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Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives

Research Officer (PPS-7)

Ministry of Planning, Development & Special InitiativesPosted September 15, 2026Last date to apply:Open until filled
IslamabadContractOn-sitePPS-7 Scale (Government Pay Scale)

About the Role

The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives is hiring three contract Research Officers at PPS-7 to support sector specialists with research studies, data work, reporting and event coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute core operational, administrative, and technical functions assigned to the Research Officer (PPS-7) role.
  • Ensure strict compliance with Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives rules, official procedures, and standard operating standards.
  • Prepare routine progress documentation, coordinate with team members, and report to the competent authority.

Qualifications & Skills

Basic Requirements

  • Social science and humanities degrees are accepted, including BS Sociology, BS Psychology, BS Anthropology, BS History, BS Pakistan Studies, BS Political Science, BS International Relations, BS Islamic Studies, BS Criminology, BS Geography, BS Gender Studies and BS Peace and Conflict Studies.
  • Environmental, agricultural and earth science degrees are accepted, including BS Environmental Sciences, BS Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change, BS Agriculture, BSc Hons Agriculture, BS Forestry, BS Geology, BSc Applied Geology, BS Earth Sciences, BS Water Resources Management and BS Soil Science.
  • Assist the sector specialist in research studies, covering literature reviews, study protocols and data interpretation methods. This work supports the design and framing of studies before data collection and analysis begin.
  • Conduct data collection, analysis and interpretation under the supervision of the sector specialist. The Research Officer carries out these steps as directed and reports findings within the study framework set by the specialist.
  • Assist the sector specialist in coordination, communication and collaboration with relevant stakeholders. The role supports the flow of information between the specialist and the parties connected to the research work.
  • Provide logistical and administrative support in organizing and documenting meetings, workshops and events, including preparation of agendas, minutes and action plans. This keeps each event organized and its decisions recorded.
  • A bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields is required, such as BS Social Work, BS Accounting & Finance, BS Banking & Finance, BS Business Administration, BS Commerce, BS Management, BS Marketing or BS Public Administration.
  • Education and teaching degrees are accepted, including B.Ed. Elementary, B.Ed. Secondary, B.Ed. English Language Teaching, BSc Education, Bachelor of Special Education, Bachelor of Education and B.Ed. (Hons.) 4 years.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Official Government Pay Scale: PPS-7
  • Functional Sector: Administration & Office Jobs

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About Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives

Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives is a leading public sector organization / government department in Pakistan, operating in Islamabad. It invites applications from eligible professionals for active vacancies across Pakistan.

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