Punjab Local Government & Community Development Department Jobs 2026 for 7 Specialist, Expert, Auditor and Other Posts

Punjab Local Government & Community Development Department (LG&CDD) has announced seven vacancies under the Developing Resilient Environment and Advancing Municipal Services (DREAMS-I) project. Positions are available for specialists, experts, an internal auditor, managers and a social mobilization professional. Candidates require relevant graduate, postgraduate or professional qualifications and the experience prescribed for each position. Only applicants holding Punjab domicile are eligible to apply. Appointments will initially be on a one-year contract, extendable based on satisfactory performance, with market-based salaries. Expressions of Interest must be submitted online through the Asian Development Bank’s Consultant Management System by October 20, 2026.

Punjab Local Government & Community Development Department Vacancy

Eligibility Criteria

Only candidates with Punjab domicile are eligible. Women and candidates from minority communities are encouraged to apply. Eligible government employees may apply through the proper channel.

1. Project Development Specialist: Preferably 10 years of overall experience in managing infrastructure projects related to urban water and sanitation. Relevant master’s qualifications, training, additional qualifications in project or business management, and specialized technical or project management certifications will be considered favourably.
2. Project Development Expert: At least five years of relevant project development experience, preferably in the development sector or a government agency. Applicants should have experience in research, project proposals, project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, along with communication, analytical and Microsoft Office skills.
3. Internal Auditor: Generally five years of relevant post-qualification experience in internal audit, internal controls, risk assessment and fiduciary controls. Preferably three years of post-qualification experience on similar assignments in a comparable capacity. Development-sector and international donor experience will be preferred.
4. Mechanical Infrastructure Expert: A minimum of five years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related field, with a strong focus on water supply and sanitation infrastructure, is desirable.
5. Manager Monitoring & Evaluation: At least eight years of experience in monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance of reform projects. Preferably at least three years on similar projects involving local governments and urban development reforms. Knowledge of M&E frameworks, relevant laws, policies and development-project assessment is essential.
6. Manager Environment & Climate Change: At least eight years of experience in environmental management and project monitoring, environmental assessment, or the design and implementation of environmental mitigation measures.
7. Social Mobilizers–Community Engagement Program: At least two years of program/project support experience in national-level organizations working on social development and gender issues, particularly social mobilization. Applicants should understand gender and social inclusion issues in South Punjab and have experience working with multiple stakeholders, diverse communities and project beneficiaries at the grassroots level in Bahawalpur.

The advertisement groups Project Development Specialist, Project Development Expert, Internal Auditor and Mechanical Infrastructure Expert under the Project Coordination Unit, Lahore, while specifically identifying the Mechanical Infrastructure Expert position with CIT–Rawalpindi. The remaining three positions are under the City Implementation Team, Bahawalpur.

Salary

Salaries will be market-based, as approved in the program’s PC-I. Exact amounts are not stated in the advertisement.

Age Limit

The maximum age is 55 years for Project Development Specialist, Internal Auditor, Manager Monitoring & Evaluation, and Manager Environment & Climate Change.

The maximum age is 50 years for Project Development Expert, Mechanical Infrastructure Expert, and Social Mobilizers–Community Engagement Program. Age relaxation is not specified.

How to Apply

1. Access the Asian Development Bank’s Consultant Management System and follow the ADB CMS guide for individual consultants.
2. Prepare your Expression of Interest for the relevant advertised position.
3. Upload your complete CV, educational documents, CNIC, experience letters, certifications and other relevant supporting documents through the ADB CMS portal.
4. Government employees must apply through the proper channel.
5. Submit the online Expression of Interest by October 20, 2026. Direct submissions to the Project Coordination Unit or LG&CDD will not be accepted.

The PMU reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process wholly or partially at any stage without assigning a reason. For enquiries, contact the Program Director, PMU–PICIIP, LG&CD Department, at 58/C-3, Gulberg III, Lahore, or call 042-37897603.

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