Opportunity: Procurement & Contract Specialist for World Bank-Funded Project in Punjab
The Programme Monitoring & Implementation Unit (PMIU) of the School Education Department, Government of the Punjab, has announced a high-level consultancy opening for a Procurement & Contract Specialist. This position is part of the “Getting Results: Access and Delivery of Quality Education Services and System Transformation in Punjab” (GRADES-STP) project, a significant initiative supported by the World Bank through a GPE-funded program.
The project is designed to overhaul foundational learning, boost enrollment rates, and drive systemic educational reforms across the province.
Position Overview
- Post: Procurement & Contract Specialist
- Number of Posts: 01
- Location: Lahore, Punjab
- Selection Method: Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants (World Bank Procurement Regulations).
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet rigorous academic and professional standards:
1. Qualifications
- Education: A Master’s degree (minimum 16 years of education) in Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Social Sciences, or a related discipline. Degrees must be from HEC-recognized local or foreign universities.
- Certifications: Preference is given to candidates with professional certifications such as:
- MCIPS (Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, UK)
- CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management, ISM USA)
- CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional, APICS/ASCM)
2. Experience
- At least eight (08) years of documented, verifiable experience in the procurement of goods, works, and consulting services.
- Experience should span subnational, national, or international agencies, or the private sector.
- Specific expertise in IT procurement, community-driven development, and consulting services is highly preferred.
How to Apply
Interested professionals should review the detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) available on the official website: www.pesrp.edu.pk/procurement.
Submission Checklist:
- Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of educational degrees and professional certificates
- Experience certificates
- Copy of CNIC
Note: Applicants must clearly state their relevant years of experience and qualifications at the top of their CV.
Deadline: May 25, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
Contact Information
Submissions should be directed to:
Programme Director, PMIU-PESRP
6-Wahdat Link Road, Asif Block, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore.
Phone: 042-99260124
Website: www.pesrp.edu.pk
