About the opportunity
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Rule of Law Programme in Pakistan works to strengthen the rule of law and ensure equal access to justice and security services, particularly for women and marginalized groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and the Islamabad Capital Territory. The Team Lead / Programme Specialist will support the Chief Technical Advisor in implementing and achieving programme results, liaising closely with government counterparts, donor agencies, and UN entities. The incumbent will provide technical leadership and advisory support on rule of law, law enforcement, security-sector, and institutional reform, while supervising designated programme personnel and consultants. This is a National Personnel Service Agreement (National PSA – Regular) position graded at NPSA-11 with a 1-year contract duration, based in the UNDP Pakistan Country Office in Islamabad with travel to programme implementation locations.
Salary and benefits
- Monthly remuneration associated with the NPSA-11 grade level under UNDP national personnel service agreement terms
- Opportunity to lead high-impact institutional reform and rule of law initiatives at a national level
- Professional engagement with government counterparts, international donors, and UN agencies
- Participation in multidisciplinary teamwork within UNDP's governance portfolio
Who can apply?
- Open to Tier 1 and Tier 2 applicants in line with UNDP's tiered application approach for internal personnel
- Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Law, International Peace and Conflict Resolution, Political Science, or a related thematic area, OR a first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience
- Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience with a master's degree, or nine years with a bachelor's degree, in rule of law, security, justice, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, governance, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated project or programme management experience
- Fluency in English and Urdu is required
Required documents
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- Completed application form via the Oracle Recruiting Cloud platform
- Proof of educational qualifications (degrees)
When to apply
- Date posted: October 22, 2026
- Application deadline: November 6, 2026 (explicit closing date at 04:59 UTC)
How to apply
- Visit the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal for requisition 37678
- Review the tiered eligibility criteria to ensure compliance
- Complete the online application form and submit your CV and required credentials before the deadline
Additional information
- This position is a National Personnel Service Agreement (National PSA – Regular) contract type.
- The duty station is Islamabad, Pakistan, with required travel to programme implementation locations such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
- UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Extensive professional background in rule of law, justice sector reform, or security sector governance in complex or post-crisis settings
- Strong track record in programme management, donor coordination, and supervising multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated expertise in gender-responsive institutional reform and survivor-centred approaches within justice institutions
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Urdu combined with advanced academic qualifications in law, political science, or conflict resolution
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is restricted under UNDP's tiered application approach to eligible Tier 1 and Tier 2 applicants
- Requires regular travel to field implementation locations in Pakistan such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
- Offered as a 1-year National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-11) contract rather than a permanent staff appointment
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role fits mid-to-senior development professionals aiming to exercise high-level technical leadership and policy advisory functions within the United Nations system, specifically advancing rule of law and governance reforms in South Asia.
Our take
Eligible UNDP personnel meeting the grade and experience requirements who possess deep expertise in rule of law and institutional reform should apply before the November 6, 2026 deadline.
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