Technical Advisor

The Need and Scope

The Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad intends to hire 'Advisory Services for newly established Islamabad Water (Water & Sewerage Utility)'. This new entity will be responsible for the planning, designing, operation & maintenance (O&M), repair & maintenance (R&M), and overall development of Islamabad's water supply, sewerage, and drainage systems. The initiative aims to enhance service delivery, ensure efficient resource management, and support the city's long-term infrastructure needs.

The scope of advisory services shall include but not limited to: Establishment of Institutional and Operational Framework, Organogram Finalization, Strategic Policy Development and Regulatory Compliance, Assistance in Development of a Master Plan, Financial Resource Mobilization & Investment Strategies, Modernization & Technological Integration (SCADA systems, GIS-based mapping, IT solutions, paperless working, assets management and smart metering), Capacity Building & Workforce Development, Performance Monitoring & Service Delivery Enhancement, Stakeholder Engagement & Institutional Collaboration, Financial Sustainability & Revenue Generation (tariff structures, billing, cost recovery, outsourcing strategies), Assistance in establishment of Online Complaint Monitoring systems, and Arranging Donor's Conference. These outcomes will help establish a modern, efficient, and sustainable water and sewerage system in Islamabad and ensuring long-term urban resilience.

Position Details

Position: Technical Advisor
No. of position: 01
Job Status: Contract/deliverable basis for 12 months
Salary Package: Rs. 800,000/- (lump sum per month)

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications: B.Sc/B.E (16-years of education) in Mechanical/Civil Engineering from a reputable local or foreign University duly recognized by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). Master's degree in Sanitary/Water Engineering or Management. Registered with PEC.
Age: Max 65 years
Relevant Experience: Minimum 30 years of professional experience with the Water & Sanitation utility out of which minimum 10 years shall be as leadership roles of managing Water & Sanitation utilities. Successfully completed project having cost of Rs. 1 billion and above.

Specialized Skills

• Excellent communications skills, problem solving skills, analytical skills, negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Project Management (Planning, Organizing, Budgeting, Execution etc.).
• Excellent knowledge of MS office, Primavera.
• A team leader committed to achieve the overall objectives.

How to Apply

The Interested candidates are required to submit their applications complete in all respect including detailed profile, attested photocopies of Educational documents/testimonials, PEC registration, relevant experience certificates etc in the office of Member (Planning & Development), CDA Room No.104, CDA Secretariat, Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy Sector G-7/4, Islamabad up to June, 20, 2025 before closing hours.
Incomplete and unattested documents will not be entertained.
No TA/DA will be admissible for coming for the Test/interview. Only short-listed candidates will be called for Test/interview.
All above positions shall be purely on contract/deliverable basis (temporary) having no vested right for regular appointment in any case.
All applications should be forwarded through Post Office or any Courier Service. No application will be entertained 'BY HAND'.
The Capital Development Authority has right to cancel advertisement at any time.

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