Hiring Environmental, Social, and Gender Safeguards Specialists for Balochistan Irrigation Project

This tender invites qualified professionals in Quetta from the Balochistan Irrigation Department for consultancy roles in environmental, social, and gender safeguards. The focus is on specialized expertise to support the Component-A of the Balochistan Water Sector Project Implementation Program (BWSPIP). The project requires three specialists: Environmental Safeguards, Social Safeguards, and Gender Specialist. Each role demands a master's degree in relevant fields such as environmental sciences, sociology, or gender studies, coupled with a minimum of seven years post-qualification experience. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of national and international regulations, social safeguard frameworks, and gender mainstreaming. Experience in Balochistan or similar regions is essential due to unique geographic and socio-economic challenges. Proficiency in local languages and familiarity with donor-funded project policies are advantageous. Applicants should ensure compliance with PEC categories relevant to consultancy services and maintain an active FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. This is crucial for eligibility and smooth processing. The tender emphasizes adherence to local procurement rules and the importance of submitting a complete technical bid with all required documentation, including Earnest Money or Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as applicable. The submission deadline is set for 13th April 2026, with applications to be sent via email to procurementengineerbwspip@gmail.com. The office address for inquiries is Project Director, Balochistan Irrigation Department-Project Implementation Unit (BID-PIU), 117/41-A1, Sammungli Road, Jinnah Town, Quetta. Phone contact is +92-81-2503599. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processing. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the detailed TORs available on https://biwmddp.org.pk/ and ensure your application highlights local language proficiency and experience with donor-funded safeguards, as these are often decisive factors in evaluation.