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Institutional and Capacity Building Expert
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About SMEC
Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.
SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.
Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.
When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.
The role
We are seeking an experienced Institutional and Capacity Building Expert to support a major urban transport BRT project in Karachi, Pakistan. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing existing institutional arrangements, identifying gaps, and supporting the development of a practical roadmap for institutional strengthening to support sustainable BRT operations.
- Gather and review information related to the existing institutional and regulatory framework relevant to the BRT project
- Conduct an institutional assessment of concerned agencies and stakeholders
- Identify and document current institutional arrangements and coordination mechanisms
- Prepare four international benchmark case studies from comparable BRT systems, including Jakarta, Bogotá, Ahmedabad, and Kuala Lumpur
- Identify institutional gaps, challenges, and areas requiring strengthening
- Plan and prepare the SMTA Vision Workshop, including agenda development, preparation of materials, and coordination of logistics
- Coordinate and issue invitations for the SMTA Vision Workshop
- Facilitate and conduct the SMTA Vision Workshop in coordination with the project team
- Compile, analyze, and document the outcomes of the workshop
- Develop a clear and practical roadmap for institutional strengthening aligned with project objectives and local context
With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.
Suitable applicants will have/be:
- Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, Transport Planning, Engineering Management Sciences, or a related discipline. Master’s degree in a relevant field will be preferred.
- Minimum 10-15 years of relevant professional experience in institutional development, capacity building, or public sector reform, preferably within transport or urban infrastructure projects.
- Experience in conducting institutional assessments and developing institutional strengthening frameworks or roadmaps.
- Proven ability to plan and facilitate workshops, consultations, and stakeholder engagement activities
- Strong report writing and communication skills (English)
- Prior experience on BRT or urban transport projects will be an advantage.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Taimoor Tariq -
For further details about us, please visit our website:
All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees.
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