Assistant Manager - Research
About the Role
The Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) is hiring an Assistant Manager Research at its Lahore office. The role drives labor market intelligence, skills gap research, economic impact assessments, and policy papers to steer funded vocational training across Punjab.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead empirical research studies to identify emerging sectoral skills shortages and workforce demands in Punjab.
- Analyze national and provincial labor force survey data, industrial census datasets, and economic trends.
- Design research frameworks and survey methodologies for tracer studies and post-training graduate impact evaluations.
- Collaborate with international development partners (World Bank, FCDO, GIZ) on skill development research publications.
- Draft comprehensive research reports, policy briefs, and infographics for government steering committees and board reviews.
- Translate research findings into actionable recommendations for new vocational training curricula and funding allocations.
Qualifications & Skills
Basic Requirements
- Master's degree (16/18 years) in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, or related discipline.
- 4–6 years of experience in economic research, labor market analysis, or policy development within reputable think tanks, public entities, or donor organizations.
- Advanced proficiency in quantitative research software (Stata, SPSS, R, or Python) and econometric analysis.
- Superior analytical writing, policy briefing, and academic presentation capabilities.
- Deep understanding of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) ecosystems in Pakistan.
Preferred Qualifications
- Published research papers on labor economics or vocational training outcomes.
- Experience conducting large-scale primary sample surveys and econometric modeling.
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About Punjab Skills Development Fund
Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) is the largest skills development fund in Pakistan, set up by the Government of Punjab and FCDO to empower youth with income-generating, market-relevant vocational skills.
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