Competition Commission of Pakistan

Creating a Level Playing Field

DATA ANALYST(S) REQUIRED

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is an independent quasi-regulatory and quasi-judicial body dedicated to ensuring healthy competition and economic well-being. In alignment with its organizational development goals, CCP seeks to hire highly qualified and experienced Data Analysts (two positions) as per the following details:

Key Responsibilities

1. Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets from various sources for analysis and implement data pipelines for real-time market monitoring.
2. Apply supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms to identify market patterns, competition metrics, and unusual trends for market segmentation or concentration.
3. Use machine learning techniques to detect price-fixing, collusion, and other anti-competitive behaviors.
4. Apply predictive models to assess the competitive impact of mergers and acquisitions. Utilize Natural Language Processing (NLP) to analyze merger documents for anti-competitive clauses or market dominance.
5. Apply text mining techniques to analyze merger and acquisition documents, press releases, and regulatory filings.
6. Assist in the detection of anti-competitive practices by analyzing transaction data, mergers, and acquisitions to evaluate their potential impact on market competition.
7. Work closely with legal and enforcement teams to provide data-driven insights and evidence in investigations related to anti-competitive behavior.
8. Create detailed reports and visualizations to communicate complex data analysis findings in a clear and actionable manner.

Professional Credentials and Other Requirements

• Education: M.Sc./M.Phil./Ph.D. in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Engineering (with a focus on data analysis), or Business Analytics (or related disciplines) from an HEC-recognized local or foreign university.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Expertise in data preparation, analysis, research, and drafting.
  • Strong understanding of competition-related matters in Pakistan with the ability to place them in a comparative framework.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with large datasets and conduct quantitative analysis.
  • Proficiency in statistical and data analysis tools such as Business Objects, Power BI, and Tableau.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Age Limit:

35-50 years (including general age relaxation).

General Terms and Conditions

• The appointment will be made on a contract basis for an initial period of two (02) years, extendable based on satisfactory performance.
• The candidate may be considered for regularization after a reasonable period upon satisfactory progress.
• Only shortlisted candidates based on qualification and experience will be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the test/interview.
• Government employees may apply through the proper channel after obtaining NOC from their parent department.
• Incomplete applications or those received after the due date will not be considered.
• The Competition Commission of Pakistan is an equal-opportunity employer and offers competitive packages with excellent benefits.
• Any candidate attempting to influence the selection process will be disqualified immediately.
• The Commission reserves the right to accept, reject applications, or postpone the recruitment process as per its policies.

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the required qualifications, experience, and skills may apply online at www.cc.gov.pk.

Last date to apply: 15 days from the publication of this advertisement.

Deputy Director (HR)
Competition Commission of Pakistan
9th Floor, ISE Towers, Blue Area, Islamabad
Contact: 051-9100260-3

PID (I) 6266/24