Deputy Director (Planning)

Lump Sum · Strategic Planning Unit · Punjab · 1 Post

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategic Planning Unit’s planning function, developing the Special Education Department’s multi-year strategic plan, annual development programs, and sectoral roadmaps aligned with Punjab’s Special Education Policy and national disability legislation.
• Coordinate policy formulation activities across the department, analyzing existing special education policies, identifying gaps, and developing draft policy instruments, regulations, and procedures for senior management and government approval.
• Prepare project development documents, PC-I and PC-II proposals for new special education initiatives, government-funded schemes, and development programs, ensuring technical soundness and compliance with Planning Commission guidelines.
• Manage relationships with the Planning & Development Board Punjab, Finance Department, and other provincial departments to advocate for the special education sector’s budgetary and developmental requirements in annual planning exercises.
• Oversee the departmental strategic planning calendar, coordinating Annual Development Programme (ADP) monitoring, quarterly reviews, and achievement reporting to ensure planned targets are tracked and variances are explained and addressed.
• Lead the development of evidence-based planning reports, sector analysis papers, and policy briefs that communicate the department’s priorities, achievements, and future directions to the Secretary and senior government officials.
• Coordinate with international development partners, UN agencies, and NGOs active in the special education sector to align departmental planning with donor-supported programs and leverage external technical assistance.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate SPU staff including Planning Officers, Assistant Directors, and M&E personnel, building the unit’s technical capacity and ensuring consistent quality of planning outputs.

Eligibility & How to Apply

• Full qualification, experience, and age requirements: Visit jobs.punjab.gov.pk/new_recruit/jobs and search “Special Education Department”.
• Apply: Through the Punjab Government Jobs Portal only — complete the online application form before 26 June 2026.

Assistant Directors – Budget, Special Initiatives, Audit, PPP & Admin

Lump Sum · Strategic Planning Unit · Punjab · 5 Posts

AD (Budget) – Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation of the Special Education Department’s annual budget proposals, development budget submissions, and supplementary budget requests in liaison with the Finance Department Punjab and Planning & Development Board.
• Monitor departmental expenditures against approved budgets on a monthly basis, preparing variance reports, identifying over or under-spending, and advising the SPU head on remedial actions to ensure fiscal discipline.
• Develop detailed financial plans for new special education projects, schemes, and initiatives, including multi-year costing, fund flow schedules, and financial sustainability assessments for inclusion in project documents.
• Liaise with the Accountant General Punjab, Treasury Offices, and Finance Department on budget releases, fund transfers, re-appropriations, and any technical financial matters affecting the department’s budget execution.
• Prepare budget performance reports, financial summaries, and fiduciary compliance statements for senior management, external auditors, and donor organizations as required by reporting schedules.
• Maintain updated budget tracking systems and financial databases for all departmental schemes, ensuring all budget data is accurately recorded, regularly reconciled, and readily accessible for planning and audit purposes.
• Support the development of resource mobilization strategies for the special education sector, identifying opportunities for additional funding from provincial, federal, and international sources to address funding gaps.
• Assist the Deputy Director Planning in preparing financial annexures for PC-I/PC-II documents, MTBF submissions, and ADP project profiles, ensuring financial projections are realistic, well-justified, and compliant with government standards.

AD (Special Initiatives) – Key Responsibilities

• Identify, design, and operationalize special education-focused initiatives including assistive technology programs, inclusive education pilots, early intervention schemes, and vocational rehabilitation projects for persons with disabilities in Punjab.
• Coordinate the implementation of innovative programs funded by special initiatives budgets, managing timelines, milestones, and deliverables across implementing agencies and partner organizations.
• Research and benchmark global best practices in special education, disability inclusion, and accessible learning environments, translating findings into locally contextualised program proposals for the department.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with NGOs, universities, disability organizations, and civil society groups to co-design and co-implement special initiatives across Punjab’s special education system.
• Prepare detailed concept notes, project proposals, and implementation plans for special initiatives, managing the approval process through internal committees and government channels.

AD (Audit) – Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audit engagements across the department’s financial transactions, procurement processes, grant disbursements, and project expenditures, reporting findings with actionable recommendations to the SPU head.
• Review compliance with PPRA procurement rules, government financial rules (GFR), and departmental policies on all major expenditure approvals, raising pre-audit objections where irregularities are identified before payments are processed.
• Coordinate the department’s response to Audit Department Punjab and Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) audit observations, preparing factual replies, assembling supporting documentation, and tracking resolution of outstanding paras.
• Maintain the department’s internal audit register, tracking findings status, management responses, and implementation of agreed corrective actions across all audited functions and field offices.
• Conduct field audits of special education centres receiving departmental grants, verifying utilization of funds, asset registers, attendance records, and compliance with grant conditions.

AD (PPP) – Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Special Education Department’s public-private partnership framework, identifying opportunities for private sector and civil society involvement in delivering special education and rehabilitation services across Punjab.
• Structure, negotiate, and manage PPP agreements between the department and private schools, NGOs, training institutes, and service providers, ensuring contracts protect public interest while enabling effective partnership delivery.
• Monitor PPP performance against agreed service standards, KPIs, and contractual obligations, conducting regular partner reviews and reporting compliance or performance issues to senior management.
• Coordinate with the Punjab PPP Authority, Law & Justice Department, and Finance Department on legal, regulatory, and financial aspects of PPP contracts in the special education sector.
• Identify and develop partnerships with corporate sector entities for CSR-funded special education initiatives, assistive technology provision, and employment inclusion programs for persons with disabilities.

AD (Admin) – Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the Strategic Planning Unit, overseeing office management, record keeping, correspondence management, and facility maintenance for the SPU offices.
• Coordinate human resource management activities for the SPU including staff onboarding, leave management, performance evaluation processes, and liaison with the department’s HR section on staffing matters.
• Manage SPU’s procurement of goods and services, maintaining compliance with PPRA rules, preparing purchase orders, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining asset registers for SPU equipment and furniture.
• Support the implementation of departmental policies, circulars, and government directives within the SPU, ensuring all staff are informed, trained, and compliant with applicable administrative requirements.

Eligibility & How to Apply

• Full qualification, experience, and age requirements for each AD position: Visit jobs.punjab.gov.pk/new_recruit/jobs, search “Special Education Department”, and click the specific position.
• Apply online only through the Punjab Government Jobs Portal before 26 June 2026.

Planning Officer, M&E Assistant & Driver

Lump Sum · Strategic Planning Unit · Punjab · 3 Posts

Planning Officer – Responsibilities

• Provide technical and analytical support to the SPU’s planning activities, researching sector data, compiling statistical reports, and preparing background notes, briefing papers, and presentations for the Deputy Director and SPU leadership.
• Track progress of ongoing ADP projects, development schemes, and special initiatives against planned timelines and targets, preparing progress update reports for internal review and government reporting requirements.
• Coordinate inter-departmental communication within the SPU, managing correspondence with other government departments, development partners, and external stakeholders on planning and project-related matters.
• Assist in the preparation of PC-I, PC-II, MTBF, and ADP documentation, collecting required data, formatting documents to Planning Commission standards, and coordinating review and approval processes.
• Maintain the SPU’s planning database, document management system, and project files, ensuring all planning documents, approvals, and correspondence are systematically filed and accessible for reference.
• Support the SPU head in organizing departmental planning meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations — preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action points.
• Conduct field visits to special education centres and project implementation sites to gather ground-level data, verify implementation progress, and document field observations for inclusion in planning and monitoring reports.
• Support the development of the department’s annual reports, sector reviews, and public communication materials by compiling and verifying statistical data, achievements, and program highlights from across the department.

M&E Assistant – Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Special Education Department’s Monitoring & Evaluation framework, collecting data on key performance indicators from special education centres and project implementation units across Punjab.
• Design and maintain data collection tools including surveys, checklists, focus group guides, and observation formats for M&E activities at departmental facilities and programme sites.
• Analyze data collected from M&E activities, identifying trends, performance gaps, and emerging issues in the delivery of special education services, and preparing structured reports for the M&E team and SPU leadership.
• Support the development and maintenance of the department’s management information system (MIS), ensuring special education facility data, enrollment statistics, teacher records, and program performance data are current and accurate.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly M&E progress reports documenting field observations, performance against indicators, and recommendations for program improvement for review by the Deputy Director and senior officials.

Eligibility & How to Apply

• Full qualification, experience, and age requirements: Visit jobs.punjab.gov.pk/new_recruit/jobs and search “Special Education Department”.
• Driver requirements: Valid LTV/HTV driving license, driving experience, and vehicle maintenance skills. Full requirements at the Punjab Jobs Portal.
• Apply online only through the Punjab Government Jobs Portal before 26 June 2026.