Programme Associate (Cooperating Partners) - G6 - Islamabad

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan, The Islamic Rep.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 30 September 2026-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)

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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 Associate (Cooperating Partners)

Grade: G6

Type of contract: General Service

Duration: 12 months

Duty Station: Islamabad

Date of Publication: 16 September 2026

Deadline of Application: 30 September 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 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, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.

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

Under the supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Cooperating Partners), the Programme Associate (Cooperating Partners) supports the Cooperating Partners Management (CPM) function in line with corporate guidelines and Country Strategic Plan (CSP) requirements.

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

1. Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of CPM activities and processes within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. 2. Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures. 3. Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control. 4. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. 5. Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities. 6. Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance. 7. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area. 8. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.

9. Oversee and/or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines. 10. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis. 11. Any other task required within the job level of expertise.

OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS: 1. Risk-Informed CP Management • Conduct risk-informed capacity assessment of prospective partners. • Support in strengthening risk assessment processes and embed risk indicators and mitigation measures into CP planning, selection, and management. • Support in conducting detailed risk-informed spot checks of CP portfolios and recommend operational, programmatic, and financial mitigation measures.

2. Compliance, Documentation & Internal Controls

• Conduct the CP selection process using UN Partner Portal (UNPP), including systematic due diligence and quality checks in the verification, screening, shortlisting and evaluation processes, in compliance with WFP corporate standards and Country Office SOPs. • Conduct Cooperating Pa