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- Address Project Director National Economic Transformation & 5Es Unit (NETU) Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Room No. 133, P-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad
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Project-Based Specialist & Officer Roles – Food Security, Manpower, Blue Economy, Minerals, Creative Industries & Communications at NETU, Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives
The Ministry of Planning’s National Economic Transformation & 5Es Unit (NETU) is hiring six specialists—Food Security, Manpower, Blue Economy, Mineral, Creative Industry, and two Communication & Outreach Officers—for a two-year Islamabad contract (extendable one year) that pays at the PPS-8/9 grade and is open to experts aged up to 50 with an HEC-recognised PhD plus three years’ experience, or a master’s plus seven in the relevant sector. From designing climate-smart agriculture programs to crafting blue-economy export strategies and driving nationwide creative-industries policy, you’ll work at the center of Pakistan’s Enterprise, Education, Employment, Equity and Environment (5Es) agenda, partnering with the World Bank, ADB and UN agencies to turn research into flagship projects.
Upload a cover letter, CV, attested degrees, CNIC and photos on the National Job Portal within 15 days of this notice to receive an application ID; shortlisted candidates will face a panel interview that tests strategic insight and stakeholder-management skills before joining the unit steering Pakistan’s next growth chapter.
📋 Job Position Details
| Position | PPS Scale | # | Location | Qualification & Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Security Specialist | 8/9 | 1 | Islamabad | PhD in Food Sciences, Agricultural/Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Livestock, or related field with 3 yrs experience in food security, sustainable agriculture, or program implementation;ORMaster’s in above fields with 7 yrs experience, including program development and evaluation. | ≤ 50 years |
| Manpower Specialist | 8/9 | 1 | Islamabad | PhD in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Public Administration, or related field with 3 yrs experience in workforce planning, human capital development, or economic development programs;ORMaster’s in above fields with 7 yrs experience. | ≤ 50 years |
| Blue Economy Specialist | 8/9 | 1 | Islamabad | PhD in Economics, Maritime Studies, Fisheries, Mining Engineering, Geology, or related field with 3 yrs experience in marine/coastal resource development, exports, or enterprise generation; ORMaster’s in above fields with 7 yrs professional experience. | ≤ 50 years |
| Mineral Specialist | 8/9 | 1 | Islamabad | PhD in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Mining Engineering, or related field with 3 yrs experience in mineral sector development, export regulation, or sustainable resource management;ORBachelor’s/Master’s in above fields with 7 yrs experience in minerals compliance or development. | ≤ 50 years |
| Creative Industry Specialist | 8/9 | 1 | Islamabad | PhD in Fine Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Creative Arts, Cultural Management, Business, Film & TV, Interior Design, Multimedia Arts, or related field with 3 yrs experience in creative economy program design, export promotion, or employment generation;ORMaster’s in above fields with 7 yrs experience. | ≤ 50 years |
| Communication & Outreach Officer | 8/9 | 2 | Islamabad | Master’s in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field with 3 yrs experience in branding, communications strategy, or public outreach;ORBachelor’s in above fields with 7 yrs professional experience. | ≤ 50 years |
NETU collaborates with the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UN agencies, and domestic stakeholders to design flagship programs, mobilize financing, and monitor impact. Specialists and Officers at NETU play a central role in policy research, project design, implementation oversight, and stakeholder engagement, contributing directly to Pakistan’s Vision 2025 and beyond.
📝 How to Apply: Process
- Document Preparation 📂
- Cover Letter—Explain your passion for the 5Es agenda and highlight relevant achievements.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)—Detailed education, work history, project portfolios, and publications (if any).
- Attested Copies of:
- Degree certificates & transcripts (HEC-recognized) 🎓
- Professional registrations/certifications (if applicable) 📜
- CNIC & Domicile certificate 🆔
- Two passport-size photographs 🖼️
- Online Application 🌐
- Visit: National Job Portal
- Register with your CNIC and mobile number.
- Select the position (e.g., “Food Security Specialist – PPS-8/9”) and attach your documents (PDF, max. 5 MB each).
Project Director
National Economic Transformation & 5Es Unit (NETU)
Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives
Room No. 133, P-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad
🌐 https://njp.gov.pk/
- Total Jobs 6 Jobs
- Category Accounting / Finance, Computer, HR
- Location Islamabad

