Government of Punjab DREAMS-I LG&CDD Project Incremental Staff Jobs 2026

The Government of Punjab’s Developing Resilient Environment and Advancing Municipal Services (DREAMS-I) Local Government & Community Development Department (LG&CDD) has announced exciting career opportunities for Project Incremental Staff. These positions are offered on a contract basis, initially for one year, with potential for extension based on performance. Qualified and experienced individuals are invited to apply for various roles within the Project Coordination Unit (Lahore) and City Implementation Team (Bahawalpur).

This recruitment drive seeks to fill key positions such as Project Development Specialist, Project Development Expert, Internal Auditor, Mechanical Infrastructure Expert, Manager Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Mobilizers, and Manager Environment & Climate Change. Women and candidates from minorities are strongly encouraged to apply for these Government of Punjab DREAMS-I LG&CDD Jobs 2026.

Job Overview

Available Vacancies

The DREAMS-I LG&CDD is looking to fill the following positions:

• Project Development Specialist (01 Post)
• Project Development Expert (01 Post)
• Internal Auditor (01 Post)
• Mechanical Infrastructure Expert (CIT-Rawalpindi) (01 Post)
• Manager Monitoring & Evaluation (01 Post)
• Social Mobilizers-Community Engagement Program (01 Post)
• Manager Environment & Climate Change (01 Post)

Post-Wise Details

Project Development Specialist (Lahore)

The Project Development Specialist will contribute to the planning and execution of infrastructure projects, particularly those related to water and sanitation in urban areas.

• Education: Graduate or preferably postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, City & Regional Planning, Urban Development Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Architectural Engineering or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field. Preference will be given to candidates with a master’s degree or relevant trainings in the above fields, or a bachelor’s degree supplemented with a master’s in project management, business management, or a relevant field.
• Experience: Preferably 10 years of overall work experience in project management of infrastructure projects related to Water & Sanitation in Urban Sector. Specialized technical or project management certifications will be considered favorably.
• Max Age: 55 years

Project Development Expert (Lahore)

This expert role involves conducting research, analyzing potential projects, and preparing proposals, with a focus on the entire project cycle from design to evaluation.

• Education: Graduate or preferably postgraduate degree in a relevant field such as engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental), architecture, urban planning, or development studies.
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in project development, preferably in the development sector or with a government agency. Experience in conducting research and analysis, familiarity with the project cycle (design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation), excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication, knowledge of government regulations, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Max Age: 50 years

Internal Auditor (Lahore)

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for internal audit functions, risk assessment, and ensuring fiduciary control, with a preference for candidates experienced in the development sector and with international donor organizations.

• Education: A Chartered Accountant or 16 years of education in Finance/Auditing/Accounting/Commerce or a relevant discipline.
• Experience: In general, 5 years of post-qualification relevant work experience in internal audit, internal controls, risk assessment, and fiduciary control. Preferably 3 years of post-qualification experience working in similar projects/assignments in comparable organizations. Excellent communication, interpersonal, IT, and data handling & analysis skills are an advantage.
• Max Age: 55 years

Mechanical Infrastructure Expert (CIT-Rawalpindi)

This role requires expertise in mechanical engineering with a strong focus on water supply and sanitation infrastructure.

• Education: Graduate or preferably postgraduate degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related field with a strong focus on water supply and sanitation infrastructure is desirable.
• Max Age: 50 years

Manager Monitoring & Evaluation (Bahawalpur)

The Manager M&E will oversee monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance for reform projects, particularly those related to local governments and urban development.

• Education: A graduate or preferably postgraduate degree in Economics, Development Studies or a relevant discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of work experience in monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance of reform projects. Preferably minimum 3 years of work experience in similar projects related to local governments and urban development reforms. Experience in the development sector and with international donor organizations is preferred. Knowledge of best practices, laws, and policies related to M&E framework design and implementation is essential.
• Max Age: 55 years

Social Mobilizers-Community Engagement Program (Bahawalpur)

This role involves community engagement and social mobilization, focusing on social development and gender issues at the grassroots level in Bahawalpur.

• Education: Graduate or preferably postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, Social Sciences, Sociology, Gender Studies or a relevant discipline.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in program/project support in national level organizations working on social development and gender issues, particularly in social mobilization. A good understanding of gender and social inclusion issues in South Punjab is required. Proven abilities to work with multi-stakeholders, diverse communities, and project beneficiaries at the grassroots level in Bahawalpur.
• Max Age: 50 years

Manager Environment & Climate Change (Bahawalpur)

The Manager Environment & Climate Change will be responsible for environmental management, monitoring, assessment, and implementation of mitigation measures for projects.

• Education: A graduate or preferably postgraduate degree in environmental engineering or a post-graduate degree in environmental science or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 8 years of experience in environmental management and monitoring of projects, environmental assessment, and/or design and implementation of environmental mitigation measures.
• Max Age: 55 years

Important Instructions

• Salaries will be market-based as approved in the PC-I of the Program.
• Women and candidates from minorities are encouraged to apply.
• Only candidates having domicile of Punjab Province are eligible to apply.
• The application deadline is October 20, 2026.

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