The Punjab Agriculture Department has recently announced several job opportunities under the Inclusive Agriculture Transformation (PRIAT) Project, which is funded by the World Bank. These positions are available on a contract basis and are aimed at supporting various agricultural initiatives in the region. The project, which spans from 2022 to 2027, focuses on enhancing water management and overall agricultural efficiency in Punjab. Below are the details of the job positions and requirements:
1. Project Director
- Salary: Rs. 600,000 per month, including annual increments.
- Age Limit: Up to 50 years.
- Qualifications and Experience:
- 13 years of education in Agricultural Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, or Water Resource Management from an HEC-recognized university.
- At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role, particularly in project management related to water management, irrigation, and drainage systems.
2. Deputy Project Director
- Salary: Rs. 450,000 per month with increments.
- Age Limit: Up to 50 years.
- Qualifications and Experience:
- A degree in Agricultural Management, Irrigation Engineering, or equivalent with at least a 2nd division.
- Proven experience in implementing and managing agricultural development projects, particularly those focused on irrigation systems.
3. Audit and Taxation Specialist
- Salary: Rs. 450,000 per month with increments.
- Age Limit: Up to 50 years.
- Qualifications and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or Taxation, or equivalent (such as ACCA/ACMA) from an HEC-recognized university with at least a 2nd division.
- 5 years of post-qualification experience in audit and taxation, preferably in government or donor-funded projects.
4. Agricultural Marketing Specialist
- Salary: Rs. 250,000 per month with increments.
- Age Limit: Up to 50 years.
- Qualifications and Experience:
- A degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness Development, Agronomy, or equivalent with at least a 2nd division.
- 8 years of experience in horticulture, agriculture marketing, agribusiness development, and related fields.
5. Communication Specialist
- Salary: Rs. 250,000 per month with increments.
- Age Limit: Up to 50 years.
- Qualifications and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, or related fields from an HEC-recognized university.
- 5 years of experience in developing and managing communication strategies for projects, including the use of print, electronic, and social media.
6. Gender Specialist
- Salary: Rs. 250,000 per month with increments.
- Age Limit: Up to 50 years.
- Qualifications and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in gender policy implementation, especially within government or donor-funded projects.
7. Trainer (Technical)
- Salary: Rs. 175,000 per month with increments.
- Age Limit: Up to 50 years.
- Qualifications and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Water Engineering, or equivalent with a 2nd division.
- 5 years of experience in relevant technical training, particularly in agriculture and water management projects.
Application Process
Candidates interested in applying for these positions must submit their applications on the prescribed form, which can be downloaded from the Punjab Agriculture Department’s official website. Applications must be sent to the Secretary of Agriculture, Government of the Punjab, at 21-Davis Road, Lahore, along with a detailed CV, three recent passport-sized photographs, and attested copies of all relevant documents. The deadline for application submission is August 22, 2024. Candidates can also apply online through the Punjab job portal, but a hard copy of the application is mandatory.
Important Notes
- Only eligible candidates will be called for a test or interview.
- The job positions are contract-based and non-transferable, with no provision for pension or regularization.
- Retired government servants are not eligible to apply.
- The department reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of available positions.
- No age relaxation is allowed, and the selected candidates will not benefit from pay protection or regularization.
This initiative by the Punjab Agriculture Department aims to attract skilled professionals to contribute to the PRIAT project’s success, ensuring better water management and agricultural practices across Punjab.
