Latest UN, INGO & Development Sector Job Opportunities in Pakistan (January 2026)

Several United Nations agencies, international financial institutions, and development organizations have announced high-value job opportunities across Pakistan. These roles span programme management, data & research, engineering, security, public health, livelihoods, and policy, offering competitive salaries and meaningful professional impact.

Below is a consolidated overview of all available positions, including locations, eligibility, deadlines, and official application links.


1. Senior Programme Associate – IOM

  • Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

  • Grade: G-6

  • Contract: Special Short Term (Up to 9 months)

  • Duration: 6 months

  • Salary: PKR 250,000 – 279,000 per month

  • Deadline: 29 December 2025

Key Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international relations, law, migration or related fields. Strong experience in stakeholder coordination, migration issues, data analysis, research, and reporting. Fluency in English and Urdu required.

🔗 Apply here:
https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/18110


2. Data Management Associate – UNDP (UNV)

  • Duty Station: Peshawar

  • Volunteer Category: Specialist

  • Duration: 6 months (extendable)

  • Living Allowance: PKR 131,372 per month

  • Deadline: 15 January 2026

Key Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, IT, Computer Science or related fields. Experience in data cleaning, validation, analytics, Power BI/Tableau, and reporting.

🔗 Apply here:
https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021266104


3. Research Associate (Monitoring & Evaluation) – UNDP (UNV)

  • Duty Station: Peshawar

  • Volunteer Category: Specialist

  • Duration: 6 months (extendable)

  • Living Allowance: PKR 131,372 per month

  • Deadline: 15 January 2026

Key Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in Research, Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies or related disciplines. Strong M&E, reporting, analytical, and coordination skills.

🔗 Apply here:
https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021266103


4. Real Estate Management Officer – Asian Development Bank (ADB)

  • Location: Islamabad (Pakistan Resident Mission)

  • Grade: TL5

  • Duration: 3 years

  • Salary: PKR 450,000 – 820,000 per month

  • Deadline: 20 January 2026

Key Profile:
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in real estate, project management, procurement, budgeting, or facilities management. Experience in construction projects is highly desirable.

🔗 Apply here:
https://www.adb.org/careers/250990


5. Programme Assistant (Livelihood & Resilience) – WFP

  • Location: Karachi

  • Grade: SC5

  • Contract Type: Service Contract

  • Duration: 12 months

  • Salary: PKR 120,000 – 165,000 per month

  • Deadline: 21 January 2026

Key Profile:
Minimum 5 years of experience in livelihoods, cash-based transfers, relief and recovery, climate change or emergency response programs.

🔗 Apply here:
https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings


6. Pressurized Irrigation Engineer – FAO

  • Location: Quetta

  • Contract: National Project Personnel (NPP)

  • Duration: 6 months (extendable)

  • Salary: PKR 350,000 – 555,028 per month

  • Deadline: 16 January 2026

Key Profile:
Advanced degree in civil/agricultural/irrigation engineering with 8+ years of experience in pressurized irrigation systems, preferably in arid and semi-arid regions.

🔗 Apply here:
https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2503005


7. National Professional Officer (Safety & Security) – FAO

  • Location: Islamabad

  • Grade: N-1

  • Duration: 1 year (extendable)

  • Salary: PKR 343,000 – 555,028 per month

  • Deadline: 16 January 2026

Key Profile:
Master’s degree in security, risk management, public administration, law, or related fields. Experience in safety and security operations within national or UN systems is an asset.

🔗 Apply here:
https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2502983


8. Programme Policy Officer (School Meals) – WFP

  • Location: Karachi

  • Grade: NOB

  • Contract: Fixed Term

  • Duration: 12 months (extendable)

  • Salary: PKR 289,000 – 410,000 per month

  • Deadline: 21 January 2026

Key Profile:
Advanced degree in development, political science, international relations, or related fields. Minimum 3 years of professional experience in government or development organizations.

🔗 Apply here:
https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings


9. District Polio Officer – WHO

  • Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)

  • Positions: 14

  • Locations: Multiple districts of Balochistan

  • Contract: Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA-8 / NO-A equivalent)

  • Salary: PKR 350,000 – 399,000 per month

  • Deadline: 4 January 2026

Key Profile:
MBBS with PMDC registration. At least 1 year of experience in public health, immunization, disease surveillance, or polio eradication activities.

🔗 Apply here:
https://un.rozee.pk/jobs/


Final Note

These vacancies offer excellent salaries, international exposure, and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact humanitarian and development programs across Pakistan. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply only through official links before the respective deadlines.

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