Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat (FTO) Jobs 2025 – Advisors

Advisor and Assistant Advisor – Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat (FTO) – Nationwide (2025)

The Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat (FTO), operating under constitutional mandate, is inviting applications from competent, high-caliber professionals for contract-based positions under Section 20 of the Establishment of the Office of Federal Tax Ombudsman Ordinance, 2000. The Secretariat is expanding its support framework to manage public tax complaints more effectively and is seeking seasoned individuals for the roles of Advisor (20 positions) and Assistant Advisor (1 position), deployed across major cities of Pakistan including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, and others.

The ideal candidates must possess deep familiarity with Income Tax, Sales Tax, Customs, or Federal Excise regulations, and have previously held responsibilities in enforcement, adjudication, or compliance functions within the tax system. Preference will be given to those with long-standing service in public institutions such as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) or equivalent departments. These Federal Tax Ombudsman jobs 2025 represent a unique opportunity for subject-matter experts to engage with a national-level platform for institutional accountability.

Job Position Details

✅ Eligibility Requirements

Educational Criteria:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized institution.

Experience:

• Advisor: At least 25 years of post-qualification experience in taxation-related services.
• Assistant Advisor: A minimum of 20 years of relevant fieldwork, preferably in government departments.

Domain Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Customs, Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Excise legal and operational frameworks.
• Prior experience in FBR, Customs, Tax Tribunals, or Revenue Boards will be strongly considered.

Preferred Profile:

• Retired civil servants, tax commissioners, legal advisors, or audit officers with direct case handling history.

🧾 Key Responsibilities

Advisor Role:

• Examine tax-related complaints filed by citizens under FTO jurisdiction.
• Coordinate with complainants, departments, and legal teams to process records.
• Draft observations, recommendations, and communicate findings as per the ordinance.

Assistant Advisor Role:

• Provide support in complaint verification, documentation, and advisory note preparation.
• Assist in preparing timelines, managing follow-ups, and ensuring procedural compliance.
• Maintain digital records and coordinate correspondence for assigned cases.

📄 Application Procedure

📍 Apply Online at:
👉 www.fto.gov.pk/jobs

📝 Upload the following with your application:

• Latest resume (clearly stating experience in tax-related functions)
• Scanned recent photograph (passport size)
• Copy of CNIC
• Service and experience certificates (must be verifiable)
• Academic degrees (must be HEC-attested)

📅 Deadline to Apply:
Applications must be submitted within 15 days of advertisement publication. No application will be accepted by hand, via post, or after the deadline.

📞 Contact Information

Director (Admin)
Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat
5-A Constitution Avenue, Islamabad