Qureos Mentor

Adam Smith International

<div>Brief overview
The Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other development partners, established the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) to address critical gaps in disaster risk management, resilience building, and disaster risk financing. Since its establishment, NDRMF has strengthened institutional systems, recruited skilled professionals, and developed comprehensive procedures aligned with donor requirements, including financial management, procurement, project appraisal, gender mainstreaming, and safeguards compliance.
These efforts have led to a significant expansion of the Fund&rsquo;s scope and portfolio from an initial USD 200 million (from ADB and the Australian Government) to USD 420 million, now supported by multiple bilateral and multilateral donors including the ADB, World Bank, DFAT, AFD, SDC, and the Norwegian Government. In line with global priorities and evolving national needs, NDRMF&rsquo;s mandate in its Business Strategy has expanded to include climate change adaptation and mitigation, pandemic response, and food security interventions. The Fund is now positioned to serve as Pakistan&rsquo;s central platform for Disaster and Climate Financing, combining programmatic pooled and grant-based funding mechanisms across strategic pillars, and, through the Solidarity Fund, introducing insurance-based risk financing instruments. 
Problem statement
Pakistan faces increasing frequency and intensity of climate-induced disasters, placing immense pressure on public resources and exposing institutional weaknesses in disaster risk financing. While the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) has emerged as a central financing platform, its existing mechanisms remain fragmented, donor-driven, and administratively costly. The absence of a harmonised pooled financing structure undermines predictability, transparency, and alignment with national priorities. At the same time, development partners demand assurance that financing will be managed through robust fiduciary systems and linked to measurable results. To address these gaps, NDRMF with the support of REMIT and ADB, has designed a revised Fund Architecture comprising a Pooled Fund, Special Windows, and a Solidarity Fund. However, this architecture remains at the conceptual stage and requires urgent operationalisation through integration with Pakistan&rsquo;s Public Financial Management (PFM) framework, SAP-based financial systems, and harmonised donor protocols. Without timely implementation, Pakistan risks losing credibility with development partners, delaying CDREP tranche disbursements, and missing a critical opportunity to position NDRMF as the country&rsquo;s premier mechanism for attracting and deploying international climate finance. 
Rationale
The Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other development partners, established the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) in 2016 as a government-owned, not-for-profit company under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017. NDRMF serves as a non-banking financial intermediary with the mandate to reduce the country&rsquo;s socio-economic and fiscal vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change by financing investments in disaster risk reduction, preparedness, and resilience-building.
Initially capitalised through an ADB loan of USD 200 million complemented by bilateral grants, NDRMF has since expanded its portfolio to over USD 420 million with contributions from the World Bank, DFAT/AusAid, AFD, SDC, and the Norwegian Government. Over time, its scope has broadened beyond disaster risk reduction to encompass climate change adaptation and mitigation, pandemic preparedness, and food security interventions, supported by strengthened institutional systems, professional staffing, and safeguards compliance.
To respond to evolving national priorities and international commitments, NDRMF in collaboration with REMIT/FCDO and ADB has developed a revised Fund Architecture. This includes:<ul><li>Pooled Fund as the primary programmatic financing mechanism,</li><li>Special Windows for donor-driven thematic priorities, and</li><li>Solidarity Fund to introduce insurance-based risk financing instruments.</li></ul>
This architecture, the first of its kind in Pakistan, is designed to reduce fragmentation, enhance alignment with Pakistan&rsquo;s Public Financial Management (PFM) framework, improve donor harmonisation, and increase predictability and transparency in climate and disaster financing. Operationalising this new structure is also a key policy milestone under ADB&rsquo;s Climate and Disaster Resilience Enhancement Program (CDREP), tied to the release of the second programme tranche.
Given the novelty and complexity of this reform, dedicated technical assistance is required to move from design to implementation while integrating fund codes into SAP systems, finalising fund flow protocols, establishing governance frameworks, and building institutional capacity. National experts will lead this process on the ground, while international experts will provide quality assurance and benchmarking to ensure the system meets international best practices. 
Objectives of the assignment
Funding Architecture
With support from the REMIT Programme (funded by FCDO), NDRMF undertook a comprehensive reform of its funding architecture to align resources with strategic priorities, enhance transparency, and reduce transaction costs. Following consultations with development partners (ADB, AFD, GIZ, IsDB, World Bank, UNDP), a new framework was developed consisting of three mechanisms:<ul><li>Pooled Fund (Core Financing Mechanism) &ndash; The central vehicle for mobilising and allocating resources from multiple financing partners. The pooled fund is programmatic, harmonised, and fully integrated with Pakistan&rsquo;s Public Financial Management (PFM) system, including SAP-based FMIS and the Treasury Single Account (TSA). It uses a parent&ndash;child fund code system to link financial flows with strategic outcomes and business plan priorities.</li><li>Special Windows (Thematic / Exceptional Financing Channels) &ndash; Flexible windows established for donor-specific or emerging thematic areas that cannot be fully accommodated under the pooled fund. These remain exceptional and complementary, following the same fiduciary and safeguard standards as the pooled fund.</li><li>Solidarity Fund (Risk Financing Window) &ndash; A specialised financing window designed to provide rapid and targeted support in response to disasters and emergencies. The Solidarity Fund introduces insurance-based disaster risk financing instruments such as crop insurance and catastrophe bonds. It is fully integrated within the overall architecture and aligned with the CDREP agenda.</li></ul>
This integrated architecture reduces fragmentation, strengthens alignment among donors, and creates a predictable, results-oriented system to finance disaster and climate resilience.
Scope of work: Areas of support and key results
The objective of this assignment is to fully operationalise the NDRMF Pooled Fund as the primary financing vehicle for programmatic delivery under the Fund&rsquo;s revised architecture, in alignment with the Business Strategy 2024-2034 and Pakistan&rsquo;s Public Financial Management (PFM) framework. The operationalisation will ensure transparent, efficient, and results-based utilisation of resources from multiple financing partners through harmonised processes, integrated systems, and robust governance mechanisms. 
Specific objectives include:<ul><li>
 Finalisation of Governance and Institutional Framework</li></ul><ul><li>Define and formalise the governance structure for the Pooled Fund, including oversight, decision-making, and accountability mechanisms.</li><li>Establish clear institutional roles and responsibilities within NDRMF, Economic Affairs Division (EAD), development partners, and implementing partners.</li></ul>
2. Design and Integration of Fund Code Architecture<ul><li>Develop a parent&ndash;child fund code structure aligned with NDRMF&rsquo;s strategic outcomes and pillars.</li><li>Configure and integrate fund codes into the SAP-based Financial Management Information System (FMIS) for real-time financial tracking and reporting.</li><li>Link fund codes to project outputs and results frameworks.</li></ul>
3. Development of Fund Flow and Financial Management Protocols<ul><li>Establish PFM-compliant fund flow arrangements aligned with the Treasury Single Account (TSA) and national budgetary procedures.</li><li>Design account structures, cost centers, and bank arrangements to ensure segregation and traceability of resources.</li><li>Define standard processes for commitment control, disbursement, accounting, and financial reporting.</li></ul>
4. Harmonisation of Donor Requirements<ul><li>Develop and agree on joint financial and operational protocols with contributing partners, covering fiduciary, procurement, safeguards, and reporting standards.</li><li>Ensure alignment with global aid effectiveness principles and avoid duplication of donor-specific systems.</li></ul>
5. Operational SOPs and Documentation<ul><li>Prepare comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all stages of fund operation: resource mobilisation, allocation, disbursement, accounting, reporting, and audit.</li><li>Include procedures for linking fund allocations to results monitoring and evaluation.</li></ul>
6. Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening<ul><li>Build NDRMF and partner staff capacity to manage and report on the Pooled Fund in compliance with agreed procedures.</li><li>Deliver targeted training on SAP fund code management, donor harmonisation processes, and results-based reporting.</li></ul>
7. Phased Implementation and Change Management<ul><li>Develop and execute a sequenced rollout plan, including pilot testing with select financing streams before full-scale implementation.</li><li>Identify and address institutional, legal, and procedural adjustments required for effective fund operation.</li></ul> 
Expected Results
The implementation of this fund structure will result in:<ul><li>A fully operational Pooled Fund integrated with national PFM systems.</li><li>Special Windows and Solidarity Fund launched within the unified architecture, with harmonised fiduciary and safeguards standards.</li><li>Strengthened donor harmonisation and reduced duplication of reporting requirements.</li><li>Improved institutional capacity in fund management, SAP integration, and results-based allocation.</li><li>Direct alignment with the CDREP Policy Matrix and NDRMF&rsquo;s results framework, ensuring that financing contributes to measurable resilience outcomes.</li></ul> 
Link to REMIT&rsquo;s ToC and Logframe
If:<ul><li>REMIT is able to provide support for the fund architecture</li></ul>
Then,<ul><li>The government will be able to demonstrate to international partners its commitments and efforts to create institutional arrangements for international climate finance.</li></ul>
Which will eventually lead to:<ul><li>At output level,</li></ul>
An effective institutional mechanism to attract international climate finance will be in place.<ul><li>At an outcome and impact level,</li></ul>
Increased confidence of international partners to forward funds for climate change related interventions.
Key deliverables and timelines
PEA, risks, and mitigation measures
Estimated budget 
The expert will be required to have:<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.</li><li>Minimum 15 years&rsquo; experience in public financial management, fund operations, or donor financing in Pakistan.</li><li>Proven experience with SAP or equivalent FMIS integration.</li><li>Experience designing and operationalising pooled fund/trust fund mechanisms.</li><li>Ability to work flexibly and at pace.</li></ul>
Reporting
The expert will report to the Output Lead and Team Leader of REMIT Programme.
Interested applicants are welcome to apply by September 09th, 2025.</div>

National Expert for NDRMF Fund Architecture - REMIT Programme

<div>Technical context
UK-Pakistan Serious Crime and Law Enforcement (UPSCALE)-2 programme is an UK Government- funded programme designed to help tackle cross-border crime that undermine the security and prosperity of the UK and Pakistan. This phase of the UK-Pakistan Cooperation on Serious Crime and Law Enforcement will run for 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026. This programme continues our critical mission of enhancing protection for vulnerable communities through improved systems and reduced threats, building upon the remarkable achievements of our previous project phase.
The programme is intended to address cross-border crime across the following thematic areas: 
Criminal Justice Cooperation &ndash; MLA and Extradition<ul><li>
Mutual Legal Assistance and Extradition: To make the process in Pakistan more effective, efficient, expeditious, and accountable.</li></ul> 
Irregular Migration and Organised Immigration Crime<ul><li>
Strengthen detection and targeting of irregular migration via Pakistan airports.</li></ul> 
Strengthen community protection and mitigate against diaspora high harm offenders<ul><li>
Sex Offender Management: Fully operationalise an effective and legally compliant sex offender register following Nov 2024 launch.</li><li>
Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA): Deliver Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven capability to better target OCSEA.</li></ul>
Criminal Record Sharing<ul><li>
The quality of criminal records data transmitted from Pakistan to the UK is prompt, reliable, consistent, and adequate. Pakistan is tracking relevant information.</li></ul>
Countering Narcotics<ul><li>
An enhanced and strengthened system capacity improving the potential to tackle shared narcotics-related threats.</li></ul>
Improved law enforcement cooperation on Illicit Finance<ul><li>
Pakistan systems deliver against FATF commitments and better use illicit finance capacity to disrupt criminal activity, including with UK nexus. The aim of the project is to deliver meaningfulandmeasurableresultsinthetacklingofcrossbordercrime,buildingsystems and institutional capability that provide a sustainable foundation for the operational effectiveness of relevant UK and Pakistan agencies.</li></ul>
WAYS OF WORKING
Project approach
ASI is implementing a problem-driven iterative adaptation (PDIA) approach to system reform. This places a priority on the delivery of results, in line with the project&rsquo;s theory of change, logical framework and with the agreement of project leadership. 
ASI way of working
All associates are required to work in accordance with ASI&rsquo;s best practice of:<ul><li>
Results-focused problem solving.</li><li>
Collaborative working to building and maintain great relationships.</li><li>
Developing and sharing insights, technical knowledge and thought leadership within the project and across ASI.</li></ul> 
Contractual and policy compliance
All associates are expected to read and understand the obligations detailed in their contract, including adherence to ASI policies. This includes use of ASI systems for communication and for storage of ongoing and completed project work. Associates should note that over the course of the project they are accountable to ASI and act as &lsquo;ambassadors&rsquo; of the company. 
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:<ul><li>
Team leadership and management: Team Leader, Programme Director</li><li>
Team management: Programme Management Unit</li><li>
Regional ASI leadership: Head of Pakistan, Head of Pakistan Finance, People &amp; Talent Manager, Operations Manager, Head of Duty of Care.</li><li>
Other ASI programmes: Pakistan programmes, international programmes working in the same sector.</li></ul> 
External:<ul><li>
Clients: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office representatives in the British High Commission.</li><li>
Counterparts: Pakistan and UK agencies operating in the project&rsquo;s technical space - Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF)</li><li>
Project consortium partners and suppliers.</li><li>
Other project stakeholders from government, bilateral agencies, multilateral agencies and non-government organisations.</li></ul> 
KEY TASKS
Part A: Technical Skills 
Results-focused problem solving<ul><li>
Work with the Team lead to lead a problem-driven, iterative adaptation approach to project design and delivery.</li><li>
Undertake the below activities and work with other members of the project leadership team to coordinate the activities across thematic areas:</li></ul><ul><li>
Identify and define problems that lie within the scope of the project&rsquo;s theory of change and within the area of project scope for which you are responsible.</li><li>
Identify indicators that reflect meaningful, measurable and achievable results.</li><li>
Identify, plan and deliver policy, process, human capacity and system changes that deliver results.</li><li>
Drive sustainable institutional and system improvements that deliver long-term value.</li><li>
 Support finalisation of project theory of change and logical framework.</li></ul>
Work collaboratively with counterparts and team members<ul><li>
Undertake the below activities and work with other members of the project leadership team to coordinate the activities across thematic areas:</li></ul><ul><li>
Ensure all activities are completed in partnership with Pakistani and British government counterparts, positioning your work and the wider project as a shared endeavour between all parties.</li><li>
Build a deep understand the needs of counterparts and the constraints they face.</li><li>
Lead on:</li></ul><ul><li>
Identification and facilitation of project &lsquo;entry&rsquo; to counterpart and stakeholder institutions to allow reform support, including support for engagement by other team members.</li><li>
Building of relationships that position you as a trusted adviser to counterparts, driven by sustainable technical improvement.</li></ul><ul><li>
Proactively identity issues and risks and seek resolutions and mitigations in partnership with other team members and counterparts. Review these regularly as part of the project&rsquo;s risk management process.</li><li>
Work positively and collaboratively with other team members with a view to making the project a shared success.</li></ul> 
Deploy, develop and share technical knowledge and learning<ul><li>
Coordinate technical interventions across the project.</li><li>
Use your technical knowledge of the project scope and the theme to which you are assigned to advise on value-driven and legally compliant system interventions and improvements.</li><li>
Leverage available material and other team members to build your understanding of technical issues that represent gaps in your knowledge.</li><li>
Share your knowledge, insights and learning with other team members, counterparts and the wider set of ASI colleagues in Pakistan and globally.</li></ul> 
Part B: GESI, Sustainability, Communications and Political Economic Analysis 
Integrating GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) into Project Delivery<ul><li>
 Work with the project team to mainstream GESI considerations across all activities and ensure inclusive policy and system improvements.</li><li>
Identify and address gender and inclusion barriers within the programme&rsquo;s scope, ensuring that proposed reforms create equitable opportunities and outcomes.</li><li>
Develop and implement GESI-sensitive indicators to track the project's impact on marginalized groups.</li><li>
Provide recommendations on how to integrate gender-responsive and inclusive approaches into policy, process, and system changes.</li></ul> 
Promoting Sustainability in Reforms and System Improvements<ul><li>
Work with counterparts to ensure that all interventions are designed for long-term sustainability, with a focus on institutional ownership.</li><li>
Identify policy and regulatory frameworks that support sustainable reform efforts, ensuring that improvements are embedded within counterparts&rsquo; institutions.</li><li>
Promote capacity-building initiatives that empower local stakeholders and institutions to sustain programme-driven changes beyond the programme lifecycle.</li><li>
Incorporate environmental and financial sustainability considerations in planning and decision-making processes.</li></ul>
Strengthening Communications and Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>
Develop and implement communication strategies that highlight project achievements and enhance stakeholder engagement.</li><li>
Work collaboratively with government counterparts and team members to ensure effective knowledge-sharing and transparency.</li><li>
Ensure that communications are accessible, culturally appropriate, and aligned with ASI goals.</li><li>
Identify opportunities for media engagement, policy dialogues, and dissemination of project learnings to a wider audience.</li></ul>
Applying Political Economy Analysis (PEA) for Adaptive Programming<ul><li>
Working with the team continuously apply PEA to understand the political, economic, and institutional context affecting project delivery.</li><li>
Identify key stakeholders, power dynamics, and potential challenges that may impact reform efforts.</li><li>
Use PEA findings to adapt and refine project strategies, ensuring alignment with local realities.</li><li>
Build relationships with key influencers and decision-makers to enhance project impact and secure buy-in for reforms.</li></ul> 
Part C: Specific Targets and Logframe Indicators<ul><li>
Specific targets will be set and agreed upon with Team Lead. To be shared via email separately once the Logframe is finalised with the client.</li><li>
Lead all aspects of delivery of respective workstream outcome and output indicator(s) set out in programme logframe and as aligned with the client.</li></ul>
Part D: Additional Responsibilities
Beyond the core responsibilities outlined in Parts A, B and C, associates are expected to:<ul><li>
Adapt to evolving project needs and take on additional tasks as required by the leadership team.</li><li>
Support cross-functional initiatives, ad hoc assignments, and urgent project priorities as they arise.</li><li>
Contribute to internal learning, process improvements, and team capacity-building efforts.</li><li>
Maintain a flexible and proactive approach to responsibilities, ensuring the overall success of the project.</li><li>
Attend ASI Corporate trainings, workshops and learning sessions</li></ul> 
QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Minimum 16+ years of education from reputable university</li><li>
Essential &ndash; Good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Master&rsquo;s degree is a bonus.</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:<ul><li>
10+ years of relevant work experience</li><li>
Additional qualifications relevant to the job</li></ul>
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:<ul><li>
Problem definition and problem solving</li><li>
Research and synthesis</li><li>
Planning and delivering results</li><li>
Data gathering, analysis and evaluation</li><li>
Stakeholder management</li><li>
Quality and attention to detail</li><li>
Continuous improvement</li><li>
Managing complexity</li><li>
Innovation and change management</li><li>
Communication and knowledge management</li><li>
Collaboration and teamwork</li><li>
Personal impact and effectiveness</li><li>
Writing and presentation</li><li>
Relationship building</li></ul> 
KNOWLEDGE:<ul><li>
In-depth technical understanding of assigned workstream of project scope</li><li>
Understanding of the interests, institutions and ideologies of actors and stakeholders operating within the project&rsquo;s technical scope.</li><li>
Monitoring and evaluation.</li><li>
Political, GESI, sustainability, social and cultural understanding of the context.</li></ul> 
ATTITUDE:<ul><li>
High level of emotional intelligence in the following areas: self- awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship management.</li><li>
Proactive, self-starter, resourceful.</li><li>
Open-minded, flexible approach to problem-solving.</li><li>
Resilient to changing circumstances and challenges.</li><li>
Achievement oriented.</li><li>
Determination to complete work.</li><li>
Trustworthy, reliable, professional and accountable.</li></ul>
Deadline for applications is 8th September 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.</div>

Terms of Reference: Workstream Lead – Countering Narcotics

<div>Background
The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment, and Trade (REMIT) programme &mdash; funded by FCDO and implemented by Adam Smith International&mdash; supports the Government of Pakistan across taxation, investment, and trade. In 2024, FBR launched a wide-ranging Transformation Plan to modernise tax operations, elevate taxpayer experience, and strengthen enforcement through digitalisation and other business process re-engineering. REMIT is providing targeted technical assistance to document and map the development and execution of this plan, preserving institutional memory and creating a single source of truth for delivery, oversight, and evaluation for FBR leadership, the Federal Government of Pakistan, and development partners.
Job Summary
The Reform Mapping Expert will assist the REMIT Activity Lead in the end-to-end documentation and mapping of the FBR Transformation Plan 2024&mdash;from its inception and strategy phase through roll-out, revisions, and integration with the PMO&rsquo;s Strategic Reform Roadmap. The Expert will further assist in drawing up a structured, searchable repository; produce a verified chronology and intervention catalogue; map stakeholders and interdependencies; and generate decision-grade outputs for FBR leadership and partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties &amp; responsibilities of the Reform Mapping expert will be to assist the activity lead in performing following functions:<ul><li>
Plan, align, and execute: Develop and deliver an inception methodology, templates, and a workplan; lock scope and stage-gates to avoid creep.</li><li>
Reconstruct the story: Compile a factual chronology from March 2024 to present covering digitalisation strategy work, plan development, approvals, roll-outs, revisions, and integration with the PMO Roadmap.</li><li>
Catalogue interventions: Build and maintain an authoritative register of interventions across all workstreams with original and revised timelines, milestones, and status.</li><li>
Map stakeholders: Identify owners, roles, decision rights, and interdependencies at HQ and field levels; identify bottlenecks and hand-off risks.</li><li>
Create the repository: Design a searchable, modular digital repository; establish data standards and update protocols for institutionalisation within the Transformation Office.</li><li>
Evidence &amp; verification: Conduct interviews, desk review, and cross-verification/validation workshops to close gaps in historical data.</li><li>
Reporting cadence: Produce periodic progress updates and a final report with practical recommendations; support leadership briefings.</li><li>
Capability transfer: Train designated FBR staff to maintain and evolve the repository and mapping products post-assignment.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, or related field.</li><li>
10+ years documenting and analysing public-sector reform programmes, ideally large-scale transformation.</li><li>
Demonstrated stakeholder mapping and process-documentation expertise; familiarity with tax administration, public finance, or institutional reform preferred.</li><li>
Proven ability to design and manage knowledge repositories; strong research methods for timeline reconstruction and multi-source verification.</li><li>
Working knowledge of M&amp;E frameworks (logframes, Theory of Change) and data-visualisation for maps/timelines.</li><li>
Excellent writing and presentation skills for senior policymaker and donor audiences.</li></ul>
Assignment Details<ul><li>
Type: Short-term consultancy (National STTA) aligned to REMIT support.</li><li>
Duration: September&ndash;October 2025 (indicative). 30 Days</li><li>
Location: Islamabad (with on-site engagement at FBR HQ) and limited travel as required.</li><li>
Workstreams Covered: All eight workstreams of the Transformation Plan (Value Chain &amp; Internal Systems Digitalisation, Policy Reforms, Faceless &amp; Digital Initiatives, BPR Implementation, Anti-Smuggling, HR Capacity, Digital Capability Development).</li></ul>
Reporting<ul><li>
The Reform Mapping Expert will report jointly to Chief Tax Reforms, FBR, REMIT Activity Lead and the REMIT Revenue Lead, with weekly check-ins and stage-gate approvals (Inception, Mid-Term, Final).</li></ul>
How to Apply<ul><li>
Please send your CV, a one-page cover letter (highlighting two relevant reform-documentation assignments and a sample stakeholder map/timeline) by September 1st, 2025.</li></ul></div>

Reform Mapping Expert - REMIT Programme

<div>Background
Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) is a 39-month UK Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office (FCDO)&rsquo;s program implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI). REMIT provides technical assistance to the Government of Pakistan&mdash; supporting revenue mobilisation, improving the investment climate, facilitating trade, and strengthening macroeconomic policy and management to enable higher, sustained growth and job creation.
In the ongoing FBR&rsquo;s Transformation Plan, Digital Eye is an operational enabler designed to complement the Track &amp; Trace System (TTS) by providing real-time, video-analytics&ndash;based monitoring of production lines at cement factories. The monitoring solution, developed in collaboration with FBR, has been piloted successfully at three cement plants. FBR&rsquo;s Transformation Delivery Unit has scheduled phased installation across selected factories, with close coordination from the Track &amp; Trace, TDU/Delivery Unit, and relevant field formations.
REMIT, through it vendor, will support the scale-up by managing deployment, integration with existing FBR systems (including TTS), and the provision of Level 1&ndash;3 support plus one year of post-launch maintenance. To deliver this at pace and to standard &mdash;while ensuring clear ownership, timely sign-offs, and alignment with Transformation Plan objectives&mdash;REMIT seeks a Project Manager to lead end-to-end implementation of Digital Eye across designated sites.
Job Summary
The Project Manager will oversee the installation, deployment, and end-to-end execution of the Digital Eye across designated cement factories. Key responsibilities include coordinating between the REMIT&rsquo;s vendor, FBR&rsquo;s Track and Trace team and Delivery Unit and FBR vendor for TTS, ensuring seamless implementation and alignment with project objectives. Acting as the primary liaison between the technical team, FBR, and external stakeholders, the Project Manager will facilitate clear communication, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining adherence to project goals.
Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>
Work closely with FBR&rsquo;s Vendor for TTS, PD Track and Trace, TDU units and Operations Wing.</li><li>
Ensure alignment of REMIT and partner activities with the TDU's objectives and the overall goals of the Transformation Plan.</li><li>
Secure sign-off on each stage from FBR and its vendor.</li><li>
Act as a key liaison between the FBR, its vendor for TTS and REMIT&rsquo;s vendor for Digital Eye, for effective decision-making regarding installation, deployment and maintenance activities.</li><li>
Prepare detailed and actionable project plans with clear timelines, resource requirements, and key milestones as the project progresses.</li><li>
Oversee the execution of this project and regularly monitor progress to ensure adherence to schedules and quality standards.</li><li>
Identify potential risks and bottlenecks in the execution process, propose mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions as necessary.</li><li>
Engage with internal teams and stakeholders to gather input to maintain momentum in efforts.</li><li>
Organise and actively participate in meetings and consultations for requisite collaboration, transparency, and accountability.</li><li>
Develop and present regular progress reports, highlighting achievements, risks, and actionable recommendations.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>
Must have at least 5 years' experience of working in a national tax administration.</li><li>
Well versed with the structure, functions and IT systems of Federal Board of Revenue.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of government operations, and organisational digital transformations. systems of Federal Board of Revenue.</li><li>
Ability to align FBR, REMIT, and vendor teams on goals, timelines, and compliance requirements.</li><li>
Expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and data analytics.</li><li>
Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Ability to oversee the integration of technology into FBR&rsquo;s operations, including automation and data analytics.</li><li>
Proactive approach to identifying potential challenges and addressing them effectively.</li><li>
Ability to prepare and present comprehensive progress reports and updates to the Senior leadership in FBR.</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills for delivering complex information effectively.</li></ul>
Reporting<ul><li>
The project manager will report to the REMIT Revenue Mobilization Lead.</li></ul>
How to Apply<ul><li>
Please send your CV, a one-page cover letter (highlighting two relevant reform-documentation assignments and a sample stakeholder map/timeline) by September 2nd, 2025.</li></ul></div>

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