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Local-only recruitment for nationals only.
Last checked: 1 hour ago
Closing date: Saturday, 4 July 2026
Country: Pakistan
Duty station: Islamabad, Pakistan
Contract type: Not specified
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
3 July 2026-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)
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ABOUT THE JOB
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Gender, Inclusion and PSEA)
Grade: Level 9 and equivalent within the UN Classification System
Duty Station: Multiple Locations within Pakistan
Date of Publication: 19 June 2026
Deadline of Application: 3 July 2026
This Vacancy Announcement is for Pakistan Nationals Only
Note: This vacancy announcement is intended to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within the same job profile at the current or lower grade level in Pakistan
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
WFP Pakistan is in the second year of its Country Strategic Plan 2023-2027 in which WFP is aiming to consolidate its role as a partner of choice for the Government in critical operational and policy areas. This CSP highlights WFP’s plan to continue to shift its focus from direct implementation to institutional capacity strengthening and the provision of technical assistance. The CSP outlines priority areas of support including emergency preparedness, early action and emergency response, strengthening resilience through community asset creation and livelihoods support, and policy and capacity support to strengthening Pakistan’s food systems.
In areas of human capital development WFP Pakistan also implements one of the largest stunting prevention programmes in the world, for the Government of Pakistan, which provides nutritional and financial support through the first 1000 days, targeting pregnant and breastfeeding women and children less than 2 years of age. In addition, WFP is currently engaging with provincial governments to design and pilot school meals programmes as per the different contexts and needs.
Within all of the programme activities and objectives, gender and inclusion are at the forefront of WFP’s objectives of reaching the most vulnerable. In the 2022 Gender Policy, WFP envisions a world with zero hunger where everyone has equal opportunities, equal access to resources and an equal voice in the decisions that shape their lives, including as individuals within households, communities and societies. The pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment is central to WFP’s mission of saving lives and changing lives and supporting countries in their quest to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
The policy has three objectives to address the gender inequalities that continue to exacerbate food insecurity and poor nutrition outcomes:
I. Achieve equitable access to and control over food security and nutrition
II. Address the root causes of gender inequalities that affect food security and nutrition
III. Advance the economic empowerment of women and girls in food security and nutrition
Given the unique operations undertaken by WFP Pakistan, including direct implementation and technical support, WFP Pakistan is seeking to establish a roster for the position of Programme Policy Officer – Gender, Inclusion and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse focal point to not only support the Country Office in meeting and documenting global commitments to gender equality, women’s empowerment and inclusion, but also to work with programme teams to design women-focused programmes that support those commitments, as well as support emergency responses.
JOB PURPOSE
In line with the WFP Gender Policy 2022 and WFP guidance on inclusion, the position will focus on ensuring compliance with corporate and global training, documentation and reporting requirements on gender equity, women’s empowerment and inclusion, the position will also be required to work with programme teams to develop a portfolio of targeted activities that promote gender equity, empowerment, inclusion and ensure that issues related to Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse are prevented and/or addressed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
The incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:
Reporting to the Head of Programme (HoP) and with technical support from the Regional Bureau and Headquarters, the Gender and Inclusion Officer will provide strategic and technical support for WFP’s work in Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) and Inclusion as outlined in the Country Strategic Plan (2023-2027). Based in Islamabad, the incumbent may be required to travel to WFP offices within Pakistan and to visit programme activities in the districts.
Coordination, capacity development and advocacy around gender and inclusion
Programme Support for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Partnerships and advocacy for gender equality and women empowerment
Technical Support and Advocacy for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree) or equivalent in Gender, Development Studies, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology or any other relevant Social Science discipline, or first university degree (Bachelor’s degree) with 2 additional years of relevant postgraduate professional work experience.
Experience:
Knowledge & Skills:
Language:
Fluency in English and Urdu. Knowledge of an additional local language is an asset.
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.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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.
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