Field Data Management Specialist - REMIT Programme

Background
In August 2023, the IMF’s Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) and Climate PIMA Report identified significant weaknesses in asset recording and maintenance across federal entities. The report recommended that the Government of Pakistan (GoP) prepare and publish standardised rules and procedures for ministries to retain, maintain, and disclose information on public assets, alongside the development of unified asset management methodologies. The report recommendations were approved by the Federal Cabinet for implementation.

At the request of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the ASI- REMIT programme supported the drafting of the Public Asset Management Guidelines (PAMGs) in consultation with the Planning Commission and key line ministries. The guidelines established a coherent and uniform framework for the acquisition, management, and disposal of public assets, clarified institutional responsibilities, and introduced accountability mechanisms consistent with international standards. Following approval by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) and the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), the PAMGs were disseminated across all federal ministries and divisions.

Subsequently, the ASI-REMIT team, in coordination with the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) and MoF, developed standard methodologies for assessing the need of routine and capital maintenance of public assets for major asset classes. These methodologies were formally approved by the MoF and circulated across the federal ministries. Collectively, the PAMGs and associated maintenance methodologies represent a significant step toward institutionalising modern evidence-based and sustainable asset management within Pakistan’s public sector.

The results of the pilot will be used to determine if an AI enabled data analytics can be built to use registry data and generate operation and maintenance budgets. The data prepared and collected in a keeping view this potential of synthesising data by analytical software.

Activity Context
The Government of Pakistan, with support from the ASI-REMIT Programme, is implementing the Public Asset Management Guidelines (PAMGs) to modernize federal-level asset management. The second phase involves piloting the registration of legacy assets in selected divisions, operationalising the SAP/FABS Asset Management Module, and preparing an Asset Manual for the Registration of Legacy Assets. The pilot aims to establish a comprehensive central registry of federal assets and support data-driven maintenance and budgeting.

Job Summary

The Government of Pakistan, with support from the ASI-REMIT Programme, is initiating the Pilot Implementation of the Public Asset Management Guidelines (PAMGs) to strengthen evidence-based asset management across federal ministries. The pilot will focus on compiling and valuing legacy assets in two selected divisions, operationalising the SAP/FABS Asset Management Module, and developing a comprehensive Asset Management Manual to guide future implementation across the federal government. The specialist will support implementation of the asset guidelines to data on assets.

Responsibilities:

·      Support the design and implementation of data collection tools for the legacy assets registry pilot;

·      Coordinate and supervise field data collection related to asset inventory and valuation in the two pilot divisions;

·      Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency through on-site verification and validation checks;

·      Liaise with ministry focal persons to facilitate access to records and physical verification of assets;

·      Assist in compiling asset valuation data in coordination with technical experts;

·      Maintain secure storage and version control of all field data and metadata;

·      Prepare brief progress updates, data summaries, and support reports for inclusion in project deliverables.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• University degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Information Management, Data Science, GIS, Statistics, Economics or a related field.

• Additional certifications or training in data management, asset inventory systems, or field survey methods will be an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in data collection, management, and verification, preferably within public sector or development programmes.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing field data collection tools and coordinating multi-site data collection exercises.

• Experience with asset inventory or infrastructure mapping projects is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with data validation techniques, database management systems, and digital data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, or Excel-based systems).

• Experience liaising with government departments and field teams for data access and verification.

Reporting

The consultant will report to the REMIT Team Lead and REMIT Macroeconomic Governance Component Lead.

LOE: 35 days

Application and Deadline

Interested applicants should submit their resume (not exceeding two pages) by 25 November 2025.