Program Officer

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a globally recognized humanitarian organization committed to addressing the world’s most urgent crises. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC operates across more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, delivering critical support to communities affected by conflict and disaster. The organization’s mission centers on restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and empowerment to vulnerable populations. IRC staff are dedicated to creating lasting impact by restoring dignity, safety, and hope to millions worldwide. We are currently seeking a motivated and solutions-oriented professional to join our team and contribute to meaningful change on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

Program Reporting: Prepare detailed program reports for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) region by collecting inputs from project teams and field staff. Ensure reports are accurate, high-quality, and complete before timely submission to the country office, technical coordinators, and project managers. Conduct field and outreach visits to gather relevant program data. Identify and document best practices, success stories, and case studies. Maintain updated program trackers, records, and reporting calendars.

Support to the Program Coordinator: Assist with daily reporting tasks, including preparing updates, briefs, and presentations. Take minutes and notes during meetings such as PSMT meetings and follow up on action items. Manage internal communications between the Program Coordinator, provincial teams, department heads, and the country office. Organize and maintain provincial documents, agreements, and correspondence. Schedule meetings and visits while supporting follow-up activities.

Support to the Provincial MEAL Team: Support the provincial Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) team in data collection and field-level activities. Participate in monitoring visits and assist in drafting monitoring reports. Follow up on corrective actions and share findings with project teams.

Coordination: Collaborate closely with finance, IT, and HR department heads, PSMT members, project managers, technical managers, and the provincial monitoring team. Coordinate with project team leads, technical coordinators, program officers, and the Grants unit at the country office to ensure smooth program implementation.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree in social sciences, project or business management, development studies, or a related field is preferred.

Work Experience: At least three years of experience in development or humanitarian programs, with a focus on program reporting and documentation. Experience with international NGOs or UN agencies in Pakistan is highly desirable.

Skills and Proficiencies: Strong report writing and documentation skills, including minute-taking. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in IT platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Google Forms, Google Meet, and MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to collect, organize, and analyze program data and present it clearly. Comfortable conducting field visits and engaging respectfully with communities and partners. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities with initiative and sound problem-solving skills. Highly organized with keen attention to detail. Effective performance in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Reliable, supportive, and able to maintain confidentiality. Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Flexible and composed under pressure and changing circumstances.

Languages: Fluency in Urdu and English is required. Proficiency in Pashto or other local languages of KP is an advantage.

Professional Standards: All IRC employees are expected to uphold the organization’s core values of Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability as outlined in the IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. The IRC enforces strict policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. The organization is committed to fostering a safe environment and taking necessary actions to address harm. IRC promotes teams that encourage critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the highest quality services to clients.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a respected international humanitarian organization dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable populations.