Qureos Mentor

Adam Smith International

<div>About the Programme
The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) is funded by the UK&rsquo;s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The programme provides technical assistance (TA) to Pakistan to implement reforms for strengthening macroeconomic stability and improving conditions for high and sustained growth, mutual prosperity, job creation and poverty reduction. The Programme works towards supporting Government of Pakistan, its relevant ministries, institutions, and departments to strengthen revenue mobilisation reforms/initiatives; address investment environment challenges; facilitate trade and drive competitiveness by reducing the barriers to trade; and improve the macroeconomic policy and its management. Within REMIT, ASI is responsible for delivering technical assistance to output 1 &ldquo;revenue mobilisation&rdquo;; and output 2 &ldquo;investment climate&rdquo; with cross-cutting elements such as advocacy, communication, behavioural insights, gender, and climate change.<ul><li>
Key Responsibilities and Tasks</li></ul>
This is a full-time position based in Islamabad and reports to REMIT's Team Leader and Programme Director. The role holds overall accountability and responsibility for the technical delivery of REMIT programme. The key role for this position is to:
a) Set Strategic Direction: Set the strategic direction of the programme, ensuring overall alignment of the workplan with Theory of Change and logframe throughout all planning and delivery.
b) Lead Client Engagement: Key point of contract for the GoPK, and FCDO on technical issues.
c) Oversee REMIT&rsquo;s Technical Team: Provides leadership to the REMIT technical team, defining roles, and instilling a culture of high performance, adaptation and innovation, and working politically, whilst encouraging collaboration, retention, well-being, and positive behaviours in line with ASI values.
Strategy<ul><li>Provide leadership to manage the programme, including overall strategic direction and programme guidance on all aspects of the programme.</li><li>Ensure that activities are implemented to a high quality within expected timeframes and expected results.</li><li>Lead, coordinate and contribute, as appropriate, to any relevant policy dialogues to achieve the goals of the programme.</li><li>Sets strategic direction, maximising impact and value for money, ensuring overall alignment of the workplan with strategic priorities.</li><li>Oversee the design of interventions, contributing knowledge of international best practice grounded in the local context.</li><li>With the M&amp;E team, periodically review the Theory of Change, impact and value for money of interventions, ensuring learning from implementation is fed back to design.</li><li>Oversee and manage a real-time M&amp;E process that drives continuous learning, and captures planned and emergent outcomes.</li><li>Ensures that all interventions and workstreams have a clear sustainability strategy and exit plan from the start of the programme.</li></ul>
Client Engagement, Stakeholder Relationship Management and Communications<ul><li>Acts as the primary point of contact with government counterparts, including representing the programme at meetings with representatives of donors, national and sub-national governments and ensures a good working relationship with them.</li><li>Acts as principal liaison with FCDO&ndash; ensuring the client is appraised of project progress, issues and risks are identified early enough and escalated.</li><li>Builds relationships with relevant Government Ministries and other key actors in the private sector, multilateral and development sectors.</li><li>Leads on technical discussions and briefings with other donors as required.</li></ul>
Work Planning and Progress Tracking<ul><li>Supports the development of REMIT&rsquo;s workplan, its implementation and initiate necessary revisions and further FCDO approvals where necessary.</li><li>Responsible for identification and achievement of programme key performance indicators (KPIs) and logframe targets.</li><li>Ensures timely and quality delivery of all contractual deliverables and annual workplans.</li><li>Leads regular Strategic Reviews, as agreed with FCDO.</li></ul>
Financial Management<ul><li>Reviews budget implications of technical decisions with Programme Director and Project Management team</li><li>Works with programme management team to ensure effective management of the project budget, ensuring efficient use of resources, and managing expenditure in line with the agreed budget.</li><li>Ensures accurate and timely budget forecasting of all planned activities for timely reporting to FCDO.</li></ul>
Legal, Ethics and Compliance and Risk Management<ul><li>Leads regular discussions to identify and assess risks/issues, to assign risk ownership and to follow up on implementation of mitigating actions (at least monthly)</li><li>Ensures FCDO is informed of strategic risks and mitigation plan is in place.</li><li>Oversees and ensures programme practices are in compliance with ASI and FCDO contractual rules and regulations, and that all REMIT staff comply with UK and local laws and regulations, client, and company policies.</li></ul>
People Management<ul><li>Line management of the core team technical staff.</li><li>Oversees the REMIT team to ensure clear roles and responsibilities, understanding of the workplan, objectives, priorities and deliverables.</li><li>Fosters a positive and encouraging team atmosphere, supporting team members to develop and excel in their positions.</li><li>Instilling a culture of high performance, adaptation and working politically, whilst encouraging collaboration, retention, well-being, and positive behaviours in line with ASI values.</li><li>Manage subcontractors&rsquo;/partners&rsquo; performance, to ensure quality and timeliness of delivery and results at project level.</li></ul> 
Qualifications<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in project management, economics and finance, public policy, or relevant field from an internationally reputed educational institution.</li><li>At least 15 years of professional experience in leadership, management and advisory roles, including 3-5 years&rsquo; experience in leading donor funded public policy, institutional and/or economic reform programmes (preferable experience as Deputy Team Leader)</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working/engaging with public sector at a senior level, with demonstrated ability to engage with senior leadership in public institutions, multilaterals, and donors.</li><li>Demonstrable experience and ability to lead strategic planning, experience with adaptive management and managing and coordinating large multidisciplinary team of consultants or project personnel.</li><li>Demonstrable experience in formulation and execution of public policies and key economic and sectoral reforms</li><li>Preference will be given to candidates with experience of working with FCDO (ex-DFID) programme at strategic and advisor level.</li><li>Understanding of cross cutting approaches (e.g., GESI, PDIA, PEA, VfM, M&amp;E etc.) and integration to development programming</li><li>Excellent written communication and presentation skills, with analytic capacity and ability to respond to donor requirements.</li><li>Ability to nurture and maintain stakeholder relationships through communication and networking.</li><li>Excellent computer skills, including skills in handing software/platform for online meetings, chat, webinars, and online events.</li><li>Excellent oral and written English.</li></ul>
Reporting
The Deputy Team Leader reports to and works under the supervision of the REMIT Project Director and Team Leader and works in close coordination with REMIT&rsquo;s Output Leads and the Programme Management team.
Application deadline
 
 
The deadline to apply for this position is Thursday 9th October at 5pm PKT.</div>

Deputy Team Leader - REMIT Programme

<div>
 
 About The Programme
 
 
 
 The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) programme funded by the UK&rsquo;s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI). The programme provides technical assistance (TA) to Pakistan to implement reforms for strengthening macroeconomic stability and improving conditions for high and sustained growth, mutual prosperity, job creation and poverty reduction. The Programme works towards supporting the Government of Pakistan, its relevant ministries, institutions, and departments to strengthen revenue mobilisation reforms/initiatives; address investment environment challenges, facilitate trade and drive competitiveness by reducing trade barriers, and improve the macroeconomic policy and its management.
 
 
 
 Objectives
 
 
 
 One of REMIT&rsquo;s outputs is help Pakistan enhance tax revenue. The workstream has encompassed several strategic areas, prominently featuring Compliance Risk Management (CRM), Automation, Data Use and Integration, enhancement of Human Resource capabilities within tax authorities, comprehensive Taxpayer Facilitation measures, and the development of Tax Policy Formulation capabilities on both national and provincial fronts.
 
 
 In the above context, REMIT&rsquo;s Revenue Mobilisation Advisor will be responsible for the following scope of work.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Update our detailed situational analysis and stakeholder mapping for a holistic political economy analysis, guiding proposed interventions with FBR, MoF etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive the exploration of new areas of intervention in revenue mobilisation, fostering innovation and impactful collaborations with the government of Pakistan.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify interventions through developing a comprehensive demand and need analysis, refining the scope of interventions and liaising with the World Bank component to avoid overlap.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop detailed scopes and terms of references (ToRs), collaborating with stakeholders and relevant government officials, outlining objectives, specifications, standards, and timelines for tax and revenue mobilisation-related TA that can be provided to the government through the REMIT programme.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the procurement of TA, drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating bids/CVs, and supporting contracting for optimal value and quality.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead and assure quality of TA delivery, monitoring progress, providing feedback, ensuring compliance, and verifying output quality.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure robust reporting mechanisms, including developing progress reports, documenting lessons learned, best practices, and working with the M&amp;E and communications team to ensure dissemination of results.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the advocacy and planning for intervention sustainability, collaborating with REMIT and government of Pakistan stakeholders.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Roles And Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the Conceptualisation and Implementation of Tax/Revenue Mobilisation Initiatives
 </li>
 <li>
 Spearhead the conceptualisation and successful implementation of the agreed tax/revenue mobilisation work plan, providing expert guidance and technical support.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead seamless coordination between REMIT, FBR, MoF, and the private sector, fostering effective collaboration for intervention delivery.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and maintain adherence to established good practices, quality standards, and contextual requirements within the tax portfolio.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive Strategic Planning and Implementation
 </li>
 <li>
 Define the scope of key activities, outlining deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop comprehensive ToR for interventions, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead consultative dialogues with FBR, MOF, gathering insights for strategic design and implementation of tax/revenue mobilisation initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead Strategic Partnership and Technical Assistance
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify specific technical expertise required for key initiatives and lead in their procurement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead, in collaboration with the project management unit, the process of procuring external TA, ensuring alignment with project objectives and outcomes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure Quality Delivery and Progress Monitoring
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure quality and timely delivery of project milestones.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead regular reviews, identifying issues and deviations, and collaborating with the REMIT Advisors for effective resolution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Presenting progress and outcomes sequentially to FCDO for evaluation and feedback.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and Lead on Robust Reporting Mechanisms
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish effective reporting mechanisms, capturing outputs, milestones, and challenges.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including progress reports, assessments, and recommendations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster Sustainability and Institutionalisation
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead collaboration with key stakeholders in devising comprehensive plans and policies, ensuring sustainability and scalability of REMIT's interventions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the resource allocation, capacity building, and ongoing institutional efforts at FBR, MoF.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive Future Growth and Collaboration
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the process of exploration and identifing opportunities for extended collaboration between REMIT and FBR, MOF, etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Innovate and initiate partnerships, ensuring alignment with REMIT, FCDO, and Government goals.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 ,
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Master&rsquo;s or advanced degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is highly desirable.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in tax policy, revenue mobilisation, or related fields, preferably in a governmental or international development organisation setting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record of successfully conceptualising, planning, and implementing revenue mobilisation-related initiatives, including tax policy analysis, tax-revenue facilitation schemes
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated experience in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government stakeholders in Pakistan, private sector entities, international organisations, and tax bodies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong background in political economy analysis and understanding of the socio-economic and political context of Pakistan&rsquo;s tax landscape.
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive experience in providing technical assistance, guidance, and capacity building to government institutions and private sector partners in the field of revenue mobilisation and tax
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships and collaborations to drive impactful revenue mobilisation initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional knowledge of tax policies, tax agreements, and regulatory frameworks, with a deep understanding of tax-related challenges and opportunities in Pakistan.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate tax and revenue mobilisation concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
 </li>
 <li>
 Leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and guide teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of international best practices, quality standards, and compliance requirements related to tax policies and export facilitation.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Reporting
 
 
 
 The Tax Output Lead will be a full-time position and will report directly to the REMIT Team Lead and Project Director.
 
 
 Interested applicants are welcome to apply by Sunday 28th September at 5pm PKT.
</div>

Intervention Lead (Revenue Mobilisation) - REMIT Programme

<div>About the Programme
The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) programme funded by the UK&rsquo;s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI). The programme provides technical assistance (TA) to Pakistan to implement reforms for strengthening macroeconomic stability and improving conditions for high and sustained growth, mutual prosperity, job creation and poverty reduction. The Programme works towards supporting the Government of Pakistan, its relevant ministries, institutions, and departments to strengthen revenue mobilisation reforms/initiatives; address investment environment challenges, facilitate trade and drive competitiveness by reducing trade barriers, and improve the macroeconomic policy and its management. 
Objectives
One of REMIT&rsquo;s outputs is help Pakistan enhance tax revenue. The workstream has encompassed several strategic areas, prominently featuring Compliance Risk Management (CRM), Automation, Data Use and Integration, enhancement of Human Resource capabilities within tax authorities, comprehensive Taxpayer Facilitation measures, and the development of Tax Policy Formulation capabilities on both national and provincial fronts. 
In the above context, REMIT&rsquo;s Revenue Mobilisation Advisor will be responsible for the following scope of work.<ul><li>Update our detailed situational analysis and stakeholder mapping for a holistic political economy analysis, guiding proposed interventions with FBR, MoF etc.</li><li>Drive the exploration of new areas of intervention in revenue mobilisation, fostering innovation and impactful collaborations with the government of Pakistan.</li><li>Identify interventions through developing a comprehensive demand and need analysis, refining the scope of interventions and liaising with the World Bank component to avoid overlap.</li><li>Develop detailed scopes and terms of references (ToRs), collaborating with stakeholders and relevant government officials, outlining objectives, specifications, standards, and timelines for tax and revenue mobilisation-related TA that can be provided to the government through the REMIT programme.</li><li>Lead the procurement of TA, drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating bids/CVs, and supporting contracting for optimal value and quality.</li><li>Lead and assure quality of TA delivery, monitoring progress, providing feedback, ensuring compliance, and verifying output quality.</li><li>Ensure robust reporting mechanisms, including developing progress reports, documenting lessons learned, best practices, and working with the M&amp;E and communications team to ensure dissemination of results.</li><li>Lead the advocacy and planning for intervention sustainability, collaborating with REMIT and government of Pakistan stakeholders.</li></ul> 
Roles and Responsibilities<ul><li>
 Lead the Conceptualisation and Implementation of Tax/Revenue Mobilisation Initiatives</li></ul>
o Spearhead the conceptualisation and successful implementation of the agreed tax/revenue mobilisation work plan, providing expert guidance and technical support.
o Lead seamless coordination between REMIT, FBR, MoF, and the private sector, fostering effective collaboration for intervention delivery.
o Establish and maintain adherence to established good practices, quality standards, and contextual requirements within the tax portfolio.<ul><li> 
 Drive Strategic Planning and Implementation</li></ul>
o Define the scope of key activities, outlining deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
o Develop comprehensive ToR for interventions, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all stakeholders.
o Lead consultative dialogues with FBR, MOF, gathering insights for strategic design and implementation of tax/revenue mobilisation initiatives.<ul><li> 
 Lead Strategic Partnership and Technical Assistance</li></ul>
o Identify specific technical expertise required for key initiatives and lead in their procurement.
o Lead, in collaboration with the project management unit, the process of procuring external TA, ensuring alignment with project objectives and outcomes.<ul><li> 
 Ensure Quality Delivery and Progress Monitoring</li></ul>
o Ensure quality and timely delivery of project milestones.
o Lead regular reviews, identifying issues and deviations, and collaborating with the REMIT Advisors for effective resolution.
o Presenting progress and outcomes sequentially to FCDO for evaluation and feedback.<ul><li> 
 Develop and Lead on Robust Reporting Mechanisms</li></ul>
o Establish effective reporting mechanisms, capturing outputs, milestones, and challenges.
o Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including progress reports, assessments, and recommendations.<ul><li> 
 Foster Sustainability and Institutionalisation</li></ul>
o Lead collaboration with key stakeholders in devising comprehensive plans and policies, ensuring sustainability and scalability of REMIT's interventions.
o Lead the resource allocation, capacity building, and ongoing institutional efforts at FBR, MoF.<ul><li> 
 Drive Future Growth and Collaboration</li></ul>
o Lead the process of exploration and identifing opportunities for extended collaboration between REMIT and FBR, MOF, etc.
o Innovate and initiate partnerships, ensuring alignment with REMIT, FCDO, and Government goals. 
Qualifications<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s or advanced degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is highly desirable.</li><li>Minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in tax policy, revenue mobilisation, or related fields, preferably in a governmental or international development organisation setting.</li><li>Proven track record of successfully conceptualising, planning, and implementing revenue mobilisation-related initiatives, including tax policy analysis, tax-revenue facilitation schemes</li><li>Demonstrated experience in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government stakeholders in Pakistan, private sector entities, international organisations, and tax bodies.</li><li>Strong background in political economy analysis and understanding of the socio-economic and political context of Pakistan&rsquo;s tax landscape.</li><li>Extensive experience in providing technical assistance, guidance, and capacity building to government institutions and private sector partners in the field of revenue mobilisation and tax</li><li>Proven ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships and collaborations to drive impactful revenue mobilisation initiatives.</li><li>Exceptional knowledge of tax policies, tax agreements, and regulatory frameworks, with a deep understanding of tax-related challenges and opportunities in Pakistan.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate tax and revenue mobilisation concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.</li><li>Leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and guide teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.</li><li>Knowledge of international best practices, quality standards, and compliance requirements related to tax policies and export facilitation.</li></ul> 
Reporting
The Tax Output Lead will be a full-time position and will report directly to the REMIT Team Lead and Project Director.
Interested applicants are welcome to apply by Sunday 28th September at 5pm PKT.</div>

<div>ABOUT ASI
Adam Smith International is a global advisory company that works locally to transform lives by making economies stronger, societies more stable, and governments more effective. Our clients are governments, international organizations, companies, and foundations. For three decades in almost one hundred countries, they have come to us to develop strategies and to design, deliver and evaluate programmes that address the big challenges facing the world.
As a development consultancy, our work centers on international development management. Our core team of staff and technical experts, in multiple offices around the world, ensures the quality of delivery and high ethical standards that we and our clients require. We bring together a global network of experts, who contribute their experience and knowledge, where and when it is needed. Our core service lines include education, infrastructure and climate change, inclusive markets, governance, justice, security and peacebuilding, public financial management and revenue reform, mining, oil and gas as well as cross cutting services, such as monitoring and evaluation.
We are a certified B-Corp with a triple bottom line of financial, social and environmental accountability. In 2021, B-Corp selected us as one of the Best for the World&trade; B-Corps for &ldquo;Workers&rdquo; and &ldquo;Customers&rdquo;. We have also set a strategic objective of becoming carbon neutral by 2025 and a net positive contributor to the environment by 2030. By sharing our knowledge and experience, we help to improve learning in our industry, as well as the positive impact we can have on people&rsquo;s lives.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a speculative role to help us build talent pool for experienced program managers for the Pakistan platform. At ASI, Senior Prorgram Manager is expected to lead and manage key programmatic activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations. The role is critical in maintaining the success of our programs and supporting the team to achieve measurable outcomes. 
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:<ul><li>
Team management: Project Managers</li><li>
Technical team members</li><li>
Accountability and reporting: Programme Director and ASI Head of Pakistan</li><li>
Financial Management: Project Accountant, Local and HQ Finance Teams</li><li>
People Management: ASI Pakistan HR Manager</li><li>
Operational Management: ASI Pakistan Operations team</li><li>
Other ASI Program Teams</li></ul>
External:<ul><li>
Client - FCDO</li><li>
Relevant Government representatives</li><li>
Consortium partners and suppliers</li><li>
Other consultants, donors and NGOs operating in Pakistan</li></ul>
WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL BE DOING
TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF THE ROLE<ul><li>
Oversee the development of quarterly and annual reports for the client, ensuring reflection of client priorities along with accuracy and comprehensiveness of programme results.</li><li>
Deliver high-quality programme management, coordinating closely with the technical team to ensure activities are designed and implemented to reflect stakeholder priorities.</li><li>
Assure that programme's M&amp;E and VfM frameworks (indicators, sources, reporting) are as precise, streamlined and timely as possible. They should be able to ensure targeted results, timely identify underperforming activities and help in reallocating resources to more impactful activities.</li></ul>
PROGRAMMATIC ASPECTS OF THE ROLE<ul><li>
Oversee the management of programme budget to achieve commercial criteria, deliver Value for Money (VfM) and meet both ASI and client's requirements for financial forecasting and reporting.</li><li>
Develop and implement business processes and management mechanisms in coordination with the Programme Director.</li><li>
Oversee implementation of Business Process Manual with particular attention to the programme recruitment and procurement processes.</li><li>
Ensure that the programme&rsquo;s identification, analysis and management of risks is proactive, comprehensive and controlled. This includes active management of risks, development and implementation of solid mitigation strategies.</li><li>
Facilitate relations between Advisers and counterparts to ensure that all stakeholders remain engaged and extend full support to the programme and its objectives.</li></ul>
MANAGERIAL ASPECTS OF THE ROLE<ul><li>
Manage the performance of project managers, clearly communicate expectations and draw on their expertise effectively.</li><li>
Support program team's career development to fill the gaps and ensure motivation throughout the programme.</li><li>
Ensure that Advisers understand ASI&rsquo;s Duty of Care policies and procedures and comply with them by liaising with ASI Pakistan&rsquo;s Security and Operations staff.</li><li>
Play an active role on the Pakistan SMG, helping build the capability, positive ethos, and overall effectiveness of the Pakistan office.</li></ul> 
WHAT WE&rsquo;RE LOOKING FOR<ul><li>
A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in relevant field, post-graduate qualification will be ideal.</li><li>
At least 10+ years of experience in managing large-scale, complex FCDO programmes.</li><li>
Desirable. - Experience of working in Pakistan (remote experience will be considered)</li><li>
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams across multiple locations.</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders, but especially the client, i.e. FCDO.</li><li>
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans, costed workplans etc that align with the goals and objectives the programme.</li><li>
Proficiency in budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring to ensure efficient use of resources.</li><li>
Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with climate and disaster response initiatives, as well as familiarity with FCDO risk reporting criteria.</li><li>
Strong skills in assessing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure programme impact and effectiveness.</li><li>
Understanding of climate change, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development principles.</li></ul> 
WE&rsquo;D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
You are welcome to submit your CV (no more than two pages) and a one-page cover letter setting out your motivations and suitability. The deadline for applications is 24th September 2025.
As this is a speculative role, we may not be able to respond to every application. All applications will be reviewed, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted if and when we decide to move forward.
ASI encourages applications from candidates of all social backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and orientations.</div>

Call of Interest - Senior Program Manager

<div><div><div><div>Posted date</div> <div>22nd September, 2025</div> <div>Last date to apply</div> <div>28th September, 2025</div>
</div> 
<div><div>Category</div> <div>Tender
</div></div> 
<div><div>Type</div> <div>Tender</div> <div>Position</div> <div>1</div></div></div></div><div></div>
 <div>ASSETS AUCTION-Peshawar Office 
We are pleased to invite well reputed firms to participate in the bidding process for the purchase of project assets. A detailed list of available items, including asset tag numbers, is attached for reference. Bids will be accepted in sealed envelopes, and all interested firms are encouraged to submit their offers

Asset Viewing Details:
<ul>
<li>Location: Peshawar Serena Hotel, Khyber Road, Peshawar
</li>
<li>Date: From Monday, 22nd September to 28th September, 2025
</li>
<li>Time: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
</li>
</ul>You are invited to personally visit and inspect the items during the above mentioned time.

Bidding Process &amp; Timeline:
<ul>
<li>Kindly submit your bids in a sealed envelope, either by hand or via courier, no later than 28th September 2025 to the Office Manager at our registered office:Peshawar Serena Hotel, Khyber Road, Peshawar
</li>
<li>The items mentioned in the attached list will be offered on an &quot;as is, where is&quot; basis, with no liability assumed by ASI
</li>
<li>The bid must be submitted on a lump-sum basis for all items listed in the assets list, and the bidder is required to quote a lump-sum price for all items without any exception
</li>
<li>Bids will be opened and reviewed by the designated committee on Monday, September 30th , 2025.
</li>
<li>All successful bidders will be notified via email.
</li>
</ul>Important Instructions for Selected Bidders:
<ul>
<li>Upon receiving confirmation, the full payment must be made via crossed cheque or online transfer to the ASI bank account (details will be provided in the confirmation email).
</li>
<li>Assets must be collected from the premises within 3 working days after the bid submission date, and the payment must be made within 24 hours of receiving the confirmation email.
</li>
<li>All transportation and handling charges will be borne by the bidder.</li></ul> 

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact us at imran.gul@adamsmithinternational.com</div>
 <div>Apply By:

 Bidding Process &amp; Timeline: 
<ul>
<li>
Kindly submit your bids in a sealed envelope, either by hand or via courier, no later than 28th September 2025 to the Office Manager at our registered office:Peshawar Serena Hotel, Khyber Road, Peshawar</li> 
<li>
The items mentioned in the attached list will be offered on an &quot;as is, where is&quot; basis, with no liability assumed by ASI</li> 
<li>
The bid must be submitted on a lump-sum basis for all items listed in the assets list, and the bidder is required to quote a lump-sum price for all items without any exception</li> 
<li>
Bids will be opened and reviewed by the designated committee on Monday, September 30th , 2025.</li> 
<li>
All successful bidders will be notified via email.</li></ul></div>

ASSETS AUCTION-Peshawar Office

<div><div><div><div>Posted date</div> <div>22nd September, 2025</div> <div>Last date to apply</div> <div>28th September, 2025</div>
</div> 
<div><div>Category</div> <div>Tender
</div></div> 
<div><div>Type</div> <div>Tender</div> <div>Position</div> <div>1</div></div></div></div><div></div>
 <div>ASSETS AUCTION-Islamabad Office 
We are pleased to invite well reputed firms to participate in the bidding process for the purchase of project assets. A detailed list of available items, including asset tag numbers, is attached for reference. Bids will be accepted in sealed envelopes, and all interested firms are encouraged to submit their offers

Asset Viewing Details:
<ul>
<li>Location: Building # 19, St # 89, G-6/3, Islamabad
</li>
<li>Date: From Monday, 22nd September to 28th September, 2025
</li>
<li>Time: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
</li>
</ul>You are invited to personally visit and inspect the items during the above mentioned time.

Bidding Process &amp; Timeline:
<ul>
<li>Kindly submit your bids in a sealed envelope, either by hand or via courier, no later than 29th September 2025 to the Manager Operations at our registered office: Building #19, Street #89, Sector G-6/3, Islamabad
</li>
<li>The items mentioned in the attached list will be offered on an &quot;as is, where is&quot; basis, with no liability assumed by ASI
</li>
<li>The bid must be submitted on a lump-sum basis for all items listed in the assets list, and the bidder is required to quote a lump-sum price for all items without any exception
</li>
<li>Bids will be opened and reviewed by the designated committee on Monday, September 30th , 2025.
</li>
<li>All successful bidders will be notified via email.
</li>
</ul>Important Instructions for Selected Bidders:
<ul>
<li>Upon receiving confirmation, the full payment must be made via crossed cheque or online transfer to the ASI bank account (details will be provided in the confirmation email).
</li>
<li>Assets must be collected from the premises within 3 working days after the bid submission date, and the payment must be made within 24 hours of receiving the confirmation email.
</li>
<li>All transportation and handling charges will be borne by the bidder.</li></ul> 

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact us at nadeem.sarwar@adamsmithinternational.com

We look forward to your active participation.</div>
 <div>Apply By:

 Bidding Process &amp; Timeline: 
<ul>
<li>
Kindly submit your bids in a sealed envelope, either by hand or via courier, no later than 29th September 2025 to the Manager Operations at our registered office: Building #19, Street #89, Sector G-6/3, Islamabad</li> 
<li>
The items mentioned in the attached list will be offered on an &quot;as is, where is&quot; basis, with no liability assumed by ASI</li> 
<li>
The bid must be submitted on a lump-sum basis for all items listed in the assets list, and the bidder is required to quote a lump-sum price for all items without any exception</li> 
<li>
Bids will be opened and reviewed by the designated committee on Monday, September 30th , 2025.</li> 
<li>
All successful bidders will be notified via email.</li></ul></div>

ASSETS AUCTION-Islamabad Office

Join Adam Smith International and explore 6   exciting career opportunities. They're hiring for various roles with options for remote or on-site work. Apply today and become part of their innovative team.

Adam Smith International

ABOUT_COMPANY

Deputy Team Leader - REMIT Programme

Intervention Lead (Revenue Mobilisation) - REMIT Programme

Intervention Lead (Revenue Mobilisation) - REMIT Programme

Call of Interest - Senior Program Manager

ASSETS AUCTION-Peshawar Office

ASSETS AUCTION-Islamabad Office