Sindh Water and Agriculture Transformation (SWAT) Project Consultants Jobs 2026

The Sindh Water and Agriculture Transformation (SWAT) Project, operating under the Project Management Unit / Agriculture Delivery Unit, has announced vacancies for various Individual Consultants in Hyderabad, Sindh. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural practices and water management across the province.

The project is seeking highly qualified and experienced professionals for roles such as FFS Expert, Social & Gender Specialist, Contract Management Officer, Procurement Officer, and Communication Officer. These positions are contract-based for one year, with potential for extension based on satisfactory performance.

Interested candidates, both male and female, who meet the educational and experience criteria are encouraged to apply. Detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) for each position are available on the project’s website, swatagriculture.gos.pk.

Job Overview

Available Vacancies

The Sindh Water and Agriculture Transformation (SWAT) Project is looking to fill the following consultant positions:

Eligibility and Qualifications

1. FFS Expert

The FFS Expert will be responsible for promoting and implementing Farmer Field Schools within the project scope.

• Education: Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Agriculture, Business, Marketing, or a closely related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in promoting and implementing Farmer Field Schools (FFS) in national or international organizations, public or private projects.
• Skills: Proficiency in IT, computer applications, and strong report writing abilities. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with knowledge of local languages being an added advantage.
• Preferred: Experience working on Foreign Funded projects.

2. Social & Gender Specialist

The Social & Gender Specialist will ensure the integration of social and gender safeguards in project activities.

• Education: Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Sociology, Gender Studies, Rural Development, or a relevant field.
• Experience: At least 10 years of experience in implementing and managing social and gender safeguards in both public and private sectors. This includes experience in social screening, resettlement, gender mainstreaming, and stakeholder engagement.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills in English and strong computer proficiency.
• Preferred: Experience with Foreign Funded projects.

3. Contract Management Officer / Procurement Management Specialist

This role involves overseeing contract management and procurement processes for the project.

• Education: Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: 7 to 10 years of professional experience in project implementation, contract management, and procurement management.
• Preferred: Significant experience with World Bank (WB) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded projects. Proven track record in coordinating with consultants, vendors, donor firms, and government agencies. Experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and risk management. Experience in water resources, infrastructure, and public sector development projects is an advantage.

4. Procurement Officer

The Procurement Officer will manage all procurement-related activities in accordance with international standards.

• Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of procurement experience, with a preference for experience in World Bank-funded projects.
• Skills: Familiarity with World Bank Procurement Regulations. Experience with STEP (Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement) and other procurement tools is an advantage. Knowledge of government procurement procedures and documentation is required. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Office and other IT tools.

5. Communication Officer

The Communication Officer will handle all internal and external communications for the project.

• Education: Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Media Management, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in communication, public relations, media management, or stakeholder engagement. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in government, donor, or international development projects.
• Skills: Excellent written, editing, and presentation skills in Sindhi, Urdu, and English. Knowledge of other regional languages is an advantage. Experience in web content management, social media management, graphic design, coordination, photography, and multimedia communication. Strong analytical, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office / AI applications and familiarity with social media tools.