Project Director, Center for Autism Disorder

About This Job

The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Government of Pakistan, has announced an open contract-basis vacancy for Project Director at its Center for Autism Disorder, advertised through the National Jobs Portal (NJP). The post is graded PPS-9 on the project pay scale, carries a single vacancy, and is based in Islamabad, where the selected candidate will be responsible for steering the day-to-day planning, execution, and oversight of the Centre's programs in line with the Government of Pakistan's established project management frameworks and procedures. As the lead position for a specialized initiative addressing autism-related education and support services, this role sits at the intersection of public-sector project administration and the Ministry's broader special-education mandate, making it a notable senior-level opening within the federal education structure.

Candidates must hold sixteen years of education from an HEC-recognized university or institution, with the Ministry accepting a wide span of relevant degrees including BS, BE, MS, MSc, MBA, EMBA, MPhil, or PhD qualifications in either Civil Engineering or Project Management, reflecting the dual technical-and-managerial nature of the role. A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience is required, of which at least five years must be specifically in project management or project implementation, alongside a demonstrated, sound understanding of the Government of Pakistan's own project planning and management processes. The advertisement notes that preference will be given to applicants who have prior experience executing or managing special-education projects or similar initiatives, and the stated upper age limit for the post is 63 years; no gender or domicile restriction is indicated on the listing, and it appears open to eligible candidates from across Pakistan.

Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the National Jobs Portal, where the listing is hosted and where applicants must log in to submit their application before the closing date. The advertisement was posted on 26 August 2026 and the application deadline is 9 September 2026, giving prospective candidates a roughly two-week window to prepare and submit their credentials. No application fee or separate hard-copy submission process is mentioned on the listing, and candidates are encouraged to review the full eligibility details on the NJP posting itself before applying, given the seniority and technical specificity of this project leadership role.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NJP

Place of posting

Islamabad

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–63 years

Age (Female)

18–63 years

Age note

Max age 63 as explicitly stated on the NJP listing (unusually high ceiling for a contract project post, taken as stated, not an estimate).

Salary / BPS

PPS-9 (Contract, Project Pay Scale)

Advt. date

26 August 2026

Last date

9 September 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Sixteen (16) years of education in Project Management or Civil Engineering (BS/BE/MS/MSc/MBA/EMBA/MPhil/PhD Civil Engineering or Project Management, or equivalent) from an HEC-recognized university/institution.
• Experience:Minimum 8 years in the relevant field, including 5 years specifically in project management or implementation, with sound knowledge of Government of Pakistan project planning and management processes and procedures. Preference given to candidates with experience in special education projects or initiatives.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published26 August 2026
2. Last Date to Apply9 September 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit official website at official website
2. Create account or login with your CNIC number
3. Fill online application form with CNIC, domicile and education details
4. Upload required documents and submit before last date — 9 September 2026

Additional Details

Grade Label

PPS-9

Posted Date

26 Aug 2026

Job Location Note

Selected candidate will be posted in Islamabad (stated in job description; no separate Location field was populated on the NJP listing itself).

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