Team Leader - Irrigation Project (Pakistan) - Institutional Strengthening Job in Pakistan

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Water & Wastewater - Water

Team Leader - Irrigation Project (Pakistan) - Institutional Strengthening

TL/PAKI/IRR/2025_1742574454

Pakistan, Southern Asia

Permanent

$6000 - $10000 per month

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Mar 21, 2025

Team Leader - Irrigation Project (Karachi, Pakistan) - Institutional Strengthening

Location: Pakistan
Duration: Full-time / Near full-time, until December 2028
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Agriculture & Water Resource Management
Funding Agency: World Bank

EWI is currently supporting the recruitment for a long-term, donor-funded irrigation and agricultural transformation project in Pakistan. The project aims to improve water resource management and agricultural productivity across selected Farmer Organization command areas.

Our client is delivering Technical Assistance as Project Management Consultants (PMC) and is now looking to appoint a Team Leader with international experience to be based full-time (or near full-time) in Karachi. This is a key leadership role within a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with government counterparts over the project duration.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate the PMC team on the ground
Liaise with project stakeholders and government entities
Oversee the delivery of project components, ensuring alignment with donor requirements
Manage project planning, budgeting, and reporting processes

Candidate Requirements:

Advanced degree in Engineering
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, ideally in water-related infrastructure or irrigation projects
Strong project management background, including leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
Proven experience with MDB-funded projects (e.g., World Bank, ADB)
Demonstrated international experience outside Pakistan
Fluency in English

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to lead a high-impact development initiative with long-term stability.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send their CV and a short cover letter to [email protected].

Further details, including the full Terms of Reference, will be shared with shortlisted applicants.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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TL/PAKI/IRR/2025_1742574454

Pakistan, Southern Asia

Permanent

$6000 - $10000 per month

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