Senior Software Programmer

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · IT / Software

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-level software applications for monitoring and evaluation of Punjab government development projects.
• Define system architecture, establish coding standards, and enforce best practices for all software development activities within the DG M&E IT team.
• Review and approve code submissions from junior programmers, ensuring adherence to security, performance, and maintainability standards.
• Collaborate with domain experts, Assistant Directors, and project managers to gather technical requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions.
• Oversee system integration between the M&E platform and external government data sources including PIFRA, MTBF, and provincial databases.
• Plan and execute software release cycles, version control, and deployment pipelines using modern DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot critical production issues, provide root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes to ensure platform stability and uptime.
• Mentor and develop junior software programmers through code walkthroughs, technical training sessions, and structured performance feedback.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Significant post-qualification experience in software development, team leadership, and enterprise application architecture (as per job portal TOR).
• Key Skills: Full-stack development, system architecture, code review, DevOps, database design, REST APIs, Agile/Scrum, team leadership.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Software Programmer

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · IT / Software

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software modules for the DG M&E project monitoring and reporting platform according to technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in relevant programming languages as required by the assigned development tasks.
• Participate in requirement-gathering sessions with domain teams and translate functional requirements into working technical solutions.
• Integrate third-party APIs and government data services into the M&E platform to enable real-time data exchange and reporting.
• Conduct unit testing of developed features and resolve defects identified during QA and user acceptance testing phases.
• Support the deployment and configuration of application releases in testing, staging, and production environments.
• Maintain version control using Git or similar tools and participate in code review sessions with the senior programmer.
• Prepare and update technical documentation for developed modules, APIs, and system configurations to support future maintenance.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related IT discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Post-qualification experience in software development as specified in job portal TOR.
• Key Skills: Programming languages (Python/Java/.NET/PHP), REST APIs, Git, unit testing, database queries, technical documentation.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Database Administrator (DBA)

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · IT / Database

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage relational and non-relational databases supporting the DG M&E monitoring platform and its integrated data pipelines.
• Ensure database performance, availability, and security by monitoring system metrics, tuning queries, and applying optimization strategies.
• Establish and maintain robust data backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to prevent data loss across all production databases.
• Implement and enforce database access controls, user permissions, encryption, and auditing to protect sensitive government project data.
• Collaborate with software developers to design efficient database schemas, stored procedures, and indexing strategies for application needs.
• Conduct regular database health checks, capacity planning, and upgrade assessments to maintain optimal performance as data volumes grow.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes for importing, transforming, and consolidating project data from multiple government source systems.
• Prepare documentation for database architecture, data dictionaries, backup logs, and recovery test results for compliance and auditing purposes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Post-qualification experience in database administration as specified in the job portal TOR.
• Key Skills: SQL Server / Oracle / MySQL / PostgreSQL, query optimization, backup & recovery, ETL, data security, performance tuning.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Quality Assurance Programmer

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · IT / QA

Job Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for all new and updated features of the M&E monitoring platform.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing to identify defects before software releases reach production.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using testing frameworks to improve testing efficiency and reduce manual testing cycles.
• Log, track, and verify defects using bug tracking tools, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Assess software performance under load conditions and identify bottlenecks, memory leaks, and reliability issues through structured performance testing.
• Enforce quality standards and software development best practices by reviewing requirements, design documents, and user stories for testability.
• Prepare detailed QA reports documenting test coverage, defect density, and overall software quality metrics for each release cycle.
• Contribute to the development of QA processes, testing methodologies, and quality frameworks for the DG M&E IT division.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Post-qualification QA or software testing experience as per job portal TOR.
• Key Skills: Manual and automated testing, Selenium/Cypress, bug tracking tools (JIRA), test case management, performance testing, QA documentation.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk

UI/UX Developer

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · IT / Design

Job Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, accessible, and visually consistent user interfaces for the DG M&E web and mobile monitoring dashboards used by government officials.
• Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and usability testing to understand the needs of government officers using the M&E platform.
• Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch for review and approval.
• Develop and maintain a design system with reusable UI components, color palettes, typography standards, and iconography guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with front-end and Android developers to ensure design specifications are accurately implemented in the final product.
• Conduct accessibility reviews to ensure the platform meets WCAG standards and is usable by government officers with varying technical literacy levels.
• Analyze user feedback and platform analytics to continuously improve navigation flows, form designs, and data visualization interfaces.
• Support the Video Editor/Graphic Designer in maintaining visual branding consistency across digital and print outputs of the directorate.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Experience: Post-qualification experience in UI/UX design with a demonstrable portfolio as per job portal TOR.
• Key Skills: Figma / Adobe XD, wireframing, prototyping, design systems, user research, WCAG accessibility, collaboration with developers.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Android Software Developer

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · IT / Mobile

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Android mobile applications enabling field staff to collect, submit, and verify development project data in real-time.
• Build offline-capable mobile data collection forms that sync automatically with the central M&E server upon network reconnection.
• Integrate GPS, camera, and biometric capabilities into mobile monitoring applications to support geo-tagged field inspection reports.
• Develop and maintain secure REST API integrations between the Android application and the back-end M&E web platform.
• Publish, update, and maintain the Android application on the Google Play Store and manage app versioning, release notes, and crash analytics.
• Optimize application performance for low-end Android devices used by field monitoring officers in districts across Punjab.
• Conduct user testing of mobile application features with field staff to identify usability issues and implement improvements based on feedback.
• Document mobile application architecture, API contracts, and release history for knowledge transfer and future maintenance.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Post-qualification Android development experience with published Play Store apps as per job portal TOR.
• Key Skills: Kotlin/Java (Android), offline-first apps, REST APIs, GPS/Camera integration, Firebase, Google Play deployment, performance optimization.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Front End Developer

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · IT / Web

Job Responsibilities

• Build responsive, cross-browser compatible web interfaces for the DG M&E monitoring dashboards used by district officers, project managers, and senior government officials.
• Translate UI/UX wireframes and design specifications into high-quality, pixel-perfect HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code.
• Develop interactive data visualization components including charts, graphs, maps, and KPI scorecards for project performance reporting.
• Integrate front-end components with back-end REST APIs to enable dynamic loading of project data, indicators, and monitoring reports.
• Optimize web application loading speed, rendering performance, and mobile responsiveness across all targeted devices and browsers.
• Implement front-end security best practices including input validation, CORS handling, and protection against XSS vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the UI/UX Developer and back-end programmers in an Agile workflow, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Write and maintain front-end unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and prevent regressions during platform updates.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Post-qualification front-end development experience as per job portal TOR.
• Key Skills: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (React/Vue/Angular), REST API integration, data visualization (D3.js/Chart.js), responsive design, Git.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Infrastructure Engineer

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · IT / Infrastructure

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the server infrastructure, network equipment, and cloud resources supporting the DG M&E digital monitoring platform.
• Design and implement scalable infrastructure architectures capable of handling real-time data submissions from hundreds of district-level field officers.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and intrusion detection systems to protect government data from unauthorized access.
• Monitor system uptime, network traffic, and resource utilization using infrastructure monitoring tools and respond to alerts proactively.
• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades, patch management cycles, and hardware refresh programs in coordination with IT management.
• Implement and manage automated backup solutions, disaster recovery procedures, and business continuity plans for all critical systems.
• Support the development team with CI/CD pipeline infrastructure, containerization using Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud platform management.
• Prepare infrastructure documentation including network diagrams, server specifications, maintenance logs, and incident response reports.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Post-qualification experience in IT infrastructure management as per job portal TOR.
• Key Skills: Linux/Windows Server, networking (Cisco), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), Docker/Kubernetes, firewalls, backup solutions, CI/CD pipelines.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Deputy Director (Admin / HR)

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · Administration / HR

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the administrative and HR operations of DG M&E including staff recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and performance management processes.
• Develop and implement HR policies, service rules, and administrative procedures aligned with Punjab Government regulations and the restructuring mandate.
• Manage the directorate’s procurement processes, vendor coordination, and office management functions in compliance with Punjab Procurement Rules.
• Coordinate the management of staff postings, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary matters in accordance with applicable service statutes.
• Prepare official correspondence, internal circulars, departmental reports, and briefs for submission to the Director General and P&D Board.
• Supervise the maintenance of official record systems, physical and digital files, and confidential personnel dossiers in compliance with government standards.
• Liaise with the Services & General Administration Department (S&GAD) and Finance Department on matters related to staffing, budgets, and administrative policy.
• Support the restructuring initiative by coordinating organizational change management activities, team communication, and capacity building programs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Post-qualification experience in government administration or HR management as per job portal TOR.
• Key Skills: HR management, government administration, procurement rules, record management, official correspondence, people management.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Deputy Director (Project Management)

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · Project Management

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the monitoring, tracking, and evaluation of Punjab’s annual development programme (ADP) projects across multiple sectors and districts.
• Develop and maintain standardized monitoring frameworks, performance indicators, and evaluation methodologies for government development projects.
• Coordinate with implementing agencies, district governments, and sector departments to collect timely progress data and resolve execution bottlenecks.
• Review project performance reports, field inspection findings, and expenditure data to produce consolidated M&E reports for P&D Board leadership.
• Facilitate quarterly review meetings with project directors and secretaries to present monitoring findings and drive corrective action on delayed projects.
• Lead the design and rollout of digital project monitoring tools in collaboration with the IT team to replace manual reporting systems.
• Provide technical guidance on results-based management, logical frameworks, and outcome measurement for new development schemes entering the ADP.
• Prepare high-quality policy briefs, presentations, and monitoring reports for the Chief Minister’s secretariat and Planning Commission of Pakistan.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Project Management, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university; PMP certification is a strong advantage.
• Experience: Significant post-qualification experience in development project monitoring, M&E, or government project management as per job portal TOR.
• Key Skills: Results-based management, M&E frameworks, logical frameworks, stakeholder coordination, report writing, government development processes.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Assistant Director (Audit)

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · Audit / Finance

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct financial and performance audits of Punjab government development projects to verify that public funds are being utilized in accordance with approved PC-1s and budgetary allocations.
• Examine procurement records, payment vouchers, contractor invoices, and utility records of development schemes to detect financial irregularities or misappropriation.
• Assess the financial management systems of project implementation units and recommend improvements to internal controls and expenditure monitoring.
• Prepare detailed audit reports documenting findings, observations, and recommendations for corrective action to be presented to the Director General M&E.
• Coordinate with the Auditor General of Pakistan, provincial audit departments, and implementing agencies during external audit exercises.
• Track and follow up on audit paras issued by external auditors, ensuring timely resolution and settlement of outstanding observations.
• Analyze project expenditure trends against physical progress benchmarks to identify projects with financial performance gaps requiring intervention.
• Contribute to the development of financial monitoring indicators and expenditure review frameworks as part of the M&E restructuring initiative.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: CA / ACCA / CMA or bachelor’s/master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce from an HEC-recognized institution as per TOR.
• Experience: Post-qualification audit or financial management experience as per job portal TOR.
• Key Skills: Financial auditing, public sector accounting, PC-1 analysis, audit reporting, internal controls, government financial rules.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Assistant Director – Sector Specialist Roles

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · Multiple Specializations

DG M&E is hiring Assistant Directors across seven specialized sectors. Each role involves monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on government development projects within the respective domain. Candidates apply for the specific specialization matching their academic and professional background.

Common Responsibilities Across All Assistant Director Roles

• Conduct field inspections of assigned development projects to verify physical progress, quality standards, and compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Review Monthly Progress Reports (MPRs) submitted by implementing agencies and cross-verify data against field observations and expenditure records.
• Identify implementation bottlenecks, policy compliance gaps, and quality issues during field monitoring visits and escalate findings to the Deputy Director.
• Prepare sector-specific monitoring reports, field inspection notes, and evaluation summaries for inclusion in the DG M&E quarterly and annual reports.
• Coordinate with line departments, district governments, and project management units to gather monitoring data and resolve data discrepancies.
• Support the development of sector-specific key performance indicators (KPIs) and output-outcome measurement frameworks for the M&E platform.
• Contribute to mid-term and terminal evaluations of government schemes by conducting structured interviews with beneficiaries and implementing agencies.
• Participate in inter-departmental coordination meetings, sector reviews, and ADP quarterly reviews as a technical monitoring representative.

General Requirements

• Education: Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in the respective sector (see table above) from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Experience: Post-qualification experience in the respective sector as specified per individual job TOR on the Punjab Jobs Portal.
• Key Skills: Field monitoring, report writing, data analysis, stakeholder coordination, sector technical knowledge, MS Office.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Video Editor / Graphic Designer

Government Pay Scale · Punjab · Media / Design

Job Responsibilities

• Produce and edit high-quality videos documenting field inspection findings, development project milestones, and M&E activities for official and public communication purposes.
• Design visually compelling infographics, data charts, and monitoring dashboards for inclusion in official reports, presentations, and digital platforms.
• Create professionally designed publications including annual M&E reports, project success stories, brochures, and policy briefs for the Directorate General.
• Develop motion graphics, animated explainers, and promotional videos highlighting the impact of Punjab government development projects for official stakeholder communication.
• Maintain a structured digital asset library of photos, videos, graphics, and templates for consistent use across all DG M&E communications.
• Design social media graphics, banners, and presentation templates aligned with the Punjab Government’s visual branding guidelines.
• Support field monitoring teams by accompanying them on project inspections to photograph and video-record project sites for documentation purposes.
• Coordinate with the UI/UX Developer to maintain visual consistency between the digital platform and all printed or published communication materials.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Mass Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Experience: Post-qualification experience in video editing and graphic design with a demonstrable portfolio as per job portal TOR.
• Key Skills: Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro, Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop / InDesign, motion graphics (After Effects), infographic design, photography.
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: jobs.punjab.gov.pk