Local Government / Municipal Services Specialist

National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)

Multiple Cities, Pakistan

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Provide support, advice and guidance to the project team on local government systems, business processes, institutional structures, policy framework, training and capacity building needs etc.
Analyse capacity gaps in local government service delivery at the village level especially in terms of design and implementation of key municipal services such as water supply, sewerage, waste disposal etc.
Coordinate with other consultants and project staff and provide technical input in assessing the capacity of local government officials and elected representatives in service delivery and identify skills gaps in the system.
Assist and advise the Team Leader on developing a range of viable and feasible options on behaviour change reforms through improving the local government structure, policy, and implementation.
Provide input to the BCC team on characteristics of enabling local government environments that ensure better designing, implementation and sustainability of capacity building reform initiatives.
Provide input in designing of training programs, manuals, and tools and other relevant materials for various tiers keeping in view the municipal service delivery system in the villages.
Coordinate with module developer/experts for providing input on the needs of various subcomponents within the local government and municipal systems.

Skills

Coordination Skills Monitoring Skills Resource Management Urban Planning

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Department:

NRSP WASH Project

Job Location:

Islamabad, Lahore, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Masters

Degree Title:

Bachelor's in Public Administration or a related field

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

10 Years (work experience in matters related to local governance reforms, organizational development of municipal services delivery operators, capacity building etc. Preferably, experience of working in similar projects/assignments, in similar capacity.)

Apply Before:

Jul 01, 2025

Posting Date:

Jun 16, 2025

National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)

N.G.O./Social Services · More than 5000 employees - Islamabad, Lahore

Established in 1991, NRSP is the largest Rural Support Programme in the country in terms of outreach, staff and development activities. It is a not for profit organization registered under Section 42 of Companies Ordinance 1984. NRSP's mandate is to alleviate poverty by harnessing people's potential and undertake development activities in Pakistan. It has a presence in 46 Districts in all the four Provinces including Azad Jammu and Kashmir through Regional Offices and Field Offices. NRSP is currently working with more than half a million poor households organized into a network of more than 57,179 Community Organizations. With sustained incremental growth, it is emerging as Pakistan's leading engine for poverty reduction and rural development.