Budget and Programming Assistant

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS4 November 2025-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)ABOUT WFPThe 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.About JobJob Title: Budget and Programming AssistantGrade: SC5 Type of contract: Service Contract Duration: 12 Months Duty Station: Islamabad, PakistanDate of Publication: 21st October, 2025Deadline of Application: 4th November, 2025This 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 & CONDITIONSWFP 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 PURPOSETo provide technical support for efficient planning, monitoring and analysis of project financial performance to enhance optimal use of financial resources. Job holder will report to the Budget & Programming Officer.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):1. Contribute to the review of budget plans, monitoring and analysis of project financial performance and make recommendations in compliance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices to support financial analysis and optimization of resources.2. Provide basic analysis on funds and grants balances and refer to the supervisor discrepancies, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process.3. Contribute to pipeline management facilitating efficient monitoring to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximize operational effectiveness.4. Enter accurate data in the corporate systems within the established deadlines, to enable easy access to information and support planning and decision-making.5. Compile data and provide basic analysis, maintain accurate records and files and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports for further reviews, to support accuracy and efficiency of information presented to internal and external stakeholders.6. Maintain and update status of open item (Commitments & pre-commitments) and follow up with relevant Spending Units focal points for timely action as per requirement to ensure timely closure of open items.7. Maintain communication with several individuals regarding project funds management matters and related processes to clarify any discrepancies and optimize use of funds.8. Preparation and dissemination of weekly fund management analysis.9. Support on budget inputs for donor proposals and corporate reports.10.Perform any other task as required.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEEducation: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area like Finance/Accounting/Budgeting is desirable.Bachelor’s in finance / accounting and Budgeting is preferrable.Experience:• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting and Budgeting• Has assisted with the preparation of complex financial documents.• Has supported the performance of budget analyses.• Has contributed to the collection of pipeline data.Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language (English) in use at the duty station.HOW TO APPLYTo be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.