Government of Pakistan
Planning Commission
Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives
CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES
The Planning Commission of Pakistan is entrusted with the task of overall development, planning and policymaking of the
country. The Commission seeks to revitalize itself as a premier development think tank and policy advisor to the government
backed by excellence in research and evidence based planning.
Applications are invited for the following Seven (07) positions of Members, Planning Commission:
MEMBER (INFRASTRUCTURE & REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY)
QUALIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY AND
SHORTLISTING CRITERIA
 Ph.D (Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering /
Agricultural Engineering / Town/City/Urban Planning /
Regional Planning / Architecture) with fourteen (14)
years’ professional experience including 5-8 years of
managerial/administrative experience at policymaking
level.
OR
Masters (Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering /
Agricultural Engineering / Town/City/Urban Planning /
Regional Planning / Architecture) with eighteen (18)
years’ experience including 5-8 years of managerial
experience at policymaking level.
 Demonstrated expertise/experience in designing/
planning/implementing mega infrastructure/
development projects.
 Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering
technical policies and interventions.
 Understanding and experience of working with digital
economy and designing digital infrastructure.
MEMBER (GOVERNANCE, INNOVATION & REFORMS)
QUALIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY AND
SHORTLISTING CRITERIA
 Ph.D (Public Administration / Human Resource
Management / Political Science / Public Policy /
Governance / Law/Criminal Justice) with fourteen (14)
years’ professional experience including 5-8 years of
managerial/administrative experience at policymaking
level.
OR
Masters (Public Administration / Human Resource
Management / Political Science / Public Policy /
Governance / Law/Criminal Justice) with eighteen (18)
years’ experience including 5-8 years of managerial
experience at policymaking level.
 Demonstrated expertise/experience in public sector/
institutional reforms.
 Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering
technical policies and interventions.
 Understanding and experience of working with digital
economy and designing digital infrastructure.
TO BUILD A STRONG ECONOMY
STRONG PAKISTAN
JOIN THE TEAM
LEAD THE MISSION
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TORs) / JOB DESCRIPTION
 Prepare short, medium and long-term plans for
infrastructure sector, including roads & bridges, railways,
ports, civil aviation, dams, canals, water supply/sewerage
and housing.
 Evaluation and approval of different development projects.
 Implementation strategies for annual development plans
and five year plans.
 Undertaking of research studies on issues related to
development of physical infrastructure.
 Preparation of projects based on implementation-oriented
approach for greater cooperation and connectivity among
Regional States to benefit from the vast potential of trade
and compete in the region.
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TORs) / JOB DESCRIPTION
 Assist GoP in providing conducive regulatory/ institutional
framework and improving human resource mobilization.
 Promote and coordinate governance reforms & innovation
in GoP in partnership with relevant Ministries / Divisions /
Organizations.
 Facilitate formulation of plans/policy frameworks for
capacity building of agencies involved in development.
 Review and propose governance reforms in public sector
consistent with emerging trends and international best
practices to transform public sector into high performance
system.
 Develop and expand the effectiveness, efficiency and
accountability of the public sector across the Country.
 Improve the effectiveness of the Commission.
 Advice the government agencies in the light of global
governance and public administration reforms for
improved performance and service delivery based on
technology and innovation.
 Preparation and facilitation in implementation of annual
development plans and five year plans related to
governance.
 MEMBER (DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION)
QUALIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY AND TERMS OF REFERENCE (TORs) / JOB DESCRIPTION
SHORTLISTING CRITERIA
 Ph.D (Media Studies / Mass Communication /  Promote development discourse in the country and
Development Communication / International Relations / collaborate in planning and development activities.
Journalism) with fourteen (14) years’ professional  Formulation of policies, strategies and programs to build
experience including 5-8 years of national narrative on development issues and projects
managerial/administrative experience at policymaking  Lead strategic communication campaigns to promote
level. positive image of the country.
OR  Devise effective programs to create general awareness
Masters (Media Studies / Mass Communication / among masses about development sector issues.
Development Communication / International Relations /  Develop knowledge base and foster partnership with
Journalism) with eighteen (18) years’ experience stakeholders to provide knowledge sharing opportunities
including 5-8 years of managerial experience at policy on the ongoing development activities.
making level.  Generate active public engagement through traditional and
social media on socio-economic development needs.
 Demonstrated expertise/experience in designing/
planning/implementing strategic communication
campaigns including digital marketing.
 Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering
technical policies and interventions.
 Understanding and experience of working with digital
economy and designing digital infrastructure.

MEMBER (SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND ICT)

QUALIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY AND TERMS OF REFERENCE (TORs) / JOB DESCRIPTION

SHORTLISTING CRITERIA:
 Ph.D (Biological Sciences / Bio-Technology / Life and  Study and evaluate impact of new technologies on
Physical Sciences / Information Technology / Natural development and develop appropriate response.
Sciences) with fourteen (14) years’ professional  Formulation of policies and programs to develop science
experience including 5-8 years of & technology base by fostering links between research /
managerial/administrative experience at policymaking academia and industry to realize the strong foundation of
level. knowledge economy.
OR  Devising effective strategies to develop a robust digital
Masters (Biological Sciences / Bio-Technology / Life economy infrastructure and promoting its applications for
and Physical Sciences / Information Technology / better governance, citizen facilitation and innovation in the
Natural Sciences) with eighteen (18) years’ experience country.
including 5-8 years’ of managerial experience at
policymaking level.

 Demonstrated expertise/experience in designing/

planning/implementing technology projects/ Digital
Economy.
 Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering
technical policies and interventions.
 Understanding and experience of working with digital
economy and designing digital infrastructure.
 MEMBER (ENERGY)
QUALIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY AND
SHORTLISTING CRITERIA:
 Ph.D (Petroleum Geology / Geology with
specialization in Coal Resources/Gas
Reservoir/Chemical/Energy/ Mechanical / Materials /
Electrical (power) / Mining Engineering) with
fourteen (14) years’ professional experience including
5-8 years of managerial/administrative experience at
policy making level.
OR
Masters (Petroleum Geology / Geology with
specialization in Coal Resources/Gas
Reservoir/Chemical/Energy/ Mechanical / Materials /
Electrical (power) / Mining Engineering) with
eighteen (18) years’ experience including 5-8 years’
of managerial experience at policy making level.
 Demonstrated expertise/experience in designing/
planning/implementing energy sector reforms &
management.
 Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering
technical policies and interventions.
 Understanding and experience of working with digital
economy and designing digital infrastructure.
MEMBER (FOOD SECURITY & CLIMATE CHANGE)
QUALIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY AND
SHORTLISTING CRITERIA:
 Ph.D (Agriculture Engineering / Agriculture / Forestry
/ Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry /
Environmental Management Sciences / Climate
Change & Sustainability) with fourteen (14) years’
professional experience including 5-8 years of
managerial/administrative experience at policymaking
level.
OR
Masters (Agriculture Engineering / Agriculture /
Forestry / Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry /
Environmental Management Sciences / Climate
Change & Sustainability) with eighteen (18) years’
experience including 5-8 years’ of managerial
experience at policy making level.
 Demonstrated expertise/experience in designing/
planning/implementing agriculture sector/ sustainable
development.
 Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering
technical policies and interventions.
 Understanding and experience of working with digital
economy and designing digital infrastructure.
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TORs) / JOB DESCRIPTION
 Policy recommendations to ensure energy security for
Pakistan.
 Supervise research studies to draft sustainable energy
development strategies to address Pakistan's energy needs.
 Draft annual plans and goals for energy development and
analyze the issues such as technology innovation,
construction, and energy conservation.
 Review, monitor and evaluate progress on major energy
projects.
 Analyze and craft energy development policies, regulations,
and standards while considering the impact of pricing, trade,
foreign investment, and consumption policies on the balance
of supply and demand for energy.
 Coordinate Pakistan's international energy cooperation and
develop policies to utilize natural resources of energy to the
maximum.
 Provide advice to government agencies regarding energy
production and development.
 Preparation of implementation plan for annual development
projects and five year plans.
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TORs) / JOB DESCRIPTION
 Policy recommendations to ensure food security for Pakistan
and improve rural economy.
 Possess all round knowledge of policies and/or research
relating to Agriculture, food security and climate change at
the national and international level.
 Demonstrate a track record of successful implementation of
projects & programs in the relevant sector.
 Verifiable experiences of Agro based industries development
and creation of food chain.
 Knowledge of production & value addition of non-farm agro
products and related industry.
 Knowledge in the field of value addition of agricultural
products.
 Exhibits proven capability in advising on food security and
climate change policy issues and developing strategies and
ability to plan for development of the sector.
 Experience in building strong partnerships among federal,
provincial and local governments as well as foreign countries
and use experiences for local setup development.
 Shows ability to deal with complex agriculture sector, food
security and climate change issues, both systemically and
creatively, making sound judgments.
 Demonstrative capability and knowledge of rural economy
and vertical and horizontal linkages with the political and
economic landscape of Pakistan.
 Capability of working with Donors/NGOs and other non-
stake stakeholders for synergies in Public Sector Programs.
 Improvising mitigating techniques for Climate Change and
designing Program for Environmental Sustainability.
 MEMBER (SOCIAL SECTOR & DEVOLUTION)

QUALIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY AND TERMS OF REFERENCE (TORs) / JOB DESCRIPTION

SHORTLISTING CRITERIA:
 Ph.D (Economics / Statistics / Medical Sciences / Public
Administration / Demography / Sociology/Social Work /
Political Science and Social Welfare) with fourteen (14)
years’ professional experience including 5-8 years of
managerial/administrative experience at policymaking
level.
OR
Masters (Economics / Statistics / Medical Sciences /
Public Administration / Demography / Sociology/Social
Work / Political Science and Social Welfare) with
eighteen (18) years’ experience including 5-8 years’ of
managerial experience at policymaking level.
 Demonstrated expertise/experience in designing/
planning/implementing social sector reforms.
 Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering
technical policies and interventions.
 Understanding and experience of working with digital
economy and designing digital infrastructure.
 Promote and develop social capital (SDGs/Poverty
Alleviation/Social Harmony) with key stakeholders
 Prepare effective plans regarding social sector
development
 Analyze the implementation of social sector development
plan
 Organize research studies to disseminate findings and
recommendation of the analysis with line ministries and
relevant social sector agencies
 Guide to prepare sound projects in regions and sectors
lacking adequate portfolio
 Determine the conditions, keeping in view the current
social and political situation, to establish the successful
execution of the plan.
 Preparation of implementation plan for annual
development projects and five year plans.

Maximum Age Limit: 62 years.

Tenure: Initially for a period of three (03) years, further extendable for a maximum period of two (02) years on annual
(yearly) basis subject to satisfactory performance.

Pay Package: MP-I Scale

a. Those already in Government Service should apply through proper channel. In

case of selection for the positions in (MP-1 Scale), the candidate will have to
resign or seek retirement before joining.
b. Application along-with CV and testimonials, details of additional qualification
and experience may be sent by post to Section Officer (HRM-III), Ministry Planning Commission
of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, P-Block, Pak-Secretariat,
Islamabad and on-line on the prescribed form available at:
Government of Pakistan
https://pc.gov.pk/web/career. Block “P”, Pak Secretariat,
c. The applications should reach this Ministry within 15 days from the date of Islamabad
publication of this advertisement. Phone # 051-9206935
d. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be
admissible.
e. Further details and shortlisting criteria can be found at:
https://pc.gov.pk/web/career.
f. Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives reserves the right not to
fill the post or withhold appointment against the advertised post.