Contract Staff Vacancies at Punjab Performance Management Unit

About the role

The Implementation and Coordination Wing of the Services and General Administration Department, Government of the Punjab, invites applications from eligible candidates with Punjab domicile for contract positions under the development project titled “Establishment of Punjab Performance Management Unit (PPMU), I&C Wing, S&GAD.” The office is located at Punjab Civil Secretariat, Lahore.

The appointments are temporary in nature, non-transferable, specific to the job or post, and non-pensionable. They confer no right to regularization. Both male and female candidates who meet the criteria may apply.

Posts and vacancies

The fixed monthly salary is inclusive of all applicable federal and provincial taxes. The department will make monthly deductions at source in accordance with the prevailing Income Tax Ordinance and Federal Board of Revenue rules.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold Punjab domicile and meet the qualifications, experience and age limits for the relevant post.

• General Manager (Monitoring, Policy & Research Analysis): 16 years of education in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Public Policy, Software Development, Data Analysis, Information Technology or a relevant field from a local or foreign university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Candidates must have 10 years of post-qualification experience in Project Management, Project Development, Data Analysis or a relevant field. Public sector experience will be preferred.

• Manager (Admin & Finance): MBA Finance, M.Com or equivalent 16-year education in Social Sciences, Public Administration or Business Management from an HEC-recognized university. Candidates must have 10 years of experience in Administration and Finance. Public sector experience will be preferred.

• Manager (Policy & Research Analysis): 16 years of education in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Data Analysis, Information Technology or a relevant field from a local or foreign university recognized by HEC. Candidates must have eight years of post-qualification experience in Project Management, Project Development, Data Analysis or a relevant field. Public sector experience will be preferred.

• Data Analyst: 16 years of education in Management Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Data Analysis, Information Technology or a relevant field from a local or foreign university recognized by HEC. Candidates must have six years of post-qualification experience in Project Management, Project Development, Data Analysis or a relevant field. Public sector experience will be preferred.

• Assistant Manager (Operations): 16 years of education in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Public Policy, Data Analysis, Information Technology or a relevant field from a local or foreign university recognized by HEC. Candidates must have six years of post-qualification experience in Project Management, Project Development, Data Analysis or a relevant field. Public sector experience will be preferred.

• Assistant Manager (Inspections): 16 years of education in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Public Policy, Data Analysis, Information Technology or a relevant field from a local or foreign university recognized by HEC. Candidates must have six years of post-qualification experience in Project Management, Project Development, Data Analysis or a relevant field. Public sector experience will be preferred.

• Assistant Manager (Finance): A master's or bachelor's qualification comprising 16 years of education in Commerce, Accounts or Finance, ACCA, CA, or BBA (Hons) from an HEC-recognized university. Candidates must be proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and have expertise in accounting software, financial management and budgeting, together with familiarity with e-Office and procurement rules (PPRA). Three to five years of relevant experience in accounts, budgeting and cash handling is required, preferably in a government department or foreign-aided project. Public sector experience will be preferred.

• Personal Assistant: A bachelor's degree with at least a second division from an HEC-recognized university. Five to seven years of relevant experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar role is required. Public sector experience will be preferred. Candidates must have an English shorthand speed of 80 words per minute and a typing speed of 40 words per minute. Certification in MS Office from a recognized institution is mandatory.

• Research Associate: 16 years of education in a relevant field such as Management Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Data Analysis or Information Technology from a local or foreign university recognized by HEC. Two years of experience in Project Management, Project Development, Data Analysis or a relevant field is required. Public sector experience will be preferred.

• Computer Operator: A bachelor's degree with at least a second division from an HEC-recognized university. Three to five years of relevant experience as a Computer Operator, Stenographer or in a similar role is required. Public sector experience will be preferred.

• Field Officer: Intermediate, such as FA, FSc, ICS or I.Com, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. Two years of relevant experience in the public or private sector is required. Public sector experience will be preferred.

Candidates with other relevant degrees must provide an equivalence certificate issued by HEC or the competent forum. Only relevant post-qualification experience will be considered. Internships and training periods will not count as experience.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Punjab Government Job Portal at https://www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk The pro forma completed through the portal must also be sent by courier, together with a CV, a recent passport-size photograph, and attested copies of academic and experience certificates, domicile and CNIC.

Send the courier application to:

Section Officer (Development)
Government of the Punjab
Implementation and Coordination Wing, Services and General Administration Department
H-Block Building, Punjab Civil Secretariat, Lahore

The Punjab Performance Management Unit office is on the 1st Floor, H-Block Building, Punjab Civil Secretariat, Lahore.

Both the online submission and courier submission are required. Applications will be rejected if either submission is not made. Clearly write the name of the post applied for on the upper-right corner of the envelope; otherwise, the application will not be accepted. Candidates applying for two or more posts must use a separate form and envelope for each post.

Eligible government servants may apply through the proper channel. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be admissible for the interview.

The number of posts may be increased or decreased with the approval of the competent authority. The competent authority reserves the right to cancel the entire recruitment process at any stage.

For inquiries during working office hours, contact 042-99211615.

Important dates

All courier applications must reach the office by 17 November 2026, before the closing time of 5:00 p.m.