Job Advertisement 30-Jan-2025 in Ministry of Commerce Govt of Pakistan Islamabad

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Ministry of Commerce is offering exciting opportunities for dedicated professionals to contribute to evidence-based policies and strategies. We are inviting applications for the following positions:

1. Trade Expert (Category-II)

• No. of Posts: 1

• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years (on the date of advertisement)

• Qualifications: Master's or equivalent (16 years of education) in Economics, Public Policy, International Trade, International Development, or any relevant Social Sciences discipline.

• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience.

• Required Skills:

  • Strong writing and analytical skills.

  • Proficiency in handling data using Advanced Excel, Stata, Python, or R.

  • Experience in managing international trade-related data, including firm/product-level statistics.

• Desirable Skills:

  • Experience in econometric modeling, impact evaluation methods, and predictive analytics.

  • Experience in writing reports and presenting data and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

2. Research Associate (Category-III)

• No. of Posts: 4

• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years (on the date of advertisement)

• Qualifications: Master's or equivalent (16 years of education) in Economics, Public Policy, International Trade, International Development, or any relevant Social Sciences discipline.

• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience.

• Required Skills:

  • Expertise in handling data using Advanced Excel techniques.

  • Strong writing and analytical skills.

  • Experience in data cleaning and handling micro datasets.

• Desirable Skills:

  • Experience in Power BI, Stata, or Python/R.

  • At least one (1) publication in reputable peer-reviewed academic journals, books, or conference proceedings.

3. IT Expert (Category-II)

• No. of Posts: 1

• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years (on the date of advertisement)

• Qualifications: Master's or equivalent (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.

• Experience: Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience.

• Required Skills:

  • Expertise in Windows Server, networking, and SharePoint.

  • Advanced experience in website, portal, and database management with a focus on security and performance.

• Desirable Skills:

  • Expertise in web development with database security best practices.

  • Knowledge of data governance and regulatory compliance.

  • Relevant certifications demonstrating expertise in required skills.

4. IT Support Assistant (Category-III)

• No. of Posts: 1

• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years (on the date of advertisement)

• Qualifications: Master's or equivalent (16 years of education) in Computer Science or IT-related fields.

• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience.

• Required Skills:

  • Basic knowledge of Windows/macOS and networking concepts.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience in managing websites, portals, and databases, including security and performance optimization.

• Desirable Skills:

  • Awareness of data management practices and basic regulatory compliance requirements.

  • Relevant certifications or coursework demonstrating knowledge of required skills.

5. Legal Expert (Category-II)

• No. of Posts: 1

• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years (on the date of advertisement)

• Qualifications: LLB or equivalent from an HEC-recognized local or international institution/university. LL.M. degree will be considered an additional advantage.

• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of professional experience as a legal advisor.

• Required Skills:

  • Handling HR and service-related legal issues, including employment law, labor relations, employee benefits, and workplace policies.

• Desirable Skills:

  • Expertise in the Civil Servants Act-1973 and other Government Service Rules & Policies.

  • Knowledge of international labor law and cross-border HR regulations, including compliance with global employment standards, human rights frameworks, and multinational workplace policies.

Application Process

• Applications can be submitted directly through the application portal available on the Ministry of Commerce's website: https://careers.commerce.gov.pk/recruitment2025.

• Applications must be submitted online within 15 days from the date of advertisement.

• For applicants applying for the Trade Expert and Research Associate positions, please include two relevant publications that best demonstrate your qualifications for the role.

• Successful candidates will be offered market-competitive salaries.

• The appointment will be made on a contract basis, initially for a period of one (1) year, further extendable based on performance.

Important Notes

• Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be entertained.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

• No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.

• Attested copies of detailed CVs along with the printout of the online submitted application form must reach the following address within 15 days of the advertisement:

  Project Director
  Room No. 526, 5th Floor, Kohsar Block, Ministry of Commerce, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad.

• Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate applications in separate envelopes.

• Job descriptions and ToRs for each post can be viewed on the Ministry’s website: www.commerce.gov.pk.

• The Ministry of Commerce reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or alter the recruitment process or the number of contractual positions at any time.

PID (I) 5154/24