Research Associate

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)

Islamabad , Pakistan

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PKR. 212,630 - 212,630/Month

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), under the Administrative & Protocol Wing of the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Pakistan, is seeking a Research Associate to join the PM Office in Islamabad on a contract basis. This role offers a pay scale of PPS-7 with a monthly salary ranging from PKR 212,630 to 244,530, along with an annual increment of PKR 6,380. The position is open for one vacancy, and interested candidates must apply by 18 October 2026, 11:59 pm (Pakistan time).

Key Responsibilities
The Research Associate will conduct research and provide analytical support for various studies, projects, and organizational needs. Responsibilities include preparing research briefs, reports, presentations, summaries, and other analytical documents as required. The role involves reviewing relevant literature, reports, and other sources to deliver concise, research-based insights on assigned topics. The candidate will support the design, organization, and documentation of research activities, surveys, and related assignments.

Administrative duties form an essential part of this role, including supporting meetings, managing correspondence, scheduling, coordination, and follow-up on assigned activities. The incumbent will maintain organized records, files, and documentation to ensure timely completion of routine office and project requirements. Additionally, the Research Associate will assist in budget preparation and monitoring, maintain expenditure records, and process supporting documentation for financial transactions such as bills, payments, procurement, and reimbursements.

The role also requires preparing periodic progress, financial, and administrative reports to facilitate management review. The candidate may be assigned other research, administrative, or financial duties as directed by the Competent Authority.

Required Qualifications
Applicants must have completed 16 years of education, holding at least a Bachelor’s Honours or Master’s degree. Preferred fields of study include Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related disciplines. Candidates should possess a minimum of three years of relevant experience. The maximum age limit for applicants is 45 years.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Educational qualifications must be from recognized local or foreign universities/institutes and verified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Government employees, whether serving or retired, are required to apply through proper channels and attach copies of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from their parent departments.

Contract terms for project staff recruited directly for development projects funded by the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) will adhere to the Finance Division’s and Planning Commission’s relevant official memoranda and letters dated 2026.

Application Process
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official online portal by completing a five-step form covering personal details, education, experience, skills, and review. A CV in PDF format is required during submission. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews. No travel allowance or daily allowance (TA/DA) will be provided. Candidates called for interviews must bring original documents, including CNIC, educational and experience certificates, domicile, police verification, medical fitness certificate, and Army discharge documents if applicable.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Pakistan’s investment facilitation efforts at a high level within the government. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly through the designated online platform before the deadline.