Director and Deputy Director Vacancies at Ministry of Railways

About the role

The Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Railways, invites applications for two posts in the project "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 at most. Selected candidates may 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 a minimum of 16 years of education.

• An additional qualification in Project Management will be preferred.

• Overall 12 or more years of 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 for candidates with varied experience in business portfolio management, marketing, investment performance analytics and PPP projects.

• Expertise in financial analysis will be 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 a minimum of 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.

• Candidates who use advanced business analysis and financial modelling software will be given preference.

• Knowledge of MS Office.

• Maximum age 45 years.

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

How to apply

Candidates who meet the criteria may 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.

• No TA/DA will be paid for the test or interview.

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

• Submitting forged or false documents will make the candidate 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, Ministry of Railways, Room No. 104, D-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9214272.