Senior Specialist Economics

About This Job

The Planning & Development Board, Government of Punjab, through its Urban Unit under the Punjab Affordable Housing Program (PAHP), has announced one vacancy for the contract-based position of Senior Specialist Economics. This role sits within a specialized urban planning and policy unit tasked with driving economic analysis, urban-sector planning, and evidence-based policy recommendations in support of affordable housing initiatives across the province, and involves close coordination with stakeholders across government and development-sector partners.

Applicants must hold a Master's or higher degree in Economics, Urban Economics, Applied Economics, Development Economics, or a closely related field, with candidates holding degrees from reputable foreign universities preferred; Development Studies and Urban Studies are also accepted as relevant specializations. Master's degree holders are required to have a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in economic analysis, urban economics, development planning, public policy, infrastructure, or housing, while PhD holders require a minimum of 8 years of experience in the same fields. The position is open to candidates of both genders between 18 and 50 years of age, and a valid Punjab domicile is a mandatory eligibility requirement, consistent with the unit's status as a Government of Punjab entity based in Lahore.

This is a contract-basis engagement, with remuneration to be determined as per contract terms and the candidate's experience; no fixed pay scale or rupee figure was stated in the advertisement. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official Punjab Jobs Portal by selecting the "Apply for this Job" option on the vacancy listing, ensuring all required documents and credentials are submitted before the application closing date of 15 August 2026. Given the specialized and senior nature of the role, only candidates who fully meet the stated qualification and experience criteria will be shortlisted and contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process; no separate contact email or phone number was published alongside this listing.

Job Information

Commission / Board

The Urban Unit

Place of posting

Anywhere in punjab

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

all punjab

Age (Male)

18–50 years

Age (Female)

18–50 years

Salary / BPS

Contract basis - Salary as per contract terms and experience

Contract duration

Contract basis (duration not specified in source)

Last date

15 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Master's or higher degree in Economics, Urban Economics, Applied Economics, Development Economics, or a closely related field (Development Studies / Urban Studies also acceptable); a degree from a reputable foreign university is preferred.
• Experience:Master's degree holders: minimum 12 years of relevant experience in economic analysis, urban economics, development planning, public policy, infrastructure, or housing. PhD holders: minimum 8 years in the same fields.

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How to Apply

1. Visit the Punjab Jobs Portal at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk and open the Senior Specialist Economics listing under the Urban Unit, Planning & Development Board (Punjab Affordable Housing Program).
2. Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the online application with all required documents before the closing date of 15 August 2026.
3. Only candidates meeting the full qualification and experience criteria will be shortlisted for further process.

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