The Local Government & Community Development Department, Government of the Punjab, invites applications from accomplished engineering specialists for the position of Project Development Specialist within the Project Coordination Unit under the ADB-assisted DREAMS-I program in Lahore.
Institutional Background and Program Mandate
The Developing Resilient Environment and Advancing Municipal Services project is a flagship urban infrastructure initiative executed by the Local Government & Community Development Department through the Program Management Unit. Co-financed by the Asian Development Bank, DREAMS-I modernizes urban water supply, wastewater management, solid waste treatment, and civic drainage across major metropolitan centers in Punjab.
Operational Responsibilities and Technical Scope
The Project Development Specialist provides high-level technical leadership for municipal engineering subprojects. Key responsibilities include preparing feasibility reviews, engineering appraisals, and PC-I revision documentation for water supply and drainage works. The specialist coordinates multidisciplinary design teams, supervises procurement compliance with ADB Guidelines, evaluates contractor submittals, and oversees engineering progress monitoring.
Application Preparation and Document Checklist
Candidates must compile an organized electronic credentials dossier before submitting an Expression of Interest:
- Detailed professional CV formatted according to ADB CMS consultant standards.
- Attested copies of engineering degrees (B.Sc/M.Sc) and PEC registration certificates.
- Documented service certificates confirming 10 years of urban infrastructure project management.
- Copy of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and Punjab domicile certificate.
- Recent passport-sized photograph and project management credentials (PMP).
Online Submission Protocol via ADB CMS
Eligible candidates holding Punjab domicile must submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) online via ADB CMS portal on or before October 20, 2026. Direct submissions to PCU or LG&CDD are strictly inadmissible. Government servants must apply through proper channel. Only shortlisted professionals will be called for interview.