Sr Post Name Jobs Qualification
1 Legal Advisor 1 Bachelors
2 Research Associate 3 Masters
3 Trade Expert 1 Masters
Latest jobs by Ministry of Commerce Govt of Pakistan

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – URAAN PAKISTAN

The Ministry of Commerce invites applications from qualified and motivated professionals to join its research team. This initiative aims to enhance Pakistan’s trade and economic performance and assist in management-related legal matters through evidence-based policy development and research.


Available Positions

1. Trade Expert (Category-II)

  • Number of Posts: 01

  • Qualification:

    • Master’s degree or equivalent (16 years of education) in:

      • Economics

      • Public Policy

      • International Trade

      • International Development

      • Relevant Social Sciences disciplines

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

    • Track record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, or conferences

  • Required Skills:

    • Proficiency in handling data using Advanced Excel, Stata, Python/R, etc.

    • Strong writing and analytical skills

    • Experience using international trade-related data sources and firm/product-level datasets

  • Desirable Skills:

    • Econometric modeling

    • Impact evaluation methods

    • Predictive analytics

    • Experience in writing and presenting data-driven reports

  • Maximum Age: 40 years (as of advertisement date)


2. Research Associate (Category-III)

  • Number of Posts: 03

  • Qualification:

    • Master’s degree or equivalent (16 years of education) in:

      • Economics

      • Public Policy

      • International Trade

      • International Development

      • Relevant Social Sciences disciplines

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

    • At least 1 publication in a peer-reviewed journal/book/conference proceedings

  • Required Skills:

    • Proficiency in Advanced Excel

    • Strong writing and analytical skills

    • Experience in data cleaning and micro-dataset handling

  • Desirable Skills:

    • Experience in Power BI, Stata, or Python/R

  • Maximum Age: 35 years (as of advertisement date)


3. Legal Advisor (Category-II)

  • Number of Posts: 01

  • Qualification:

    • LLB or equivalent from an HEC-recognized local or international institution

    • LLM is an added advantage

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 5 years of professional legal advisory experience

    • Experience in service matters within government/corporations/companies

  • Required Skills:

    • Handling legal issues related to HR, employment law, labor relations, employee benefits, and workplace policies

  • Desirable Skills:

    • Expertise in:

      • Civil Servants Act 1973

      • Government service rules/policies

      • International labor laws

      • Cross-border HR regulations

      • Global compliance standards and human rights frameworks

  • Maximum Age: 40 years (as of advertisement date)


Application Process

  1. How to Apply:

  2. Required Documents:

    • Attested copy of CNIC

    • Detailed CV

    • Printout of the online submitted application form

  3. Submission Method:

    • Send the documents by post to the address below within 15 days of advertisement publication.

    • Use separate envelopes for each post if applying to more than one.

  4. Additional Notes:

    • Government servants must submit a NOC from their current employer at the time of application.

    • Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews.

    • No TA/DA will be admissible.

    • Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.

    • Job descriptions/ToRs are available at: www.commerce.gov.pk

  5. Recruitment Terms:

    • Positions are on a contract basis for one year, extendable based on performance.

    • Market-competitive salaries will be offered.

    • The Ministry reserves the right to cancel/postpone the process or change the number of vacancies, terms, and conditions at any time.


Contact Address

Project Director (Head of Research)
Room No. 526, 5th Floor, Kohsar Block
Ministry of Commerce, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad

PID (I) 05/25