Research Analyst - REMIT Programme

Adam Smith International; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development organization in Islamabad is seeking an analyst to support the pilot implementation of Public Asset Management Guidelines. This role focuses on research, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination to enhance asset management practices. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in research or project coordination. The position offers a project duration of 60 days and requires strong analytical and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, or similar.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in research, data analysis, or project coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis for project activities.
• Prepare reports and other project materials.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for output delivery.

Skills

Research and data analysis

Policy and programme support

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office Suite

Presentation development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Certification in data analysis or monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SPSS or Stata or Power BI

Job description

Background

In August 2023, the IMF’s Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) and Climate PIMA Report identified significant weaknesses in asset recording and maintenance across federal entities. The report recommended that the Government of Pakistan (GoP) prepare and publish standardised rules and procedures for ministries to retain, maintain, and disclose information on public assets, alongside the development of unified asset management methodologies. The report recommendations were approved by the Federal Cabinet for implementation.

Activity Context

The Government of Pakistan, with support from the ASI-REMIT Programme, is implementing the Public Asset Management Guidelines (PAMGs) to modernize federal-level asset management. The second phase involves piloting the registration of legacy assets in selected divisions, operationalising the SAP/FABS Asset Management Module, and preparing an Asset Manual for the Registration of Legacy Assets. The pilot aims to establish a comprehensive central registry of federal assets and support data-driven maintenance and budgeting.

Job Summary

The Government of Pakistan, with support from the ASI-REMIT Programme, is initiating the Pilot Implementation of the Public Asset Management Guidelines (PAMGs) to strengthen evidence-based asset management across federal ministries. The pilot will focus on compiling and valuing legacy assets in two selected divisions, operationalising the SAP/FABS Asset Management Module, and developing a comprehensive Asset Management Manual to guide future implementation across the federal government. The analyst will coordinate and support implementation of the activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support the development of defined activities;
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, briefings, and other materials;
• Synthesize project data and writing up results to inform project findings;
• Coordinate with stakeholders to arrange meetings and overall output delivery;
• Develop meeting minutes, feedback, and evidence of work progressing;
• Assist with activity tracking and monitoring;
• Develop presentation slides with direction from project leads;
• Organise meetings, workshops, and other events;
• Any other tasks assigned by the team.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Additional certification or coursework in data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, or research methods will be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in research, data analysis, or project coordination, preferably in the public sector or with international development programmes.

• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse, and synthesise qualitative and quantitative data to support policy or programme work.

• Experience in drafting reports, preparing presentations, and maintaining project documentation.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, or Power BI) will be an asset.

• Experience coordinating meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.

Reporting

The consultant will report to the REMIT Team Lead and REMIT Macroeconomic Governance Component Lead.

LOE: 60 days

Application deadline

Tuesday 25th November at 5pm PKT.