About the role
The Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA), Government of Sindh, invites eligible, motivated and dynamic professionals to join its Secretariat in Hyderabad on a temporary basis.
SIDA is a body corporate established on 11 August 1997. The SIDA Act was subsequently replaced by the Sindh Water Management Ordinance of 2002. The authority operates, rehabilitates and maintains irrigation systems, carries out river flood protection in Sindh, and advises the government on strategic and critical water management matters. Its registered office is at Left Bank Barrage Colony, Hyderabad.
Appointments will initially be for two years and may be extended for a further year subject to satisfactory performance. The salary package will be competitive and negotiable. Other terms and conditions will be included in the offer letter and service contracts.
Posts and vacancies
1. General Manager/Director (Research & Development)
- Grade: Equivalent to BS-19
- Qualification: Master's degree in Civil, Hydraulics, Agriculture, Environment or Natural Resource Management.
- Experience: A total of 10 years in the relevant field.
The role involves coordinating the research and development strategy to improve the efficiency of Sindh's irrigation and drainage system and ensure sustainable implementation. This includes establishing an appropriate policy environment and institutional framework and strengthening sector institutions.
Candidates should understand research and development principles and practices for water management, including irrigation, drainage and flood protection, as well as research methodologies. Responsibilities include formulating, implementing and updating policies, studies and research programmes; improving sector policies and planning; strengthening the knowledge base; and improving irrigation and drainage infrastructure.
2. General Manager/Director (Operations)
- Grade: Equivalent to BS-19
- Qualification: B.E. Civil or a master's degree in Engineering in Water Resource Management, Hydraulics, Irrigation and Drainage, or Agriculture.
- Experience: At least 10 years for master's degree holders or 15 years for bachelor's degree holders.
Candidates must have progressively responsible professional experience in irrigation, drainage and flood protection facilities through participatory management. They should understand planning, design, supervision, contract management and project implementation in relevant fields. The role includes monitoring, planning and implementing the operation and maintenance of irrigation, drainage and flood protection works.
3. General Manager/Director (Transition)
- Grade: Equivalent to BS-19
- Qualification: Master's degree in Business, Social Science, Engineering or Agriculture Engineering.
- Experience: At least 10 years in the relevant field, with a track record in large-scale organizational change programmes and restructuring in the public or private sector.
Candidates should understand participatory irrigation management tools and techniques, social mobilization, public awareness, communication, and project monitoring and evaluation, especially organizational performance. Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing institutions involved in irrigation and drainage sector reform is required.
Eligibility
Only candidates domiciled in Sindh Province are eligible. The maximum age is 55 years at the closing date. For a suitable candidate, the maximum age may be relaxed by up to two years on the recommendation of the selection committee.
Applicants must have at least second division throughout their academic careers. They must be computer literate and proficient in advanced computer applications. English proficiency, good communication skills and report-writing ability are essential. Candidates should also have knowledge of government and donor-funded project procurement procedures and experience working on donor-funded projects.
SIDA is an equal opportunity organization, and women are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Send a CV, attested copies of the required certificates and two recent passport-size photographs to:
Khurram Aziz Shaikh, Secretary
Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority
Left Bank Barrage Colony, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Candidates already working in government departments or as project employees must submit their CVs through the proper channel with a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Further job requirements and terms of reference are available at J92LINK0X. The Work for Sindh job portal is J92LINK1X.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview. No travelling or daily allowance will be paid for the test, interview or joining. The authority reserves the right to cancel or re-advertise the posts without assigning a reason.
Important dates
Applications must reach the stated address by 24 November 2026.
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