Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department Punjab Jobs August 2026
Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department Punjab Jobs August 2026
Organization: Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department Punjab
Government of the Punjab
Project Implementation Unit,
Improving Workforce Readiness in Punjab Project
PROJECT BASED POSITIONS
Project Implementation Unit, Improving Workforce Readiness in Punjab Project, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded project under the Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department, Government of the Punjab, requires services of qualified and experienced individuals having Punjab Domicile, for appointment against following positions purely on contract basis:
Deputy Director (Environment) (Project Payscale – 8 PKR 218,750 – 358,750) 01 Position
Qualification: Preferably Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences / Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering or equivalent qualification.
Experience: Preferably 10 years’ experience in preparation, implementation, and monitoring of environmental assessments and monitoring plans. Well conversant with ADB’s Safeguards Policy Statement (SPS) 2009 and experience with the application of ADB environmental guidelines is required. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English; Preference will be given to those who possess relevant experience with foreign funded projects and overseas relevant experience / relevant experience with international organization and Government Institutions.
Age: Upto 55 Years
Communication Specialist (Project Payscale – 8 PKR 218,750 – 358,750) 01 Position
Qualification: Preferably Master’s degree in media relations, journalism, publishing, public affairs, public administration or equivalent qualification.
Experience: Preferably 10 years demonstrated relevant professional experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications, social media, knowledge support, external relation, public affairs, and preferably 5 years’ experience in developing gender inclusive communications and knowledge support strategies and products. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English; Preference will be given to those who possess relevant experience with foreign funded projects and overseas relevant experience / relevant experience with international organization and Government Institutions.
Age: Upto 55 Years
Gender Specialist (Project Payscale – 8 PKR 218,750 – 358,750) 01 Position
Qualification: Preferably Master’s degree in Social Sciences or another relevant field required.
Experience: Preferably more than 10 years in the field of Gender. ADB or other International foreign-funded project implementation experience would be an added advantage. Experience in reporting to donors. Preference will be given to those who possess relevant experience with foreign funded projects and overseas relevant experience / relevant experience with International organization and Government Institutions.
Age: Upto 55 Years
Deputy Director (Technical Content / Curriculum) (Project Payscale – 8 PKR 218,750 – 358,750) 01 Position
Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Education, Public Policy or a suitable discipline. Master’s degree will be preferred.
Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience after acquiring stipulated qualification. Demonstrated experience in curriculum development specifically with respect to technical content development; preferably, in the public sector. Excellent IT / computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Outlook. Preference will be given to those who possess relevant experience with foreign funded projects and overseas relevant experience / relevant experience with international organization and Government Institutions. Extensive experience in providing strategic advice and the development of public policies. Ability to engage with a cross-section of stakeholders in the public and private Sectors.
Age: Upto 55 Years
Deputy Director (Contract Management and M&E) (Project Payscale – 8 PKR 218,750 – 358,750) 01 Position
Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Procurement, Supply Chain, Contract Management, Social Science, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a suitable discipline. Master’s degree will be preferred.
Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience after acquiring stipulated qualification preferable in Procurement, Contract Management and/or Monitoring & Evaluation. Demonstrated experience with procurement and contract management of goods, works & services; preferably, in the public sector. Demonstrated experience with monitoring and evaluation frameworks and practices; preferably, in the public sector. Excellent presentation skills with written and oral communications are desired, Excellent IT / computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Outlook. Preference will be given to those who possess relevant experience with foreign funded projects and overseas relevant experience / relevant experience with International organization and Government Institutions. Experience in procurement and contract management of civil works and consultancy services with focus on ADB procedures is an added advantage.
Age: Upto 55 Years
Deputy Director (Digital Platform / Technical Coordinator)
(Project Payscale – 8 PKR 218,750 – 358,750) 01 Position
Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) Public Policy, Education, International Development, Business Administration, IT, Software Engineering, Project Management or a relevant field from an internationally recognized university; Master’s degree holders will be preferred.
Experience: At least ten (10) years professional experience in the successful implementation of international development programs, including substantial experience in technical project management and deployment of software systems; Experience working in formal and non-formal education settings; preferably, in the public sector. Demonstrated success working on foreign-funded programming in technical roles and experience in user-centered design; development, testing, and deployment of database systems; training; and client engagement, preferably in the international development sector; Excellent presentation skills with written and oral communications and diplomatic skills are desired, Excellent IT / computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Outlook. Preference will be given to those who possess relevant experience with foreign funded projects and overseas relevant experience / relevant experience with international organization and Government Institutions.
Age: Upto 55 Years
Assistant Director (Civil) (Project Payscale – 7 PKR 157,500 – 258,300) 1 Position
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / or relevant field preferably master’s in civil engineering / Construction Management / Project Management or equivalent.
Experience: Preferably 08 years of relevant professional experience in managing projects in lead positions and experience in contract management. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English; and working experience in the Punjab region will be considered favorably. Preference will be given to those who possess relevant experience with foreign funded projects and overseas relevant experience / relevant experience with international organization and Government Institutions.
Age: Upto 50 Years
Assistant Director (Social Safeguard) (Project Payscale – 7 PKR 157,500 – 258,300) 1 Position
Qualification: Preferably Master’s degree in social sciences or equivalent qualification in relevant field.
Experience: Preferably, 8 years of relevant experience in resettlement planning and implementation preferably in projects financed by multilateral finance institutions. Well conversant with preparation and implementation of Land Acquisition and Resettlement plans (LARPs). Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English; and working experience in the Punjab region will be preferred. Preference will be given to those who possess relevant experience with foreign funded projects and overseas relevant experience / relevant experience with international organization and Government Institutions.
Age: Upto 50 Years
Assistant Director (Technical Content) (Project Payscale – 7 PKR 157,500 – 258,300) 1 Position
Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Education, Public Policy or a suitable discipline. Master’s degree will be preferred.
Experience: At least eight (8) years of experience after acquiring stipulated qualification. Demonstrated experience in curriculum development specifically with respect to technical content development; preferably, in the public sector. Excellent presentation skills with written and oral communications are desired. Excellent IT / computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Outlook. Preference will be given to those who possess relevant experience with foreign funded projects and overseas relevant experience / relevant experience with International organization and Government Institutions. Extensive experience in providing strategic advice and the development of public policies. Ability to engage with a cross-section of stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
Age: Upto 50 Years
Assistant Director (Monitoring & Evaluation – Civil Works)
(Project Payscale – 7 PKR 157,500 – 258,300) 1 Position
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / or relevant field preferably master’s in civil engineering / Construction Management / Project Management or equivalent.
Experience: Preferably 8 years of general experience and preferably 5 years of relevant experience as M&E Specialist / reporting specialist for major infrastructure projects with proven experience in monitoring, coordination, evaluation, and reporting. Preference will be given to those who possess relevant experience with foreign funded projects and overseas relevant experience / relevant experience with international organization and Government Institutions.
Age: Upto 50 Years
Assistant Director (Curriculum) (Project Payscale – 7 PKR 157,500 – 258,300) 1 Position
Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Civil, Electrical, mechanical Engineering disciplines. Master’s degree or above will be preferred. Research experience will have a competitive advantage.
Experience: At least eight (8) years of experience after acquiring stipulated qualification. Demonstrated experience in curriculum development; preferably, in the public sector. Excellent presentation skills with written and oral communications are desired, Excellent IT / computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Outlook. Preference will be given to those who possess relevant experience with foreign funded projects and overseas relevant experience / relevant experience with International organization and Government Institutions. Extensive experience in providing strategic advice and the development of public policies. Ability to engage with a cross-section of stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
Age: Upto 50 Years
Computer Operator / Office Assistant (Project Payscale – 4 PKR 52,500 – 84,000) 3 Position
Qualification: B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. 6 months Certificate in Computer will be preferred
Experience: Preferably Experienced.
Age: 18 to 50 Years
Driver (Project Payscale – 4 PKR 43,750 – 70,000) 1 Position
Qualification: Primary. Valid Driving License (issued after 2015).
Experience: Preferably Experienced.
Age: 18 to 50 Years
Office Boy / Dispatch Runner (Project Payscale – 2 PKR 35,000 – 56,000) 3 Position
Qualification: Primary. Valid Driving License (issued after 2015).
Experience: Preferably Experienced.
Age: 18 to 50 Years
- The appointment will be made purely on contract basis.
- ADB’s policies regarding Anti-corruption and Ethics shall be applicable.
- Interested candidates should apply for the above-mentioned positions through online job Portal website (www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk).
- It is MANDATORY to send application alongwith hard copies of CV, One Passport size photograph, attested copies of CNIC and Educational Certificates, Degrees and Experience Certificates alongwith confirmation of online application submitted through postal / courier services by 04-09-2026 on the below mentioned address. Candidates who failed to submit hard copies will not be entertained.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test and interview.
- Government employees may apply for project posts through proper channel under the rules.
- No TA/DA is admissible for applicants to be called for interview.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after due date shall not be considered and no intimation will be given.
- The Project Director, PIU (IWRPP) has the right to cancel the advertisement / hiring process at any stage without assigning any reason.
Published Date: 19 August 2026
Newspaper: Nawaiwaqt
