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The Government of Punjab Agriculture Department has announced multiple contract-based positions under the Punjab Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Agriculture Mechanization Project (P-CLAMP), which is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Applications are invited from eligible Punjab domiciled candidates for roles in finance, procurement, ICT, environmental management, social safeguards, mechanization, and project coordination. These opportunities are available through the Directorate General Agriculture (Field), Punjab, with the project slated to continue until December 2030. Various positions are available, including Project Coordinator, Financial Management Specialist, Mechanization Expert, Contract Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Environment Specialist, ICT Expert, Social Safeguard Specialist, and Gender Specialist. Experienced professionals holding Master's, Bachelor's, Engineering, Finance, Environmental Sciences, Gender Studies, Procurement, and other related qualifications are encouraged to apply. The project is headquartered in Lahore, and all positions are specifically for candidates domiciled in Punjab. The application deadline is June 10, 2026. Applicants must submit both an online application and a hard copy.

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• Master's Degree in Economics or Project Management for Project Coordinator role.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in development projects for Project Coordinator.
• Strong command of government administrative systems, financial systems, coordination, documentation, and stakeholder engagement for Project Coordinator.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or relevant subject OR Certified member of recognized accountancy professional body for Financial Management Specialist.
• Minimum 8 years general experience, preferably 5 years in public financial management of donor-funded projects for Financial Management Specialist.
• Experience in financial coordination, national and sub-national government financial management, accounting software deployment, and IPSAS framework reporting for Financial Management Specialist.
• Advanced professional accounting degree and donor-funded project experience preferred for Financial Management Specialist.
• Knowledge of budgeting, expenditure control, financial reporting, good communication skills in English, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Financial Management Specialist.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering or related discipline for Mechanization Expert.
• Minimum 15 years relevant experience in public sector development projects, agricultural mechanization, irrigation, and infrastructure development for Mechanization Expert.
• Familiarity with ADB/donor-funded project procedures, strong technical reporting skills, planning and field supervision expertise, and contract management skills for Mechanization Expert.
• Master's degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, Law, or related field for Contract Management Specialist.
• Minimum 8–10 years professional experience, with at least 5 years in procurement and contract management of donor-funded projects for Contract Management Specialist.
• Knowledge of ADB Procurement Regulations, Government procurement systems, and experience in procurement of scientific equipment, laboratory equipment, and civil works for Contract Management Specialist.
• Communication skills, analytical skills, negotiation skills, MS Office proficiency, procurement management systems knowledge, and international certification like CIPS preferred for Contract Management Specialist.
• Master's degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or related field for Procurement Specialist.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years in donor-funded projects for Procurement Specialist.
• Expertise in ADB procurement rules, PPRA procurement procedures, and procurement management of goods, works, and services for Procurement Specialist.
• Organizational skills, negotiation skills, reporting skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and procurement tracking software expertise for Procurement Specialist.
• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline for Environment Specialist.
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience, with minimum 3 years in donor-funded or infrastructure projects for Environment Specialist.
• Knowledge of ADB environmental safeguards, National environmental regulations, and environmental monitoring and reporting for Environment Specialist.
• Analytical skills, documentation, communication, and liaison with regulatory agencies for Environment Specialist.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field for ICT Expert.
• Minimum 8 years professional experience, with at least 3 years in development sector projects for ICT Expert.
• Technical expertise in ERP/MIS systems, system integration, web-based reporting tools, and database management (SQL, Oracle) for ICT Expert.
• Knowledge of ADB donor reporting frameworks, ICT governance, and ICT4D for ICT Expert.
• Troubleshooting, documentation, and interpersonal communication skills for ICT Expert.
• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or related field for Social Safeguard Specialist.
• Minimum 8 years experience in social/environmental safeguards, with experience in ADB or World Bank projects preferred for Social Safeguard Specialist.
• Knowledge of ADB SPS 2009 and Punjab safeguard regulations for Social Safeguard Specialist.
• Stakeholder engagement and reporting skills for Social Safeguard Specialist.
• Master's degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, or related social science field for Gender Specialist.
• Minimum 8 years experience in gender mainstreaming in development projects for Gender Specialist.
• Familiarity with ADB gender policies and rural women empowerment programs for Gender Specialist.
• Community engagement, gender-sensitive monitoring, and reporting skills for Gender Specialist.
• All applicants must be domiciled in Punjab.
• Project Coordinator: Maximum 50 Years (Age Limit).
• Financial Management Specialist: Maximum 55 Years (Age Limit).
• Mechanization Expert: Maximum 62 Years (Age Limit).
• Contract Management Specialist: Maximum 55 Years (Age Limit).
• Procurement Specialist: Maximum 45 Years (Age Limit).
• Environment Specialist: Maximum 55 Years (Age Limit).
• ICT Expert: Maximum 50 Years (Age Limit).
• Social Safeguard Specialist: Maximum 55 Years (Age Limit).
• Gender Specialist: Maximum 50 Years (Age Limit).
• Application Method: Online + Hard Copy Submission.
• Download the prescribed application form from Agriculture Department Punjab Official Website.
• Applicants may also apply online through Punjab Jobs Portal.
• Applications must be sent to Secretary Agriculture, Government of the Punjab, Agriculture House, 21-Davis Road, Lahore.
• Required Documents: Prescribed application form, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Three recent passport-size photographs, Attested copies of CNIC, Educational certificates/degrees, Detailed marks certificates, CGPA certificates, Hafiz-e-Quran certificate (if applicable), Position certificates, Equivalence certificate (if required), Release orders for ex-servicemen.
• Application Deadline: June 10, 2026.
• Online application alone is not sufficient; submission of hard copy documents is mandatory.
• No relaxation in upper age limit will be admissible.
• Candidates with equivalent degrees must provide equivalence certificates issued by HEC or competent authority.
• All appointments are temporary, contract-based, non-transferable, non-pensionable, job specific, and without any right of regularization.
• Initial contract period will be 1 year, extendable up to project duration with approval of competent authority.
• Recruitment will be strictly on merit across Punjab according to approved PC-I criteria.
• Late and incomplete applications will not be entertained.
• Only eligible candidates will be called for test/interview; no TA/DA will be admissible.
• List of eligible candidates will be displayed on the notice board three days before the interview.
• Candidates may contact the Additional Secretary (Planning), Agriculture Department Lahore, for clarification at least two days before the interview.

The Government of Punjab Agriculture Department is a governmental body responsible for agricultural development and related projects in Punjab, Pakistan. It oversees initiatives aimed at improving agricultural practices, sustainability, and rural livelihoods. The department is currently managing the Punjab Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Agriculture Mechanization Project (P-CLAMP), which is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This project focuses on enhancing agricultural mechanization and ensuring climate resilience. The department's official website is www.agripunjab.gov.pk.