Deputy Project Coordinator (PPS-9)

About This Job

The Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Government of Pakistan, has announced one vacancy for Deputy Project Coordinator (PPS-9) on a contract basis through the National Jobs Portal. The role sits within a federally funded public sector development project in the water and agriculture sector, officially referenced as the "NPECA" initiative, and calls for a seasoned professional to help plan, coordinate and implement large public development schemes at the federal level.

Eligible candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering/Water Resources, an MA in Economics, or an MBA in Finance, along with a sound understanding of public sector development project rules and regulations and demonstrated ability to prepare project proposals such as PC-I and PC-II documents. The post demands strong communication and presentation skills plus basic IT proficiency. Applicants must have a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in the public or private sector involving water and agriculture, including at least five years managing large-scale public sector development projects in these sectors; candidates with direct project implementation experience will be given preference. The age bracket for this post is 35 to 50 years, and no domicile, gender or quota restriction is mentioned in the advertisement.

No application fee is mentioned for this post. Interested candidates must apply online through the National Jobs Portal (njp.gov.pk) by creating or logging into a PAK-ID verified account, opening the listing and submitting the online application form before the closing date of 23 October 2026. Candidates are advised to review the full advertisement on the portal before applying.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NJP

Place of posting

Anywhere in federal

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

35–50 years

Age (Female)

35–50 years

Salary / BPS

Contract basis - PPS-9 (amount not specified in the advertisement)

Advt. date

8 October 2026

Last date

23 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: M.Sc. Agricultural Engineering/Water Resources, MA Economics, or MBA Finance; sound knowledge of public sector development project rules and regulations; proven capability in preparing project proposals (PC-I, PC-II); strong communication/presentation skills; basic IT proficiency.
• Experience: Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in the public or private sector involving water and agriculture, including at least 5 years managing large-scale public sector development projects in these sectors; candidates with implementation experience preferred.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published8 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply23 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the National Jobs Portal at njp.gov.pk and log in to (or sign up for) a PAK-ID verified account.
2. Open this job listing and click "Login to Apply".
3. Complete the online application form and submit it before the closing date of 23 Oct 2026.

Additional Details

Njp Job Id

9800

Project Name

NPECA

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