Workforce Readiness Punjab Project jobs 2026 have one opening: the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the Improving Workforce Readiness in Punjab Project wants 1 Director (Training and Equipment), and the last date to apply is 12 October 2026. The project runs under the Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department, Government of the Punjab, and the ad says it is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It is a senior, contract-only post in Lahore on Project Pay Scale 9.
We checked this page against the official advertisement (IPL No. 10032) and the job listing on jobs.punjab.gov.pk on 3 October 2026. Where the ad and the listing give different details, we say so below.
Workforce Readiness Punjab Project jobs 2026 at a glance
- Who is hiring: Project Implementation Unit, Improving Workforce Readiness in Punjab Project (PIU-IWRPP)
- Department: Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department, Government of the Punjab
- Funded by: Asian Development Bank (ADB), as printed in the ad
- Post: Director (Training and Equipment), 1 seat
- Pay scale: Project Pay Scale 9 (PPS-9)
- Job type: purely on contract
- Domicile: Punjab
- Age: up to 55 years
- How to apply: online at jobs.punjab.gov.pk only
- Last date: 12 October 2026
Who can apply
The ad asks for “qualified and experienced individuals having Punjab Domicile”. These are the conditions exactly as printed.
Education: a minimum Master’s or M.Phil degree (18 years of education) in Public Policy, Education, International Development, Business Administration or a relevant field, from an internationally recognized university. Ph.D. holders will be preferred. The portal listing also asks for a First Division (60% and above), which the ad itself does not print.
Experience: at least twelve (12) years of professional experience in the successful implementation of international development programs. This should include substantial experience in policy design, strategy, training and coaching, process management and operations.
The ad also asks for:
- Experience working in formal and non-formal education settings, preferably in the public sector
- Demonstrated success working on foreign-funded programming in technical roles
- Excellent presentation skills, with written and oral communication and diplomatic skills
- Excellent IT and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Outlook
Preference will be given to people with relevant experience of foreign-funded projects, overseas experience, or experience with international organizations and government institutions.
Age: up to 55 years, as printed in the ad. The portal listing shows the age as 36 to 55. The ad mentions no age relaxation.
Gender: the portal listing shows that both men and women can apply.
Domicile: you must have a Punjab domicile. If you do not have one yet, our Punjab domicile online guide explains how to get it.
Government employees may apply for this project post through proper channel under the rules.
What the Director (Training and Equipment) will do
The ad does not list duties, but the portal listing does. In short, the Director gives strategic guidance on the project’s technical content and curriculum, equipment sourcing, contract management, and monitoring and evaluation. The listing’s main points are:
- Technical content and curriculum: advise on the curriculum development work plan, guide TVET (technical and vocational training) systems, lead the review of the curriculum framework, including the National Vocational Qualifications Framework (NVQF), and work with the ADB and other donors.
- Technical sourcing and equipment: give input to the Project Director on the procurement plan, such as IT equipment, a Learning Management Information System, an accounting ERP and a performance monitoring system.
- Contract management: make sure contracts are carried out to the agreed standards and timetable, help resolve disputes with contractors or consultants, and support the PIU in contract interpretation and litigation.
- Monitoring and evaluation: lead an M&E system for the PIU, with guidelines, indicators, reporting formats and feedback from the project’s field offices.
The listing also says the Director does any other relevant task given by the Project Director.
Pay scale and job type
The ad gives the post as Project Pay Scale 9 (PPS-9). It does not print a rupee amount. The Punjab Jobs Portal listing for this post shows a monthly salary of 305,000 to 505,000. If the exact package matters to you, confirm it with the PIU before you accept an offer.
The appointment will be made purely on contract basis. The ad does not say how long the contract lasts. It also says ADB’s policies on anti-corruption and ethics will apply. No TA/DA (travel or daily allowance) is paid to candidates called for the interview.
How to apply for Workforce Readiness Punjab Project jobs 2026
The ad says interested candidates should apply through the online job portal at www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk by 12 October 2026. It does not give any other way to apply.
- Open the Punjab Jobs Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk.
- Register and log in. Click Register, enter your email and a password, and open the activation link the portal emails you. Then log in.
- Complete your profile. Add your personal details, your 18-year degree with the institution and year, every job with dates, and your skills. The ad warns that incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Open the job page. Go to the Director (Training and Equipment) listing. Check that it shows the Improving Workforce Readiness in Punjab Project and the last date 12-10-2026.
- Apply. Click Apply for this Job, fill in the form and submit it.
- Keep the confirmation message and email safe.
Our Punjab Job Portal guide explains each portal screen step by step.
Documents you need
The ad does not ask you to post any documents. Keep these ready for your profile and for the interview, if you are shortlisted:
- Your CNIC
- Your Punjab domicile
- Your Master’s or M.Phil degree (18 years) and transcripts, and your Ph.D. degree if you have one
- Experience letters that cover at least 12 years, especially for international development or foreign-funded projects
- A permission or no objection letter through proper channel, if you are a government employee
Application fee
The ad does not mention any application fee.
Selection process
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the test and interview.
- The ad does not say who will hold the test, and no test or interview date has been announced.
- No TA/DA is paid for the interview.
- The Project Director, PIU-IWRPP, can cancel the advertisement or the hiring process at any stage without giving a reason.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Ad posted on the Punjab Jobs Portal | 24 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 12 October 2026 |
| Test and interview | Not announced yet |
Official advertisement and contact
Source: official advertisement on the Punjab Jobs Portal (jobs.punjab.gov.pk), ad number IPL No. 10032, posted on the portal on 24 September 2026. The ad image does not name a newspaper or print a publication date.
- Official ad: view the advertisement image
- Job listing: Director (Training and Equipment) on jobs.punjab.gov.pk
- Address: Project Director, Project Implementation Unit, Improving Workforce Readiness in Punjab Project, Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department, Government of the Punjab, 157-M Block Gulberg-III, Lahore
- Phone: (042) 99334035
Beware of fake job offers
No agent or “reference” can get you this job for money. The ad prints no fee, so anyone who asks you to pay is cheating you. Apply only on jobs.punjab.gov.pk, and do not send your CV to people who contact you on WhatsApp or social media. If someone asks you for money, report it through the Pakistan Citizen’s Portal.
If this senior post does not match your profile, see our Punjab Jobs page for more open government jobs. GoPunjab is an independent website. We cannot apply for you or influence any hiring decision.
