The Government of Punjab, under the Developing Resilient Environment and Advancing Municipal Services (DREAMS-I) initiative by the Local Government & Community Development Department (LG&CDD), is hiring Project Incremental Staff for the Project Coordination Unit (Lahore) and City Implementation Team (Bahawalpur). The positions are contract-based for an initial period of one (1) year, extendable based on satisfactory performance.

Position: Municipal Financial Management Expert

Location: Project Coordination Unit, Lahore
No. of Posts: 01
Maximum Age: 55

Job Description:

Lead and implement financial strategies for urban municipal services. Provide oversight and coordination for financial management under the DREAMS-I program.

Responsibilities:

• Manage financial planning and reporting in line with project goals.
• Engage in resource mobilization and capacity building for municipal finance systems.
• Ensure compliance with local rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• Graduate or post-graduate degree in Finance, CA, MBA, or a related field.
• At least 5 years (preferably 2-3 years in Urban Governance or Municipal Finance).
• Strong knowledge of municipal finance and resource mobilization.
• Familiarity with public finance, tax systems, budgeting, and urban resilience practices.

Position: Manager Community Engagement

Location: City Implementation Team, Bahawalpur
No. of Posts: 01
Maximum Age: 45

Job Description:

• Promote and manage effective community engagement strategies.

• Oversee awareness, mobilization, and local participation efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Lead outreach campaigns and community engagement sessions.

• Build relationships with local stakeholders, civil society, and target communities.

• Support grievance redressal mechanisms.

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5–7 years of experience in social mobilization, outreach, and community engagement.

• Knowledge of engagement practices in municipal services.

• Preference for candidates with experience in similar development programs.

Position: Assistant Manager Finance & Accounts

Location: City Implementation Team, Bahawalpur
No. of Posts: 01
Maximum Age: 50

Job Description:

• Handle project accounting and financial operations.

• Maintain compliance with financial laws and donor requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial reports, maintain ledgers, and manage project budgets.

• Coordinate audits and ensure financial transparency.

Requirements:

• Minimum 16 years of education in Business Administration/Finance/Commerce or equivalent.

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.

• Experience with donor-funded or public sector projects preferred.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and government financial regulations.

Position: Assistant Manager Collection & Recovery

Location: City Implementation Team, Bahawalpur
No. of Posts: 01
Maximum Age: 50

Job Description:

• Supervise collection and recovery of municipal dues.

• Monitor billing and enforcement mechanisms.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective revenue collection and maintain proper documentation.

• Coordinate with municipal bodies for performance tracking.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.

• At least 3 years of experience in revenue management or related municipal functions.

• Familiarity with local taxation and urban governance processes.