Director and Deputy Director Project Posts at the Ministry of Railways

About the role

The Ministry of Railways, Government of Pakistan, invites applications for two posts in its project titled "Strengthening of Planning, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate (SPD&ME)", Ministry of Railways, Islamabad. Both posts are purely on a contract basis under Project Pay Scales (PPS).

The contract runs for two years or until the project is completed, whichever is earlier. It can be extended on satisfactory performance during the initial period, up to the completion of the project. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan as the administration requires. Detailed terms of reference, including the pay package, are available at www.railways.gov.pk and www.pakrail.gov.pk.

Posts and vacancies

Eligibility

Director (Business Development), PPS-10

• MBA or MS in Marketing, Finance or Project Management, with at least 16 years of education. An additional qualification in Project Management is preferred.

• At least 12 years of overall work experience in project management.

• More than 5 years of experience with Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects.

• Comprehensive knowledge of business strategy development and implementation.

• Preference goes to candidates with varied experience in business portfolio management, marketing, investment performance analytics and PPP projects. Expertise in financial analysis is an advantage.

• Knowledge of MS Project, Primavera and MS Office.

• Maximum age: 50 years.

Deputy Director (Financial Analyst), PPS-09

• MS in Finance, MSc in Economics, ACCA, CA or a related discipline, with at least 16 years of education.

• At least 7 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 2 years of preparing and analysing financial models of projects.

• Preference goes to candidates who use advanced software for business analysis and financial modelling.

• Knowledge of MS Office.

• Maximum age: 45 years.

All degrees must be recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the criteria should apply online through the National Job Portal at https://njp.gov.pk/

• Candidates serving in government, semi-government or autonomous institutions must route their applications through proper channel or submit a departmental NOC.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview.

• TA/DA will not be paid for the test or interview.

• Incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will not be accepted.

• Candidates who submit forged or false documents will be liable to prosecution.

• The Division reserves the right to select or reject any application, or not to fill any position, without giving a reason.

For enquiries, contact the Deputy Chief Planning, Room No. 104, D-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9214272.