Specialist – Program Design & Specialist – Digital Programs

PSDF Lahore · 01 Post Each · Deadline: 26 June 2026

Specialist – Program Design: Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine PSDF’s technical and vocational training programs across priority sectors — including garments, construction, hospitality, agriculture, IT, and healthcare — ensuring they meet industry standards and labor market demand.
• Conduct labor market assessments and employer surveys to identify skills gaps, emerging occupational requirements, and new program opportunities in Punjab’s priority economic sectors.
• Develop competency-based training frameworks, National Vocational Qualifications Framework (NVQF)-aligned curricula, and assessment systems for PSDF’s registered training providers.
• Coordinate with Pakistan’s National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Punjab TEVTA, and international development partners on TVET curriculum standards and qualification recognition.
• Evaluate the quality and outcomes of training programs delivered by PSDF’s partner training providers — recommending improvements, revisions, and new program development based on performance data.
• Develop monitoring frameworks and data collection tools to track trainee employment outcomes, wage levels, and skill utilization post-training for PSDF’s impact measurement system.
• Support PSDF’s engagement with international development partners (DFID/FCDO, GIZ, USAID, World Bank) on program design quality assurance and reporting requirements.

Specialist – Digital Programs: Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage PSDF’s digital and online skills development programs — including e-learning courses, digital literacy programs, freelancing enablement, and ICT skills training for Punjab’s workforce.
• Identify and partner with leading ed-tech platforms, online learning providers, and digital skills training organizations to expand PSDF’s digital program portfolio.
• Develop PSDF’s strategy for remote and blended learning delivery — leveraging digital platforms to scale quality skills training to underserved communities and youth beyond Lahore’s urban centers.
• Manage partnerships with digital economy employers — including IT companies, freelancing platforms, digital marketing agencies, and BPO firms — to design job-relevant digital skills programs with guaranteed employment pathways.
• Monitor program performance data including completion rates, assessment scores, employment outcomes, and platform engagement analytics for PSDF’s digital training portfolio.
• Stay current with global digital skills trends, emerging technology requirements, and Pakistan’s freelancing and IT export sector demands to keep PSDF’s digital program offerings relevant.
• Develop impact reports, case studies, and success stories from PSDF’s digital programs to communicate outcomes to the Board, donors, and government stakeholders.

Requirements (Both Specialist Roles)

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant field (Education, Development Studies, Economics, Business, IT, or related) from HEC-recognized institution.
• Experience & Eligibility: As per detailed JD on psdf.org.pk/careers — click “View Detail” for each position.
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Assistant Manager – Business Development (Private Sector) & Business Controls & Reporting

PSDF Lahore · 01 Post Each · Deadline: 26 June 2026

AM Business Development (Private Sector) – Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and manage partnerships with private sector companies, industry associations, and employer federations to align PSDF’s training programs with real industry skills requirements and job placement opportunities.
• Develop and execute PSDF’s private sector engagement strategy — building a pipeline of industry partners who can co-design training programs, provide training inputs, and commit to hiring PSDF-trained graduates.
• Conduct employer needs assessments and industry skill gap surveys to inform PSDF’s program design and placement teams on current hiring requirements and emerging occupational trends.
• Negotiate and formalize MoUs, partnership agreements, and co-investment commitments with corporate partners for PSDF skills programs — including apprenticeship schemes, demand-driven training batches, and employer-led programs.
• Build and maintain a relationships database of PSDF’s corporate partners, tracking engagement level, program participation, placement commitments, and satisfaction scores.
• Support PSDF’s annual placement targets by coordinating job fairs, campus recruitment events, and employer-trainee matching sessions for PSDF’s graduating cohorts across Punjab.

AM Business Controls & Reporting – Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor PSDF’s internal business controls framework — ensuring adequate financial controls, procurement compliance, and operational risk management across all departments and partner transactions.
• Prepare comprehensive management reports, board-level dashboards, and program performance reports that translate operational data into actionable insights for PSDF’s leadership.
• Conduct compliance reviews and internal assessments of PSDF’s financial disbursements, training provider payments, and procurement activities to verify adherence to policies and donor requirements.
• Coordinate with PSDF’s external auditors, internal audit function, and donor representatives on audit documentation, findings follow-up, and financial compliance reporting.
• Maintain PSDF’s business controls database and reporting systems — ensuring timely and accurate data on control exceptions, compliance deviations, and corrective action status for management review.
• Support the development and periodic review of PSDF’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for financial management, procurement, grant disbursement, and partner accountability.

Requirements (Both AM Roles – 26 June 2026)

• Business Development: Background in Business Administration, Marketing, Development Studies, or related; experience in B2B partnership management or employer engagement.
• Business Controls: Background in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related; CA/ACCA (finalist or qualified) preferred; experience in financial controls, compliance, or internal audit.
• Experience & Eligibility: As per detailed JD on psdf.org.pk/careers.
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Manager Marketing & Communications · Company Secretary · AM Finance – Government Relations

PSDF Lahore · Applications Open · Apply Now at psdf.org.pk/careers

Manager Marketing, Communications & Research – Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead PSDF’s integrated marketing and communications strategy — building PSDF’s brand as Pakistan’s premier skills development organization among trainees, employers, government partners, and international donors.
• Manage all PSDF communications channels including website, social media platforms, newsletter, press releases, annual reports, and donor communications to consistently tell PSDF’s impact story.
• Lead PSDF’s research function — commissioning and managing market research, labor market studies, trainees’ outcome surveys, and skills sector analyses that inform PSDF’s strategy and program decisions.
• Develop PSDF’s thought leadership content including research reports, policy briefs, blog articles, and industry publications that position PSDF at the forefront of Pakistan’s TVET policy discourse.
• Plan and manage PSDF’s events including trainees’ graduation ceremonies, employer engagement forums, skills competitions, and policy advocacy conferences.
• Manage PSDF’s marketing budget and agency relationships — briefing creative agencies, production companies, and research firms to deliver high-quality outputs within approved budgets.

Company Secretary – Key Responsibilities

• Serve as PSDF’s Company Secretary, ensuring the organization fully complies with the Companies Act, 2017, SECP regulations, and applicable corporate governance requirements.
• Organize, coordinate, and record all Board of Directors meetings, Committee meetings, and Annual General Meetings — preparing agendas, board papers, minutes, and action logs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain PSDF’s statutory books and records including the Register of Members, Directors’ Register, Annual Returns, and relevant corporate filings with SECP.
• Advise PSDF’s Board, Chairperson, and CEO on corporate governance best practices, directors’ duties, conflict of interest policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with PSDF’s legal counsel, external auditors, and SECP on statutory compliance matters, regulatory inquiries, and corporate governance reporting.
• Ensure all Board-level decisions, resolutions, and approvals are properly documented, communicated to relevant stakeholders, and implemented as directed by the Board.

Assistant Manager Finance – Government Relations – Key Responsibilities

• Manage PSDF’s financial coordination with the Government of Punjab — including release of Punjab Government allocations to PSDF, financial reporting to the Finance Department, and compliance with provincial government financial rules.
• Prepare financial reports, budget utilization summaries, and expenditure reconciliation statements for submission to the Punjab Government, Planning and Development Board, and other relevant government bodies.
• Coordinate with PSDF’s parent ministry and provincial treasury on fund releases, budget revisions, and financial approvals required for PSDF’s operations and programs.
• Support PSDF’s engagement with government counterparts at the Finance Department, P&D Board, and relevant departments on performance-based financing arrangements and government grant management.
• Assist in the preparation of PSDF’s annual budget, mid-year review, and strategic financial planning documents for approval by the Board and submission to the Government of Punjab.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all conditions attached to Punjab Government grants, development budget allocations, and inter-governmental financial agreements relevant to PSDF.

Requirements (All Three Open Positions)

• Marketing Manager: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Marketing, Communications, Business Admin; experience in brand management, PR, and research.
• Company Secretary: ICSA / LLB / MBA or equivalent; SECP-qualified Company Secretary; experience in Board secretariat and corporate governance.
• AM Finance Govt Relations: MBA Finance / CA / ACCA or equivalent; experience in government financial coordination, public finance management, or P&D/Finance Department liaisons.
• Experience & Eligibility: As per detailed JDs on psdf.org.pk/careers.
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