The Federal Board of Revenue is seeking an experienced professional for its Islamabad headquarters to oversee social safeguards, stakeholder engagement and compliance under the Pakistan Raises Revenue Project.
Islamabad, October 28, 2026: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) plans to hire a Social Specialist under the World Bank-funded Pakistan Raises Revenue Project (PRRP) to strengthen social management, stakeholder engagement and compliance with international safeguards.
According to the terms of reference, the position will support the FBR’s Institutional Transformation Programme, including its information and communication technology development strategy and upcoming projects.
The specialist will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the project’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Labour Management Procedures (LMP) and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), in line with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework.
The role will be based at the FBR headquarters in Islamabad, with the selected professional required to travel to project sites and other cities across Pakistan.
One full-time position available
The FBR is offering one full-time contractual position until June 30, 2027. The specialist will report to the Additional Director (Coordination and Internal Communication) or Deputy Director of the Pakistan Raises Revenue Project.
Responsibilities will include preparing and updating social safeguard documents, monitoring implementation indicators, coordinating with environmental specialists and liaising with government authorities, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.
The selected candidate will also manage the project’s Grievance Redress Mechanism, maintain records of social complaints, support their resolution and prepare quarterly grievance data and progress reports for the programme office.
Other duties include providing training to project staff, monitoring contractors’ compliance with labour procedures and occupational health and safety requirements, and ensuring the timely disclosure of project documents.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must hold a master’s degree, representing at least 16 years of education, in social sciences, international development, economics, development studies, sociology, social work or a related discipline from a Higher Education Commission-recognised institution.
Candidates must have at least 10 years of post-qualification professional experience, including a minimum of five years in social management or development. Experience in stakeholder mapping, mobilisation, engagement, monitoring, reporting, policy and advocacy work is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and online communication tools is also expected. Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory, while proficiency in Urdu will receive due consideration.
Selection under World Bank procurement rules
The FBR stated that the individual consultant would be selected under the World Bank’s procurement regulations for investment project financing, covering goods, works, non-consulting and consulting services.
The appointment is intended to strengthen the FBR’s internal capacity to manage social safeguards efficiently and ensure that project activities comply with applicable laws, regulations and World Bank requirements.