Programme Assistant G5
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Islamabad
Pakistan
November 27, 2025
Full-timeNovember 27, 2025
Budget and Programming Assistant
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of individuals who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, which guide its operations and interactions with partners and beneficiaries. The organization has received numerous accolades for its work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to global humanitarian efforts. WFP is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Overview:
The Budget and Programming Assistant position is crucial for providing technical support in the planning, monitoring, and analysis of project financial performance. The role involves ensuring the optimal use of financial resources and reporting directly to the Budget & Programming Officer. The job holder will be responsible for contributing to budget reviews, analyzing financial performance, and making recommendations to enhance compliance with WFP's financial policies. This position requires a proactive approach to managing project funds, ensuring accurate data entry into corporate systems, and maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders regarding financial matters. The assistant will also support the preparation of financial documents and reports, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of WFP's financial operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a secondary school education, with a post-secondary certificate in Finance, Accounting, or Budgeting being desirable. A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or budgeting is preferred. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting, with a proven track record of assisting in the preparation of complex financial documents and supporting budget analyses. Experience in collecting pipeline data is also essential.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include the completion of secondary school education, with a preference for candidates holding a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area such as Finance, Accounting, or Budgeting. A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or budgeting is highly desirable and will enhance a candidate's suitability for the role.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting. Candidates should have experience in preparing complex financial documents, performing budget analyses, and collecting pipeline data. This level of experience is crucial for effectively managing the financial aspects of WFP's projects and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English, the UN language in use at the duty station, is mandatory. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required for this position.
Additional Notes:
This position is offered under a Service Contract for a duration of 12 months, specifically for Pakistan Nationals only. WFP provides a competitive benefits package, including salary, pension, leave, and medical insurance. All educational documents must be verified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Pakistan, and appointment is contingent upon the submission of HEC-verified degrees. The role is full-time, and WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of individuals who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, which guide its operations and interactions with partners and beneficiaries. The organization has received numerous accolades for its work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to global humanitarian efforts. WFP is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Overview:
The Budget and Programming Assistant position is crucial for providing technical support in the planning, monitoring, and analysis of project financial performance. The role involves ensuring the optimal use of financial resources and reporting directly to the Budget & Programming Officer. The job holder will be responsible for contributing to budget reviews, analyzing financial performance, and making recommendations to enhance compliance with WFP's financial policies. This position requires a proactive approach to managing project funds, ensuring accurate data entry into corporate systems, and maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders regarding financial matters. The assistant will also support the preparation of financial documents and reports, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of WFP's financial operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review budget plans and monitor project financial performance, making recommendations to support financial analysis and resource optimization.
- Analyze funds and grants balances, referring discrepancies to the supervisor to aid in fund utilization and decision-making.
- Facilitate pipeline management to prevent and address pipeline breaks, maximizing operational effectiveness.
- Enter accurate data into corporate systems within deadlines to support planning and decision-making.
- Compile data and provide basic analysis, maintaining accurate records and preparing periodic and ad hoc reports for stakeholders.
- Update the status of open items (commitments and pre-commitments) and follow up with relevant units for timely action.
- Communicate with individuals regarding project funds management to clarify discrepancies and optimize fund usage.
- Prepare and disseminate weekly fund management analyses.
- Support budget inputs for donor proposals and corporate reports. 1
- Perform any other tasks as required by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a secondary school education, with a post-secondary certificate in Finance, Accounting, or Budgeting being desirable. A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or budgeting is preferred. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting, with a proven track record of assisting in the preparation of complex financial documents and supporting budget analyses. Experience in collecting pipeline data is also essential.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include the completion of secondary school education, with a preference for candidates holding a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area such as Finance, Accounting, or Budgeting. A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or budgeting is highly desirable and will enhance a candidate's suitability for the role.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting. Candidates should have experience in preparing complex financial documents, performing budget analyses, and collecting pipeline data. This level of experience is crucial for effectively managing the financial aspects of WFP's projects and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English, the UN language in use at the duty station, is mandatory. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required for this position.
Additional Notes:
This position is offered under a Service Contract for a duration of 12 months, specifically for Pakistan Nationals only. WFP provides a competitive benefits package, including salary, pension, leave, and medical insurance. All educational documents must be verified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Pakistan, and appointment is contingent upon the submission of HEC-verified degrees. The role is full-time, and WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
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