Research Officer (PPS-07/08)

About This Job

The Project Management & Implementation Unit (PMIU) for 'Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh', operating under the Sindh Social Protection Authority (SSPA), Social Protection Department, Government of Sindh, has invited applications for 3 posts of Research Officer, PPS-07/08, at its Head Office in Karachi, under the project's Policy Planning & Research component. The recruitment is part of a World Bank-assisted initiative funded through IDA Loan/Credit No. IDA/7229-PK, and the positions are offered purely on a contract basis.

Applicants must hold 16 years of education in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university, with relevant professional certification given due weightage. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of post-qualification experience in primary data collection, processing, and analysis of administrative data, including cleaning and processing household survey data, along with strong research and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; familiarity with data-analysis software and programming languages is considered a plus. The advertisement does not specify an age bracket for this post, so SSPA's standard minimum working age of 18 years applies by default, and preference will be given to candidates holding Sindh Province domicile.

Interested candidates should apply online at nts.org.pk within 15 days of the advertisement's publication; applicants applying for more than one position must submit a separate application for each. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test, and selection will follow World Bank recruitment guidelines, with detailed job descriptions for every post available on the NTS website. The closing date for online submission is 10 September 2026, and candidates already serving in government may apply through the proper departmental channel. The process is open to applicants of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, differently abled persons, and transgender individuals.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NTS

Place of posting

Head Office, Karachi

City

Karachi

Postal Code

74000

Domicile

Sindh

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

Age limits are not stated in the advertisement; the standard minimum working age of 18 is assumed by default. Applicants should confirm exact age criteria with SSPA before applying.

Salary / BPS

PPS-07/08 (Contract basis - salary as per project pay scale)

Fee note

Application fee not stated in the advertisement.

Last date

10 September 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:16 years of education in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university; relevant professional certification is given due weightage.
• Experience:Minimum five years of post-qualification experience in primary data collection, processing, and analysis of administrative and household survey data, with strong research and analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Written Test

How to Apply

1. Visit official website at www.nts.org.pk
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 — 10 September 2026

Additional Details

Project Name

Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh

Funding Source

World Bank via IDA Loan/Credit No. IDA/7229-PK

Recruitment Basis

Contract, Project Management & Implementation Unit (PMIU)

Domicile Preference

Preference given to Sindh Province domicile holders

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