Urban & Infrastructure Specialists, Land Resettlement Specialist & Assistant Director IT — Pakistan Urban Planning & Policy Centre (PUPPC), Planning Commission, Islamabad
TheGovernment of Pakistan — Planning Commission, Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiative (MoPD&SI)is hiring experienced professionals on a project basis for thePakistan Urban Planning & Policy Centre (PUPPC). The positions support the PSDP project“Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening of MoPD&SI.”Roles includeUrban & Regional Planning Specialist (PPS-9), Urban Infrastructure Specialists (PPS-9), Land Management & Resettlement Specialist (PPS-9),andAssistant Director – Information Technology (PPS-?). Appointments areinitially for two years,extendablesubject to performance and project continuity. Duty station isIslamabad(Pak Secretariat)with coordination across provinces as needed.
| Posted On | September 20, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Organization | Planning Commission (Federal) |
| Location: | Islamabad |
| Address | Room No. 446, 4th Floor, P-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad |
| Last Date: | October 5, 2025 |
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Job Position Detail (Table)
| Position | # | Minimum Qualification & Experience | Core Skills & Preferences | Work Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban & Regional Planning Specialist (PPS-09) | 01 | Master’sinCity & Regional/Urban Planning(orPhD).10 yearsof relevant urban sector experience.HEC-recognizeddegree;relevant certificationspreferred. | Advanced proficiency in planning software, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement; strong writing and presentation; computer proficiency. | Lead national/municipal planning assignments, prepare spatial strategies and growth frameworks, contribute to policy notes, and mentor analysts. |
| Urban Infrastructure Specialists (PPS-09) | 03 | Master’sinInfrastructure Development/Civil Engineering(orPhD).10 yearsrelevant urban sector experience.HEC-recognizeddegree;relevant certificationspreferred. | Strong grasp of urban utilities (water, sanitation, drainage, roads, public transport), feasibility & design review, cost/benefit, and PPP coordination; excellent communication. | Appraise city infrastructure projects, set service benchmarks, review PC-I/PC-II, advise on resilient, inclusive infrastructure and climate-smart design. |
| Land Management & Resettlement Specialist (PPS-09) | 01 | Master’sinCity & Regional Planning/Architecture/Civil Engineering/Land & Housing/Real Estate Management/Land Use Planning & Resettlement(orPhD).10 yearsexperience in land administration and resettlement.Higher certificationspreferred. | Expertise in land acquisition laws, cadastre/GIS, social safeguards (RAPs/LARPs), compensation frameworks, and grievance redress; excellent documentation. | Develop and review land acquisition & resettlement plans aligned with national laws and development partner standards; train agencies on safeguards. |
| Assistant Director – Information Technology | 01 | BS (16 years) in Computer Sciencefrom a reputedHEC-recognizeduniversity.5 yearsprofessional experience inIT and communication. | Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to investigate and respond to security incidents; excellent inter-departmental coordination; leadership for innovative IT solutions. | Manage PUPPC’s IT operations and data systems, support dashboards/MIS, coordinate cybersecurity controls, and enable collaboration tools for project teams. |
✅Eligibility snapshot:HEC-recognized degrees, minimum experience as stated (10 years for PPS-9 specialists; 5 years for AD-IT), strong communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrable computer proficiency. Onlydocumented, verifiableexperience will be credited during shortlisting.
What You’ll Do (Role Highlights)
Urban & Regional Planning Specialist
- Lead preparation ofnational and city-level spatial strategies, growth corridors, and structure plans that balance housing, jobs, public transport, and green-blue networks.
- Developpolicy briefson urban governance, municipal finance, and land use controls; advise on regulatory updates and institutional coordination.
- ReviewPC-I/PC-IIsubmissions for alignment with Vision /SDGs, climate commitments, and inclusive growth principles.
- Buildcapacityof provincial and city planning units through workshops, toolkits, and mentoring of young planners.
- Overseegeospatial analysis, scenario modeling, and evidence packs for the Planning Commission and federating units.
Urban Infrastructure Specialists
- Appraisefeasibility studiesfor water supply, sewerage, drainage, solid waste, urban roads, and mass transit; stress-test proposals for climate resilience and O&M sustainability.
- Defineservice level benchmarks, lifecycle cost models, andvalue for moneyapproaches for public and PPP investments.
- Coordinate with provincial departments, utilities, and regulators tostandardize specificationsand reporting templates.
- Introducedata-driven maintenanceand NRW (non-revenue water) reduction playbooks; support contract management and performance audits.
- Prepareimplementation roadmapswith risk registers, environmental management actions, and phased funding plans.
Land Management & Resettlement Specialist
- DraftLand Acquisition and Resettlement Plans (LARPs/RAPs)consistent with Pakistani law and, where applicable, development partner standards.
- Establishcadastral and asset registers, valuation methodologies, and transparententitlement matrices; guide grievance redress committees.
- Map informal settlements and right-of-way encroachments, proposerealistic relocation strategies, and safeguard vulnerable groups.
- Train implementing agencies onconsultation protocols, livelihood restoration, andmonitoring & evaluationof social impacts.
- Producedue diligencereports to unlock financing while protecting rights and ensuring compliance.
Assistant Director – Information Technology
- Maintain PUPPC’ssecure IT environment: identity/access management, backup, endpoint hardening, and incident response coordination.
- Builddashboards and MISfor project tracking—pipeline, approvals, KPIs, and geographic coverage—ensuring data integrity and usability.
- Championcollaboration tools(document management, version control, meeting platforms) and deliver concise trainings to staff.
- Assist in draftingIT policies/SOPs, vendor TORs, and acceptance tests; evaluate proposals against performance and security criteria.
- Supportopen dataand visualization for public-facing reports while enforcing privacy and information governance standards.
How to Apply: Process
Review the requirements ✅
- Match yourdegreeandyears of experiencewith the PPS level advertised.
- Prepare aCVthat quantifies results (e.g., “reviewed 20+ PC-I projects,” “reduced NRW by 12%,” “completed 5 RAPs with zero unresolved grievances”).
- Gatherexperience letterson official letterhead with exactfrom–to dates.
Apply online via NJP 📝
- Visitwww.njp.gov.pkand search forPlanning Commission / PUPPCvacancies.
- Complete the online form with accurate information and upload supporting documents (CNIC, degrees, transcripts, certifications, experience letters).
- Submitwithin 15 daysof the ad’s publication. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
Shortlisting & interviews 📅
- Onlyshortlisted candidateswill be contacted fortest/interview.
- Bringoriginal documentsfor verification on the day of assessment.
- No TA/DAwill be provided.
Correspondence & address 📬
- Communications are issued by theProject Director, Capacity Building & Institutional Strengthening, Planning Commission.
- Office:Room No. 446, 4th Floor, P-Block, Pak Secretariat,Islamabad.
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