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Government of Pakistan

Cabinet Secretariat

Special Investment Facilitation Council Division

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Administrative & Protocol Wing

Research Associate

Open for applicationsCloses 18 October 2026

About the role

  • To conduct research and provide analytical support for assigned studies, projects and organizational requirements.

  • To prepare research briefs, reports, presentations, summaries and other analytical documents as required.

  • To review relevant literature, reports and other sources and provide concise research-based inputs on assigned matters.

  • To support the design, organization and documentation of research activities, surveys, studies and related assignments.

  • To provide administrative support in meetings, correspondence, scheduling, coordination and follow-up of assigned activities.

  • To maintain organized records, files and documentation and ensure timely completion of routine office and project requirements.

  • To assist in preparation and monitoring of budgets and expenditure records for assigned activities and projects.

  • To process and maintain supporting documentation for bills, payments, procurement, reimbursements and other financial transactions.

  • To assist in preparing periodic progress, financial and administrative reports and provide information required for management review.

  • To perform any other research, administrative or financial duties assigned by the Competent Authority.

Eligibility

  • 16 years of education (Bachelor's Honours or Master's)
  • Preferred field of study: Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Age limit: 45

How to apply

  • Educational qualifications must be obtained from recognized local/foreign universities / institutes duly verified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.

  • Age of the candidate shall not exceed the specified maximum age limit as on the closing date of the advertisement.

  • Government employees (serving or retired) must apply through proper channels (copies of NOCs from parent department must be attached).

  • Contract terms for project staff directly recruited for development projects funded from PSDP will follow Finance Division's O.M. No. 4(9)R-14/2024 & Planning Commission's Letter No. 24(7) PIA-I/PC/2021, dated 05 March 2026.

Important information

  • Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.

  • Only shortlisted candidates, meeting the eligibility criteria, will be contacted for tests / interview. No TA/DA will be provided.

  • Shortlisted candidates must bring their original CNIC, educational and experience certificates, domicile, police verification, medical fitness certificate and Army Discharge documents (if applicable) for the interview.

Contact

Tel: 051-9204771

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