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Adam Smith International

<div>Background 
The Revenue Mobilization, Investment and Trade (REMIT) is a 39-month (2021 &ndash; 2025) program funded by the UK&rsquo;s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and is implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI). The program provides technical assistance (TA) to Pakistan with a broader objective 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. 
Over the past year, REMIT&rsquo;s flagship achievement has been the rollout of Compliance Risk Management (CRM), designed to enhance FBR&rsquo;s ability to harness big data, detect non-compliance across taxpayer behaviors, close compliance gaps, and mobilize additional revenues. 
Job Summary
We seek two risk assessment experts to carry out an inward-looking review of recently introduced Compliance Risk Management (CRM) system and framework in Federal Board of Revenue. Using IMF and OECD&rsquo;s technical guidance on the subject, the roles will design and run cross-functional workshops across FBR, PRAL and field formations to assess risks in strategy, governance, people, data, ICT, legal/policy, and inter-agency coordination. Findings will be translated into a prioritized, dynamic risk register with clear owners, inherent/residual ratings, timelines, and practical treatment plans. The experts will serve as the bridge between technical teams and senior leadership&mdash;turning issues like data quality, model governance, latency, and rule obsolescence into clear, actionable decisions. They will also steward the CRM change log and institutional memory, ensuring all approved mitigations are documented, tracked to closure, and reported to the Revenue Lead REMIT.
Duties and Responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities of risk experts include:<ul><li>
Carry out an IRA cycle by designing and facilitating participatory workshops with a cross-functional group of FBR's senior and technical leadership (CRM Wing, PRAL, IT, I &amp; I, Field Formations).</li><li>
Conduct a systematic institutional assessment by guiding stakeholders through a comprehensive review of risks related to Strategy &amp; Governance, Human Capital, Data &amp; Analytics, ICT Infrastructure, Legal/Policy Dependencies, and Inter-agency Coordination.</li><li>
Translate complex institutional findings into a single, prioritized &quot;dynamic risk register.&quot; This involves moving beyond simple identification to assessing inherent and residual risk, defining specific and practical treatment plans, and securing a designated FBR &quot;owner&quot; for each risk to mitigate &quot;Ownership Drift.&quot;</li><li>
Serve as the critical &quot;translator&quot; between technical teams and senior management, articulating how operational issues (e.g., data quality gaps, system latency) translate into strategic risks for the CRM's effectiveness and FBR's reputation.</li><li>
Ensure the IRA provides comprehensive coverage, explicitly assessing the distinct risks of the ML-based corporate system (e.g., model explainability, key-person dependencies) and the rules-based non-corporate system (e.g., rule obsolescence, governance for updates).</li><li>
Maintain the institutional memory of risk mitigation, ensuring all approved treatment plans that require system adjustments are meticulously documented in the central CRM Change Log, providing an auditable trail of how the organization is strengthening its internal capacity.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>
Education: A master&rsquo;s degree in Risk Assessment, Business Administration, Public Administration or Economics from a top-tier institution is a mandatory requirement.</li><li>
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in roles focused on public sector management consulting, process re-engineering, or the implementation of large-scale digital transformation projects.</li><li>
Core Competencies:<ul><li>
Institutional Gap Analysis: Proven ability to assess complex public sector digital ecosystems, review G2G tools (e.g., PIFRA/SAP), and identify critical process and system integration gaps.</li><li>
Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Facilitation: Demonstrated experience in engaging a wide spectrum of senior government leadership, managing cross-functional teams, and leading structured workshops to build consensus and co-design solutions.</li><li>
System &amp; Process Design: Experience in managing the full lifecycle of a technical deliverable, from requirement gathering and design to team management, handover, and the training of end-users.</li><li>
Strategic Reporting: Ability to synthesize findings from a comprehensive institutional assessment into a formal report with clear, actionable recommendations for reform.</li></ul></li><li>
Preferred Experience: Direct experience on donor funded public financial management reform projects, particularly those funded by the World Bank, ADB or FCDO.</li></ul>
Reporting line
The incoming expert will report to Member CRM FBR and REMIT&rsquo;s Revenue Lead.
The further queries may be sent on akbar.mayo@remit-pk.com 
Interested applicants are welcome to apply by September 14th, 2025.</div>

Institutional Risk Assessment Expert - REMIT Programme

<div>
 
 Background
 
 
 
 The Revenue Mobilization, Investment and Trade (REMIT) is a 39-month (2021 &ndash; 2025) program funded by the UK&rsquo;s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and is implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI). The program provides technical assistance (TA) to Pakistan with a broader objective 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.
 
 
 Over the past year, REMIT&rsquo;s flagship achievement has been the rollout of Compliance Risk Management (CRM), designed to enhance FBR&rsquo;s ability to harness big data, detect non-compliance across taxpayer behaviors, close compliance gaps, and mobilize additional revenues.
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 We seek two risk assessment experts to carry out an inward-looking review of recently introduced Compliance Risk Management (CRM) system and framework in Federal Board of Revenue. Using IMF and OECD&rsquo;s technical guidance on the subject, the roles will design and run cross-functional workshops across FBR, PRAL and field formations to assess risks in strategy, governance, people, data, ICT, legal/policy, and inter-agency coordination. Findings will be translated into a prioritized, dynamic risk register with clear owners, inherent/residual ratings, timelines, and practical treatment plans. The experts will serve as the bridge between technical teams and senior leadership&mdash;turning issues like data quality, model governance, latency, and rule obsolescence into clear, actionable decisions. They will also steward the CRM change log and institutional memory, ensuring all approved mitigations are documented, tracked to closure, and reported to the Revenue Lead REMIT.
 
 
 
 Duties And Responsibilities
 
 
 
 The key duties and responsibilities of risk experts include:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Carry out an IRA cycle by designing and facilitating participatory workshops with a cross-functional group of FBR's senior and technical leadership (CRM Wing, PRAL, IT, I &amp; I, Field Formations).
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct a systematic institutional assessment by guiding stakeholders through a comprehensive review of risks related to Strategy &amp; Governance, Human Capital, Data &amp; Analytics, ICT Infrastructure, Legal/Policy Dependencies, and Inter-agency Coordination.
 </li>
 <li>
 Translate complex institutional findings into a single, prioritized "dynamic risk register." This involves moving beyond simple identification to assessing inherent and residual risk, defining specific and practical treatment plans, and securing a designated FBR "owner" for each risk to mitigate "Ownership Drift."
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve as the critical "translator" between technical teams and senior management, articulating how operational issues (e.g., data quality gaps, system latency) translate into strategic risks for the CRM's effectiveness and FBR's reputation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the IRA provides comprehensive coverage, explicitly assessing the distinct risks of the ML-based corporate system (e.g., model explainability, key-person dependencies) and the rules-based non-corporate system (e.g., rule obsolescence, governance for updates).
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain the institutional memory of risk mitigation, ensuring all approved treatment plans that require system adjustments are meticulously documented in the central CRM Change Log, providing an auditable trail of how the organization is strengthening its internal capacity.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 ,
 
 
 
 Qualifications And Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Education: A master&rsquo;s degree in Risk Assessment, Business Administration, Public Administration or Economics from a top-tier institution is a mandatory requirement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in roles focused on public sector management consulting, process re-engineering, or the implementation of large-scale digital transformation projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Core Competencies:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Institutional Gap Analysis: Proven ability to assess complex public sector digital ecosystems, review G2G tools (e.g., PIFRA/SAP), and identify critical process and system integration gaps.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Facilitation: Demonstrated experience in engaging a wide spectrum of senior government leadership, managing cross-functional teams, and leading structured workshops to build consensus and co-design solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 System &amp; Process Design: Experience in managing the full lifecycle of a technical deliverable, from requirement gathering and design to team management, handover, and the training of end-users.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic Reporting: Ability to synthesize findings from a comprehensive institutional assessment into a formal report with clear, actionable recommendations for reform.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Preferred Experience: Direct experience on donor funded public financial management reform projects, particularly those funded by the World Bank, ADB or FCDO.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Reporting line
 
 
 
 The incoming expert will report to Member CRM FBR and REMIT&rsquo;s Revenue Lead.
 
 
 The further queries may be sent on akbar.mayo@remit-pk.com
 
 
 Interested applicants are welcome to apply by September 14th, 2025.
</div>

<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>
 
 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>
 <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>
 <li>
 Design and Integration of Fund Code Architecture
 </li>
 <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>
 <li>
 Development of Fund Flow and Financial Management Protocols
 </li>
 <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>
 <li>
 Harmonisation of Donor Requirements
 </li>
 <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>
 <li>
 Operational SOPs and Documentation
 </li>
 <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>
 <li>
 Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening
 </li>
 <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>
 <li>
 Phased Implementation and Change Management
 </li>
 <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>

<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>Facilitate institutional alignment among NDRMF, MoF, EAD, MoCC&amp;EC, and development partners for fund operations.</li><li>Design the sequencing and phased implementation plan, including piloting and gradual scaling of pooled fund operations.</li><li>Lead consultations with ministries and donors to resolve coordination and ownership challenges.</li><li>Support the operationalisation of Special Windows and integration of the Solidarity Fund into the overall architecture.</li><li>Develop a results framework for fund operations aligned with CDREP policy matrix and NDRMF Business Strategy.</li><li>Lead capacity-building workshops and training sessions for NDRMF staff and stakeholders.</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:
At output level,
An effective institutional mechanism to attract international climate finance will be in place.
At an outcome and impact level,
Increased confidence of international partners to forward funds for climate change related interventions. 
Key risks
Mitigation measures<ul><li>
 Aligning the competing interests of key federal ministries</li></ul>
The ministries of finance (MoF), planning (MoPDSI), climate change (MoCC&amp;EC), and Economic Affairs Division (EAD) hold significance in matters of climate change and international finance. Moreover, all of these ministries carefully guard their respective areas of mandate and therefore getting their buy in and aligning their competing interest for consensus building entails lot of challenges. In order to swiftly navigate the institutional landscape and to engage to all the key decision makers, the team has chosen the platform of NDRMF. All the secretaries of these ministries are member of the NDRMF board and this will be helpful in generating consensus and driving the intervention with pace.
Key deliverables and timelines
PEA, risks, and mitigation measures 
Estimated budget 
The expert will be required to have:<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s in Public Policy, Governance, or related field.</li><li>Minimum 15 years&rsquo; experience in institutional reforms, donor coordination, or governance strengthening in Pakistan.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in change management and multi-stakeholder consensus-building.</li><li>Experience in results-based management frameworks.</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 Institutional & Change Management Expert - REMIT Programme

<div>Environmental Scanning (ES) Specialist
Background 
The Revenue Mobilization, Investment and Trade (REMIT) is a 39-month (2021 &ndash; 2025) program funded by the UK&rsquo;s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and is implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI). The program provides technical assistance (TA) to Pakistan with a broader objective 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.
Over the past year, REMIT&rsquo;s flagship achievement has been the rollout of Compliance Risk Management (CRM), designed to enhance FBR&rsquo;s ability to harness big data, detect non-compliance across taxpayer behaviors, close compliance gaps, and mobilize additional revenues. 
Job Summary
We seek one risk assessment specialist to design and perform an outward-looking review process to ensure FBR&rsquo;s Compliance Risk Management (CRM) system stays adaptive and resilient. Using IMF and OECD&rsquo;s technical guidance on the subject, the role focuses on identifying political, economic, sociocultural, technological, legal, environmental, and cross-border shifts that may influence taxpayer behavior and compliance dynamics. Insights will be translated into concise, actionable intelligence&mdash;clearly linking external developments with specific adjustments to CRM rules, thresholds, and nudge strategies. The consultant will serve as the key evidence-producer, authoring decision-focused ES Notes for the CRM Committee and maintaining a comprehensive Change Log that documents how the system evolves in response to external pressures. Success will be measured by the system&rsquo;s ability to anticipate risks, exploit emerging opportunities, and strengthen FBR&rsquo;s credibility in tax administration
Duties and Responsibilities
Key duties of ES specialist include:<ul><li>
Carry out the ES cycle, moving beyond simple monitoring to a disciplined practice of strategic foresight. This involves continuous &quot;always-on&quot; signal detection, analysis, and synthesis of external intelligence.</li><li>
Conduct systematic environmental analysis using the PESTLE+ framework, researching and interpreting the impact of changes across the Political, Economic, Sociocultural, Technological, Legal, Environmental, and Cross-Border domains on tax compliance.</li><li>
Translate abstract external trends into concrete, actionable intelligence. For each material development, the consultant must articulate the &quot;behavioural implications for taxpayers&quot; and propose &quot;specific adjustments to risk parameters, thresholds, targeting, and nudge content.&quot;</li><li>
Author the concise, decision-focused (max. 2-page) Quarterly ES Note, a strategic artifact designed to facilitate timely and evidence-based decisions by the CRM Committee and mitigate &quot;Analysis Paralysis.&quot;</li><li>
Serve as the primary &quot;evidence producer,&quot; building a credible and auditable narrative for stakeholders by formally documenting the link between external shifts and the FBR's adaptive responses.</li><li>
Ensure the scan provides comprehensive coverage, explicitly identifying and analyzing emerging threats and opportunities relevant to both corporate taxpayers and the non-corporate sector.</li><li>
Maintain the institutional memory of strategic adaptation, ensuring all approved adjustments are meticulously recorded in the central CRM Change Log, providing a chronological record of how the system's logic evolves over time.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and Experience
Education: A master&rsquo;s degree in Risk Assessment, Business Administration, Public Administration or Economics from a top-tier institution is a mandatory requirement.
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in roles focused on strategic consulting, policy analysis, market research, or business intelligence.
Core Competencies:
Strategic Research &amp; Synthesis: Demonstrated excellence in leading in-depth assessments that combine global benchmarking, system analysis, and stakeholder insights to produce comprehensive strategic roadmaps.
Analytical Acumen: Proven ability to analyze complex environments, identify design and implementation gaps, and formulate data-driven recommendations to improve governance and decision-making.
Requirement Gathering &amp; System Alignment: Experience conducting structured stakeholder consultations to translate high-level departmental objectives into specific, actionable requirements for systems and processes.
Executive-Level Communication: Exceptional writing and reporting skills, with the ability to author persuasive, data-rich assessment reports that guide long-term modernization and reform.
Preferred Experience: Experience working on World Bank or FCDO-sponsored governance programs and familiarity with the public sector regulatory landscape are highly desirable.
Reporting line<ul><li>The incoming expert will report to Member CRM FBR and REMIT&rsquo;s Revenue Lead.</li><li>The further queries may be sent on akbar.mayo@remit-pk.com</li></ul>
Interested applicants are welcome to apply by September 14th, 2025.</div>

Environmental Scanning (ES) Specialist - REMIT Programme

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 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 establishe a more conducive environment for trade by implementing trade policy and facilitation reforms aimed at improving trade competitiveness, productivity and diversification. The workstream entails working closely with relevant ministries and key stakeholders to ensure that Pakistan is able to achieve trade competitiveness and improve the overall trade balance. From a broader perspective, this will feed into economic development and macroeconomic stability that REMIT is striving for.
 
 
 In the above context, REMIT&rsquo;s Trade Advisor will be responsible for the following scope of work.
 
 
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 Conduct a detailed situational analysis and stakeholder mapping for a holistic political economy analysis, guiding proposed interventions with Ministry of Commerce, NTB, and TDAP.
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 Drive the exploration of new areas of intervention in trade, fostering innovation and impactful collaborations with the government of Pakistan.
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 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.
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 Develop detailed scopes and terms of references (ToRs), collaborating with stakeholders and relevant government officials, outlining objectives, specifications, standards, and timelines for trade-related TA that can be provided to the government through the REMIT programme.
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 Lead the procurement of TA, drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating bids/CVs, and supporting contracting for optimal value and quality.
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 Lead and assure quality of TA delivery, monitoring progress, providing feedback, ensuring compliance, and verifying output quality.
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 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.
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 Lead the advocacy and planning for intervention sustainability, collaborating with REMIT and government of Pakistan stakeholders.
 
 
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 Roles And Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Lead the Conceptualisation and Implementation of Trade Initiatives
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 Spearhead the conceptualisation and successful implementation of the agreed trade work plan, providing expert guidance and technical support.
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 o Lead seamless coordination between REMIT, MoC, NTB, TDAP, and the private sector, fostering effective collaboration for intervention delivery.
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 Establish and maintain adherence to established good practices, quality standards, and contextual requirements within the trade portfolio.
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 Drive Strategic Planning and Implementation
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 Define the scope of key activities, particularly in trade policy capacity and systems, and export facilitation schemes, outlining deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
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 Develop comprehensive ToR for interventions, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all stakeholders.
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 Lead consultative dialogues with MoC, NTB, and TDAP, gathering insights for strategic design and implementation of trade initiatives.
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 Lead Strategic Partnership and Technical Assistance
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 Identify specific technical expertise required for key initiatives and lead in their procurement.
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 Lead, in collaboration with the project management unit, the process of procuring external TA, ensuring alignment with project objectives and outcomes.
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 Ensure Quality Delivery and Progress Monitoring
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 Ensure quality and timely delivery of project milestones.
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 Lead regular reviews, identifying issues and deviations, and collaborating with the REMITAdvisors for effective resolution.
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 Presenting progress and outcomes sequentially to FCDO for evaluation and feedback.
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 Develop and Lead on Robust Reporting Mechanisms
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 Establish effective reporting mechanisms, capturing outputs, milestones, and challenges.
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 Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including progress reports, assessments, and recommendations.
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 Foster Sustainability and Institutionalisation
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 Lead collaboration with key stakeholders in devising comprehensive plans and policies, ensuring sustainability and scalability of REMIT's interventions.
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 Lead the resource allocation, capacity building, and ongoing institutional efforts at MoC, NTB, and TDAP.
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 Drive Future Growth and Collaboration
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 Lead the process of exploration and identifing opportunities for extended collaboration between REMIT and MoC, NTB, TDAP, aligning with strategic objectives.
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 Innovate and initiate partnerships, ensuring alignment with REMIT, FCDO, and Government goals.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Master&rsquo;s or advanced degree in International Trade, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is highly desirable.
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 Minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in international trade policy, trade facilitation, export promotion, or related fields, preferably in a governmental or international development organisation setting.
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 Proven track record of successfully conceptualising, planning, and implementing trade-related initiatives, including trade policy analysis, trade facilitation schemes, and export promotion strategies.
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 Demonstrated experience in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government stakeholders in Pakistan, private sector entities, international organisations, and trade promotion bodies.
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 Strong background in political economy analysis and understanding of the socio-economic and political context of Pakistan&rsquo;s trade landscape.
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 Extensive experience in providing technical assistance, guidance, and capacity building to government institutions and private sector partners in the field of international trade.
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 Proven ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships and collaborations to drive impactful trade initiatives.
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 Exceptional knowledge of trade policies, trade agreements, and regulatory frameworks, with a deep understanding of trade-related challenges and opportunities in Pakistan.
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 Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate trade concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
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 Leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and guide teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
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 Knowledge of international best practices, quality standards, and compliance requirements related to trade policies and export facilitation.
 
 
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 Reporting
 
 
 
 The Trade Advisor 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 September 14th, 2025.
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Trade Advisor - REMIT Programme

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