Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) ยท Official Recruitment 2026
Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) Jobs 2026
Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) Jobs 2026Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA), Government of Punjab, is hiring 21 professionals across Land Acquisition, Engineering, ICT, Commercial Strategy, Legal Affairs, Finance, and CEO Secretariat departments for the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project.
๐ Lahore / Ravi Urban Zone, Punjab
๐๏ธ RUDA โ Government of Punjab
๐ 21 Positions
โณ Deadline: 4 June 2026
About Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA)
Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) Jobs 2026. Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) is a Government of Punjab initiative established to plan, develop, and manage the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project โ one of Pakistan’s most ambitious urban transformation projects. Spanning a master-planned zone along the Ravi River near Lahore, the project aims to create a modern, sustainable city with smart infrastructure, flood protection systems, commercial zones, residential developments, and green riverfront spaces. RUDA operates as a statutory development authority responsible for land acquisition, engineering works, regulatory oversight, and commercial development of the entire Ravi Urban Zone.
To execute this large-scale urban development mandate, RUDA is expanding its professional workforce in 2026 with 21 targeted positions across its core departments. These roles offer experienced professionals a rare opportunity to contribute to a landmark national project while working within a dynamic, government-backed authority in Lahore. Positions range from senior-level Deputy Directors to executive and officer-level roles, covering disciplines including civil engineering, land management, ICT, legal affairs, finance, and commercial strategy.
๐๏ธ Land Acquisition & Estate Management | 4 Positions
Deputy Director Land Acquisition
8 Years Exp ยท Lahore / Ravi Zone ยท 2 Posts
| Department |
Land Acquisition & Estate Management |
| Location |
Lahore / Ravi Urban Zone, Punjab |
| Vacancies |
2 |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end land acquisition process for the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project, including identification, survey, valuation, and formal acquisition of private and government land parcels.
- Oversee preparation and vetting of land acquisition plans, compensation assessments, and resettlement frameworks in compliance with the Punjab Land Acquisition Act and relevant provincial laws.
- Coordinate with Revenue Department, Patwari offices, and district administration to obtain and verify ownership records, mutation entries, and fard documents for targeted land parcels.
- Negotiate compensation agreements with land owners and affected communities, ensuring fair settlement while protecting RUDA’s project timeline and budgetary commitments.
- Manage the estate portfolio of acquired lands, maintaining updated records of land status, encumbrances, pending litigation, and possession timelines in the RUDA land management system.
- Liaise with RUDA’s legal team to manage land-related court cases, prepare affidavits, and ensure timely resolution of disputes affecting project land availability.
- Prepare monthly reports for senior management on land acquisition progress, areas facing delays, compensation disbursement status, and risk factors affecting planned development zones.
- Supervise executive-level land acquisition staff and coordinate inter-departmental workflows between survey, engineering, and finance teams to ensure integrated land delivery for construction activities.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: BBA / MBA from HEC-recognized university
- Experience: 8 years in Land Acquisition & Estate Management
- Key Skills: Land acquisition law, estate management, revenue records, negotiation, report writing
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
Executive Land Acquisition
4 Years Exp ยท Lahore / Ravi Zone ยท 1 Post
| Department |
Land Acquisition & Estate Management |
| Location |
Lahore / Ravi Urban Zone, Punjab |
| Vacancies |
1 |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct field visits to targeted land parcels in the Ravi Urban Zone to verify boundary demarcation, ownership details, and physical possession status of land earmarked for acquisition.
- Compile and maintain land ownership dossiers by collecting fard copies, girdawari records, and mutation documents from district revenue offices for all plots under active acquisition proceedings.
- Assist in computing land valuation and preparing compensation statements for presentation to landowners and for submission to the District Collector’s office.
- Coordinate with property owners, legal heirs, and affected communities for scheduling hearings, resolving documentation gaps, and facilitating compensation agreement signings.
- Maintain updated land acquisition progress trackers, flagging delayed cases and escalating unresolved disputes to the Deputy Director Land Acquisition for timely action.
- Support the Deputy Director in preparing summary reports on land acquisition milestones, compensation disbursement, and areas cleared for engineering handover.
- Liaise with Patwaris, Tehsildars, and other revenue staff to facilitate formal mutation of acquired land into RUDA’s ownership in the provincial land record system.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: BBA / MBA from HEC-recognized university
- Experience: 4 years in land acquisition, revenue, or estate-related work
- Key Skills: Revenue records, land documentation, field coordination, compensation processing
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
Surveyor
5 Years Exp ยท Lahore / Ravi Zone ยท 1 Post
| Department |
Land Acquisition & Estate Management |
| Location |
Lahore / Ravi Urban Zone, Punjab |
| Vacancies |
1 |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct topographic, cadastral, and boundary surveys of land parcels within the Ravi Urban Development Zone using total stations, GPS equipment, and GIS tools.
- Prepare accurate survey maps, demarcation plans, and area calculation sheets for land parcels targeted for acquisition, development, or sub-division by RUDA.
- Verify and reconcile field survey data against existing revenue records (khasra maps, shajra nasab) to identify discrepancies, encroachments, and disputed boundaries.
- Assist in demarcating land boundaries on the ground with permanent survey pillars and coordinate with Patwaris and Girdawars to confirm alignment with official revenue maps.
- Support the preparation of land acquisition notifications by providing plot-level spatial data, area measurements, and ownership mapping for incorporation into official gazette notifications.
- Maintain a digital spatial database of acquired and pending land parcels using GIS platforms, updating records as new acquisitions are completed and possession is transferred.
- Conduct joint surveys with representatives of landowners and the Revenue Department to certify plot areas and boundaries during compensation finalization proceedings.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: F.A / DAE (Civil / Survey) / Bachelor’s degree
- Experience: 5 years in land acquisition surveying or cadastral surveying
- Key Skills: Total station, GPS, GIS, khasra maps, boundary demarcation, survey report writing
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
๐๏ธ Engineering โ Civil (PEC Registered) | 4 Positions
Deputy Director Contract & QS
8 Years Exp ยท BE/ME Civil PEC Reg. ยท 1 Post
| Department |
Engineering |
| Location |
Lahore / Ravi Urban Zone, Punjab |
| Vacancies |
1 |
| PEC Registration |
Mandatory |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of civil engineering contracts for the Ravi Riverfront project, including preparation of contract documents, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), and tender evaluations in compliance with PPRA rules.
- Lead Quantity Surveying (QS) functions by preparing detailed cost estimates, rate analysis, and final measurements for civil, infrastructure, and riverfront development works.
- Administer FIDIC-based or equivalent engineering contracts, processing contractor claims, variation orders, and change management requests with thorough technical and financial justification.
- Negotiate contract variations and extensions of time with contractors, ensuring that RUDA’s cost, schedule, and quality interests are fully protected throughout project execution.
- Conduct regular contract compliance audits to verify that contractors are meeting contractual obligations including performance bonds, insurance coverage, and milestone deliverables.
- Prepare and present monthly contract status reports to senior management, highlighting financial exposure, pending claims, disputed amounts, and contract risk areas.
- Coordinate with the site engineering team to validate contractor payment certificates against certified completed works and reject inflated or premature claims.
- Support procurement of new contracts by developing detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, and technical bid documents for upcoming civil works packages in the Ravi Urban Zone.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: BE / ME Civil Engineering from HEC-recognized university
- PEC Registration: Mandatory (PEC registered Civil Engineer)
- Experience: 8 years in engineering contracts, change management, and quantity surveying
- Key Skills: FIDIC contracts, PPRA procurement, BOQ preparation, contract claims, QS
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
Deputy Director Site
8 Years Exp ยท BE/ME Civil PEC Reg. ยท 1 Post
| Department |
Engineering |
| Specialization |
River Training, Flood Protection, Infrastructure |
| PEC Registration |
Mandatory |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee all site engineering activities for the Ravi Riverfront project including river training works, embankment construction, flood protection structures, and infrastructure development along the Ravi corridor.
- Manage contractor performance on site by conducting regular technical inspections, reviewing method statements, and ensuring works are executed in strict compliance with approved engineering drawings and specifications.
- Lead the technical review and approval of contractors’ construction programs, resource mobilization plans, and material submittals for river training and flood protection works.
- Monitor and control construction quality by directing site testing of materials, reviewing laboratory test results, and issuing non-conformance reports for substandard work.
- Coordinate with WASA, irrigation authorities, and other utility agencies for interface management and resolution of underground service conflicts during infrastructure construction.
- Assess site-level risks including monsoon flooding, soil instability, and construction sequence conflicts, and implement mitigation measures to protect project assets and safety.
- Review and certify contractor daily progress reports, work completion certificates, and stage completion milestones for payment processing by the contracts team.
- Report weekly to senior management on site progress, technical challenges, critical path delays, and recommended corrective actions to maintain the overall project schedule.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: BE / ME Civil Engineering from HEC-recognized university
- PEC Registration: Mandatory
- Experience: 8 years with specialization in river training, flood protection, and infrastructure works
- Key Skills: Site supervision, flood protection structures, construction quality, contractor management
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
Assistant Director Site
6 Years Exp ยท BE/ME Civil PEC Reg. ยท 1 Post
| Department |
Engineering |
| Specialization |
River Training, Flood Protection, Infrastructure |
| PEC Registration |
Mandatory |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Assist the Deputy Director Site in the day-to-day supervision of river training and flood protection construction activities, ensuring works adhere to approved designs and specifications.
- Conduct daily site inspection rounds, recording construction progress, identifying quality issues, and directing contractors to implement corrections before proceeding with subsequent work stages.
- Review and verify contractors’ material delivery records, testing certificates, and daily workforce deployment to ensure contractual obligations are being met on site.
- Coordinate with the QS/Contract team by providing verified field measurements and completed work quantities for accurate preparation of contractor interim payment certificates.
- Monitor safety compliance on construction sites, conducting HSE inspections and ensuring contractors enforce personal protective equipment use and safety barrier requirements.
- Prepare daily site reports documenting progress against program, manpower deployed, materials received, and any technical or site-access issues encountered.
- Support the testing and commissioning of completed flood protection structures and embankment works, verifying performance against design flood protection levels.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: BE / ME Civil Engineering from HEC-recognized university
- PEC Registration: Mandatory
- Experience: 6 years in site supervision of river training, flood protection, or infrastructure works
- Key Skills: Site inspection, quality control, HSE compliance, daily reporting, contractor coordination
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
Site Engineer
4 Years Exp ยท BE/ME Civil PEC Reg. ยท 1 Post
| Department |
Engineering |
| PEC Registration |
Mandatory |
| Location |
Lahore / Ravi Urban Zone, Punjab |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Execute technical site activities for civil construction works at the Ravi Riverfront, interpreting engineering drawings, setting out works, and directing contractor labour on-site.
- Conduct material sampling and field testing of concrete, soil, and aggregates, coordinating with the site laboratory to ensure all materials meet project quality specifications.
- Maintain detailed construction diaries and site records documenting completed works, manpower deployed, equipment on site, and weather conditions during each working day.
- Identify and report construction defects, workmanship issues, or design-vs-site discrepancies to the Assistant Director Site for immediate resolution.
- Assist in taking and verifying joint measurements of completed work items with contractors for preparation of accurate interim payment certificates.
- Monitor contractor compliance with the construction program by tracking daily progress against planned targets and escalating slippages to the supervisory team.
- Ensure implementation of site safety protocols, checking that all workers are using appropriate PPE and that site access, barricading, and safety signage are properly maintained.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: BE / ME Civil Engineering from HEC-recognized university
- PEC Registration: Mandatory
- Experience: 4 years in civil construction site engineering
- Key Skills: Drawing interpretation, setting out, material testing, site diary, measurement taking
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
๐ป Information & Communication Technology (ICT) | 4 Positions
Assistant Director ICT โ Oracle / Oracle Apex
6 Years Exp ยท BS/MS CS ยท 1 Post
| Department |
ICT |
| Specialization |
Oracle Database Management & Oracle Apex Development |
| Certification |
Oracle Certification required |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain RUDA’s enterprise applications using Oracle Apex, building low-code web applications for land management, project tracking, and financial reporting modules.
- Administer Oracle Database instances across RUDA’s production, development, and test environments, managing performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and schema management.
- Develop and maintain PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, triggers, and packages to support backend business logic for RUDA’s enterprise information systems.
- Perform Oracle database health checks, capacity planning assessments, and proactive monitoring to prevent performance bottlenecks and ensure high system availability.
- Collaborate with functional departments to gather requirements, translate business processes into Oracle Apex application workflows, and deliver user acceptance testing sessions.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all Oracle Apex applications and database schemas, including data dictionaries, ER diagrams, and change management logs.
- Train and support end users on newly deployed Oracle Apex applications, providing user guides and conducting hands-on orientation sessions across RUDA departments.
- Coordinate with the DBA / Cyber Security team to ensure Oracle database security configurations, user access controls, and audit trail settings comply with RUDA’s IT security policy.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: BS / MS Computer Science or Software Engineering from HEC-recognized university
- Certification: Oracle Certification (mandatory)
- Experience: 6 years in Oracle Database management and Oracle Apex development
- Key Skills: Oracle Apex, PL/SQL, Oracle DBA, query optimization, application development
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
Assistant Director ICT โ DBA / Cyber Security
6 Years Exp ยท BS/MS CS ยท 1 Post
| Department |
ICT |
| Specialization |
Oracle DBA, Disaster Recovery & Cyber Security |
| Certification |
Oracle DBA + Cyber Security Certification required |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Administer and secure RUDA’s Oracle database environment, managing user access controls, database auditing, transparent data encryption (TDE), and privilege management across all critical systems.
- Design, implement, and regularly test RUDA’s IT disaster recovery plan, ensuring that database backups, recovery procedures, and RTO/RPO targets are documented and achievable.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on RUDA’s network infrastructure, applications, and database systems, producing detailed security findings and remediation plans.
- Manage Oracle Data Guard and RMAN backup configurations to ensure real-time replication and consistent backup schedules that protect against data loss in production environments.
- Monitor RUDA’s network and systems for security incidents using SIEM tools, investigate anomalous activities, and lead incident response efforts for cybersecurity breaches or attempted intrusions.
- Develop and enforce RUDA’s IT security policies, acceptable use policies, and data classification standards in alignment with national cybersecurity guidelines.
- Coordinate with external IT auditors and cybersecurity consultants during annual security audits, providing technical evidence, access logs, and system configuration documentation.
- Train RUDA staff on cybersecurity awareness, phishing prevention, safe data handling practices, and incident reporting procedures to reduce human-factor security risks.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: BS / MS Computer Science from HEC-recognized university
- Certification: Oracle DBA certification + Cyber Security certification (e.g. CISSP, CEH, or equivalent)
- Experience: 6 years in Oracle DBA, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity
- Key Skills: Oracle DBA, RMAN, Data Guard, vulnerability assessment, SIEM, incident response
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
Executive ICT โ Software Development
4 Years Exp ยท BS/MS CS ยท 1 Post
| Department |
ICT |
| Specialization |
Software Development |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy custom software applications and web portals for RUDA’s internal operations, citizen-facing services, and data management requirements.
- Write clean, well-documented backend and frontend code using modern frameworks, ensuring scalability, security, and compatibility with RUDA’s existing IT architecture.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering, system design, development, testing, and deployment to post-launch support and maintenance.
- Develop RESTful APIs and system integrations to connect RUDA’s applications with provincial government platforms, payment gateways, and third-party data services.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues in production systems, applying root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence of critical application failures.
- Conduct code reviews for junior developers, enforce coding standards, and contribute to the ICT team’s continuous improvement in software development practices.
- Document all software modules, APIs, and integration specifications to maintain up-to-date technical knowledge base for the RUDA ICT department.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: BS / MS Computer Science or Software Engineering
- Experience: 4 years in software development
- Key Skills: Full-stack development, REST APIs, SDLC, debugging, code review
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
Executive ICT โ Fintech / Digitalization
4 Years Exp ยท BS/MS CS ยท 1 Post
| Department |
ICT |
| Specialization |
Fintech, Digitalization, Automation, Solution Development |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Lead RUDA’s digital transformation initiatives by identifying manual processes suitable for automation and designing digitalized workflows that improve operational efficiency across departments.
- Develop and integrate fintech solutions for RUDA’s commercial operations, including digital payment processing, online fee collection, e-invoicing, and reconciliation systems for property and utility services.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies including RPA (Robotic Process Automation), AI-driven analytics, and cloud-based platforms to modernize RUDA’s ICT infrastructure.
- Design citizen-facing digital solutions such as online portals, mobile applications, and self-service kiosks for RUDA’s property registration, complaint management, and payment services.
- Coordinate with financial institutions, payment aggregators, and government e-payment platforms to integrate RUDA’s systems with national digital payment infrastructure.
- Prepare digital solution proposals, feasibility reports, and cost-benefit analyses for new ICT initiatives to support RUDA management’s technology investment decisions.
- Monitor KPIs for deployed digital solutions, collecting user feedback and usage analytics to drive continuous improvement and maximize adoption rates across RUDA’s stakeholder base.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: BS / MS Computer Science from HEC-recognized university
- Experience: 4 years in fintech, digitalization, or automation solution development
- Key Skills: Fintech integrations, RPA, digital payment systems, process automation, e-government solutions
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
๐ Commercial & Business Strategy | 2 Positions
Assistant Director Transaction Advisory
6 Years Exp ยท ACCA/ACMA/Masters ยท 1 Post
| Department |
Commercial & Business Strategy |
| Specialization |
Financial Analysis, Transaction Advisory, PPP / JV Structures |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Lead transaction advisory activities for RUDA’s commercial land parcels, including due diligence, financial modeling, and structuring of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Joint Venture (JV) agreements.
- Develop comprehensive financial analyses, investment appraisals, and discounted cash flow models to evaluate the commercial viability of proposed development projects within the Ravi Urban Zone.
- Prepare information memoranda, investor presentations, and transaction documents to attract private sector partners, institutional investors, and developers to RUDA’s commercial projects.
- Evaluate and negotiate commercial terms with prospective PPP partners, ensuring RUDA’s revenue interests, risk allocation preferences, and governance requirements are adequately protected.
- Conduct market research on real estate trends, commercial land values, and comparable PPP transactions in Pakistan and regionally to benchmark RUDA’s commercial strategy.
- Coordinate with legal, engineering, and land acquisition teams to resolve transaction blockers and ensure timely closure of commercial agreements with selected investors and developers.
- Monitor performance of executed PPP and JV transactions against agreed KPIs and commercial milestones, preparing quarterly review reports for RUDA senior management.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors / Masters / ACCA / ACMA from HEC-recognized or ICAP/ICMAP-accredited institution
- Experience: 6 years in financial analysis, transaction advisory, or PPP / JV deal structuring
- Key Skills: Financial modeling, DCF analysis, PPP structuring, investor presentations, due diligence
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
Executive Transaction Advisory
4 Years Exp ยท ACCA/ACMA/Masters ยท 1 Post
| Department |
Commercial & Business Strategy |
| Specialization |
Financial Analysis, Transaction Advisory, PPP / JV |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Support the Assistant Director in conducting financial due diligence on prospective investors, developers, and PPP partners for commercial development opportunities within the Ravi Urban Zone.
- Build and maintain financial models and scenario analysis tools to assess the financial impact of different commercial structures, payment terms, and revenue share arrangements.
- Research and compile data on comparable commercial real estate transactions, PPP benchmarks, and investment return expectations to support RUDA’s transaction advisory pipeline.
- Prepare draft sections of information memoranda, teaser documents, and investor Q&A responses under the guidance of the Assistant Director Transaction Advisory.
- Coordinate with legal, land acquisition, and engineering departments to compile transaction data packages required for investor due diligence and technical review processes.
- Track the transaction pipeline, maintaining a deal register with status updates, milestone dates, and key action items for each active commercial transaction.
- Assist in post-signing monitoring of PPP and JV agreements by tracking commercial milestones, revenue receipts, and investor compliance with agreed development timelines.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors / Masters / ACCA / ACMA from HEC-recognized or ICAP/ICMAP-accredited institution
- Experience: 4 years in financial analysis, transaction advisory, or PPP / JV support
- Key Skills: Financial modeling, deal pipeline management, due diligence, PPP analysis, MS Excel
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
โ๏ธ Legal Affairs | 2 Positions
Assistant Director Contracts โ Legal Affairs
6 Years Exp ยท LLB / LLM ยท 1 Post
| Department |
Legal Affairs |
| Specialization |
Corporate / Contract Laws, Drafting & Vetting, PPP & JV Agreements |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and vet all contracts, agreements, MoUs, and legal instruments entered into by RUDA including engineering contracts, PPP agreements, JV structures, and land acquisition notifications.
- Provide legal opinions on contractual risks, liabilities, and obligations arising from RUDA’s commercial, engineering, and land-related activities to guide management decision-making.
- Negotiate contractual terms with private sector partners, contractors, and government entities to ensure RUDA’s legal interests are protected and obligations are clearly defined and enforceable.
- Review and advise on Punjab government laws, RUDA statute, and relevant provincial legislation affecting RUDA’s regulatory powers, land acquisition authority, and development functions.
- Coordinate with the engineering and commercial teams to ensure that contract change orders, supplemental agreements, and variation orders are legally sound before execution.
- Maintain a comprehensive contract registry for all RUDA agreements, tracking key dates, performance milestones, termination clauses, and renewal options for timely management action.
- Assist in managing arbitration or dispute resolution proceedings arising from RUDA contracts, preparing legal briefs, compiling documentary evidence, and coordinating with external counsel.
- Advise the CEO Secretariat and senior management on compliance with corporate governance requirements and legal obligations under Punjab law and relevant federal legislation.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: LLB / LLM from a recognized law school
- Experience: 6 years in corporate / contract law with PPP & JV agreement drafting experience preferred
- Key Skills: Contract drafting, legal vetting, PPP law, dispute resolution, Punjab laws
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
Executive Field Operations โ Legal Affairs
4 Years Exp ยท LLB / LLM ยท 1 Post
| Department |
Legal Affairs |
| Specialization |
Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement, Field Operations, GoPb Laws |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Represent RUDA’s legal interests in court proceedings, tribunals, and quasi-judicial forums by preparing case files, drafting pleadings, and coordinating with RUDA’s external legal counsel.
- Conduct field operations to enforce RUDA’s regulatory powers including anti-encroachment activities, unauthorized construction actions, and violation notices under the RUDA Act and GoPb laws.
- Coordinate with district administration, police, and revenue authorities to execute RUDA’s field enforcement actions in a legally compliant and effectively documented manner.
- Investigate legal complaints and queries from landowners, residents, and investors within the Ravi Urban Zone, preparing legal responses and coordinating resolutions with relevant departments.
- Prepare and file legal notices, show-cause letters, and regulatory orders against violators of RUDA’s development regulations and land use controls in the defined project area.
- Monitor and track all active litigation involving RUDA in civil, high court, and supreme court proceedings, maintaining a litigation register with hearing dates and status updates.
- Assist the Assistant Director Contracts in reviewing field-level legal issues arising from land acquisition disputes, encroachments, and boundary conflicts that require judicial intervention.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: LLB / LLM from a recognized law school
- Experience: 4 years in litigation, regulatory enforcement, and land management law
- Key Skills: Litigation, field enforcement, GoPb laws, pleading drafting, anti-encroachment operations
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
๐ CEO Secretariat & Finance | 2 Positions
Officer โ Performance Management Unit (CEO Secretariat)
2 Years Exp ยท PM / CS Degree ยท 1 Post
| Department |
CEO Secretariat |
| Location |
Lahore / RUDA Head Office |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Support the CEO Secretariat’s Performance Management Unit in designing, implementing, and maintaining RUDA’s organizational performance monitoring framework aligned to the Ravi Riverfront project’s strategic objectives.
- Compile and analyze KPI data from all RUDA departments on a monthly and quarterly basis, producing performance dashboards and trend analysis reports for CEO and Board review.
- Coordinate with department heads to set, update, and track individual and departmental performance targets, ensuring alignment with RUDA’s annual work plan and project milestones.
- Develop and manage performance data tracking systems using MS Project, Excel-based dashboards, or project management software to visualize progress against RUDA’s strategic deliverables.
- Assist in organizing the CEO’s review meetings by preparing performance briefs, meeting agendas, action point registers, and follow-up trackers for all departmental commitments.
- Identify performance gaps, recurring delays, and underperforming departments through data analysis and flag these for intervention through the CEO Secretariat.
- Support the preparation of RUDA’s annual performance reports and progress updates for the Government of Punjab, presenting project achievements against approved plans and budgets.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors / Masters in Project Management or Computer Sciences
- Experience: 2 years in performance management, project monitoring, or PMO functions
- Key Skills: KPI dashboards, MS Project, performance reporting, data analysis, coordination
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
Officer Finance
2 Years Exp ยท ACCA / CMA / Finance Masters ยท 1 Post
| Department |
Finance |
| Location |
Lahore / RUDA Head Office |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Process and reconcile RUDA’s day-to-day financial transactions including vendor payments, contractor bill processing, salary disbursements, and petty cash management.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements, cash flow reports, and financial summaries for review by the Finance Manager and RUDA’s senior management team.
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries in RUDA’s accounting system, coding transactions to the correct cost centres, projects, and budget heads in accordance with approved financial plans.
- Assist in the preparation of RUDA’s annual budget, mid-year budget reviews, and supplementary grant requests by compiling departmental expenditure data and forecasting future requirements.
- Support external and internal audit processes by preparing schedules, compiling supporting documents, and responding to audit queries in a timely and accurate manner.
- Track and report on project expenditure against approved budgets, alerting management to potential overspends or budget variances before they become material financial issues.
- Ensure compliance with Punjab government financial rules, RUDA’s financial regulations, and applicable tax laws including withholding tax deductions on vendor and contractor payments.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors / Masters in Finance & Accounting / ACCA / CMA
- Experience: 2 years in accounting, finance, or public sector financial management
- Key Skills: General ledger, bank reconciliation, budget preparation, audit support, withholding tax
- Gender: Male / Female
- Apply: ruda.gov.pk/jobs
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is RUDA and what is the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project?
RUDA stands for Ravi Urban Development Authority, a statutory authority of the Government of Punjab established to develop a planned, modern urban zone along the Ravi River near Lahore. The Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project is a large-scale master-planned city project that includes flood protection infrastructure, residential and commercial zones, smart utilities, green spaces, and a riverfront promenade. RUDA has the regulatory authority to acquire land, issue development approvals, and govern the project zone.
Q: What is the last date to apply for RUDA Jobs 2026?
The last date to submit your online application for all 21 RUDA positions is 4 June 2026. Applications must be submitted through the official RUDA careers portal at ruda.gov.pk/jobs. RUDA does not accept late applications or postal submissions, so candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid technical issues.
Q: Is PEC registration mandatory for RUDA engineering positions?
Yes. PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) registration is mandatory for all four engineering positions at RUDA โ Deputy Director Contract & QS, Deputy Director Site, Assistant Director Site, and Site Engineer. Applicants must hold a valid PEC registration in civil engineering at the time of application. Engineering degree holders without PEC registration will not meet the eligibility criteria for these positions.
Q: What Oracle certifications are required for RUDA ICT positions?
The two Assistant Director ICT positions at RUDA require specific Oracle certifications. The Oracle/Apex role requires an Oracle Certification in Oracle Database management and Oracle Apex development. The DBA/Cyber Security role requires an Oracle DBA certification in addition to a recognized Cyber Security certification such as CISSP, CEH, or an equivalent credential. Candidates must hold valid and current certifications โ expired certifications should be renewed before applying.
Q: Which RUDA positions are suitable for fresh professionals with minimum experience?
RUDA’s Officer Finance and Officer Performance Management Unit positions require only 2 years of experience and are the entry-level roles in this recruitment. The Executive-level positions across ICT, Commercial Strategy, Legal, and Land Acquisition require 4 years of experience and represent the next tier. Candidates with 4 years of relevant professional experience are eligible to apply for these executive roles, making them accessible to professionals who graduated around 2020โ2022.
Q: Can candidates apply for multiple RUDA positions simultaneously?
RUDA’s careers portal at ruda.gov.pk/jobs will indicate whether candidates may apply for multiple positions simultaneously. In general, for government-affiliated authority positions in Punjab, candidates are expected to apply for the single role that best matches their qualifications and experience. If you meet the eligibility criteria for multiple positions, check the RUDA portal’s specific instructions for multiple applications before submitting.
Q: What is the selection process for RUDA Jobs 2026?
RUDA is expected to follow a competitive shortlisting and interview process. After the application deadline, RUDA’s HR team will screen applications against the stated eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a technical or panel interview depending on the role. Some positions may include a written test or presentation exercise. Final selections are made by RUDA’s management based on merit, and all candidates are contacted directly through the contact details provided in their application.
Q: What experience is required for the RUDA Legal Affairs positions?
The Assistant Director Contracts position requires an LLB or LLM with 6 years of experience in corporate and contract law, with specific preference for candidates who have drafted PPP and JV agreements. The Executive Field Operations role requires 4 years of experience in litigation, regulatory enforcement, and field legal operations, with knowledge of Government of Punjab laws and land management regulations. Both positions require formal law school qualifications.
People Also Ask
Q: How many positions is RUDA hiring in 2026?
RUDA is hiring 21 positions in 2026 across seven departments: Land Acquisition & Estate Management (4 positions), Engineering (4 positions), ICT (4 positions), Commercial & Business Strategy (2 positions), Legal Affairs (2 positions), CEO Secretariat (1 position), and Finance (1 position). Experience requirements range from 2 to 8 years depending on the seniority level of each role.
Q: Is RUDA a permanent government job in Punjab?
RUDA operates as a statutory development authority under the Government of Punjab. Employment with RUDA is typically on a contractual basis linked to the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project. While RUDA positions are government-affiliated and prestigious, they may not carry the same job security as regular civil service BPS positions. Candidates should review the specific terms of employment stated in the job advertisement on ruda.gov.pk/jobs for each position.
Q: What is the salary range for RUDA Deputy Director positions?
RUDA Deputy Director positions are senior-level roles requiring 8 years of professional experience. As a Punjab government development authority offering market-competitive compensation to attract experienced professionals, salaries for Deputy Director positions typically range from PKR 150,000 to PKR 250,000 per month depending on the department and candidate profile. Exact salary packages are confirmed during the selection and offer process. Check ruda.gov.pk/jobs for advertised pay scales.
Q: What does a Deputy Director Site do at RUDA?
A Deputy Director Site at RUDA is a senior civil engineering position responsible for supervising the on-ground construction of the Ravi Riverfront project, with a specific focus on river training works, flood protection embankments, and urban infrastructure. The role involves contractor management, quality control, technical inspections, safety compliance, and progress reporting to senior management. A BE or ME in Civil Engineering with PEC registration and 8 years of relevant site experience is required.
Q: What does RUDA’s ICT department do and why is Oracle expertise needed?
RUDA’s ICT department manages the authority’s enterprise information systems covering land management, project tracking, financial reporting, and citizen services. Oracle Database is RUDA’s core platform for enterprise applications, making Oracle DBA and Oracle Apex skills critical. The department is also driving RUDA’s digital transformation, fintech integration for property payments, and cybersecurity protection of government data โ hence the need for specialists across Oracle development, database administration, software engineering, and cybersecurity domains.
Q: What does PPP and JV experience mean for RUDA’s commercial positions?
PPP stands for Public-Private Partnership and JV stands for Joint Venture โ two common commercial structures used by development authorities to attract private investment for large urban projects. RUDA uses PPP and JV arrangements to bring private developers and investors into the Ravi Urban Zone for commercial, residential, and mixed-use development projects. The Transaction Advisory and Legal Contracts positions require professionals who understand the financial structuring, legal documentation, and regulatory framework of PPP and JV transactions in Pakistan’s public sector.
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๐ Job Summary
| Organization |
Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) โ Government of Punjab |
| Project |
Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project |
| Total Positions |
21 |
| Departments |
Land Acquisition, Engineering, ICT, Commercial Strategy, Legal Affairs, Finance, CEO Secretariat |
| Experience Required |
2 to 8 years (depending on position) |
| Location |
Lahore / Ravi Urban Zone, Punjab |
| Last Date |
4 June 2026 |
| Apply Online |
ruda.gov.pk/jobs |
| Source |
JobsLeap.com |
Apply before 4 June 2026 at ruda.gov.pk/jobs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.