DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS10 September 2025-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)
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ABOUT WFP
The 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.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
ABOUT JOB
Job Title: Reporting and Information Management Associate
Grade: SC6
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
Duty Station: Islamabad
Date of Publication: 27 August 2025
Deadline of Application: 10 September 2025
This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals.
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 AND CONDITIONS
WFP 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.
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT: The United Nations 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. Present in Pakistan since 1968, the World Food Programme (WFP) works with the Government and partners to improve food security and nutrition among the most vulnerable communities across the country. In 2024, WFP reached 3.2 million people across Pakistan through livelihoods and resilience programmes, nutrition prevention and treatment, school meals and social protection programmes.
JOB PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Head of Partnerships, Communications and Reporting (PCR), the Reporting and Information Management Associate will facilitate the consolidation of information and results across the programme portfolio and support the delivery of high-quality reporting products - contributing to WFP’s visibility and advocacy efforts. The incumbent will also provide support to partnerships and communications functions as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)
1. Prepare reporting products for the Country Office, including the annual country reports, monthly country briefs, situation reports, and daily operational updates; in collaboration with the country office other units to ensure coherence and quality of information.
2..Draft and coordinate timely and quality donor reports, ensuring accurate narrative and information aligned with donor agreements and expectations. Additionally, support the development and dissemination of donor visibility products, in coordination with communications and partnerships focal points.
3. Produce data visualizations, infographics, and visual content (charts, graphs, dashboards, presentations) to communicate key programmatic and operational results clearly and effectively for diverse audiences, including senior leadership, donors, and external partners.
4. Monitor and maintain a reporting calendar to track deadlines for donor reports, corporate reports, and other key information products, ensuring timely preparation and submission.
5. Conduct research and contribute to reports and briefings for the senior management to enable informed decision-making and support external engagement.
6. Lead the collation, analysis and communication of the ‘Essential Elements of Information’, pertaining to the operational environment in order to facilitate access to timely and accurate information used at country, regional and corporate level.
7. Ensure that standard OIM & PR procedures and templates are followed to drive the quality, consistency and standardisation of information management and performance reporting across WFP; and contribute to the development of systems and tools that support effective OIM, performance reporting and inter-agency information management in line with WFP and UN policies and practices.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE: • 6 years or more of professional experience in a relevant field of work, preferably in an NGO, other UN agency/organization, or large media outlets or research institutes. • Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex data into compelling messages. • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Ability to develop high-quality visual content to complement narrative reporting and advocacy outputs – such as infographic – is an asset. • Understanding of UN programme planning and implementation processes is an asset.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Education: First university degree in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field is an advantage. Completion of secondary school education with a post-secondary certificate in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field is required.
Language: Fluency in English.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
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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.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.