National Institutional and Policy Assessment Expert

About This Job

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Ministry of Industries & Production, Government of Pakistan has announced a recruitment drive for 1 National Institutional and Policy Assessment Expert post on a contractual basis. The opportunity is open to both male and female candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, and the vacancy falls under the purview of SMEDA.

The posting will be at Karachi. However, the appointing authority retains the right to post the selected candidate to any office or station under Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Ministry of Industries & Production, Government of Pakistan within Sindh or elsewhere in Pakistan as circumstances demand.

The prescribed age limit is 18-35 years (as on the closing date). Age relaxation rules issued by the government from time to time shall apply.

Age note: Relaxation of upper age limit shall be applicable as permissible under government policy — specific limit not stated in ad; schema default used.

Applicants must possess at least Master's degree (minimum 16 years of education) in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Institutional Development, Law, Public Administration, Agricultural Policy, Environmental Policy, or a related field from an HEC-recognized or reputable international institution. from a university or board recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) or the relevant accrediting body.

Applicants are required to have Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in institutional assessment, policy analysis, governance reform, or regulatory frameworks, preferably within development, government, or climate/agribusiness sectors.. Relevant experience must be substantiated with proper documentation, including experience certificates from previous employers.

In addition to the written test, shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. The interview will be conducted by a panel appointed by SMEDA, and candidates must bring all original documents.

Applications must reach SMEDA via the online portal at http://63.250.40.99/ no later than 29 July 2026. Late or incomplete applications will summarily be rejected.

Additional registration requirement: Apply online at http://63.250.40.99/. Submit within fifteen (15) days of the advertisement's publication — i.e. by approx. 29-07-2026.

Advertisement reference: PID(L)121/26. Candidates are advised to mention this advertisement number when submitting their application or making any inquiries.

The initial contract period for this position is Short-term contract, extendable subject to continuation of the initiative. Extension of the contract beyond the initial term will depend on performance, availability of funds, and operational requirements of the department.

Applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before submitting their application. The department reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, modify the selection criteria, or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.

Job Information

Commission / Board

SMEDA

Place of posting

Karachi

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

Relaxation of upper age limit shall be applicable as permissible under government policy — specific limit not stated in ad; schema default used.

Contract duration

Short-term contract, extendable subject to continuation of the initiative

Advt. No.

PID(L)121/26

Advt. date

14 July 2026

Last date

29 July 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Master's degree (minimum 16 years of education) in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Institutional Development, Law, Public Administration, Agricultural Policy, Environmental Policy, or a related field from an HEC-recognized or reputable international institution.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in institutional assessment, policy analysis, governance reform, or regulatory frameworks, preferably within development, government, or climate/agribusiness sectors.

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Important Dates

Advertisement date

14 July 2026

How to Apply

1. Apply online at http://63.250.40.99/.
2. Submit within fifteen (15) days of the advertisement's publication — i.e. by approx. 29-07-2026.

Additional Details

Remuneration

Rs. 425,000/month

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