NDRMF Jobs 2026 – Apply Online for Research Associate Vacancies in Islamabad

NDRMF Jobs 2026 – Temporary Research Associate Vacancies Announced in Islamabad

National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) has announced temporary career opportunities for qualified and energetic professionals in Islamabad. NDRMF is a government-owned not-for-profit institution registered under Section 42 and works in key areas including Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Risk Financing and Climate Change.

According to the latest vacancy announcement, NDRMF requires services for Islamabad-based temporary / contingent positions. The available posts are suitable for fresh graduates and early-career professionals with strong academic background, research ability, analytical skills, report-writing skills and good command of MS Office.

The recruitment includes two positions related to Disaster Risk Financing (DRF), Project Preparation Facility (PPF), Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). These fields are highly important in Pakistan because climate-induced disasters, floods, infrastructure losses and disaster preparedness require stronger planning, financing and project development capacity.

Available Positions

1. Research Associate – Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) and Project Preparation Facility (PPF)

NDRMF has announced one position for Research Associate – Disaster Risk Financing and Project Preparation Facility. This post is designed for candidates who can support project development, disaster risk financing research, proposal preparation, coordination and documentation.

Required Qualification

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any of the following fields:

Environment, Economics, Finance, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Required Experience and Skills

Fresh candidates with strong academic background are encouraged to apply. Relevant experience will be considered an advantage. Candidates should have strong analytical, research and report-writing skills. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is also required. Good communication, coordination and interpersonal skills are important for this role.

The TOR for this position states that the selected candidate will support DRF and PPF activities, assist in project proposals, feasibility studies and financial models, conduct research on disaster risk financing instruments, coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders, track project pipelines, prepare reports, briefs and presentations, and maintain programme documentation.

2. Research Associate – Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

The second position is for Research Associate – Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction. This post is suitable for candidates with academic background in climate change, environmental sciences, disaster management, development studies or related areas.

Required Qualification

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any of the following fields:

Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Disaster Management, Development Studies, or a related discipline.

Required Experience and Skills

Fresh graduates with a strong academic record are encouraged to apply. Relevant experience will be an added advantage. Candidates should have strong analytical, research and report-writing skills. Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is required. Good communication, coordination and interpersonal skills are also necessary.

The official TOR mentions that this role includes research and analysis on climate change adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk reduction interventions. It also includes support in concept notes, proposals, technical documents, data collection, programme planning, monitoring, reporting, progress reports, policy briefs, presentations, knowledge products and stakeholder coordination.

Why These NDRMF Jobs Are Important

These NDRMF temporary vacancies are especially useful for young professionals who want to start or strengthen their career in development, climate resilience, disaster risk management and public-sector project planning. Since fresh candidates are encouraged to apply, this is a valuable opening for graduates who have strong academic records but limited professional experience.

The posts are also relevant for candidates interested in Pakistan’s climate change challenges, flood resilience, disaster risk financing, environmental planning, donor coordination, policy documentation and project preparation. Applicants who can write reports, analyze data, prepare presentations and coordinate with teams will have a better chance of performing well in these roles.

How to Apply for NDRMF Jobs 2026

Applicants must apply online through the application form available at the NDRMF Career Section. The official NDRMF career page lists the current multiple positions with a closing date of 21 May 2026 and provides separate TORs for both advertised roles. (NDRMF)

Candidates should fill out the online application form carefully and attach scanned copies of required documents, including:

CV, CNIC, educational certificates and experience certificates, where applicable.

No hard copies of CV or documents are required. Applications submitted after the closing date and time will not be entertained.

Important Terms and Conditions

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Age, qualification and experience will be counted from the date of submission of applications. Part-time, honorary, apprentice and internship positions will not be counted as experience.

All candidates must have HEC-verified or equivalent qualifications. Foreign-qualified candidates must provide equivalence certificate from the Higher Education Commission. Selected candidates will be required to submit HEC-verified degrees before joining employment.

NDRMF offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. The actual appointment salary will be based on NDRMF standards, qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. NDRMF is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The organization may defer or cancel the recruitment process for any position at any stage without assigning any reason. Selected candidates will work on a whole-time basis and will not be allowed to engage in any other business, occupation or profession during employment.