The Project Management & Implementation Unit, under Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System (SSPDS), Government of Sindh, has invited Expressions of Interest for two individual consultant positions in Karachi. This project runs under IDA credit financing. It follows World Bank Procurement Regulations for Individual Consultants.
What This Notice Actually Is
This is an Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI), not a standard job application process. Like other recent World Bank and ADB-funded project notices, selection here follows a formal procedure. It follows World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (November 2020), specifically Section III, Paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17, governing individual consultant selection.
Position 1: Specialist Gender & Social Inclusion
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, International Relations, or a related field from an HEC-recognized institution
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience. At least 3 years in a senior role, or 3 years working with an international organization, national/international NGO, or development sector project.
Preferred Additional Experience:
- Proven experience developing and implementing gender-responsive programs, policies, or strategies
- Experience working directly with vulnerable and marginalized populations, including women, persons with disabilities, and social protection beneficiaries
- Experience conducting field research, needs assessments, and social inclusion analysis
Skills Required:
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Excellent English and Urdu communication skills, both written and verbal
- Additional advantage for candidates with strong report writing and documentation ability
Position 2: Backend Developer II
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (16 years of education)
- Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in software development, particularly in backend development
Technical Skills Required:
- Strong understanding of PHP.NET, SQL Server, and web development frameworks
- Experience with REST APIs, SDLC methodology, and SCRUM/Agile development
- Familiarity with database design and management
Preferred Skills:
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong understanding of design patterns, database modeling, and secure coding practices
- Well-organized and disciplined approach to development, with a comprehensive understanding of the full development lifecycle
Why These Two Roles Differ So Much
The gap between these two positions is genuinely wide. One is a social sciences and policy-focused role working with vulnerable populations. The other is a purely technical software development position. So SSPDS is likely building out both its programmatic/social side and its technical infrastructure simultaneously, possibly to support a social protection delivery system that combines policy work with a functioning digital platform.
If you’re comparing this against other World Bank or donor-funded consultant openings across Sindh, check other listings under Government Jobs on the site. EOI-based consultant hiring under IDA or ADB financing tends to follow fairly similar procedural requirements.
Important Notes for Applicants
Interested consultants who meet the above qualifications should submit their Expression of Interest. Include a detailed CV addressing the relevant qualifications and experience, CNIC/domicile documents, degrees, and any other supporting documentation. State the position applied for clearly.
Deadline: By 8 October 2026, at 3:00 PM
Email: hr@sspa.gos.pk
The advertisement specifically notes that consultants may be considered for engagement under IPF (November 2020) borrower procurement regulations, sections 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17. These govern individual consultant hiring. If you want additional detail beyond what’s summarized here, review the full Terms of Reference (TORs) and procurement policy directly.
- World Bank Procurement Policy: www.worldbank.org
- SSPA Procurement Page: www.sspa.gos.pk/procurement
Since this uses a formal World Bank consultant selection process rather than a typical resume-and-interview format, review the referenced procurement regulations before submitting your EOI. This matters particularly if you’re unfamiliar with how individual consultant selection works under IPF-funded projects. For more current government and donor-funded project openings across Sindh, browse Sindh Jobs on the site.
How to Apply
Submit your Expression of Interest, along with your detailed CV and supporting documents, via email to hr@sspa.gos.pk. Clearly mention the position you’re applying for.
Deadline: 8 October 2026
Address:
Project Management & Implementation Unit
Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System (SSPDS)
Sindh Social Protection Authority, Government of Sindh
155-N, Main Khayaban-e-Muslim, Phase VI, DHA, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Phone: 021-3525091-2
Reference No.: INF-KRY.NO.4262/2026
Disclaimer: Based on the official advertisement published in Kawish, 26 September 2026. This is an EOI invitation under World Bank procurement regulations, not a standard job application — review the full TORs at www.sspa.gos.pk/procurement before applying.
