Roster - Programme Policy Officer (Protection and Risk Management) - Level 9 - Multiple Locations (Pakistan)

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 (Protection and Risk Management)

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

JOB PURPOSE

To strengthen and support the Protection and Risk Management functions of the WFP Pakistan office, in line with corporate guidance and requirements. Strengthen the protection portfolio, including interagency coordination and linking WFP’s Complaint Feedback Mechanism (CFM) to that of Government and partners. Support the Head of Corporate Risk Management Unit to document and follow up on risk raised from emergency responses and internal reporting systems.

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

The incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Provide strategic and technical support to the CO for the implementation of corporate protection and accountability policies and procedures, and for integration into WFP operations.

• Work with relevant teams to develop discussion papers, concept notes for research and special studies focusing on protection and/or accountability.
• Contribute to analysis, reporting and use of findings related to above for improved people-centred programming and advocacy.
• Support capacity development, including development or update of resource material, for knowledge transfer on elements of protection and accountability.
• Advise on the development or update of practical documents, including standard operating procedures, checklists, and tools, to integrate protection and accountability where relevant.
• Represent WFP as alternate for relevant colleagues at interagency technical groups and coordination mechanisms around protection and accountability.

2. Advance on review of key partner protection and accountability initiatives and systems (Government and CPs), preparation of resource material for integration or complimentary of exiting, partner systems and WFP system requirements, and collaboration with partners to improve initiatives and systems.

3. Contribute to preparedness actions, such as contingency planning for rapid scaling up of protection and accountability mechanisms in the event of another large-scale emergency, including the CFM system.

Cross-functional support – Risk Management Unit

4. Contribute to embedding risk management in planning and decision-making across the office and all aspects of WFP operations through monitoring of key risk appetite metrics and risk indicators, and regular updating of risk registers, including progress towards implementing the risk mitigation actions.

5. Collect information/training needs and contribute to the preparation of training programmes or information sessions for colleagues and partners to enhance understanding of risk management and compliance with WFP policies, rules, regulations and procedures.

6. Contribute to management accountability across functional units, including through the preparation of comprehensive reports summarizing the status of compliance of internal controls, key oversight themes, and using risk information (e.g., risk indicators, incident reporting) to highlight areas out of risk appetite and contribute ideas on required actions in areas of risk and compliance vulnerability.

7. Oversee and maintain the centralized governance space, regularly updating the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the Committees Compendium.

8. Other duties as required within the job level of expertise, including potentially serving as Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focal point (e.g., supporting OCI avoidance plans and procedures).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education:

Advanced University degree in Gender, Development Studies, Economics, Political Science, Law, Anthropology, or any other relevant Social Science discipline, or First University Degree with two additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of post-graduation relevant professional-level work experience in community engagement, protection, gender and/or accountability to affected populations. Some experience in Risk Management.
• Experience in using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools, methods and approaches.
• Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills, with experience preparing and tracking budgets and advanced facilitation skills.
• Previous experience working with WFP, or broad understanding of WFP’s mandate. Experience with program and project lifecycle tools, including implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, is considered an asset.
• Proven expertise in preparing high-quality analytical proposals and reviews, with strong ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative information.

Language:

Fluency in English and Urdu. Knowledge of an additional local language is an advantage.

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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