Senior Public Asset Registry Expert - 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 organize and carry out pilot implementation of the legacy assets registration.

Responsibilities:

·      Review of documents, consultations with the MOF, and preparation/submission of the inception report;

·      Meetings with CGA, PPRA, Ministry of Housing & Works, MPD&SI, and other stakeholders;

·      Work out an agreement with key stakeholders on procedure for the valuation of major classes of assets;

·      Prepare complete list of assets of two divisions, selected as a sample for implementation of the public asset management guidelines approved by ENCEC;

·      Engage with key stakeholders and contribute to the inception report;

·      Support the two divisions in collecting their asset data;

·      Operationalise the FABS/SAP asset management module;

·      Develop the asset management registry data on the selected sample of assets;

·      Develop a manual for implementation of asset registration of legal assets for the federal government officials;

·      Submission of the final report;

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Public Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public asset management, fiscal governance, or public financial management.

• Demonstrated experience in designing or implementing asset management systems or registries in the public sector.

• Proven track record in developing operational manuals, valuation frameworks, and institutional guidelines related to asset management.

• Experience working with government ministries, finance or planning divisions, and development partners on reform initiatives.

• Familiarity with SAP/FABS systems and understanding of asset accounting and reporting standards.

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.