Details of Job Advertisement by WAPDA 13-Feb-2026

This job was posted on 13-Feb-2026 and has a last application date of 23-Feb-2026.

Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)

Decade of Dams – Career Opportunity

Position: Environmental Safeguards Specialist (Individual Consultant)

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Environmental Safeguards Specialist under the project titled:

“Building Environmental and Social (E&S) Capacity in Hydropower Development in Pakistan”

(Funded under the World Bank Grant Facility)

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Position Details

Sr. No.	Position	Place of Posting
01	Environmental Safeguards Specialist	Lahore / Islamabad (with travel to hydropower project sites as required)

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Master’s or Bachelor’s (Hons.) degree (minimum 16 years of education) in:

  • Environmental Sciences

  • Environmental Management

  • Natural Resources Management

  • Environmental Engineering

  • Or a related discipline

• Degree must be from a reputable institution recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.

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Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in environmental assessment and management of large infrastructure projects.

• Experience in hydropower or dam projects preferred.

• Strong familiarity with:

  • World Bank Environmental & Social Framework (ESF)

  • Pakistan’s environmental legal and regulatory framework

  • Environmental approval processes

• Proven experience in designing and delivering environmental capacity-building programs for public sector entities.

• Strong analytical, supervision, field monitoring, and communication skills.

Preference: Candidates with experience in International or World Bank-funded projects will be given preference.

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Contract Duration

• Contract-based appointment on a lumpsum package.

• Initial tenure of 01 year, including 03 months probation.

• Extendable based on satisfactory performance and organizational requirements.

• Services shall not be regularized at any stage.

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Compensation

• Market-competitive lumpsum pay package based on qualifications and experience.

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Mandate / Charter of Duties

The Environmental Safeguards Specialist will be responsible for the following:

1. Institutional Review & Systems Strengthening

• Review existing environmental safeguard systems across hydropower projects.

• Identify operational needs related to environmental safeguards, project management, finance, and senior leadership.

2. Capacity Building & Framework Development

• Prepare a comprehensive environmental capacity-building plan for hydropower development.

• Develop or upgrade:

  • Environmental screening tools

  • Risk classification systems

  • Standard TORs and templates for ESIAs and ESMPs

  • Cumulative impact assessments

  • Climate and biodiversity analyses

• Enable WAPDA to prepare bankable project documents compliant with international donor and World Bank requirements.

3. Training & Knowledge Enhancement

• Design and deliver tailored training programs on:

  • ESF requirements

  • Environmental regulations

  • Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

  • Pollution control

  • Biodiversity conservation

  • Climate risk management

• Develop structured training modules for WAPDA’s regular technical programs.

• Recommend relevant short courses from international institutions.

4. Monitoring & Supervision

• Support pilot implementation of improved environmental supervision and reporting systems.

• Develop environmental monitoring frameworks and indicators at project and portfolio levels.

• Document lessons learned and best practices.

5. Technical Advisory & Coordination

• Provide technical support to WAPDA Environmental & Social Safeguards (ESS) teams.

• Assist in reviewing and improving environmental instruments for ongoing and pipeline projects.

• Advise on integrating environmental safeguards into central procedures and decision-making processes.

• Coordinate with GIS, MIS, and Social Specialists for integrated environmental and social risk management.

• Participate in project meetings and contribute to reports and presentations.

6. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Project Director or Authority.

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General Conditions & Instructions

• Prescribed application form is available at:
  https://www.wapda.gov.pk

• Recruitment will be governed by World Bank regulations.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

• No TA/DA will be admissible.

• WAPDA is an equal opportunity employer.

• Degrees must be verified and recognized by HEC.

• Original documents must be presented at the time of interview.

• Candidates dismissed or debarred from service are not eligible.

• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

• Any false information will result in termination.

• WAPDA reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning reason.

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Application Procedure

Eligible candidates must submit:

• Prescribed application form

• Detailed CV

• Attested copies of educational and experience certificates

• Domicile certificate

• CNIC copy

• Two recent passport-size photographs

Applications must be sent via courier/postal service within 10 days of advertisement publication to:

Director (Recruitment)
B-26, WAPDA House
Lahore

?? Phone: 042-99200483
?? Email: dgrectt@wapda.gov.pk

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Director (Recruitment)
WAPDA
B-26, WAPDA House, Lahore

PID(L)2206/25
PRO(L)/WAPDA/250/2025-26