Assistant Manager Research

Punjab Skills Development Fund

Lahore , Pakistan

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The Assistant Manager Research at Punjab Skills Development Fund plays a critical role in leading market research initiatives and supporting the development of comprehensive research projects. This position requires managing a team of one person, ensuring high-quality outputs through detailed analysis and effective project management. The role demands expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods, report writing, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and accurately to diverse stakeholders. Candidates will work closely with the Public or TVET Sector, leveraging their experience to improve research methodologies and contribute to evidence-based decision making. Strong organizational skills, agility in project execution using Agile methodologies, and proficiency in Microsoft Project are essential. This role suits professionals with a minimum of five years of experience who are detail-oriented and excel in drafting research documentation and reports.
Responsibilities

Lead and oversee research projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs.
Manage, mentor, and support a small research team, promoting collaboration and professional development.
Design and implement quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to fulfill project objectives.
Develop detailed research plans, timelines, and resource allocation using Agile methodologies and project management tools like Microsoft Project.
Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges relevant to the skills development sector.
Draft, review, and finalize detailed research reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with organizational standards.
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the Public and TVET Sectors to incorporate their insights and requirements into research activities.
Maintain rigorous attention to detail in all aspects of research design, data collection, and analysis to support evidence-based decision making.
Communicate research findings clearly and concisely through presentations, reports, and verbal briefings tailored to diverse audiences.
Stay updated with current research methodologies, industry best practices, and sector developments to continually enhance research quality.
Ensure compliance with ethical standards and organizational policies in all research activities.

Skills

Market Research Report Writing Quantitative Research Project Management Agile Methodologies Microsoft Project Data Analysis Stakeholder Communication Research Design Ethical Research Practices

Job Details

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Lahore, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Experience:

5 Years

Apply Before:

Oct 16, 2026

Posting Date:

Oct 01, 2026

Punjab Skills Development Fund

· 51-100 employees - Lahore

Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) is a not-for-profit company set up under the Companies Ordinance 1984 by the Government of the Punjab in collaboration with Department for International Development UK. Established in 2010, it is a GBP 50 million training fund set up with the objective of financing 135,000 individuals by stimulating a market for training services. PSDF aims to provide quality skills and vocational training opportunities to the poor and vulnerable populations of all the 36 districts of Punjab in order to improve livelihood prospects for them. PSDF initiated its operations for the residents of four districts of southern Punjab i.e Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Muzaffargarh and Lodhran. In 2016, PSDF’s geographical coverage expanded to all the districts of Punjab: Attock, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Bhakkar, Chakwal, Chiniot, Dera Ghazi Khan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Hafizabad, Jhang, Jhelum, Kasur, Khanewal, Khushab, Lahore, Layyah, Lodhran, Mandi Bahauddin, Mianwali, Multan, Muzaffargarh, Narowal, Nankana Sahib, Okara, Pakpattan, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Rawalpindi, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Toba Tek Singh and Vehari. In these 36 districts, PSDF is pursuing its skills promotion efforts to achieve inclusive growth by focusing on employment intensive productive sectors. The Fund is providing resources to help private sector enterprises and partnerships develop and offer high quality vocational training courses. Through its multiple interventions, PSDF is also focusing on establishing a training market which responds to the training needs of individuals and various industrial sectors. Our funding and monitoring structures ensure responsiveness and quality of trainings from the private, public and not-for-profit training providers. It is important, however, to realize that PSDF is a funding body and not a planning or implementing agency. It aims to encourage efficient use of existing capital investments and assets to promote skills development through partnerships and innovative delivery methods.