Research Analyst

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.

At the request of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the ASI- REMIT programme supported the drafting of the Public Asset Management Guidelines (PAMGs) in consultation with the Planning Commission and key line ministries. The guidelines established a coherent and uniform framework for the acquisition, management, and disposal of public assets, clarified institutional responsibilities, and introduced accountability mechanisms consistent with international standards. Following approval by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) and the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), the PAMGs were disseminated across all federal ministries and divisions.

Subsequently, the ASI-REMIT team, in coordination with the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) and MoF, developed standard methodologies for assessing the need of routine and capital maintenance of public assets for major asset classes. These methodologies were formally approved by the MoF and circulated across the federal ministries. Collectively, the PAMGs and associated maintenance methodologies represent a significant step toward institutionalising modern evidence-based and sustainable asset management within Pakistan's public sector.

The results of the pilot will be used to determine if an AI enabled data analytics can be built to use registry data and generate operation and maintenance budgets. The data prepared and collected in a keeping view this potential of synthesising data by analytical software.

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.