• Qualification:Master’s Degree or minimum 16 years of education in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field from a reputable HEC-recognized local or foreign university.
• Age: 25 - 40 years
• Experience: Minimum 2 years relevant work experience

Main Job Responsibilities of the Position:

• Provide direct advisory support to SMEs on the transition from informal to formal status, including assistance in business registration, licensing, taxation, and legal compliance.
• Utilize standardized SME toolkit and SOPs to guide helpdesk operations and ensure uniform service delivery.
• Identify and engage at least 40 SMEs (from textile and auto sectors) through a structured gap assessment tool and support them in developing individualized action plans for formalization.
• Guide SMEs on accessing benefits of formalization such as financing, exports, compliance incentives, and production/service improvement.
• Liaise with government departments, chambers of commerce, industry associations, and financial institutions to facilitate collaborative formalization efforts.
• Organize awareness and capacity-building sessions for SMEs and industry stakeholders on topics including business formalization, just transition, and digital tools.
• Contribute to the development of an Enterprise Formalization Training Module with supporting materials and conduct relevant training sessions for SMEs and their workforce.
• Monitor and document progress of SMEs using defined indicators, compile case studies and success stories.
• Prepare and submit detailed monthly progress reports and a final report capturing achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improving SME formalization frameworks.

If you possess the following, please apply:

• Strong understanding of Pakistan’s SME ecosystem and regulatory framework.
• Experience in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and one-on-one business advisory services.
• Prior involvement in donor-funded or international development projects is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in preparing reports, developing training content, and organizing events.
• High degree of commitment, professionalism, and initiative.

Application Process:

• A detailed CV (max two pages) highlighting relevant experience.
• A cover letter explaining their suitability for the assignment.
• Samples of previous work related to SME formalization (if available).
• Applications should be submitted to the following online line:______________. Hard copies won’t be entertained.
• Preference will be given to local candidates of Karachi & Lahore.

Contract Duration:
The duration of assignment will be 10 months, starting from the date of contract signing.