The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has made it public that it seeks to hire the individual consultants for the Policy Research Unit (PRU) under the Social Protection Development Project (SPDP)—Additional Financing. This is a wonderful chance for the highly qualified to influence the way social protection and policy development are done through their evidence-based research in the country.
With its headquarters in F-block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad, BISP is working on a loan project (No. 3837-PAK) together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The loan will partly cover the costs of consultancy services for the Policy Research Unit meant for reinforcing the social protection framework, poverty-reduction strategies, and innovative program design.
📌 Quick Overview: BISP PRU Individual Consultants Jobs 2025
About BISP and the Policy Research Unit (PRU)
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is considered the best example of a social safety net program in Pakistan that gives financial aid to low-income families. The PRU is responsible for POLICY_RESEARCH_AND_DEVELOPMENT_PROCEEDING_REVIEW_SOCIAL_PROTECTION_AND_POOR.
If a professional individual decides to become a part of PRU as a consultant, he or she will be involved in the activities related to strategic research, policy recommendations, and interventions based on solid evidence that would make the social protection programs like NSER, UCT, CCT, and complementary initiatives more effective.
Getting a chance of this nature means being able to influence not only the federal and provincial governments but also, along with the development partners and civil society organizations, the future of social protection in Pakistan.
Available Positions
1. Team Lead—Expert in Policy Research and Governance
Location: Islamabad
Number of Positions: 1
Maximum Age Limit: 50 years
Qualifications & Experience:
- PhD or an equivalent advanced degree in the field of economics, public policy, social policy, governance, or a related field.
- At least 15 years of post-qualification experience, including a minimum of 5 years as the director of research work.
- Experience in the development of institutions internationally is a plus point.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the easy and timely execution of the PRU’s yearly plan of work.
- Make sure the research is in line with the vision and policy priorities set by the BISP Board Research Committee.
- Create and carry out a research strategy to assist BISP in its social protection programming and innovations.
- Make suggestions to the policymakers regarding women’s empowerment and poverty graduation initiatives.
- Check and improve the frameworks of the basic BISP interventions (NSER, UCT, CCT, and complementary programs) with a focus on fiscal sustainability, efficiency, and social accountability.
- Create and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders, such as federal/provincial governments, civil society, and development partners.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Leadership and Governance Expertise
- Social Protection Policy Development
- International Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Evaluation of Program Performance and Operational Efficiency
- Evidence-Based Policy Analysis
2. Social Sector Economist and Expert in Financial Forecasting Modelling
Place of Employment: Islamabad
Vacancies: 1
Maximum Age Limit: 45 years
Education & Work Experience:
- PhD or its equivalent in the fields of economics, economic modelling, macroeconomics, econometrics, development macroeconomics, applied statistics, or any other closely related discipline.
- A minimum of ten years of professional experience in the area of financial modeling and forecasting of social sector interventions as the intervention’s major contributor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the PRU Team Leader in developing the research strategy, annual work plans, and report preparation.
- Evaluate the fiscal space and perform the financial gap and needs analyses for the social protection programs.
- On the basis of evidence, present program recommendations that will be financially viable, cost-effective, and sustainable.
- Conduct economic impact assessments of both the ongoing and future BISP interventions.
- Facilitate collaboration with the government and the aid agencies.
- Critically examine and synthesize the global and national literature for proposing gains in the present and prospective programs.
Must-Have Skills:
- The ability to Financially Forecast and model economics
- Evaluation of Social Sector Program Impact
- The use of Evidence-Based Policy-Making Techniques
- Assessment of a Program’s Cost-Effectiveness and Viability
- Conducting Stakeholder Consultation and Providing Support as an Advisor
Working Conditions
- The chosen consultants will be engaged on a contractual basis following the ADB procurement policy.
- Only the candidates who are shortlisted will be notified for an interview.
- Interviews will not cover any travel or lodging expenses.
- It is required that a consultant adhere to the ADB Conflict of Interest policies.
- The final date for submission of EOI through ADB CMS is 30th November, 2025 (11:59 PM Manila local time).
- Interested candidates need to first register with ADB CMS prior to submitting their EOI.
For further clarification, the Terms of Reference (TORs) are available at:
For any technical help with CMS registration, send an email to cmshelp@adb.org.
Contact:
Director HR (Policy & Regulations), Room No. 233, Second Floor, BISP HQ Secretariat, F-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad
Telephone: +92(51)9246309
How to Apply
Step 1: ADB Consultant Management System (CMS) registration: http://cms.adb.org
Step 2: Position selection
Step 3: Upload your CV, academic certificates, and other necessary documents.
Step 4: Complete the online EOI form accurately.
Step 5: Submit your EOI before the deadline, which is November 30, 2025.
CMS will only accept online applications. Manual submissions will not be accepted.
Conclusion
The BISP PRU Jobs 2025 present an exceptional opportunity for seasoned researchers and economists to influence social protection policies in Pakistan. Experts in policy research, governance, financial modeling, and social protection are invited to apply.
This is a national program, contributing to poverty reduction and partnering with development agencies and the government.
2025,Online application through ADB CMS before November 30, 2025 is the only way to be part of Pakistan’s top social protection project.
