Project Director – Planning and Development Department 2026
Original Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Planning and Development Department, Government of Balochistan
- Job Title: Project Director
- Location: Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
- Number of Posts: 01
- BPS / Pay Scale: Not specified in source advertisement
- Age Limit: 40 to 62 years
- Education Required: Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering with specialization in a relevant field
- Experience Required: At least 10 years in project management or a relevant field
- Application Deadline: 26 March 2026 (or as per closing date in newspaper)
- Application Method: By email to Pakgsection@gmail.com with project name mentioned in subject line; hard copies can also be submitted at Health Section, Room No. 2 (Basement), P&D Department, Quetta by 26 March 2026
- Advertisement No: PRG No. 4163 / 12-03-2026
- Published Date: 13 March 2026
- Source: Daily Jang, 13 March 2026
The Government of Balochistan’s Planning and Development Department is looking for a Project Director to lead the PMU of PSDP-funded projects under the Revamping of Sandeman Provincial Hospital and Bolan Medical Complex scheme. There is only one position available, it is contract-based for two years, and the application window closes on 26 March 2026. If you are a senior civil engineer with a decade of project management experience, this one is worth a close look.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Planning and Development Department, Government of Balochistan, has advertised a single position of Project Director to head the Project Management Unit for PSDP-funded schemes. These schemes are specifically named in the advertisement as the Revamping of Sandeman Provincial Hospital and Bolan Medical Complex. The role is based in Quetta.
The appointment is purely on a contract basis for an initial term of two years. The advertisement notes that this term is extendable based on satisfactory performance. In-service candidates must apply through their official department channel and obtain a No Objection Certificate from their concerned department before the deadline, or their applications will not be considered. No TA/DA will be allowed for appearing in the interview.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education: Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering with specialization in a relevant field. This means a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (4-year program) is required. The advertisement specifies specialization in a relevant field.
Age: 40 to 62 years.
Experience: At least 10 years of experience in project management or a relevant field.
Domicile / Nationality: The advertisement states that preference will be given to candidates having local domicile of Balochistan.
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements:
- In-service candidates must apply through proper channel and must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their concerned department before the deadline.
- Scanned copies of educational and experience certificates, CNIC, and a recent photograph must be attached with the application.
- Hard copies may also be submitted at Health Section, Room No. 2 (Basement), P&D Department, Quetta.
HOW TO APPLY
- Prepare your CV along with scanned copies of your educational certificates, experience certificates, CNIC, and a recent photograph.
- Send your application by email to Pakgsection@gmail.com. Mention the project name in the subject line of your email.
- Alternatively, hard copies of all documents can be submitted in person to: Health Section, Room No. 2 (Basement), P&D Department, Quetta.
- Ensure your application reaches the department by 26 March 2026.
- If you are currently in government service, you must apply through your proper departmental channel and obtain a NOC from your concerned department before submitting. Applications without a NOC from in-service candidates will not be entertained.
- No TA/DA will be provided for the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called separately.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict (archived)
Our original analysis of this role
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — suitable for senior civil engineers with 10-plus years of project management experience who meet the age and education requirements and ideally hold Balochistan domicile.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — only 1 vacancy exists for a senior-level position at a government department. The role demands very specific qualifications (16 years of education in civil engineering plus 10 years of project management experience), which narrows the pool, but the prestige and government affiliation of PSDP-funded hospital projects will attract strong applicants.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The salary or pay package is not mentioned anywhere in the advertisement. This is a significant gap. Applicants should contact the department directly or refer to the official advertisement to confirm the remuneration before investing time in the application.
RED FLAGS:
Salary is completely absent from the advertisement. For a senior contract position, this should have been disclosed.
Only one vacancy. Your odds are limited regardless of qualifications.
The application email address (Pakgsection@gmail.com) is a Gmail account, not an official government domain. This is unusual for a government recruitment advertisement and applicants should verify it is correct before sending documents.
No official website or portal link is provided. The full advertisement should be verified in the original print edition of Jang dated 13 March 2026.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The position is directly linked to PSDP-funded schemes for the revamping of two major public hospitals in Balochistan. For a civil engineering professional, this is a high-visibility infrastructure project under federal funding, which could add significant weight to a portfolio. The contract is also extendable, meaning there is potential for longer-term engagement if performance is strong.
BEST FOR:
A senior civil engineer aged 40 to 62 with over a decade of project management experience, ideally with Balochistan domicile, who is looking for a government contract role on a nationally funded public infrastructure project.