Experience Requirements

Government of Sindh Transport and Mass Transit Department Sindh Mass Transit Authority ( Communication Specialist ,Environment Specialist , Gender Specialist , Social Development Specialist , Procurement / Contract Specialist , Financial Specialist )
1- Communication Specialist
2- Environment Specialist
3- Gender Specialist
4- Social Development Specialist
5- Procurement / Contract Specialist
6- Financial Specialist

SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF AS INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS /SPECIALISTS
Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) intends to hire qualified professionals against the following positions under Karachi Mobility Project funded by International Donor Agency, initially for a period of one year (extendable subject to satisfactory performance and requirement of the Programme).
S.No. Position Qualification & Experience
1. Communication Specialis
t Masters degree or above in Communications, International Relations / Public Affairs, Journalism or related discipline from HEC recognized institute 1 university. Foreign qualification will be considered an added advantage and relevant Specialized Training Timings considered for the position • At least 5 years of post-qualification experience of working infrastructure projects (consultancy + works) / Projects funded by donor agencies shall be preferred.
2. Environmental Specialist
Masters degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences or a related field from HEC recognized university. Foreign qualification will be considered an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience in Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plan, Environment, Health & Safety, planning / designing, implementing, training, monitoring and evaluating SHE&Q related activities. • Specialised Training - ISO 9001-2015, Quality Management Systems, ISO-14001, Occupational Health & Safety, ISO-22000, Quality Assurance, or any other skills considered relevant for the position. • Experience of working infrastructure projects (consultancy + works) / Projects funded by donor agencies shall be preferred. 3. Gender Specialist Masters degree in Social Sciences, Gender and Development or Women's Studies. Management or related field from HEC recognized university. Specialized Training - Gender Awareness / Sensitization, Gender Based Violence. Community Engagement Strategies Development or any other skills considered relevant for the position. • At least 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience including a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role is highly desirable. 4. Social Development Specialist Graduate degree in social sciences (e.g. development studies, sociology, human geography. anthropology) from HEC recognized university. • At least 10 years of experience in community engagement, planning, Implementation and management of resettlement activities, and complaints resolution / grievance redress management. Experience in the preparation of, or assisting in the preparation of, at least 5 resettlement plans for infrastructure projects. Experience in urban settings would be an advantage. • Strong knowledge of relevant Federal, Provincial, and local laws, standards, regulations, and policies such as those pertaining to land acquisition and resettlement, labour management and protection, special protection legislation, mechanisms and provisions pertaining to women and vulnerable and marginalized groups. • Strong knowledge of the social safeguards policies and frameworks, and compliance requirements of IFIs (e.g. World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, JICA etc.) 5. Procurement / Contract Management Specialist Bachelor's degree or above in (Civil / Electrical Mechanical) Engineering or equivalent, Masters degree in relevant discipline of engineering or MBA in Project Management will be added advantage from HEC recognized university. • Al least fifteen (15) years or above relevant experience In Procurement and Contract Management / Administration. 6. Financial Management Specialist A civil servant from Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service (PAAS), FPOE (Final Passing Out Exam) qualified from the Department of Auditor General of Pakistan and serving in BPS-18-19. Holding of MBA (Finance) degree, Master's Degree in Accounting and Finance, or MS Finance, or a M.Com will be accorded due weightage or a Chartered Accountant from Private sector. • 8 years' relevant experience in financial management, audit or accounts, after acquiring stipulated qualifications. • Good communication skill and have experience of working with Finance Department / Division, Auditor General of Pakistan Office, Office of Accountant General and Planning Department / Commission. • Prior experience of working In donor funded and public sector projects will be accorded due weightage. • Demonstrated Computer Skill (Proficiency In using computer desktop application MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview along with original documents. TA/DA shall not be admissible. Remuneration would be negotiable commensurating to qualification and experience of the candidate. Other public sector employees can also apply through proper channel. Interested candidates meeting the above criteria may apply by sending in the form of covering letter along with CV to the address mentioned below within 15 days of publication of this advertisement. Maximum age limit 50 years.
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Managing Director Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) H.No. 20, 9th Street, Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Phase-V, DHA, Karachi. Phone: 021-99332911