View Vacancy - Programme Officer - Data, Evidence and Portfolio Assurance Group (DEPA), EO, Islamabad

·        Experience of working with government both at federal and sub-national level.

·        Good understanding of how government systems work, i.e., role of Economic Affairs Division.

For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply. The successful applicant will be appointed on the terms and conditions of legacy DFID, pending the merger of terms and conditions as part of the transition to FCDO.

Monthly salary for this position is PKR 145,759. The British High Commission (BHC) offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary, benefits, leave entitlement, Health Insurance and relevant L&D opportunities.

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. 

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

British High Commission (BHC) does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g., some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.  

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. 

Around half of our work forces are women.  We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in one of the great networks that FCDO has across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best.

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and behaviour/technical competency questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

To Apply:

Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.

1. a) Complete the Online Job Application Form.
2. b) Complete the motivation segment in the Online Application Form and the behaviour and technical/ professional skills-based questions.

Internal candidates applying for this position should inform their current line managers and check for the eligibility clause if on probation, else the applications will not be considered.

We will accept only online applications by ­­“10th November 2022” till 23:55 hrs PST. 

‘’Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission, Islamabad. ‘’

Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.

The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, medical, educational, and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.