Sector Specialist

Location: Islamabad, Lahore

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Main Responsibilities

  • Assist the Collectorate in verifying industry claims on raw material consumption and finished goods outputs against actual production processes.
  • Support the evaluation of applications for duty exemptions and export-related incentive schemes.
  • Conduct sectoral studies to establish standard input-output ratios for industries availing customs concessions/exemptions, export facilitation schemes or duty drawback.
  • Assist in conducting field visits, plant inspections, and stakeholder consultations with industries and trade associations.
  • Provide expert opinion during investigations and audits involving input-output ratios for customs decision making.
  • Maintain and update a database of sector-specific input-output norms for IOCO.
  • Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and case notes to support customs policy formulation.
  • Assist in determining duty drawback rates and conducting periodic reviews.
  • Deliver training and provide technical support to customs staff on industrial processes and input-output analysis.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Collector related to the role.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Textile or related fields).
  • Master's or bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in relevant field.
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience working in the relevant industrial sector.
  • Basic knowledge of Customs Laws and rules preferred.
  • Strong understanding of production costing, yield ratios, and material efficiency.
  • Experience with industrial site audits, plant process evaluations, or input-output studies.
  • Strong data analysis, documentation, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and data/statistical tools.
  • Analytical and investigative mindset.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Commitment to public service values and government compliance.

Competencies
Analytical Rigor & Critical Thinking Professional Integrity & Impartiality Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement