protection.  

  • Previous experience in designing and implementing cash and voucher interventions.

  • Previous experience preparing funding proposals as well as managing projects.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Proven ability to coordinate government, humanitarian and development partners.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

  • Strong knowledge of Pakistan’s cash-based transfer eco-system.

  • Strong experience of humanitarian coordination mechanisms for cash programming.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, report-writing and presentation skills.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Urdu. Knowledge of other local language is highly 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 LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

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

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

  • All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

  • We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

  • If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

  • At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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