Local Govt and Community Development Department Govt of Punjab Jobs October 2026 - Project Development Specialist

Last date to apply: 20 October 2026

Organisation: Local Govt and Community Development Department Govt of Punjab

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Project Development Specialist	1

Location: Lahore,Bahawalpur,Rawalpindi

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

DEVELOPING RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT AND ADVANCING MUNICIPAL SERVICES (DREAMS-1)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (LG&CDD)

HIRING OF SERVICES OF PROJECT INCREMENTAL STAFF FOR PROJECT COORDINATION UNIT

Under Developing Resilient Environment and Advancing Municipal Services (DREAMS-I)

Local Government and Community Development Department (LG&CDD)

Applications are invited from qualified and experienced individuals for the recruitment of Project Incremental Staff on contract basis, initially for a period of one (1) year (extendable based on satisfactory performance) under the subject Project.

PROJECT COORDINATION UNIT (LAHORE)

1. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (01 Post)

Maximum Age: 55 Years

Qualifications & Experience:

• A graduate or preferably postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, City & Regional Planning, Urban Development Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field.

• Preference will be given to candidates having a master's degree or relevant training in the above fields, or a bachelor's in above-mentioned relevant disciplines supplemented with a master's in Project Management, Business Management, or a project-related field.

• Specialized technical or project management certifications will also be considered favorably.

• Preferably 10 years of overall work experience in project management of infrastructure projects related to Water & Sanitation in the Urban Sector.

2. INTERNAL AUDITOR (01 Post)

Maximum Age: 55 Years

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Chartered Accountant or 16 years of education in Chartered Accountancy/Accounting/Commerce or a relevant discipline.

• In general, 5 years of post-qualification relevant work experience in matters related to internal audit, internal controls, risk assessment, budgetary control, etc.

• Preferably 3 years of post-qualification experience working in a similar project/development, in a similar capacity, and in organizations with comparable structures.

• Proficiency in communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, along with strong IT and data handling & analysis skills, would be considered an advantage.

• Experience of working in the development sector and with international donor organizations would be preferred.

3. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT EXPERT (01 Post)

Maximum Age: 50 Years

Qualifications & Experience:

• A graduate or preferably postgraduate degree in a relevant field such as Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental), Architecture, Urban Planning, or Development Studies.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in project development, preferably in the development sector or with a government agency.

• Experience in conducting research and analysis to identify potential projects and prepare project proposals.

• Familiarity with the project cycle, including project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and project documentation.

• Knowledge of government regulations and standards related to project implementation.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

4. MECHANICAL INFRASTRUCTURE EXPERT (CIT-Rawalpindi) (01 Post)

Maximum Age: 50 Years

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate or preferably postgraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related field, with a strong focus on water supply and sanitation infrastructure, is desirable.

CITY IMPLEMENTATION TEAM (BAHAWALPUR)

5. MANAGER MONITORING & EVALUATION (01 Post)

Maximum Age: 55 Years

Qualifications & Experience:

• A graduate or preferably postgraduate degree in Economics, Development Studies, or a relevant discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in matters related to monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance of reform projects.

• Preferably minimum 3 years of work experience in similar assignments, preferably related to local governments and urban development reforms.

• Experience of working in the development sector and with international donor organizations would be preferred.

• Knowledge of best practices, laws, and policies related to the design and implementation of M&E frameworks and assessment of development projects is essential for this position.

6. MANAGER ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE (01 Post)

Maximum Age: 55 Years

Qualifications & Experience:

• A graduate or preferably postgraduate degree in Environmental Engineering, or a postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

• Will have at least 5 years of experience in environmental management and monitoring of environmental assessments, and/or design and implementation of environmental mitigation measures.

7. SOCIAL MOBILIZER - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM (01 Post)

Maximum Age: 50 Years

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate or preferably postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, Social Sciences, Sociology, Gender Studies, or a relevant discipline.

• At least 2 years of experience of working in the role of program/project support in international-level organizations working on social development and gender issues, particularly in social mobilization.

• Have a good understanding of gender and social inclusion issues, particularly in the context of South Punjab.

• Proven abilities of working with multi-stakeholders and diverse communities, and working directly with project beneficiaries at the grassroots level in Bahawalpur.

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Salaries will be market-based as approved in the PC-I of the Program.

2. Women and candidates from minorities are encouraged to apply.

3. Expression of Interest (EOI) must be submitted online via ADB's CMS till 20th October 2026.

4. Direct submission of EOIs to PCU & LG&CDD is not acceptable in any case.

5. All regular government employees may also apply for any of the above positions through proper channel.

6. Candidates having domicile of Punjab Province are only eligible to apply.

7. Candidates must upload their complete CV, Educational Documents, CNIC, Experience Letters, Certifications, etc., while submitting EOI on the ADB CMS Portal.

8. PMU has reserved the right to cancel the recruitment process, wholly or partially, at any stage without assigning any reason.

HOW TO APPLY

Follow the link below:
?? https://www.adb.org/adb-cms/using-consultant-management-assignment-quick-reference-guides-individuals-form

IPL-10401

PROGRAM DIRECTOR (PMU-PICIIP)
LG & CD DEPARTMENT
58/C-3, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan
Landline: 042-37897603

Posted on 6 October 2026

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