Programme Officer – Pakistan

Published till: 16 October 2025

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. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.

To reinforce our Programme team, we are looking for a Programme Officer in Pakistan.

The position is a full-time position (40 h/week).

This position is only filled locally with contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended. 

These are your responsibilities

Project Development

• Responsible for the development of project ideas, project design; concept note, log frame, proposal narrative and activities for budget planning.
• Identify Partners in alignment with Country Director, Fundraising teams and Initiative.
• Collaborate with and support the Partner Portfolio team in planning and conducting partner assessments and addressing identified gaps related to programmes and governance.
• Preparation and onboarding of partner (Kick-off workshops; explanation of CBM's and donor specific tools, processes, and reporting calendar).

Partner Capacity Building

• Conduct Partner Programmatic Capacity building events/trainings.
• Support the Country Director in bi-annual/annual review meetings with multiple partners.

Project Coordination & Quality Assurance

• Coordinate with partners on agreed activities and timelines, ensuring delivery as planned.
• Manage budget and/or activity change requests, analyse deviations, and liaise with partners and internal divisions.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Conduct monitoring visits to partners (remote or on-site). Prepare ToRs, review documents, meet stakeholders, draft monitoring reports, and follow up on agreed actions.
• Develop ToRs and recruit consultants for evaluations; capture and disseminate learnings.
• Manage documentation, dissemination, and representation of learnings and best practices internally and externally.

Reporting & Audit

• Review and finalize all programmatic and financial reports.
• Ensure donor compliance and organizational standards in reporting.
• Support audit processes and follow up on governance-related actions.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Identify risks, prepare mitigation plans, and monitor follow-up.
• Ensure implementing partners have programmatic systems, processes, and capacities in place to guarantee compliance with CBM requirements.

Project Administration in ERP System (PROMIS/NGO Online)

• Set up projects in PROMIS and ensure timely updates.
• Manage forecasting, budget adjustments, cost plan revisions, and reporting uploads.

Internal Alignment & External Stakeholder Management

• Ensure alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Represent CBM on behalf of the Country Director with external stakeholders when delegated.

These are your qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, International Development, or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in project management within the I/NGO sector, or equivalent.

Key Skills:

• Project and Program Management (planning, execution, monitoring).
• Knowledge of project management tools (iPCM, Log frame, monitoring tools).
• Budget Management and Financial Accountability.
• Data Analysis and Forecasting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Professional proficiency in English (local language highly appreciated).

Attributes:

• Commitment to CBM’s mission and Christian values.
• Adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and strong collaboration skills.
• Dedication to disability-inclusive development.

What we offer

• A meaningful position with creative freedom in the world’s leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development.
• A fair salary and social benefits based on local conditions in Pakistan.
• An approachable, agile organisation with a collegial, diverse team and strong team spirit.

How to apply

Interested candidates are requested to apply:

 Via our official applicant portal: www.jobs.cbm.org

OR

 Send your CVs directly to: [email protected]

Please include a letter of motivation, CV, and relevant references in your application.

Contact Person

Ms. Liana Du Plessis

We welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions, worldviews, ages, and genders, and especially from persons with disabilities.

Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!