Career Opportunities: Sindh Coastal Resilience Sector Project (SCRSP) – Forestry Component Karachi

The Office of the Project Director for the Sindh Coastal Resilience Sector Project (SCRSP) – Forestry Component, Karachi, has issued a corrigendum notice regarding multiple high-level consultancy positions. This initiative, under the Sindh Forest Department, aims to recruit specialized individual consultants to drive coastal resilience, environmental sustainability, and carbon financing initiatives in the region.

The advertisement, officially signed by Project Director Riaz Ahmed Wagan, outlines several key vacancies for highly qualified professionals. Below is a detailed breakdown of the available positions, required qualifications, and core responsibilities.

Available Positions and Eligibility Criteria

1. Legal Expert (Individual Consultant)

• Vacancies & Duration: 06 positions (Full-time / Complete Month)
• Qualifications: LL.B or LL.M degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in a relevant legal field.
• Experience & Skills:
  • A minimum of 15 years of proven experience in infrastructure, donor-funded initiatives, or private sector development under local commercial laws.
  • Deep understanding of international and local donor regulations.
  • Proven expertise in project construction, agreements, governance, and project-related transaction management.

2. Contract / Claim Management Expert (Individual Consultant)

• Vacancies & Duration: 07 positions (Full-time / Complete Month)
• Qualifications: Advanced degree in Business, Law, Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience & Skills:
  • Over 10 years of prominent experience in contract management, procurement, and handling claims within public or international sectors.
  • Familiarity with donor policies and procurement regulations (e.g., World Bank, Asian Development Bank) along with reporting compliance.
  • Hands-on capability in managing contracts from inception to closure, ensuring financial accuracy, reviewing invoices, and validating payments.

3. Financial / Accounting Expert (Individual Consultant)

• Vacancies & Duration: 06 positions (Full-time / Complete Month)
• Qualifications: Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience & Skills:
  • Prior experience working with international donors and a strong understanding of their specific financial reporting and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience in the public sector, specifically concerning Government Financial Management or PFM (Public Financial Management).
  • Competency in preparing project budgets, managing expenditures, and ensuring complete alignment with organizational financial policies.

4. Biodiversity Expert (Individual Consultant)

• Vacancies & Duration: 07 positions (Full-time / Complete Month)
• Qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience & Skills:
  • At least 8 to 10 years of professional experience in project design, execution, monitoring, and biodiversity conservation/natural resource management.
  • Familiarity with international donor-funded projects, including their reporting and monitoring frameworks.
  • Ability to provide expert advice on policies, regulations, and skills related to biodiversity, ensuring environmental safeguards are integrated into project activities.

5. Carbon Finance Specialist (International)

• Vacancies & Duration: 04 positions (Full-time / Complete Month)
• Qualifications: Advanced degree or PhD in Finance, Economics, Forestry, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related field.
• Experience & Skills:
  • 10 years of relevant experience in forestry, land use, or marine blue carbon project development, with a exemplary track record in feasibility studies.
  • Strong understanding of international carbon markets and standards like Verra or Gold Standard.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience in forest conservation or project restoration in Pakistan will be highly valued.
  • Core Responsibilities: Assisting the Forestry and Wildlife Department in initial scoping phases, evaluating nature-based project carbon credits, establishing applicable standards, assessing revenue generation, and reviewing institutional frameworks.

Important Notice for Applicants

All other terms and conditions (TORs) for these vacancies remain unchanged from the original announcement.

How to Apply & Verify

Interested candidates seeking further details regarding the Terms of Reference (TORs) can visit the official Sindh Forest Department website or the designated provincial job portal:

• Official Website: www.sindhforest.gov.pk
• Job Portal: www.iwork4sindh.com (Information Department, Government of Sindh)
• Contact Reference: INF/KRY/2676/2026 | PD/SCRSP/2026/27 (Dated: June 16, 2026)