Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives Jobs Notice
Positions are available at the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives for its National Economic Transformation & 5Es Unit (NETU). The Ministry is seeking to hire highly qualified and result-driven professionals for several specialist roles including Food Security Specialist, Manpower Specialist, Blue Economy Specialist, Mineral Specialist, Creative Industry Specialist, and Communication and Outreach Officer. All positions are based in Islamabad and are offered on a contract basis for an initial period of two years, extendable based on performance.
The advertisement for these positions was published in the Daily Other Newspaper, with the last date to apply being within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication. For more details on how to apply and information about the Ministry jobs, please refer to the complete description on this page.
Positions with Qualifications
- Food Security Specialist (PPS-8/9):
- Qualification/Experience: PhD (Food Sciences, Agricultural Economics, etc.) with 3 years’ experience, OR Master’s in the same fields with 7 years’ professional experience in food security or sustainable agriculture.
- Manpower Specialist (PPS-8/9):
- Qualification/Experience: PhD (HRM, Business Administration, etc.) with 3 years’ experience, OR Master’s in the same fields with 7 years’ professional experience in manpower planning or human capital development.
- Blue Economy Specialist (PPS-8/9):
- Qualification/Experience: PhD (Economics, Maritime, Fisheries, etc.) with 3 years’ experience, OR Master’s in the same fields with 7 years’ professional experience in the creative industry with a focus on exports or enterprise development.
- Mineral Specialist (PPS-8/9):
- Qualification/Experience: PhD (Geology, Mining Engineering, etc.) with 3 years’ experience, OR Bachelor’s/Master’s in the same fields with 7 years’ professional experience in the minerals sector with a focus on export or sustainable development.
- Creative Industry Specialist (PPS-8/9):
- Qualification/Experience: PhD (Fine Arts, Music, Film & TV, etc.) with 3 years’ experience, OR Master’s in the same fields with 7 years’ professional experience in the creative industry with a focus on exports or enterprise development.
- Communication and Outreach Officer (PPS-8/9):
- Qualification/Experience: Master’s (Mass Communication, PR, etc.) with 3 years’ experience, OR Bachelor’s in the same fields with 7 years’ professional experience in branding, communications, or marketing.
How to Apply for Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Posts
- Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the National Jobs Portal (NJP) website: www.njp.gov.pk.
- The deadline for application submission is within 15 days from the date of the advertisement’s publication.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test/interview.
- Candidates called for an interview must bring their original documents. No TA/DA will be admissible.
Complete Address of Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives
PROJECT DIRECTOR, National Economic Transformation and 5Es Unit (NETU), Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Room No 133, P-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad.
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