Data and Programme Staff Vacancies at Punjab Education Initiatives Management Authority

About the role

Punjab Education Initiatives Management Authority (PEIMA) is an autonomous body established under the School Education Department, Government of the Punjab. It is committed to providing quality education to children across the province and invites qualified, experienced, dynamic and motivated professionals for contract-based appointments on a lump-sum pay package.

Posts and vacancies

Eligibility

Data Analyst

Applicants must have a master's degree or a 16-year qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Sciences, Information Technology or a related field from an HEC-recognized national or foreign university.

At least five years of verifiable, relevant post-qualification experience in the public or private sector is required, involving SQL, Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau. Applicants must be proficient in Python or R for data analysis and automation, with an excellent understanding of data modeling, reporting and ETL concepts. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills are required, along with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Experience with machine learning basics and forecasting models, knowledge of cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud, and an understanding of data governance and compliance frameworks are also required.

Data Engineer

Applicants must have a master's degree or a 16-year qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Sciences, Information Technology or a related field from an HEC-recognized national or foreign university.

At least five years of verifiable, relevant post-qualification experience in the public or private sector is required, involving SQL, Python and ETL frameworks such as Apache Airflow, SSIS or Azure Data Factory. Experience with data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery or Azure Synapse is required. Applicants must be familiar with Azure, AWS or GCP and have a strong understanding of database architecture and data modeling techniques. Other requirements include excellent problem-solving and debugging skills; experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark; knowledge of DevOps pipelines and CI/CD practices for data workflows; and familiarity with API integration and real-time data streaming using Kafka or Event Hubs.

Assistant Director (Program)

Applicants must have at least 16 years of education in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Arts or Humanities from an HEC-recognized national or foreign university. Preference will be given to M.Phil. or Ph.D. degree holders in these subjects.

At least three years of verifiable, relevant post-qualification experience in the public or private sector is required in management or field monitoring, data collection, maintaining programme documentation and files, assisting with compliance reviews, and coordination with field offices. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with government agencies, NGOs, international or domestic donor organizations, and sound knowledge of the education sector.

Assistant Director (M&E)

Applicants must have at least 16 years of education in Statistics, Economics, Public/Business Administration, Data Sciences, MIS or Mathematics from an HEC-recognized national or foreign university. Preference will be given to M.Phil. or Ph.D. degree holders in these subjects.

At least three years of verifiable, relevant post-qualification experience in the public or private sector is required in developing and designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for large-scale programmes. Experience must include developing KPIs, logical frameworks and data collection tools; managing centralized data systems and ensuring data integrity; conducting impact evaluations and third-party verifications; and reporting to donors and senior management. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with government agencies, NGOs, international and domestic donor organizations, and sound knowledge of the education sector.

HEC notifications will govern degree equivalence for all positions.

How to apply

Review the detailed eligibility criteria, job descriptions and terms of reference at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk before applying. Submit an application through the prescribed portal by 20 November 2026. Applications submitted by courier, email or by hand will not be entertained.

A non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 3,000 is required for each post. Generate the challan at https://peima.pesrp.edu.pk/user/generate_challan and deposit the fee at the designated bank before submitting the application through the Job Portal. Applications submitted without proof of fee deposit will be rejected.

Late applications, incomplete applications and applications without the required information or documents will not be entertained. Applicants serving in government, semi-government, autonomous bodies or public-sector organizations must apply through the proper channel and produce a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC), wherever applicable.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria will be called for a written test and/or interview. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test or interview.

Incorrect information or documents, including false, forged or misleading material intended to influence recruitment, will result in disqualification at any stage and legal proceedings under applicable laws.

PEIMA reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, cancel or withdraw any or all positions, or hold the recruitment process at any stage without assigning a reason.

Contact: Director (HR & Admin), Punjab Education Initiatives Management Authority (PEIMA), 50-Babar Block, New Garden Town, Lahore. Telephone: +92 42 99232040.

Important dates

Applications must be submitted through the Punjab Job Portal on or before 20 November 2026.