Job Title: Assistant Programme Officer
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Reports to (Direct): Programmes Coordinator; Dotted-line reporting: Country Director
Job Type: Core Position
Start Date: As soon as possible
Open to all applicants (female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply).

About Action For Humanity Pakistan (AFHP): 

Action For Humanity (AFH) is an International NGO that provides aid and assistance to people affected by disasters and extreme poverty. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities, survive, recover and build a better future.

At AFH Pakistan, we are looking for an Assistant Programme Officer to join our country office in Islamabad. This is a core position, and the selected candidate will be part of the AFH Pakistan core team based in Islamabad. In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits, which will be negotiable based on your experience and qualifications. 

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Programme Officer will provide day-to-day operational, administrative, and documentation support to the Country Director and Programme Department. This role will focus on maintaining institutional records, supporting proposal development processes, timely reporting, ensuring readiness for due diligence, and coordinating internal data relevant to institutional engagement. The role is ideal for someone with foundational knowledge in proposal writing, logical framework development, and donor documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Programme support (30%)

• Assist in drafting concept notes, proposals, and supporting documents aligned with donor formats and guidelines.
• Provide support in structuring logical frameworks and result-based matrices for project proposals.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather programme-related inputs for timely proposal submission.

2. Documentation & Due Diligence Records (30%)

•  Maintain and update all official documentation required for institutional due diligence, including certificates, organizational policies, legal registrations, and governance documents.
• Ensure all AFH Pakistan due diligence folders are up to date and audit-ready.
• Support in preparing documentation packages for partner onboarding or donor assessments.

3. Reporting & Data Management (25%)

• Support programmes department in compiling data for periodic donor reports.
• Maintain a centralized database of project information, donor contacts, funding deadlines, and reporting schedules.
• Ensure records are systematically maintained and easily accessible to relevant staff.

4. Administrative & Coordination Support (15%)

• Provide administrative assistance to the Country Director in coordination tasks, background documents, and dashboards as requested.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Anthropology, or a relevant field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in the development/humanitarian sector.
• Foundational understanding of proposal writing, log frame design, and institutional donor compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Good understanding of humanitarian and development work.

Key Competencies:

Competencies are descriptions of the skills, abilities and characteristics that are associated with effective performance in a job.

• Adapts and responds positively to change with a willingness to learn. Supports new initiatives while making use of presented opportunities
• Focuses on stakeholder satisfaction and delivers a quality service or product to the agreed standards. Takes measures to maintain standards while achieving goals
• Supports others and shows respect and positive regard for them in social situations. Puts people first, working effectively with individuals, teams, clients and staff
• Shows evidence of clear analytical thinking. Uses data available to draw sound conclusions, solve problems and make judgements
• Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organized way. Sets clear objectives and monitors progress, changing priorities when needed to meet deadlines
• Relates to others in a confident and relaxed manner. Builds relationships and networks through different mediums and handles discord with finesse
• Excellent written skills and the ability to turn complex project and/or organisational information into a compelling case for support.
• Ability to work remotely and effectively coordinate with different teams across the organisation and in multiple locations.

Languages

• Strong written and spoken English.

Other Information: 

• This is a desk-based role located at AFH’s Pakistan Office in Islamabad.
• The role is part of the Programme Department, reporting directly to the Programmes Coordinator with dotted-line reporting to the Country Director.

Benefits:

• Valuable networking opportunities and the chance to build professional relationships that can benefit your career.
• Opportunities to develop a wide range of skills, including project management, cross- cultural communication, problem-solving, and adaptability. These skills are transferable and can enhance your career prospects.
• Medical and transport allowance.  
• Access to training, workshops, and educational opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Opportunity to travel throughout Pakistan and potentially internationally.

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please apply today – we would love to hear from you. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Action For Humanity also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. Please only apply if you are okay with all of the above.