Sector Specialist

UHRS; Islamabad, Lahore; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

UHRS in Islamabad is seeking an analytical professional to assist the Collectorate in verifying industry claims on input-output norms and to support duty exemption processes. You will participate in field visits, plant inspections, and stakeholder consultations with industries and trade associations.

The role requires a strong foundation in engineering, 3+ years in related sectors, and the ability to prepare technical reports and provide expert opinions for customs decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Textile or related fields).
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the relevant industrial sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Collectorate in verifying industry claims on raw material consumption and finished goods outputs against actual production processes.
• Support the evaluation of applications for duty exemptions and export-related incentive schemes.
• Conduct sectoral studies to establish standard input-output ratios for industries availing customs concessions/exemptions, export facilitation schemes or duty drawback.
• Assist in conducting field visits, plant inspections, and stakeholder consultations with industries and trade associations.
• Provide expert opinion during investigations and audits involving input-output ratios for customs decision making.
• Maintain and update a database of sector-specific input-output norms for IOCO.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and case notes to support customs policy formulation.
• Assist in determining duty drawback rates and conducting periodic reviews.
• Deliver training and provide technical support to customs staff on industrial processes and input-output analysis.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Collector related to the role.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Collaborative work

Public service values

Investigation & scrutiny

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Data/statistical tools

Job description

• Assist the Collectorate in verifying industryclaims on raw material consumption and finishedgoods outputs against actual production processes.
• Support the evaluation of applications for dutyexemptions and export-related incentive schemes.
• Conduct sectoral studies to establish standardinput-output ratios for industries availingcustoms concessions/exemptions, exportfacilitation schemes or duty drawback.
• Assist in conducting field visits, plantinspections, and stakeholder consultationswith industries and trade associations.
• Provide expert opinion during investigationsand audits involving input-output ratios forcustoms decision making.
• Maintain and update a database of sector-specificinput-output norms for IOCO.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations,and case notes to support customs policyformulation.
• Assist in determining duty drawback rates andconducting periodic reviews.
• Deliver training and provide technical supportto customs staff on industrial processes andinput-output analysis.
• Perform any other duties assigned by theCollector related to the role.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering(Mechanical, Chemical, Textile orrelated fields).
• Master's or bachelor’s degree orequivalent degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experienceworking in the relevant industrial sector.
• Basic knowledge of Customs Laws and rulespreferred.
• Strong understanding of production costing,yield ratios, and material efficiency.
• Experience with industrial site audits,plant process evaluations, or input-outputstudies.
• Strong data analysis, documentation, andpresentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data/statisticaltools.
• Analytical and investigative mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively inmultidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to public service values andgovernment compliance.

Analytical Rigor & Critical Thinking Professional Integrity & Impartiality Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Job Type

Contractual - 2 Years

Job Location

Contract Duration

2 Years, extendible based on Performance

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering orRelevant Field