📌 Job Summary Box
- Organization: The Urban Unit – Urban Sector Planning & Management Services Unit (Planning & Development Board, Govt. of Punjab)
- Category: Research, Urban Planning, GIS, Procurement & Management
- Positions Available: Assistant Procurement, Spatial Data Specialist, Manager Digital Control Room, Research Associates, Research Analysts, Senior Research Analysts
- Total Seats: 22
- Location: Lahore (with operational fieldwork across Punjab)
- Job Type: Government / Contractual Engagement
- Age Requirement: 35 – 50 years (varies by designation)
- Education Required: Master’s / Bachelor’s in Procurement, GIS, Urban Planning, IT, Management, Social Sciences, etc.
- Final Date for Submission: October 13, 2025 (Monday)
1. Introduction
The Urban Sector Planning & Management Services Unit, working under the Planning & Development Board of Punjab, has unfurled a fresh cycle of appointments in the domains of procurement, GIS, IT-based monitoring, and urban research.
For nearly two decades, this entity has been instrumental in reshaping the urban landscape of Pakistan—carving sustainable, functional, and more humane cities. This announcement marks a golden juncture for aspirants eager to join a spirited team committed to reforming Punjab’s urban ecosystem.
2. Job Details
Assistant Procurement
- Seats: 02
- Age Ceiling: 40 years
- Education: Master’s / Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, or analogous fields.
- Experience: Prior exposure to procurement and supply chain operations will be valued.
Spatial Data Specialist & Field Coordination
- Seats: 01
- Age Limit: 40 years
- Education: Master’s / Bachelor’s in GIS, Geomatics, Remote Sensing, or similar disciplines.
- Experience: Adept in GIS mapping, data handling, and coordination of field undertakings.
Manager – Digital Control Room
- Seats: 01
- Age Ceiling: 50 years
- Education: Master’s / Bachelor’s in IT, Computer Science, or Project Management.
- Experience: Expertise in technology-driven monitoring systems, command rooms, and oversight of projects.
Research Associate – Urban Planning
- Seats: 05
- Age Limit: 35 years
- Education: Master’s in Urban Planning, Social Sciences, or a related sphere.
- Experience: Urban fieldwork, data collection, and project facilitation.
Research Analyst – GIS
- Seats: 05
- Age Bracket: 35 years
- Education: Master’s in GIS, Geography, Remote Sensing, or equivalent.
- Experience: Hands-on with GIS technologies, mapping, and analytical models.
Research Analyst – Urban Planning
- Seats: 04
- Age Limit: 35 years
- Education: Master’s in Urban Planning, Geography, or Environmental Science.
- Experience: Participation in development projects, urban research, and strategic planning.
Senior Research Analyst – GIS
- Seats: 04
- Age Limit: 45 years
- Education: Master’s in GIS, Remote Sensing, or Geography.
- Experience: 8–10 years in high-level GIS analysis, research leadership, and technical oversight.
Senior Research Analyst – Urban Planning
- Seats: 04
- Age Ceiling: 45 years
- Education: Master’s in Urban Planning, Environmental Sciences, or allied disciplines.
- Experience: 8–10 years in urban research, developmental planning, and project management.
3. Key Responsibilities
- Undertaking incisive research in urban planning and GIS domains.
- Supporting procurement operations, IT structures, and data coordination tasks.
- Supervising control room dynamics and digital oversight mechanisms.
- Offering technical stewardship in sustainable urbanization initiatives.
- Drafting comprehensive reports, policy briefs, and departmental proposals.
4. Required Qualifications & Skills
- Master’s / Bachelor’s in pertinent academic tracks (Urban Planning, GIS, IT, Procurement, Social Sciences, etc.).
- Competence in analytical reasoning, research acumen, and lucid communication.
- Proficiency with digital analysis tools and IT frameworks.
- Experience scales from entry to senior levels depending on designation.
- Age thresholds: 35–50 years, in alignment with position tiers.
5. Perks & Benefits
- Competitive remuneration aligned with institutional policy.
- Direct involvement in government-led projects of tangible consequence.
- Professional exposure to national and global methodologies in urban design and governance.
- Equal opportunity ethos—applications from women, minorities, and differently-abled candidates are earnestly welcomed.
6. How to Apply
- Only electronic submissions will be entertained. Hand-delivered, couriered, or emailed applications are disqualified.
- Closing Date: October 13, 2025 (Monday).
- Government servants must apply via the appropriate channel.
- Only shortlisted profiles will progress to interviews.
- No travel allowance or daily allowance is admissible.
👉 Apply Online Here:
🔗 https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/