Programme Officer – Pakistan

Location: Pakistan

Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Reports to: Country Representative – Pakistan

Travel Requirement: Frequent travel within Pakistan, including remote and underserved project locations.

Application Deadline: 19 June 2026

About CBM

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the communities of the world.With  more than 100 years of professional expertise, CBM addresses poverty as both a cause and consequence of disability. Working alongside partners, governments, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and communities, CBM strives to create an inclusive society for all.

To strengthen our Country Programme in Pakistan, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Officer to support programme development, partner management, project implementation, monitoring, learning, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Development and Design

• Lead and support the development of project concepts, concept notes, proposals, logframes, implementation plans, and budgets in line with CBM and donor requirements.

• Identify potential implementing partners and support partner selection processes in coordination with the Country Representative  and relevant CBM teams.

• Contribute to fundraising efforts through proposal development and donor engagement processes.

• Support partner due diligence, organisational capacity assessments, and onboarding processes.

• Facilitate project start-up activities, including kick-off workshops, partner orientation, and introduction to CBM systems, tools, and reporting requirements.

2. Partnership Management and Capacity Strengthening

• Maintain strong working relationships with implementing partners, OPDs, government institutions, and other key stakeholders.

• Support partners in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

• Identify capacity gaps and develop capacity strengthening plans for partner organisations.

• Organise and facilitate trainings, workshops, and learning events related to programme management, disability inclusion, safeguarding, monitoring and evaluation, and donor compliance.

• Support periodic partner performance reviews and follow-up actions.

3. Project Coordination and Quality Assurance

• Coordinate implementation of projects to ensure activities are delivered according to approved plans, budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

• Monitor project progress and ensure achievement of agreed outputs, outcomes, and indicators.

• Review and process requests related to budget revisions, no-cost extensions, activity modifications, and other project changes.

• Promote quality programming through the integration of disability inclusion, gender equality, safeguarding, accountability, and learning approaches.

• Ensure alignment of programme activities with CBM strategies, country priorities, and donor requirements.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

• Conduct regular monitoring visits, both onsite and remotely, to assess project performance and compliance.

• Prepare monitoring reports and follow up on agreed actions and recommendations.

• Support development and implementation of monitoring frameworks, indicator tracking systems, and data quality assurance processes.

• Develop Terms of Reference (ToRs) for evaluations, assessments, studies, and learning exercises.

• Coordinate consultants and support evaluation processes.

• Capture, document, and disseminate lessons learned, good practices, success stories, and evidence generated through projects.

• Contribute to organisational learning and adaptive programme management.

5. Reporting and Grant Management

• Review and consolidate narrative and financial reports submitted by partners.

• Ensure reporting meets donor requirements, contractual obligations, and CBM quality standards.

• Monitor reporting schedules and ensure timely submission of partner and donor reports.

• Support grant management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Contribute to audit preparations and follow-up on audit recommendations.

6. Compliance, Risk Management and Safeguarding

• Identify, monitor, and mitigate programmatic, operational, financial, compliance, and safeguarding risks.

• Support implementation of risk mitigation and improvement plans.

• Ensure implementing partners maintain adequate systems, policies, and procedures to comply with CBM requirements.

• Promote adherence to safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), anti-fraud, and ethical conduct standards.

• Ensure safeguarding concerns are reported and managed in accordance with CBM policies and procedures.

7. Project Administration and Information Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project information within CBM's  project management systems.

• Support project setup, forecasting, budget monitoring, revisions, and reporting within organisational systems.

• Ensure complete and accurate project documentation and filing.

• Upload reports, monitoring documents, assessments, and project records in accordance with CBM procedures.

8. Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with government departments, donors, development partners, networks, and coordination platforms.

• Participate in relevant technical working groups, coordination forums, and sector meetings.

• Represent CBM in meetings and events as delegated by the Country Representative.

• Support visibility, networking, advocacy, and partnership-building initiatives aligned with CBM's strategic objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master's degree in Development Studies, International Development, Project Management, Public Health, Social Sciences, Disability Studies, or another relevant discipline.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project management within the development and/or humanitarian sector.

• Demonstrated experience managing projects throughout the full project cycle, including design, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and close-out.

• Experience working with local NGOs, OPDs, government institutions, and civil society organisations.

• Proven experience in proposal development, donor reporting, and grant management.

• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning processes.

• Experience working with institutional donors such as BMZ, EU, FCDO, GAC, UN agencies, or similar donors is desirable.

• Experience in Disability Inclusive Development (DID), Inclusive Eye Health, Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID), Inclusive Humanitarian Action (IHA), or related sectors will be an advantage.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Project and Programme Management

• Proposal Development and Grant Management

• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

• Partnership Development and Capacity Strengthening

• Risk Management and Compliance

• Budget Monitoring and Financial Management

• Data Analysis and Reporting

• Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• High level of integrity and accountability

• Effective planning and organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability

• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Languages

• Excellent command of English and Urdu, both written and spoken; knowledge of other local languages isdesirable.

What We Offer

• A meaningful role within one of the world's leading organisations in Disability Inclusive Development.

• A competitive salary and benefits package based on local market conditions.

• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development.

• A diverse, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.

• The opportunity to contribute to lasting positive change in the lives of persons with disabilities and marginalised communities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit:

• A cover letter outlining their suitability for the position.

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Contact information for three professional referees, comprising two direct supervisors from your most recent positions and one Human Resources representative from the recent employer.

Applications should be submitted through:

CBM Careers Portal

or via email to:

[email protected]

Subject Line:Application – Programme Officer, Pakistan

Closing Date:19 June 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

CBM is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities, women, and individuals from diverse ethnic, social, and religious backgrounds.

CBM has a zero-tolerance policy towards fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and all forms of safeguarding violations. Successful candidates will be expected to uphold CBM's values, Code of Conduct, safeguarding policies, and commitment to inclusion and accountability.

Suitability for the role is the primary consideration. Gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or other personal characteristics will not influence recruitment decisions.