Communication Specialist Position for Punjab Education Transformation Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Country: Pakistan Name of Project: Getting Results: Access and Delivery of quality Education Services and System Transformation in Punjab (GRADES-STP) Project Management Unit, School Education Department, Government of the Punjab is implementing the “Getting Results: Access and Delivery of quality Education Services and System Transformation in Punjab (GRADES-STP)” project with support from the World Bank through a GPE-funded initiative.

The project aims to strengthen foundational learning, increase enrolment, and advance system-wide reforms across Punjab. PMU now invites experienced candidates having relevant qualification and experience to indicate their interest in providing the services: Sr. No Post Qualification and Experience Required: No.

of Post 1 Communication Specialist Qualifications At least, Master’s degree (at least 16 years of education) in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or a relevant field from a HEC-recognized institution.

Experience At least, Seven (07) years of documentary verifiable relevant experience, after acquiring stipulated qualifications, in public and/or private sector national/international organizations, preferably in education. Working with international development organizations (e.g., World Bank, UN agencies etc) will be an added advantage.

Proven experience in Advocacy campaigns, Branding and outreach, Handling media relations, Content development for diverse platforms (print, web, radio, etc.) Knowledge of the public sector environment, ideally with a focus on education; Knowledge of how to develop and implement strategic communication activities; Strong copywriting skills, a grasp of the key elements of effective visual design and the management of publications; Excellent team work skills, interpersonal skills, including speaking and making presentations.

01 The detailed TORs can be downloaded from https://www.pesrp.edu.pk/procurement. The selection will be made in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants of World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, dated September 2023.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 & September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Interested candidates should submit the Expression of Interest with Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of educational degrees, certificates, experience certificates, and CNIC by January 05, 2026 till 5:00 PM. The applicants should clearly mention relevant years of experience and qualification at the top of the CV. If a face-to-face meeting is required, same shall be done virtually.

Project Director PMU, GRADES 6-Wahdat Link Road, Asif Block, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore. www.pesrp.edu.pk 042-99260124-25 Agency: PMU GRADES STP Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 120000.0 USD