Research Associate Communication

About This Job

The Urban Sector Planning & Management Services Unit, better known as the Urban Unit, works under the Planning & Development Board, Government of the Punjab, and has spent around twenty years developing urban solutions for Pakistani cities and helping governments make urban areas functional, attractive and sustainable. Through an advertisement published in Business Recorder, Lahore on 16 October 2026 (IPL No. 10975), it is looking for exceptionally sound and self-motivated professionals for project-based positions. This opening is for one communication post, advertised in the newspaper as Communication Officer and listed on the Punjab Job Portal as Research Associate Communication, based at the Urban Unit's office in Lahore. The work involves develop high-quality press releases, articles, reports, and newsletters; assist in drafting social media posts, website content, and digital campaigns; coordinate with media outlets for coverage, interviews, and press briefings; conduct research on communication trends, media impact, and stakeholder engagement; support in organizing workshops, conferences, and public outreach events; assist in managing social media channels, engagement analytics, and content scheduling; monitor trends and suggest strategies to improve digital outreach; coordinate with project teams to gather information and translate it into engaging content; and support internal communication efforts, including email updates and staff briefings.

Applicants need sixteen years of education in Mass Communication, and the portal asks for zero to one year of relevant experience, which makes this a realistic opening for recent graduates. The newspaper advertisement sets the upper age limit at 35 years, and the portal lists the range as 18 to 35. The portal listing also states that a Punjab domicile is required for this position. The Urban Unit describes itself as an equal opportunity employer, says quotas will be observed under the rules where applicable, and encourages women to apply. Candidates with a portfolio of press releases, articles, newsletters or social media campaigns will be well placed, since the job centres on producing and managing this kind of content.

Detailed job descriptions and terms of reference are available on the Urban Unit website, www.urbanunit.gov.pk, and applications must be submitted online through the Punjab Job Portal at www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk. Applications delivered by hand, by courier or by email will not be accepted, and applications with incomplete information will not be entertained. Government servants should apply through proper channel. The deadline is Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending a test or interview. The Urban Unit may cancel the process or change the number of vacancies at any stage. For queries, contact the Head of Human Capital Management at 503 - Shaheen Complex, Egerton Road, Lahore, on 042-99205316-22 extension 202.

Job Information

Commission / Board

The Urban Unit (Urban Sector Planning & Management Services Unit)

Place of posting

Lahore

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

Punjab

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Advt. No.

IPL-10975

Advt. date

16 October 2026

Last date

3 November 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: 16 years of education in Mass Communication.
• Experience: 0-1 Year Relevant Experience

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Interview

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published16 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply3 November 2026

How to Apply

1. For job details and TORs, visit www.urbanunit.gov.pk.
2. To apply online, visit www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk and register or log in.
3. Open the Research Associate Communication listing, complete the online application with full information and submit it; applications with incomplete information shall not be entertained.
4. Submit before the deadline, Tuesday November 03, 2026. Applications submitted by hand, by courier or by email will not be entertained.
5. Government servants should apply through proper channel.

Additional Details

Contact Fax

042-99205323

Published In

Business Recorder, Lahore, Friday, October 16, 2026

Contact Phone

042-99205316-22 Ext: 202

Position Type

Project based position

Contact Address

Head of Human Capital Management, 503 - Shaheen Complex, Egerton Road, Lahore

Contact Website

www.urbanunit.gov.pk

Reserves Right Note

We reserve the right to cancel, increase or decrease the number of vacancies at any level without assigning any reason. The Company reserves the right to accept/reject any application or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.

Job Responsibilities

Develop high-quality press releases, articles, reports, and newsletters; Assist in drafting social media posts, website content, and digital campaigns; Coordinate with media outlets for coverage, interviews, and press briefings; Conduct research on communication trends, media impact, and stakeholder engagement; Support in organizing workshops, conferences, and public outreach events; Assist in managing social media channels, engagement analytics, and content scheduling; Monitor trends and suggest strategies to improve digital outreach; Coordinate with project teams to gather information and translate it into engaging content; Support internal communication efforts, including email updates and staff briefings

Equal Opportunity Note

We are an equal opportunity employer. Quota shall be observed as per rules (where ever applicable). Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

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