Qureos Mentor

Adam Smith International

<div>SEZs Phase Out Implementation Plan - Fiscal &amp; Incentives Expert
Background
The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) Programme, funded by the UK&rsquo;s Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI), provides technical assistance to the Government of Pakistan to improve the business environment, attract investment, and support sustainable economic growth.
Pakistan&rsquo;s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) regime has delivered limited results due to structural and governance challenges, including high land and energy costs, infrastructure gaps, and weak investor facilitation. While fiscal incentives have been a central feature of the SEZ framework, their effectiveness in driving industrial relocation, exports, and competitiveness has been limited, while the fiscal cost of open-ended, profit-based incentives has continued to rise.
In response, and in line with commitments under Pakistan&rsquo;s IMF programme, the Government of Pakistan is undertaking a fundamental reorientation of its SEZ policy framework through the formulation of an SEZ Phase-Out Implementation Plan. This plan aims to progressively transition from profit-based incentives toward calibrated cost- and performance-based incentive mechanisms, while honouring existing contractual obligations and safeguarding investor confidence. As part of this effort, REMIT seeks to engage a Fiscal &amp; Incentives Expert to provide specialised technical expertise on fiscal analysis and incentive rationalisation. 
Job Summary
The objective of the assignment is to provide technical expertise to support the Government of Pakistan in the fiscal and incentive-related design and implementation of the SEZ Phase Out Implementation Plan, with a focus on Phase A (Planning and Assessment) of the IMF-mandated reform programme.
The Fiscal &amp; Incentives Expert will support the Board of Investment (BoI) and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) by leading analytical work on the fiscal costs, effectiveness, and sustainability of existing SEZ incentive regimes and by designing alternative cost and performance-based incentive models aligned with IMF requirements. The role will focus on conducting fiscal diagnostics and cost analysis at zone and enterprise levels and translating analytical findings into implementable policy options.
The Expert will work closely with the other team members by preparing fiscal analysis, briefing materials, and responses to IMF queries. Through rigorous analysis and policy advisory support, the Fiscal &amp; Incentives Expert will help ensure that the proposed SEZ transition framework is fiscally sustainable, investor-credible, and operationally feasible. 
Duties and Responsibilities
The Fiscal &amp; Incentives Expert will be responsible for providing specialised fiscal and analytical support for the SEZ Phase-Out Implementation Plan. Key duties and responsibilities include:<ul><li>Conduct detailed fiscal diagnostics of existing SEZ incentive regimes, including tax exemptions, customs concessions, and other fiscal benefits at zone and enterprise levels.</li><li>Undertake a comprehensive fiscal cost analysis of SEZs, covering direct and indirect costs such as incentives, land, infrastructure, utilities, and administrative expenditures.</li><li>Assess the fiscal impact, efficiency, and investor response of alternative cost- and performance-based incentive options.</li><li>Support the design of cost-based and performance-linked incentive frameworks that are fiscally sustainable, IMF-compliant, and aligned with Pakistan&rsquo;s industrial and investment objectives.</li><li>Analyse enterprise- and developer-level data to assess incentive uptake, utilisation patterns, and fiscal exposure under different transition scenarios.</li><li>Provide analytical support for IMF technical discussions, including preparation of fiscal briefs, costing notes, and responses to IMF queries related to incentive rationalisation.</li><li>Contribute to stakeholder consultations by presenting fiscal findings, explaining incentive reform options, and incorporating feedback into refined analytical outputs.</li><li>Provide technical quality assurance for fiscal and incentive-related deliverables, ensuring methodological robustness, consistency with IMF benchmarks, and alignment with TOR objectives.</li><li>Deliver senior-level briefings and presentations to government leadership, including BoI, SIFC, and other relevant forums, clearly communicating reform options, risks, and recommendations.</li><li>Work closely with the REMIT team to ensure coherence between fiscal analysis, legal reforms, and governance recommendations.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>Advanced degree (Master&rsquo;s or higher) in Economics, Finance, Public Finance, Fiscal Policy, or a closely related discipline.</li><li>Professional experience in fiscal analysis, incentive design, public finance reform, or related areas, preferably in the context of industrial policy or investment climate reforms.</li><li>Demonstrated experience conducting fiscal cost-benefit analysis of tax and non-tax incentives, including estimation of direct and indirect fiscal impacts.</li><li>Strong understanding of SEZ incentive regimes, tax policy instruments, and cost-based versus profit-based incentive frameworks in emerging markets.</li><li>Proven experience advising governments, international organisations, or donor-funded programmes on incentive rationalisation, subsidy reform, or fiscal sustainability.</li><li>Familiarity with IMF fiscal conditionalities, structural benchmarks, and incentive reform requirements is highly desirable.</li><li>Ability to translate complex fiscal analysis into clear, actionable policy recommendations for senior policymakers.</li><li>Demonstrated experience participating in and technically supporting stakeholder and investor consultations, including synthesising feedback and ensuring its appropriate incorporation into final document.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder coordination, policy advisory, and strategic communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior government leadership and diverse technical counterparts.</li></ul> 
Reporting line<ul><li>The Fiscal &amp; Incentives Expert will work closely with REMIT team and will report to REMIT Team Lead and Investment Climate Lead. The assignment will require close engagement with key governments stakeholders along with presentation and review of deliverables by REMIT team, FCDO and other key stakeholders.</li></ul>
Closing Date: 9th August 2026 (5 PM Pakistan Time)</div>

Fiscal & Incentives Expert - REMIT Programme

<div>SEZ Incentives Phase Out &amp; Transition Plan &ndash; Senior Associate, Legal Analysis
Background
The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) Programme, funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI), provides technical assistance to the Government of Pakistan to improve the business environment, attract investment, and support sustainable economic growth.
Pakistan's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) framework is governed through a complex legal and regulatory architecture spanning federal and provincial legislation, rules, notifications, contractual arrangements, and administrative instruments. As part of Pakistan's commitments under the IMF programme, the Government is undertaking a comprehensive SEZ Phase-Out Implementation Plan to transition away from profit-based incentives toward a rules-based, fiscally sustainable framework anchored in cost- and performance-based facilitation.
The implementation of this transition requires a detailed review of the legal and contractual framework governing SEZs to assess the implications of proposed reforms, identify legal risks and constraints, and ensure compliance with domestic laws, investor protections, and existing contractual commitments. This includes analysing the legal basis of existing incentives, grandfathering provisions, contractual obligations, and the legislative changes required to support the transition process.
As part of this effort, REMIT seeks to engage a Senior Associate &ndash; Legal Analysis to support the legal and regulatory assessment of Pakistan's SEZ regime and contribute to the development of practical and implementable legal reform recommendations.
Job Summary
The objective of the assignment is to provide legal and regulatory analysis to support the Government of Pakistan in assessing the legal implications of the SEZ Phase Out and Transition Plan, with a particular focus on Phase A (Planning and Assessment) of the IMF-mandated reform programme.
The Senior Associate &ndash; Legal Analysis will support the Board of Investment (BoI), the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), and the broader technical team by reviewing the legal and contractual framework governing SEZs, identifying legal constraints and reform requirements, and assessing the implications of proposed policy changes. The Associate will analyse federal and provincial legislation, rules, regulations, contracts, and incentive arrangements to support the development of a legally sound and implementable transition framework.
The Associate will work closely with the SEZ Policy &amp; Governance Lead, Institutional Analysis Expert, Fiscal &amp; Incentives Expert, and other members of the technical team to ensure that proposed reforms are legally robust, practical, and aligned with Pakistan's broader investment and economic reform objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Associate &ndash; Legal Analysis will be responsible for supporting the legal assessment component of the SEZ Phase-Out and Transition Plan.
Key duties and responsibilities include:<ul><li>Review federal and provincial SEZ legislation, regulations, rules, notifications, and related legal instruments governing SEZs.</li><li>Analyse the legal basis of existing fiscal and non-fiscal incentives provided under the SEZ framework.</li><li>Assess legal implications associated with the transition from profit-based incentives to cost and performance-based facilitation mechanisms.</li><li>Review investor agreements, developer agreements, leases, licences, and other contractual arrangements to identify legal obligations and potential reform constraints.</li><li>Analyse grandfathering provisions, contractual protections, and legal commitments relevant to the phase-out of existing incentives.</li><li>Identify legal risks, implementation challenges, and areas requiring legislative, regulatory, or administrative reform.</li><li>Support the preparation of the SEZ Transition Concept Note by providing legal analysis and recommendations.</li><li>Conduct legal research on international good practices relating to SEZ reform, investment facilitation, and incentive transition frameworks.</li><li>Participate in consultations and engagement sessions with federal and provincial governments, legal experts, SEZ authorities, developers, enterprises, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Assist in developing legal reform options and implementation pathways to support the transition framework.</li><li>Prepare legal assessment reports, briefing notes, presentations, and supporting documentation for decision-makers.</li><li>Provide technical quality assurance for legal and regulatory deliverables and ensure consistency with broader policy, institutional, and fiscal reform recommendations.</li><li>Work closely with other technical experts and the REMIT team to ensure alignment between legal, institutional, fiscal, and policy reform proposals.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>Advanced university degree in Law, Public Policy, Governance, Economics, or a related discipline.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks governing investment, economic development, and public sector reforms.</li><li>Around 8-10 years of professional experience in legal research, regulatory analysis, policy review, or legislative reform.</li><li>Experience reviewing legislation, regulations, contracts, and legal instruments and translating legal findings into practical policy recommendations.</li><li>Familiarity with investment laws, public sector governance frameworks, and economic regulatory systems.</li><li>Experience supporting governments, development partners, consulting firms, or donor-funded programmes will be an advantage.</li><li>Knowledge of SEZ legal frameworks, investment facilitation mechanisms, and public-private contractual arrangements will be an advantage.</li><li>Strong legal drafting, analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.</li><li>Excellent analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary technical teams.</li></ul>
Reporting Line<ul><li>The Senior Associate &ndash; Legal Analysis will work closely with the REMIT team and will report to the REMIT Team Lead and Investment Climate Lead. The assignment will require close engagement with key government stakeholders, along with presentation and review of deliverables by the REMIT team, FCDO, and other relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Closing Date: 30th June 2026</li></ul></div>

Senior Associate, Legal Analysis - REMIT Programme

<div>SEZ Incentives Phase Out &amp; Transition Plan &ndash; Institutional Analysis Expert
Background
The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) Programme, funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI), provides technical assistance to the Government of Pakistan to improve the business environment, attract investment, and support sustainable economic growth.
Pakistan's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) framework has delivered limited results due to a range of institutional, governance, and coordination challenges. Fragmented responsibilities across federal and provincial authorities, weak monitoring mechanisms, overlapping mandates, and inconsistent implementation arrangements have constrained the effectiveness of the SEZ regime. These institutional weaknesses have contributed to delays in zone development, investor grievances, underutilisation of land and infrastructure, and limited progress toward achieving intended investment, industrialisation, and export objectives.
In response to these challenges, and in line with commitments under Pakistan's IMF programme, the Government of Pakistan is undertaking a comprehensive SEZ Phase-Out Implementation Plan to transition away from profit-based incentives toward a rules-based, fiscally sustainable framework anchored in cost- and performance-based facilitation. This transition requires a detailed assessment of the institutional architecture governing SEZs to identify governance gaps, coordination constraints, and implementation bottlenecks, while defining an effective institutional framework for the transition process.
As part of this effort, REMIT seeks to engage an SEZ Institutional Analysis Expert (Workstream-I Lead) to lead the institutional and governance assessment of Pakistan's SEZ regime and support the development of practical and implementable institutional reform recommendations.
Job Summary
The objective of the assignment is to provide technical expertise to support the Government of Pakistan in assessing and strengthening the institutional and governance arrangements required for the implementation of the SEZ Phase-Out and Transition Plan, with a focus on Phase A (Planning and Assessment) of the IMF-mandated reform programme.
The SEZ Institutional Analysis Expert will support the Board of Investment (BoI) and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) by conducting a comprehensive assessment of the institutional landscape governing SEZs at the federal and provincial levels. The Expert will examine governance structures, mandates, coordination mechanisms, regulatory processes, stakeholder roles, and implementation arrangements to identify institutional strengths, weaknesses, and reform opportunities.
The Expert will work closely with the SEZ Policy &amp; Governance Lead, Fiscal &amp; Incentives Expert, Legal &amp; Contractual Expert, and other members of the technical team to ensure that the proposed transition framework is institutionally feasible, effectively coordinated, and aligned with broader investment and economic reform objectives. Through rigorous institutional analysis and stakeholder engagement, the Expert will help develop practical recommendations for improving governance, accountability, coordination, and implementation capacity within the SEZ ecosystem.
Duties and Responsibilities
The SEZ Institutional Analysis Expert will be responsible for leading the institutional and governance assessment component of the SEZ Phase-Out and Transition Plan. Key duties and responsibilities include:<ul><li>Conduct a comprehensive institutional assessment of the SEZ governance framework at federal and provincial levels, including the roles and responsibilities of BoI, Provincial SEZ Authorities, developers, regulators, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Review existing governance arrangements, decision-making processes, coordination mechanisms, and accountability structures affecting SEZ planning, development, and management.</li><li>Undertake stakeholder mapping and institutional diagnostics to identify key actors, interests, incentives, and implementation challenges across the SEZ ecosystem.</li><li>Assess institutional bottlenecks, governance constraints, capacity gaps, and regulatory coordination issues affecting SEZ performance and investment facilitation.</li><li>Analyse the effectiveness of current monitoring, reporting, and performance management systems governing SEZs.</li><li>Evaluate the institutional implications of transitioning from profit-based incentives to cost- and performance-based facilitation mechanisms.</li><li>Support the preparation of the SEZ Transition Concept Note by providing inputs on governance reforms, institutional arrangements, stakeholder engagement, and implementation mechanisms.</li><li>Facilitate consultations and engagement sessions with federal and provincial governments, SEZ authorities, developers, enterprises, and other relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Develop recommendations for strengthening institutional coordination, governance arrangements, accountability frameworks, and implementation oversight.</li><li>Contribute to the design of governance and institutional arrangements for pilot implementation and future rollout of the transition framework.</li><li>Prepare institutional assessment reports, governance diagnostics, stakeholder mapping outputs, and policy recommendations.</li><li>Provide technical quality assurance for institutional and governance-related deliverables and ensure alignment with IMF requirements and international good practice.</li><li>Work closely with other technical experts and the REMIT team to ensure consistency between institutional, legal, fiscal, and policy reform recommendations.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>Advanced university degree in Public Policy, Governance, Economics, Public Administration, Development Studies, or a related discipline.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in institutional analysis, governance assessments, public sector reform, investment promotion, and regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Around 10 years of professional experience in conducting organisational reviews, stakeholder mapping, governance diagnostics, and institutional reform assessments.</li><li>Strong understanding of government systems, investment facilitation mechanisms, and SEZ governance arrangements.</li><li>Experience advising governments, development partners, or donor-funded programmes on institutional strengthening and governance reforms.</li><li>Experience conducting stakeholder consultations and translating analytical findings into practical policy and institutional recommendations.</li><li>Familiarity with investment climate reforms, economic governance, and public sector institutional development.</li><li>Knowledge of SEZ governance models and international good practices in investment facilitation and economic zone management will be an advantage.</li><li>Strong analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.</li><li>Excellent analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary technical teams.</li></ul>
Reporting line<ul><li>The SEZ Institutional Analysis Expert will work closely with the REMIT team and will report to the REMIT Team Lead and Investment Climate Lead. The assignment will require close engagement with key government stakeholders, along with presentation and review of deliverables by the REMIT team, FCDO, and other relevant stakeholders.</li></ul><ul><li>Closing Date: 30th June 2026</li></ul></div>

Institutional Analysis Expert - REMIT Programme

<div>SEZ Incentives Phase-Out &amp; Transition Plan &ndash; Economist
Background
The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) Programme, funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI), provides technical assistance to the Government of Pakistan to improve the business environment, attract investment, and support sustainable economic growth.
As part of Pakistan's commitments under the IMF programme, the Government is undertaking a comprehensive SEZ Phase-Out and Transition Plan to assess the effectiveness and fiscal implications of existing Special Economic Zone (SEZ) incentives and develop a roadmap for transitioning towards a more sustainable, rules-based investment facilitation framework. This transition requires robust economic analysis to evaluate the impact of existing incentives on investment, industrial development, exports, employment generation, and broader economic outcomes.
To support this effort, REMIT seeks to engage an Economist to provide analytical support for the economic assessment of Pakistan's SEZ regime and contribute to the development of evidence-based policy recommendations underpinning the transition framework.
Job Summary
The objective of the assignment is to provide economic analysis and policy support for the implementation of the SEZ Phase-Out and Transition Plan, with a focus on assessing the economic performance, effectiveness, and broader development impact of SEZ incentives.
The Economist will support the Board of Investment (BoI), the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), and the broader technical team by conducting economic assessments, analysing investment and industrial development trends, evaluating the effectiveness of SEZ incentives, and supporting the development of reform options. The Economist will work closely with the Fiscal &amp; Incentives Expert, Institutional Analysis Expert, Legal &amp; Contractual Expert, and other members of the technical team to ensure that policy recommendations are grounded in rigorous economic analysis and aligned with Pakistan's economic reform objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Economist will report to SEZ Fiscal &amp; Incentives Expert and responsible for supporting the economic analysis component of the SEZ incentives Phase-Out and Transition Plan.
Key duties and responsibilities include:<ul><li>Conduct economic assessments of Pakistan's SEZ regime, including analysis of investment, industrial output, employment generation, exports, and other relevant economic indicators.</li><li>Analyse the economic effectiveness and performance of existing SEZ incentives and assess their contribution to investment attraction and industrial development objectives.</li><li>Review available economic and sectoral data to identify trends, constraints, and opportunities related to SEZ performance.</li><li>Support economic modelling and scenario analysis related to the transition from profit-based incentives to cost- and performance-based facilitation mechanisms.</li><li>Assess the potential economic implications of proposed reform options on investment competitiveness, private sector development, and economic growth.</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of the SEZ Transition Concept Note through analytical inputs, economic assessments, and policy recommendations.</li><li>Support the development of evidence-based reform options and policy recommendations informed by international good practices and country experience.</li><li>Participate in stakeholder consultations and technical discussions with government entities, development partners, private sector representatives, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Prepare economic assessment reports, analytical briefs, presentations, and supporting documentation for decision-makers.</li><li>Provide technical quality assurance for economic analysis and ensure consistency across project deliverables.</li><li>Work closely with other technical experts and the REMIT team to ensure alignment between economic, fiscal, legal, and institutional reform recommendations.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>Advanced university degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.</li><li>Around 10 years of experience in economic research, policy analysis, economic modelling, and development planning.</li><li>Demonstrated experience preparing analytical reports, economic assessments, policy briefs, and reform recommendations.</li><li>Strong understanding of industrial development, investment competitiveness, and economic reform issues.</li><li>Experience working with governments, development partners, research institutions, or donor-funded programmes will be an advantage.</li><li>Familiarity with investment climate reforms, industrial policy, economic governance, and private sector development issues.</li><li>Knowledge of SEZs, investment promotion frameworks, and international economic development practices will be an advantage.</li><li>Strong analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.</li><li>Excellent analytical and writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex economic issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li></ul>
Reporting Line<ul><li>The Economist will work closely with the REMIT team and will report to the REMIT Team Lead and Investment Climate Lead. The assignment will require close engagement with key government stakeholders, along with presentation and review of deliverables by the REMIT team, FCDO, and other relevant stakeholders.</li></ul><ul><li>Closing Date: 30th June 2026</li></ul></div>

Economist - REMIT Programme

<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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