Jobs in Islamabad, Pakistan

About the role

The Technical and Vocational Skills Development & Industry Competitiveness Specialist will provide strategic advisory support to the Governance Reforms Unit (GRU) on developing a market-responsive technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system that supports Pakistan's industrialisation agenda, enhances workforce competitiveness, and responds to evolving labour market demands. The consultant will provide international good practice and practical recommendations on strengthening institutional arrangements, industry engagement, governance, and skills development systems to improve alignment between training provision and the needs of the economy.

What you'll bring

• Advanced degree in Economics, Economic Development, Public Policy, Business, Finance, Investment, International Development, or related discipline.
• Minimum 18 years of international experience in private sector development, economic growth, investment promotion, market systems development, competitiveness, industrial development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience advising governments and development partners on private sector reforms, investment promotion, and economic development.
• Extensive experience working on programmes funded by FCDO, DFID, World Bank, EU, IFC, UNDP, ADB, or other international development partners.
• Proven expertise in investment climate reforms, market systems development (M4P), value chain development, MSME growth, industrial policy, Special Economic Zones, and public-private partnerships.
• Strong analytical, strategic advisory, stakeholder engagement, and report writing skills.
• Experience working in South Asia, Africa, and emerging economies will be an advantage.
• This closely reflects Neil Spooner's experience leading PSD, investment, market systems, and industrial development programmes across multiple regions for DFID/FCDO, the EU, World Bank, UNDP, and other partners.