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Lahore - The Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) has announced new and significant career opportunities for individual consultants under the prestigious Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (PHCIP). This large-scale initiative, which has received substantial financing from the World Bank, is seeking to fill several key technical and managerial positions with skilled professionals to drive its mission of social and economic development within the province. The available roles are for a Financial Management Specialist, an Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist, and a Data Analyst. These are long-term consultancy contracts, expected to extend until the project's current completion date of June 30, 2026.
This presents a remarkable opportunity for experienced professionals to contribute to a high-impact, internationally-backed project aimed at uplifting poor and vulnerable households across selected districts of Punjab. The project is offering highly competitive, market-based remuneration packages, with senior specialist positions offering a maximum of PKR 700,000 per month, commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. The final date for the submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) for these roles is September 15, 2025.
About the Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (PHCIP)
The Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (PHCIP) is a landmark initiative by the Government of Punjab, implemented with major assistance from the World Bank. The project's primary objective is to increase the utilization of quality health services and to foster greater economic and social inclusion among the province's poorest and most vulnerable households, specifically targeting select districts for maximum impact. The project is strategically structured into three main components, each addressing a critical area of human capital development:
- Component 1: Health Services Quality and Utilization (Approx. US$115 Million): This component is dedicated to improving the availability and use of high-impact, cost-efficient health services. It specifically targets pregnant and lactating women (PLWs) and children living in poverty. The goals are achieved through direct improvements in healthcare service delivery and the implementation of a nutrition-sensitive Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program.
- Component 2: Economic and Social Inclusion (Approx. US$65 Million): This component has two sub-parts. The first, Economic Inclusion, aims to support income-generating activities for young parents (ages 18 to 29) from poor households with young children. It provides a comprehensive package including training in basic literacy, numeracy, and business skills; livelihood support through asset transfers (cash or in-kind); and intensive coaching. The second part, Social Inclusion for Education, aims to strengthen select educational initiatives to support these households and ensure their children build a strong educational foundation.
- Component 3: Efficiency and Sustainability (Approx. US$20 Million): This component focuses on the long-term viability of social safety nets in Punjab. It involves modernizing and improving the coordination and interoperability of the province's social protection systems. This is achieved by strengthening the administrative, operational, policy, and planning capabilities of the Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA), which includes establishing a modern social protection service delivery platform.
Financial Management Specialist
Qualification
- Preferably CA/ACCA/ACMA/CIMA or equivalent professional qualification; or
- Master's Degree or equivalent in Finance/Accounting or relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
Experience
- At least 8 years of experience (5 years for CAs/FCAs) in Accounting & Financial Management.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience in the government sector, preferably in foreign-funded projects.
- Working knowledge of ERP, public sector accounting, and PFM cycle is an added advantage.
Skills
- Ability to work on any accounting software or ERP package.
- Proficient in using MS Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist
Qualification
- At least a Master's degree (16 years of education) in Environmental Studies/Science/Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Gender Studies, Social Work, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
Experience
- At least 8 years of verifiable experience in implementing and managing compliance with environmental and social safeguards in development projects.
- Previous experience in gender-related issues and/or citizen engagement shall be accorded due weightage.
Skills
- Written and oral fluency in the English language.
- Proficient in using MS Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
Data Analyst
Qualification
- Master's degree (16 years of education) in statistics, computer sciences, economics, or a related field.
- An advanced certification in data analytics will be preferred.
Experience
- At least 3 years of verifiable experience in cleansing/preparing data, analyzing/visualizing data (including surveys), and creating reports/dashboards.
- Good writing and analytical skills are required.
Skills
- Strong analytical skills and skills in data collection, management, and/or analysis.
- Proficiency in software such as Oracle, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, R, and STATA.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Available Consultant Positions: Roles and Responsibilities
The PSPA is seeking to hire qualified, dynamic, and experienced individuals for the following long-term consultancy roles. Detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) are summarized below.
1. Financial Management Specialist (FMS)
The Financial Management Specialist will act as the Additional Director for Financial Management and Payments, ensuring robust oversight and control over the financial operations of the PSPA and the project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist services for PSPA programs and develop corresponding financial/implementation plans.
- Establish mechanisms to strengthen budget transparency and accessibility at provincial and district levels.
- Oversee the timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions.
- Ensure maintenance of cash registers, books of accounts, and records to meet government and donor requirements.
- Prepare and process withdrawal applications according to the funding agency's Disbursement Guidelines.
- Track funds and follow up with the National Bank of Pakistan and external agencies to ensure timely credit into the project's account.
- Process payments from the Designated Assignment Account as per applicable government rules.
- Review and reconcile funds flow reports (e.g., PIFRA) with the government accounting office.
- Prepare Interim Unaudited Financial Reports (IUFRs) for all government and externally-funded programs.
- Prepare Annual Financial Statements based on International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Cash Basis.
- Liaise with the Finance Department and Planning & Development Department for budget and release issues.
- Coordinate with donor agencies and stakeholders for information provision.
- Provide support to internal and external auditors.
- Ensure meticulous maintenance of all data and records in soft and hard forms.
- Act as the lead for the PSPA system operating all conditional and unconditional social protection payments.
- Develop comprehensive manuals and guidelines for payment conditionalities, target groups, and mechanisms for each CCT/UCT program.
- Develop and enforce strict financial controls for UCT and CCT policies.
- Prepare annual budget estimates, phasing, and quarterly cash forecasts for each CCT/UCT program.
- Monitor the complete Payment Cycle and prepare detailed reports on cash withdrawal, beneficiary enrollment, and discrepancies.
- Liaise with Payment Agencies (PAs) to resolve payment-related issues and improve beneficiary services.
- Ensure compliance with the internal control framework, Operations Manual, SOPs, and fiduciary guidelines.
- Maintain regular liaison with the PSPA IT Wing for software upgrades related to the payment system.
- Conduct regular data analysis with the MIS team to improve payment systems and reports.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Project Director.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
- Remuneration: Maximum PKR 700,000/- per month.
- Qualifications: Preferably CA/ACCA/ACMA/CIMA or a Master's Degree in Finance/Accounting from an HEC-recognized university. Higher qualifications will be accorded due weightage.
- Experience: A minimum of eight years of post-qualification experience in Accounting & Financial Management (five years for CAs/FCAs) in the public or private sector. At least three of these years must be in the government sector, preferably with foreign-funded projects. Working knowledge of ERP, public sector accounting, and PFM cycles is an added advantage.
- Skills: Ability to work on accounting software or ERP packages; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
2. Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist
This specialist will be responsible for the effective and efficient implementation of all national and external funding agency's environmental and social safeguard (E&SS) requirements within PSPA programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Acquire full familiarization with the PSPA mandate and all program E&SS requirements, such as the World Bank's Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF).
- Design and develop E&SS guidelines for all PSPA programs.
- Develop a comprehensive mechanism for implementing and monitoring compliance with project E&SS requirements.
- Review and revise project documents, including the Operations Manual and ESMF, to ensure compliance.
- Provide guidance to district focal persons and ensure screening of all subprojects for environmental and social impacts.
- Support the implementation of social risk mitigation and management strategies.
- Prepare relevant safeguards instruments, such as screening checklists and site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs).
- Prepare, implement, and monitor site-specific ESMPs for sub-projects involving new constructions (e.g., additional classrooms, health facility expansions).
- Ensure safeguards compliance through regular field visits and independent monitoring.
- Play a key role in developing TORs for procurement of specialist services related to E&SS instruments.
- Review contractor's ESMPs from a safeguards and gender perspective and supervise their implementation.
- Prepare and maintain a Stakeholder Engagement Plan for the PHCIP, coordinating consultations and managing feedback.
- Conduct consultations with affected stakeholders, focusing on E&S impacts with a gender-specific lens, particularly for women, children, and vulnerable groups.
- Support the planning wing in preparing a gender action plan for PSPA programs.
- Develop and implement a safeguards capacity building and training plan for all team members and stakeholders.
- Monitor and support trainings on gender-based violence (GBV).
- Manage responses to E&S-related incidents and non-compliance issues.
- Submit monthly progress reports and prepare quality E&S compliance reports for stakeholders.
- Ensure complete documentation is maintained for the entire ESMF implementation process.
- Work with the communication team to develop gender-sensitive IEC materials.
- Help design and report on a citizen engagement strategy and beneficiary feedback indicator.
- Ensure the project implements and reports on gender-tagged actions.
- Liaise with the GRM department and provide technical support to address GBV complaints.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the competent authority.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
- Remuneration: Maximum PKR 700,000/- per month.
- Qualifications: At least a Master's degree (16 years of education) in Environmental Studies/Science/Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Gender Studies, Social Work, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
- Experience: A minimum of eight years of verifiable experience implementing and managing compliance with environmental and social safeguards in development and/or social development projects. Previous experience in gender-related issues and/or citizen engagement will be given due weightage.
- Skills: Written and oral fluency in English; proficient in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
3. Data Analyst
The Data Analyst will be a key member of the Project Directorate, responsible for managing, analyzing, and interpreting vast datasets to support the project's objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design, development, and management of digitized content and associated databases.
- Gather, organize, and interpret data in a logical and functional manner.
- Perform analysis of CCT and Economic Inclusion (EI) data, identify trends, and highlight deviations.
- Coordinate the collection of data from implementing partners.
- Assist in reviewing, merging, cleaning, verifying, and validating different datasets.
- Assist in the Project Impact Evaluation study, including midline and end-line surveys.
- Support the maintenance and development of IT infrastructure.
- Keep project-related databases updated and assist in information security audits.
- Develop software/programming where required.
- Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by the Competent Authority.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
- Remuneration: Maximum PKR 325,000/- per month.
- Qualifications: A Master's degree or equivalent (16 years of education) in statistics, computer sciences, economics, or a related field. An advanced certification in data analytics is preferred.
- Experience: At least three years of documentary, verifiable experience in cleansing and preparing data, analyzing and visualizing data (including survey data), and creating reports and dashboards. Good writing and analytical skills are an asset.
- Skills: Strong analytical skills; skills in data collection, management, and analysis; proficiency in software such as Oracle, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, R, and STATA. Strong team spirit and effective communication skills are also required.
How to Apply and Selection Process
Interested candidates who meet the specified criteria are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). The complete application package must include an updated CV, copies of your CNIC, and attested copies of all educational degrees, certificates, and experience certificates to validate your qualifications and work history.
- Application Deadline: The last date for submission of EOIs is September 15, 2025.
- Submission Method: Applications can be submitted electronically via email to phcip.procurement@gmail.com or delivered physically to the address mentioned below.
- Important CV Requirement: All applicants must clearly mention their relevant years of experience and qualifications at the very top of their CV for quick and clear visibility during the screening process.
The selection of consultants will be conducted in strict accordance with the process outlined in the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services" (July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018). The attention of all interested consultants is specifically drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations," which set forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. If required, interviews may be conducted either physically or virtually.
Contact Information:
Project Director,Project Management Unit (PMU)
Punjab Social Protection Authority, Planning & Development Board
78/79 D Block New Muslim Town, Wahdat Road, Lahore
Phone: 042-99232359-60
Frequently Asked Questions (PHCIP and PSPA Jobs)
1. What is the application deadline for the PHCIP jobs?
The last date for the submission of the Expression of Interest (EOI) for all consultant positions is September 15, 2025.
2. What positions are available and what are the salaries?
There are three positions available:
• Financial Management Specialist (Max PKR 700,000/month)
• Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist (Max PKR 700,000/month)
• Data Analyst (Max PKR 325,000/month).
3. How do I apply for these positions?
You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) with your updated CV, copies of your CNIC, and all educational and experience certificates. Applications can be sent via email to phcip.procurement@gmail.com or delivered to the PSPA office in Lahore.
4. What is the selection process for these consultant roles?
The selection will be made in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for the Selection of Individual Consultants (revised August 2018). The World Bank's policy on conflict of interest will also be applied.