Government of the Punjab — Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department (SDED) Jobs 2026 | Strategic Planning Unit (SPU)
The Government of the Punjab’s Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department (SDED) has announced multiple contract vacancies for its Strategic Planning Unit (SPU), Lahore. Positions include: Executive Director (Strategy, Training & Assessment), Executive Director (International Linkages & Partnerships), Executive Director (Operations), General Manager (Business Development), General Manager (Procurement), General Manager (HR), General Manager (Finance), General Manager (IT/Technology), General Manager (Research & Innovation), General Manager (Curriculum), General Manager (Training), General Manager (Assessment), General Manager (Local Placement), General Manager (Monitoring & Evaluation) and several Assistant Manager roles such as Assessment & Quality Assurance, Curriculum & Trainings, Local Employment/Placement, Business Development & Partnerships, Overseas Employment, IT/Data Analytics, HR & Talent Management, Communications & Public Relations, and more.
| Posted On | January 22, 2026 |
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| Organization | Punjab Skill Development Fund |
| Location: | Lahore |
| Address | Human Resources Department 21-A, H-Block, Dr. Mateen Fatima Road, Gulberg II, Lahore |
| Last Date: | February 18, 2026 |
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These Punjab SDED SPU jobs in Lahore are geared towards professionals who can drive reforms in TVET (Technical and Vocational Education & Training), entrepreneurship, employability, and public–private partnership initiatives across Punjab. The roles demand strategic planning, project delivery, performance monitoring, and stakeholder management with local and international partners.
1) Positions & Key Details
The table below condenses the roles as advertised. Titles and responsibilities reflect the official notification; exact numbers of posts and pay packages follow the Management Pay Scales (MPS) where applicable.
| # | Position/Package | Core Qualifications | Experience Snapshot | Key Functions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Director – Strategy, Training & Assessment (MPS-I) | PhD/MS in Public Policy, Development Studies, Education, Economics, Business/Public Administration, Labor/HR, Project Management or related fields | 12–15+ years post-qualification (part in TVET, skills, employability, or large public programs) | Lead provincial skills strategy, align training and assessment reforms, set KPIs, guide SPU portfolio |
| 2 | Executive Director – International Linkages & Partnerships (MPS-I) | PhD/MS in Public Policy, Education, Development, Economics, Business, Social Sciences (or equivalent) | 10–15+ years; proven international exposure | Build MoUs with development partners, manage donor programs, attract investments and grants |
| 3 | Executive Director – Operations (MPS-I) | Masters/PhD in Management, Administration, Economics, Engineering, Education, or similar | 12–15+ years in government/large public sector operations | Oversee PMO functions, budgeting, procurement, and compliance across SPU |
| 4 | GM – Business Development (MPS-II) | PhD or 16 years education in Economics, Business Administration, Management Sciences, HR, Public Policy, Social Sciences | 8–12+ years in business development/partnerships/TVET sector | Create partnership pipelines, PPP projects, private-sector engagement, and sector mapping |
| 5 | GM – Procurement (MPS-II) | Masters/Professional certification (e.g., ACCA/CPA/ICMA/CIPS preferred) | 8–10+ years with robust PPRA and public procurement expertise | Manage end-to-end procurements, framework agreements, and audit-ready documentation |
| 6 | GM – HR (MPS-II) | Masters in HR/Management/Business/Public Administration | 8–10+ years in HR strategy, talent acquisition, performance management | Lead HR policies, organization design, leadership pipelines, and L&D |
| 7 | GM – Finance (MPS-II) | Professional degree/qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CFA/ICMA) | 8–10+ years in budgeting, financial reporting, and PFM/PSPA familiarity | Treasury, IFRS compliance, donor reporting, financial controls |
| 8 | GM – IT / Digital (MPS-II) | PhD/MS/BS in Computer Science, Software/Data Engineering, Data Analytics, MIS | 8–10+ years; gov-tech/TVET tech a plus | Lead MIS/LMS, data lakes, dashboards, cyber security, and digitization across SDED |
| 9 | GM – Research & Innovation (MPS-II) | PhD/MS in Economics, Policy, Development, Education, Labor, Social Sciences | 8–10+ years including research design and impact evaluation | LFS/LMIS analysis, tracer studies, policy briefs, and program evaluations |
| 10 | GM – Curriculum (MPS-II) | PhD/MS in Education, TVET, Curriculum & Instruction, Learning Design | 8–10+ years in competency-based curricula | Develop CBT&A curricula, NQF/NSQF alignment, trainer development |
| 11 | GM – Training (MPS-II) | PhD/MS in Education/TVET, Instructional Design, Leadership & Management | 8–10+ years | Oversee instructor training, ToT, apprenticeships, industry-led skilling |
| 12 | GM – Assessment (MPS-II) | PhD/MS in Education/TVET, Assessment & Evaluation | 8–10+ years | Design assessment frameworks, OSCE/CBT, quality assurance, accreditation |
| 13 | GM – Local Employment & Placement (MPS-II) | Masters in Business/Economics/HR/Management or related | 8–10+ years with job placement & career services | Employer engagement, job fairs, placement cells, post-training linkage |
| 14 | GM – Monitoring & Evaluation (MPS-II) | Masters in Economics/Statistics/Public Policy/Development | 8–10+ years | Logframes, results frameworks, dashboards, performance audits |
| 15 | Assistant Manager – Assessment & Quality Assurance | Masters in Education, Social Sciences, Business or related | 3–5+ years | Assessment administration, QA checklists, exam logistics |
| 16 | Assistant Manager – Curriculum & Trainings | Masters in Education/Management/TVET | 3–5+ years | Support curriculum rollouts, ToT calendars, training MIS |
| 17 | Assistant Manager – Local Employment (Placement) | Masters in Economics/Business/Management | 2–5+ years | Employer mapping, counseling, placement tracking |
| 18 | Assistant Manager – Business Development & Partnerships | Masters in Social Sciences/Business/Economics | 2–5+ years | Prospecting, pitches, MoU support, CRM |
| 19 | Assistant Manager – Overseas Employment | Masters in Social Sciences/Business/Economics | 2–5+ years | Liaison with overseas recruiters, compliance with migration rules |
| 20 | Assistant Manager – Data/IT (ICT, Data Analytics) | 16 years education in Computer Science/ICT/Data Analytics | 2–5+ years | Dashboards, data cleaning, analytics, and integration |
| 21 | Assistant Manager – HR & Talent | Masters in HR/Management/Business | 2–5+ years | Recruitments, onboarding, performance systems |
| 22 | Assistant Manager – Communications & PR | Masters in Mass Communication/Media Studies/Public Relations | 2–5+ years | Media, social outreach, content, and events |
| 23 | Officer/Associate – Finance/Accounts | Bachelors/Masters in Accounting/Finance; certification preferred | 1–3+ years | Vouchers, payments, reconciliations |
| 24 | Officer/Associate – Administration & Coordination | Relevant Bachelors/Masters | 1–3+ years | Office operations, logistic support, filing, dispatch |
Note: Positions are full-time contract roles under SDED’s SPU. Exact numbers of posts, pay packages (MPS-I/II/III), and any special conditions follow the official advertisement and Government of the Punjab rules. ✅
2) Eligibility & General Requirements
Education: Minimum 16 years of education (Bachelors/Masters) from HEC-recognized universities in relevant disciplines. Several senior roles prefer PhD or professional certifications (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CPA/CFA/ICMA/CIPS/PM certifications).
Experience: Post-qualification experience in government, public sector companies, large donor programs, TVET/skills delivery, employability, or relevant private industry is required as described above.
Age: As per Government of the Punjab rules for the respective MPS tiers.
Tenure: Contract (initially up to 3 years) — extendable on satisfactory performance.
Place of Posting: Lahore, with occasional provincial travel.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strategic planning, program design, and delivery
- Team leadership and stakeholder management
- Familiarity with TVET curriculum, industry linkages, apprenticeships, and assessment reforms
- Evidence of results through KPIs, dashboards, and monitoring systems
- Strong writing and presentation skills (policy briefs, reports, SOPs)
- IT/Data literacy; comfort with MIS, LMS, dashboards and office productivity tools
Equal Opportunity: SDED is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply. ✅
3) What You’ll Do (Role Highlights)
- Shape provincial skills strategy: align programs to demand, identify priority sectors (manufacturing, construction, ICT, care economy, hospitality, agri-value chains), and optimize budgets.
- Build partnerships: lead public–private collaborations, employer consortiums, apprenticeships, and MoUs with local/overseas partners.
- Modernize TVET delivery: drive CBT&A curriculum, outcome-based training, ToT standards, and robust assessment & certification systems.
- Digitize the ecosystem: implement integrated MIS/LMS, real-time dashboards, trainee tracking, job matching, and performance analytics.
- Strengthen accountability: roll out M&E frameworks, tracer studies, and impact evaluations; publish periodic scorecards.
- Maximize placements: organize job fairs, employer roundtables, and overseas placement pipelines with ethical recruitment safeguards.
- Safeguard compliance: follow PPRA, financial rules, audit trails, data privacy, and grievance redress mechanisms.
4) How to Apply: Step-by-Step
📝 Application Mode: Online submission (https://sded.punjab.gov.pk/spu).
📎 Documents to Upload (PDF format):
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details and CNIC
- Scanned copies of educational degrees/certificates (HEC-recognized)
- Experience certificates and professional licenses/certifications
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Any supporting publications/portfolio (for research, curriculum, or communications roles)
✅ Instructions & Conditions:
- Apply only against positions for which you meet the education and experience criteria.
- Government/Semi-Government employees must apply through proper channel with a valid NOC.
- Degrees from abroad must carry an HEC equivalence certificate.
- Age, qualification, and experience will be counted as of the application closing date.
- The Department reserves the right to increase/decrease posts or cancel recruitment without assigning any reason.
- Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be entertained.
📅 Deadline: Refer to the official SDED portal/advertisement for the exact closing date and time. Submit early to avoid last-minute load.
📨 Where to Apply: The advertisement directs candidates to submit applications through the official SDED/SPU online form. Keep soft copies ready for upload and ensure all PDFs are clear and readable.
Company Information
- Total Jobs 6 Jobs
- Category Accounting / Finance, Computer, DAE, Engineering, HR, Management, Other
- Location Lahore