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<div>Associate (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) &ndash; Provincial Climate Budget Tagging
Background 
The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) is a multi-year (2021&ndash;2027) programme funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI). REMIT provides technical assistance to the Government of Pakistan to strengthen macroeconomic stability, improve growth conditions, and enhance poverty reduction efforts.
A central part of this work is the development and institutionalisation of Climate Budget Tagging (CBT) and Gender Budget Tagging (GDT), which systematically classify, track, and report climate- and gender-relevant public expenditures at the federal and provincial levels. CBT and GDT aim to strengthen transparency, accountability, and alignment of public spending with Pakistan's commitments under frameworks such as the IMF's Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), the Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework, and SDG 5 on gender equality.
Activity Context 
The Government of Pakistan has prioritised transparent, accountable, and climate-resilient public financial management. As part of this agenda, REMIT is supporting the institutionalisation of Climate Budget Tagging (CBT) and Gender Budget Tagging (GDT) &ndash; systems for identifying, classifying, and reporting on climate- and gender-related public expenditures across all levels of government.
Following successful implementation at the federal level across three budget cycles (FY 2022&ndash;23 to FY 2024&ndash;25), and in line with the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) benchmarks, REMIT has expanded the initiative to all four provinces and two regions. The Ministry of Finance has requested REMIT to work with the provincial and regional governments of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Jammu &amp; Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan to carry out climate and gender budget tagging of their budgets.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces significant climate vulnerabilities including glacial lake outburst floods and extreme weather events. As part of this REMIT-supported activity, the KP Finance Department has nominated focal persons, integrated CBT and GDT provisions into the Budget Call Circular, and conducted training for line agencies. Tagging of the non-development budget has been completed.
The remaining work covers: tagging of development budgets (PC-1s), finalization of the FY 2026-27 tagged budget, preparation of climate and gender budget statements, institutionalisation workshops, FABS integration, and analytical reporting.
Job Summary 
The Associate &ndash; Provincial Climate Budget Tagging (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) will conduct the climate and gender tagging of development budget and support Senior Specialists and the REMIT team in coordinating the regional climate and gender budget tagging, documenting institutional inputs, and organising stakeholder engagements. The Associate will also assist in preparing analysis, reviewing documentation, and supporting the delivery of workshops and consultations to ensure smooth implementation of the provincial Climate and Gender Budget Tagging activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Duties and Responsibilities 
The roles and responsibilities of the Associate include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Conduct the climate and gender budget tagging of PC-1s of development projects</li><li>Support Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department and allied departments in applying climate and gender budget tagging methodologies to annual budgets and expenditure reports.</li><li>Assist in classification of budget lines into categories using agreed tagging frameworks, including for development budgets (PC-1s).</li><li>Coordinate with line departments to collect, validate, and consolidate climate and gender-related expenditure data.</li><li>Support implementation of climate and gender budget tagging for FY 2026-27 and tagging of provincial development budgets.</li><li>Support preparation and validation of key deliverables such as institutional mapping, capacity assessments, tagging methodologies, and consultation summaries.</li><li>Prepare provincial-level summaries, reports, and inputs for consolidated national reporting.</li><li>Facilitate coordination between provincial government departments and the REMIT core team.</li><li>Assist in stakeholder coordination and follow-ups with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department, planning departments, and other relevant institutions.</li><li>Track activity milestones and maintain an activity log for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.</li><li>Provide analytical assistance in reviewing documentation produced during the CBT and GDT process.</li><li>Assist in workshop and consultation design and delivery, including logistics, presentations, and minutes.</li><li>Maintain documentation of consultations, meeting notes, and stakeholder feedback logs.</li><li>Support preparation of climate and gender budget statements for inclusion in the budget speech (per Article 120 of the Constitution).</li><li>Provide inputs to scoping reports, institutionalisation reports, operational recommendations, and knowledge products produced under the assignment.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>A minimum of 3&ndash;5 years of experience in public policy, governance, development, or institutional reform projects.</li><li>Bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, economics, finance, development studies, environmental management, or a related field.</li><li>Good understanding of public financial management, budgeting processes, and provincial governance structures in Pakistan.</li><li>Familiarity with climate change policy, gender-responsive budgeting, disaster risk reduction, or public expenditure tracking (preferred).</li><li>Excellent record keeping, report writing, communications, and presentation skills.</li><li>Excellent oral and written English.</li></ul>
Reporting 
The Associate will report to the REMIT Team Lead and the REMIT Macroeconomic Governance Component Lead.
Duration: April 2026 &ndash; September 2026
LOE: 54 Days
Application and Deadline
The deadline to apply is Sunday 19th April 2026.</div>

Associate (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Provincial Climate Budget Tagging - REMIT Programme

<div>AML / CFT Expert
Background
The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) programme (2021&ndash;2027), funded by the UK&rsquo;s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI), provides technical assistance to the Government of Pakistan to strengthen macroeconomic stability, enhance governance systems, and improve conditions for sustainable economic growth.
A central component of this support is the implementation of the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Economic Governance Reforms (PM-EGR), a comprehensive, time-bound reform programme approved on 31 December 2025. The PM-EGR spans 15 priority reform areas and 141 action items and is recognised as a Structural Benchmark under the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
A key reform area under PM-EGR focuses on strengthening anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) frameworks, aimed at improving financial integrity, reducing illicit financial flows, and enhancing transparency and accountability across institutions.
To support implementation, a Technical Unit (TU) has been established within the Ministry of Finance to serve as the central coordination, analytical, and reporting hub, alongside structured Policy Dialogue mechanisms (Economic Reform Conferences) to review progress and support reform course correction.
Activity Context
Pakistan has made significant progress in strengthening its AML/CFT regime, including institutional reforms, legislative amendments, and improved coordination mechanisms. However, key challenges remain, including:<ul><li>
Limited integration of AML/CFT measures with broader anti-corruption frameworks</li><li>
Weak institutional coordination across enforcement and oversight bodies</li><li>
Gaps in risk-based approaches to corruption and financial crime</li><li>
Limited use of financial intelligence in enforcement actions</li><li>
Capacity constraints in investigation, prosecution, and asset recovery</li></ul>
Under PM-EGR, AML/CFT reforms aim to:<ul><li>
Strengthen institutional coordination and governance structures</li><li>
Improve risk-based approaches to corruption and financial crime</li><li>
Enhance financial intelligence generation and utilisation</li><li>
Strengthen enforcement capacity and inter-agency collaboration</li><li>
Align AML/CFT reforms with broader governance and anti-corruption objectives</li></ul>
The AML/CFT Expert will provide high-level technical advisory support to ensure that reforms are coherent, outcome-oriented, and aligned with international standards, including FATF recommendations.
Job Summary
The AML/CFT Expert will provide senior technical expertise on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and financial integrity reforms under PM-EGR.
The role will support reform design, policy dialogue processes, and implementation guidance, ensuring that AML/CFT reforms are effectively integrated into broader governance and anti-corruption frameworks and aligned with international best practices. 
Duties and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Provide expert technical advice on AML/CFT frameworks, including institutional arrangements, legal provisions, and enforcement mechanisms.</li><li>
Support design and refinement of AML/CFT-related reform actions under PM-EGR, ensuring alignment with FATF standards and international best practices.</li><li>
Advise on strengthening coordination among key institutions, including financial intelligence, law enforcement, regulatory, and oversight bodies.</li><li>
Support development of risk-based approaches to corruption and financial crime, including identification of high-risk sectors and institutions.</li><li>
Provide technical inputs on strengthening financial intelligence generation, analysis, and utilisation in enforcement actions.</li><li>
Prepare analytical briefs, technical notes, and policy inputs for Technical Committees and Economic Reform Conferences.</li><li>
Contribute to policy dialogue sessions through expert participation, including technical presentations and advisory inputs.</li><li>
Support development of outcome-oriented KPIs and performance indicators for AML/CFT reform tracking.</li><li>
Identify implementation challenges and propose practical, evidence-based solutions to strengthen enforcement and compliance.</li><li>
Advise on strengthening asset tracing, recovery mechanisms, and international cooperation frameworks.</li><li>
Engage with key stakeholders, including Ministry of Finance, FMU, FIA, NAB, FBR, SBP, SECP, and other relevant institutions.</li><li>
Support integration of AML/CFT reforms with broader governance, transparency, and anti-corruption reform efforts.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>
Advanced degree in law, finance, economics, public policy, or a related field.</li><li>
Minimum 12&ndash;15 years of relevant experience in:<ul><li>
AML/CFT frameworks</li><li>
Financial crime prevention and enforcement</li><li>
Governance and anti-corruption reforms</li></ul></li><li>
Strong understanding of:<ul><li>
Pakistan&rsquo;s AML/CFT institutional landscape</li><li>
FATF standards and international compliance frameworks</li></ul></li><li>
Demonstrated experience in:<ul><li>
High-level technical advisory roles</li><li>
Working with government institutions and development partners</li></ul></li><li>
Experience in financial intelligence, regulatory frameworks, or enforcement agencies is highly desirable.</li><li>
Strong analytical, advisory, and communication skills.</li></ul>
Reporting
The consultant will report to:<ul><li>
REMIT Macroeconomic Adviser</li><li>
Governance &amp; Reforms Specialist (Technical Unit Team Lead)</li></ul> 
Duration and Level of Effort<ul><li>
Days: 22</li><li>
Total LOE: 22 Days</li></ul></div>

AML / CFT Expert - REMIT Programme

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Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm to ‘Undertake the Assessment of Implemented Reforms under the Regulatory Reforms Packages through the established Regulatory Impact Evaluation (RIE) Methodology’

Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm to conduct ‘Perception survey to assess regulatory compliance and regulatory bottlenecks for the businesses in Pakistan’

Associate (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Provincial Climate Budget Tagging - REMIT Programme

AML / CFT Expert - REMIT Programme