Chief Operating Officer (Operations) (COO)

Local Government & Community Development Department

Lahore , Pakistan

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The role requires an experienced professional with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, or Engineering (with an MBA). The candidate should have a strong background in public administration, project management, public sector governance, infrastructure development, and engineering-related projects. A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience is essential, including at least 5 years in similar projects or assignments. For candidates holding a BSc in Engineering, the general experience will be counted from the date of degree completion.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the Project Director (PD) and Deputy Project Director (DPD) of PRMSC in supervising and overseeing project activities, staff, individual consultants, and consultancy firms, providing leadership support on behalf of the Deputy CEO PRMSC.
- Support the Project Director in project management and in devising priority plans to achieve project objectives, including both outcomes and outputs.
- Oversee the operations, communications, and capacity-building functions of the Project Implementation and Management Unit (PIMU).
- Coordinate with Tehsil Councils, PRMSC-TO, district governments, and other city stakeholders to identify city needs and share progress at various forums.
- Assist PD PIMU/CEO PRMSC in coordinating with key stakeholders such as the World Bank, LG&CD Department, Planning & Development Board, Public Service Commission, and relevant Tehsil Councils for project implementation activities.
- Facilitate the identification and acquisition of land required for PRSWSSP projects in collaboration with government and private agencies.
- Act as a liaison between the PIMU head office in Lahore and Service Delivery Units (SDUs) in target cities to ensure efficient coordination, working relationships, and conflict resolution.
- Guide the preparation and consolidation of expenditure frameworks, Budget Execution Reports, Implementation Plans, and Procurement Plans required under the PRSWSSP project.
- Establish and lead a quality control system within PIMU, including risk management, internal policies and procedures, internal audits, communication, and coordination protocols to enhance project activity planning and monitoring.
- Assist the PD in procurement and contract management, review and monitoring of project outputs, and follow-up on action plans and proposals.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, or Engineering with an MBA.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in public administration, project management, public sector governance, infrastructure development, and engineering-related projects.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working on similar projects or assignments.
- For candidates with a BSc in Engineering, experience will be counted from the date of degree completion.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working with international development organizations such as the World Bank is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership and coordination skills with multiple stakeholders at various government levels.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, including procurement, contract management, and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with risk management, quality control systems, and internal audit processes.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 27th October 2026.

Job Details

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Contract

Job Location:

Lahore, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Age:

18 - 65 Years

Minimum Education:

Master

Degree Title:

Masters/Bachelors (Hons) (16 years), 16 Years of Education, Business Administration, Civil Engineering/Sciences, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering/Sciences, Public Administration, Public Policy, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Business Administration 1, Administration, Operations, implementation of mega projects executed under FIDIC / ADB or World Bank conditions / guidelines, Managing Administrative Operations, HR and Organizational Growth

Career Level:

Mid-Level

Experience:

10 Years - 13 Years

Apply Before:

Oct 14, 2026

Posting Date:

Oct 08, 2026