Advisor

About This Job

The Finance Division, Government of Pakistan, has advertised one contract-based opening for the position of Advisor through the National Job Portal, graded SPPS-I under the special professional pay scale. The role sits within the Finance Division's tax-policy function and is intended to advise the Finance Minister and Ministry directly on strategic tax-policy issues, review the overall structure of the tax system, and recommend measures to improve its efficiency, fairness, and revenue productivity. The Advisor is also expected to contribute directly to the government's annual Budget Strategy Paper, making this a policy-shaping role at the center of the country's fiscal decision-making apparatus.

Candidates must hold a minimum master's degree in Economics, Public Finance, or Tax Policy, along with at least 15 years of experience in public finance, tax policy, tax administration, or comparable academic work; candidates holding a PhD are given preference. No specific age limit, gender restriction, or domicile condition is stated in the advertisement. Beyond core tax-policy advice, the role also involves advising on the appropriate balance between direct and indirect taxation and between the taxation of income, consumption, property, wealth, and economic activity; developing options to improve revenue mobilization from sectors that are currently under-taxed or inadequately covered; advising on simplifying tax laws, procedures, and compliance obligations; reviewing proposed amendments to tax legislation from a policy perspective; and monitoring how digitization and third-party data integration can strengthen the tax system - responsibilities that call for deep, current familiarity with Pakistan's fiscal and regulatory landscape as well as its medium-term fiscal framework.

No application fee is mentioned on the official NJP listing. Interested candidates must apply online by logging into or registering on the National Job Portal (www.njp.gov.pk) and using the 'Login to Apply' option on the job's own page (njp.gov.pk/jobs/9617) before the closing date. The advertisement was posted on 25 August 2026 and the application window closes on 8 September 2026. Given the single available vacancy and the seniority of the fiscal-policy responsibilities involved, qualified economists and tax-policy specialists are encouraged to apply promptly through the official NJP portal ahead of the 8 September deadline.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NJP

Place of posting

Islamabad

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

No age limit is stated in the advertisement — default values applied per database convention (NOT NULL constraint); given the 15-year experience requirement, the real candidate pool is expected to substantially exceed this default.

Salary / BPS

SPPS-I (Contract) - specific amount not disclosed in the advertisement

Advt. date

25 August 2026

Fee note

No application fee is stated on the official NJP detail page.

Last date

8 September 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Minimum Master's degree in Economics, Public Finance, or Tax Policy. Candidates with a PhD are given preference.
• Experience:Minimum 15 years of experience in public finance, tax policy, tax administration, or comparable academic roles.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published25 August 2026
2. Last Date to Apply8 September 2026

How to Apply

1. Apply online through the National Job Portal at https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/9617 by logging in or creating an NJP account and submitting the application before the closing date.

Additional Details

Grade

SPPS-I, Contract

Posted Date

2026-08-25

Responsibilities Summary

Advise Finance Minister/Ministry on strategic tax policy; review tax system structure; balance of direct/indirect taxation; revenue mobilization options; simplifying tax laws/procedures; monitor digitization/international trends; contribute to Budget Strategy Paper.

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