UN jobs in Pakistan 🇵🇰

Project M&E and Implementation Analyst [Open to internal and external applicants]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇰 Peshawar, Pakistan

The Project M&E and Implementation Analyst supports the effective delivery of the Merged Areas Governance Programme (MAGP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining the project's Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework, conducting data collection and analysis, supporting evaluations and assessments, monitoring implementation progress, and preparing reports for stakeholders. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in M&E systems, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders including the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, implementing partners, and donors. The position demands proficiency in both Urdu and English, with a focus on results-based management and effective project implementation.

[Re-advertisement] UN Women: Programme Analyst, Women’s Economic Empowerment & Humanitarian Assistance, Islamabad, Pakistan, NOB, Fixed-Term Appointment:

UN Women · 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

The Programme Analyst for Women's Economic Empowerment & Humanitarian Assistance supports UN Women's efforts to promote gender equality and women's economic empowerment in Pakistan. The role involves contributing to programme design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, with a focus on enhancing livelihood opportunities for women and marginalized groups. Key responsibilities include developing programme strategies, coordinating with partners and donors, managing budgets and reports, and supporting capacity building initiatives. The position requires close collaboration with government agencies, civil society organizations, and international donors to ensure effective delivery of programmes that advance women's access to financial services, markets, digital literacy, skills development, and enterprise creation. The Analyst also supports inter-agency coordination, advocacy, and knowledge management efforts.

IP Senior Administrative and Financial Associate

International Organization for Migration · 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

The IP Senior Administrative and Financial Associate provides administrative and financial support to IOM's programmes through implementing partners (IPs) in Pakistan and its sub-offices. Key responsibilities include supporting systems and process reviews, budget and financial reviews, risk mitigation, capacity assessments, and performance scorecards. The role involves evaluating IP Standard Operating Procedures, developing benchmark costs, mentoring IPs on systems and processes, conducting capacity assessments, reviewing budget proposals, supporting procurement processes, and maintaining financial records. The position requires strong financial and administrative skills with experience in project finance reporting and audit processes.

Project Coordinator [Open to internal and external applicants]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

The Project Coordinator will support the implementation, monitoring, and coordination of the Poverty Reduction through Inclusive Development Program (PRIDP) in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with potential expansion to Balochistan and Sindh. Key responsibilities include managing project activities, overseeing staff, coordinating with partners, supporting procurement processes, ensuring compliance with UNDP policies, and contributing to research, communications, and advocacy initiatives. The role requires strong project management skills, experience in livelihoods and inclusive economic empowerment, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders including government, civil society, and private sector entities. The position reports to the Assistant Resident Representative PRIU and supervises project staff members.

Project Officer - Human Rights (Open to internal and external applicants)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

The Project Officer - Human Rights will support the Office of the Chairperson, National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) under the Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project. Key responsibilities include providing coordination and technical support for project implementation, strengthening communication between NCHR headquarters and provincial offices, building strategic partnerships with stakeholders, facilitating communication and reporting, and ensuring alignment with international human rights standards. The role requires close collaboration with the Social Inclusion Specialist and DHL team. The position demands strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills, with experience in human rights, government structures, and stakeholder engagement. The duty station is at the NCHR.

Project Analyst [Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

The Project Analyst will support the Flood Recovery Programme (FRP) team in managing day-to-day project implementation in Pakistan. Key responsibilities include coordinating project planning and implementation, developing work and financial plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and communications plans. The role involves preparing reports, tracking financial resources, monitoring progress against targets, conducting field visits, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. The incumbent will work closely with UNDP teams, government officials, technical advisors, donors, and civil society. The position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a client-oriented approach and ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds. The role is based in Islamabad, Pakistan.

UN Women Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Coordinator, Islamabad, Pakistan, N-PPSA 9, National Partner Personnel Service Agreement

UN Women · 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

The Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Coordinator supports UN Women's Pakistan Country Office in implementing a Results-Based Management (RBM) approach across the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and strategic planning documents. Key responsibilities include managing program learning, monitoring and evaluation activities, developing strategic plans and reports, supporting inclusive and resilient economies programming, facilitating monitoring and reporting in program formulation, tracking results against targets, supporting internal and external reporting, and contributing to knowledge building and capacity development. The role requires close collaboration with senior management, partners, and various units within the office.

UN Women: Programme Specialist, Women’s Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods, Islamabad, Pakistan, P-3, Fixed Term Appointment

UN Women · 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

UN Women seeks a Programme Specialist to lead the implementation of a four-year project focused on women's economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods in Pakistan, supported by KOICA. The role involves managing project operations, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and coordinating with stakeholders including Korean industry leaders, government departments, and private sector organizations. Key responsibilities include programme management, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at increasing young women's participation in the technology sector. The position requires strong analytical, managerial, and communication skills with a focus on gender-responsive programming and digital literacy initiatives.

Consultant - Training of Service Sector

International Organization for Migration · 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a Consultant to design and deliver training for the TIP Coordination Committee and service delivery sector in Pakistan. The role involves conducting two 2-day workshops for coordination committees and six 2-day trainings covering Child Protection, Victim Interviewing & Return Counseling, and Case Management Approaches. Trainings must align with IOM standards and Pakistan's National Action Plan against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants. The consultant will develop training materials, facilitate sessions, and produce comprehensive reports. The position requires extensive experience in migration-related capacity-building, strong facilitation skills, and familiarity with IOM toolkits and legal frameworks.

Child Protection Advocacy Consultant, Child Protection, 3 months, Peshawar, Pakistan (for Pakistani Nationals only, Remote with travel)

UNICEF · 🇵🇰 Pakistan

The Child Protection Advocacy Consultant will support UNICEF's efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, to strengthen child protection systems through advocacy and policy reform. Key responsibilities include developing a child protection advocacy framework, engaging in targeted advocacy for legal and policy reforms, and strengthening local government ownership and interoperable systems. The role requires close coordination with KPCPWC and LGRD. The position is for Pakistani nationals only, with remote work permitted but with travel required. The assignment is for 3 months.

Budget & Programming Officer - SSA9 - Islamabad

World Food Programme · 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

The Budget & Programming Officer will provide technical support for the transition of the Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP) from phase 2.0 to 3.0, focusing on budget development, provincial integration, and cost-efficiency analysis. The role involves developing and refining budget scenarios for Sindh and Punjab provinces, aligning with existing provincial nutrition programs like Mamata and Aghosh. Responsibilities include supporting program closure, financial reconciliation, project agreement development, and ensuring compliance with donor and WFP policies. The officer will also support strategic positioning as a continued partner in the devolved scenario, provide technical inputs for budget revisions, and assist in streamlining financial monitoring for major ongoing projects. The position reports to the WFP Deputy Country Director in Islamabad.

Senior Environment and Safeguards Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇵🇰 Pakistan

Programme Assistant (Disaster Preparedness) - SC5 - Islamabad

World Food Programme · 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

The Programme Assistant (Disaster Preparedness) supports WFP's disaster preparedness, anticipatory action, and resilience programming in Pakistan. Key responsibilities include planning and coordinating emergency preparedness activities, integrating resilience measures into programs, maintaining records and databases, facilitating training sessions and workshops, coordinating with government counterparts and partners, documenting lessons learned, drafting correspondence, managing administrative tasks, and conducting field visits. The role requires technical knowledge of disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and program planning, with strong coordination and organizational skills. The position is based in Islamabad and offers a 6-month service contract with possible extension.

Programme Policy Officer (Adaptive Social Protection Expert) - SC9 - Lahore

World Food Programme · 🇵🇰 Lahore, Pakistan

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an Adaptive Social Protection Expert to support the Government of Punjab in strengthening social protection systems to be more effective and efficient in reaching the most vulnerable people, especially in times of crisis. The role involves providing technical and operational support to lay the foundations for an adaptive social protection system at the provincial level, participating in assessments linking social protection and disaster risk financing, and supporting the analysis of parametric insurance schemes. The expert will work closely with the Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) and report to both PSPA and WFP leadership. The position is based in Lahore, Pakistan, with a 12-month contract duration.

Senior Environment and Safeguards Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇵🇰 Pakistan

Programme Policy Officer (Social Protection and Disaster Risk Finance Expert) SC9 - Islamabad

World Food Programme · 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer (Social Protection and Disaster Risk Finance Expert) to provide technical support to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) and the Global Shield Implementation and Monitoring Cell. The role focuses on advancing disaster risk financing and social protection components under the Global Shield initiative, supporting institutional strengthening, stakeholder coordination, and implementation of interventions. Key responsibilities include reviewing existing capacities, mapping stakeholders, providing technical support for policy design and implementation, monitoring progress, and supporting communication and advocacy efforts. The position requires expertise in social protection and disaster risk finance, with a focus on Pakistan's context and alignment with Global Shield principles.

Driver

UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇵🇰 Karachi, Pakistan

The UNHCR Driver position involves operating official UNHCR vehicles for transporting authorized personnel, documents, and cargo. Responsibilities include daily vehicle maintenance, minor repairs, ensuring roadworthiness and security compliance, logging trips and expenses, and following strict security protocols. The role requires adherence to driving rules, defensive driving techniques, and UNHCR's safety standards. The driver must also support risk management and maintain vehicle cleanliness and condition. This is a temporary assignment for six months with a focus on safety, reliability, and professionalism in a potentially high-risk operational environment.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (School Meals) - NOB - Karachi

World Food Programme · 🇵🇰 Karachi, Pakistan

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (School Meals) will be based in WFP's Sindh Provincial Office in Karachi, Pakistan, supporting the McGovern-Dole School Meals program targeting 100,000 children in Karachi's impoverished districts. Key responsibilities include leading M&E activities aligned with program goals, supervising field monitors, conducting monthly data analysis, supporting baseline, mid-line, and endline evaluations, and coordinating with partners and internal teams. The role involves ensuring data quality, providing technical support, and contributing to program reporting and decision-making. The incumbent will work closely with the Project Manager and M&E teams at provincial and country office levels.

Finance Assistant - SC5 - Lahore

World Food Programme · 🇵🇰 Lahore, Pakistan

The Finance Assistant supports the effective delivery of finance, budget, and administration services in WFP's Lahore office. Key responsibilities include providing procedural and technical support in finance and budget areas, monitoring expenditure forecasts and reports, managing petty cash accounts, verifying vendor claims and receivables, compiling financial reports, maintaining financial databases and invoice records, monitoring expenses against budgets, providing training to staff, liaising with bank officials, processing invoices, supporting budget preparation for cooperating partners, and ensuring compliance with WFP financial policies. The role requires strong bookkeeping knowledge, proficiency in MS Office, analytical and communication skills, and experience working with financial systems. The position is a 12-month service contract based in Lahore, Pakistan.