Background

The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) is a 39-month (2021 – 2025) program funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and is implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI). The program provides technical assistance (TA) to Pakistan with a broader objective to implement reforms for strengthening macroeconomic stability and improving conditions for high and sustained growth, mutual prosperity, job creation, and poverty reduction. The Programme works towards supporting the Government of Pakistan, its relevant ministries, institutions, and departments to strengthen revenue mobilization reforms/initiatives, address investment environment challenges, facilitate trade and drive competitiveness by reducing trade barriers, and improve the macroeconomic policy and its management.

The asset management reforms in the federal government are a broad area that will take several years to implement. This assignment is focused on implementing the IMF PIMA and C-PIMA Report action plan’s recommendations related to public asset management.  In particular, the assignment specifically requires support to the MoF for Item–11 of the Action Plan. Activities will include:

• The preparation and publication of rules and procedures for federal ministries to retain and make accessible information on public assets. This will include presenting guidelines to CDWP and ECNEC for approval and providing training and implementing guidelines.
• The development of standard methodologies for assessing the needs and costs of routine and capital maintenance for main asset classes.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct an in-depth analysis of existing PAMG-related documents and engage with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the inception report, focusing on financial management perspectives.
• Collaborate with the Public Policy Expert to revise and update PAMGs, emphasizing financial aspects.
• Assist MoF in securing necessary approvals from ECC/ECNEC.
• Develop and deliver targeted training programs on PAMGs, with a focus on financial management.
• Support the creation of a web guide and video tutorial, ensuring financial management content is accurate.
• Establish financial methodologies for routine and capital maintenance assessments.
• Assist in the preparation of the final report, with a focus on financial insights and recommendations.
• Support the Public Policy Expert/Coordinator in the completion of the assignmen

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in public financial management.
• Wide-ranging understanding of public policy and economic management in Pakistan
• Minimum master’s, preferably PhD qualification in policy, economics, or related field.
• Strong review and analysis skills, with the ability to review technical policy and legal documents.
• Ability to engage with senior-level government officials, and to facilitate the process of getting things done vis-à-vis timelines, responsibilities, and resources required to deliver individual actions.
• Excellent record keeping, report writing, communications, and presentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written English.

Reporting

The consultant will report to the REMIT Team Lead and REMIT Macroeconomy Lead.