Project Management and Support Staff Vacancies at Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department

About the role

The Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department invites applications for its development project, Establishment of Project Management Unit (PMU) at Lahore. Recruitment is purely on a contract basis for the project period, which ends on 30 June 2028. Any further extension will be subject to extension of the project.

Appointments are post-specific and non-transferable, subject to applicable government policy. Selection does not confer a right to regular appointment in government service.

Posts and vacancies

Eligibility

Only candidates domiciled in Punjab may apply. Age will be calculated on the application closing date. Upper-age relaxation will be admissible under Government of the Punjab policy.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Project Director: A master's degree in business administration, project management or management sciences. Candidates with a background in social development, community-based projects or vocational training will be preferred. A Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) or Provincial Management Service (PMS) officer is also eligible, especially with relevant public-sector development experience. Applicants must have at least 10 years of senior-management experience, including at least five years leading projects related to women's empowerment, vocational training, small-scale enterprise development and entrepreneurship. They must demonstrate experience managing multi-stakeholder projects involving government departments, NGOs and community groups, and a proven record of securing and managing project funding from donors or government sources.

• Manager IT: A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in computer science or information technology from a university of good repute. Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in information technology. At least 10 years of IT experience is required, with a significant portion in a management or leadership role. Applicants need experience developing and implementing IT solutions for educational or commercial projects. Required skills include learning management systems for remote training, e-commerce platforms and database systems for a decentralized network of centres. Project management certification, including PMP, will be an added advantage.

• Manager Design & Development: A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in fashion design, textile design, textile management marketing, textile engineering or textile technology. An advanced materials engineering qualification from a reputable university is also listed. At least seven years of product-development experience is required, with a proven record of commercially viable products, particularly textiles, fashion or handicrafts. Applicants need experience leading research and development teams and a deep understanding of local and international market trends.

• Manager Production and Quality Control: A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in fashion design, industrial engineering or textile engineering from a reputable university. Seven years of production-management experience is required, including at least three years in a leadership role, preferably in a small-scale or artisanal production setting. Applicants need experience managing decentralized production involving multiple small workshops or centres.

• Manager E-commerce: A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in marketing, digital marketing, business administration, computer science or information technology from a reputable university. Seven years of e-commerce management experience is required, with a record of successfully growing an online store. Applicants need experience with major e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, WooCommerce or similar platforms.

• Database Administrator (DBA): A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in data analytics, information systems, computer science or information technology from a university of good repute. A minimum of five years of hands-on database-administration experience is required, preferably within a development or nonprofit context. Applicants must be proficient in SQL and have experience with database-management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL. Experience with cloud-based database services such as Microsoft Azure or AWS is highly valued.

• Network Administrator: A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in computer science, information technology or information systems from a university of good repute. At least five years of practical network-administration experience is required. Applicants need expertise in setting up and managing wide area networks (WANs) and virtual private networks (VPNs) to connect the PMU to a network of Sanatzars. Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+ are mandatory.

• Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist: A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in economics, statistics, MBA or social sciences from a university of good repute. A master's degree is preferred. Five years of experience in project planning, monitoring and evaluation is required, particularly in development projects or social enterprises. Applicants need experience designing and conducting surveys, qualitative interviews and focus-group discussions, along with expertise in monitoring and evaluation software and data-analysis tools such as SPSS and R.

• Digital Marketing Specialist: A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in marketing, digital marketing, business administration, computer science, information technology or mass communications from a reputable university. Five years of digital-marketing experience is required, including hands-on social-media marketing and content creation. Experience promoting products from artisanal or nonprofit sectors is a plus.

• Administrative & Finance Specialist: A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in accounting, finance or business administration. Five years of financial-management experience is required, with a strong understanding of government financial rules and regulations, including PPRA rules. Experience managing funds for a government-funded or donor-funded project is a significant advantage.

• Assistant Manager (Design): A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in industrial design or fine arts from a university or institution of good repute. A minimum of five years of professional experience in a relevant field is required. Applicants need proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and 3D modelling software; strong knowledge of building codes and industry standards where relevant to architecture; and an understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.

• Assistant Manager Quality Control & Assurance: A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in textile technology, fashion design or polymer engineering from a reputable university. Three years of quality-assurance or quality-control experience is required, focusing on textiles, handicrafts or fashion products. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to develop and implement quality-control checklists and inspection protocols.

• Inventory & Logistics Officer: A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration. Five years of inventory and logistics management experience is required, with a strong understanding of managing a multi-location supply chain. Applicants need experience with inventory-management software and transport-management systems.

• Content Creator: A bachelor's degree involving 16 years of education or a master's degree in mass communication, journalism, marketing/digital marketing, fine arts, English/literature/linguistics, or film and media studies from a reputable university. Two years of content-creation experience is required, with a strong portfolio of written and visual content. Applicants need experience in storytelling through various media, including video and photography.

• Customer Service Representative: A bachelor's degree and two years of customer-service experience, including handling inquiries through multiple channels such as phone, email and social media. Experience in e-commerce customer service and order management is a significant advantage.

How to apply

Submit an application addressed to the Deputy Secretary (Technical), Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, 12-M, opposite International Market, Model Town Extension, Lahore.

Attach attested copies of all relevant degrees, certificates, experience certificates, domicile certificate and CNIC, together with two recent passport-size photographs. Candidates already serving in government must apply through the proper channel after obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or departmental permission certificate from their parent department.

Clearly mention the post applied for on both the application and the envelope. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Incomplete applications, applications received after the due date, and applications from candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview. The Selection Committee's decision will be final. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in an interview.

The competent authority reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the recruitment process at any stage without assigning a reason.

Contact: 042-99333662.

Important dates

• Application deadline: Applications must reach the Deputy Secretary (Technical), Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, by 25 November 2026, before 5:00 p.m.

• Project end date: 30 June 2028. Further extension is subject to extension of the project.