Project Staff Jobs – Ministry of Water Resources MOWR 2026
Original Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Ministry of Water Resources – Office of the Chief Engineering Adviser & Chairman Federal Flood Commission (CEA & CFFC), Islamabad
- Job Title(s): Deputy Project Director, M&E Specialist, Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Electrical), Procurement Officer, Hydraulic Design Expert, Database Administrator, GIS & RS Expert, Hydrological Modeling Expert, Accounts Officer, Admin Officer, Sub Engineer (Civil), Audit Officer, Computer Operator, Driver, Naib Qasid, Farash, Gardner, Sanitary Worker
- Location: G-5, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
- Number of Posts: 28 (indicative — may vary as per project requirements)
- BPS / Pay Scale: PPS-01 to PPS-09 (as per respective post)
- Age Limit: 35 to 55 years depending on post (see eligibility section for details)
- Education Required: Primary Pass to Master’s degree depending on post (Primary, Middle, DAE, BA/BSc, BBA/B.Com, Bachelor’s, Master’s)
- Experience Required: Basic office routine knowledge to minimum 10 years post-qualification experience, depending on post
- Application Deadline: March 25, 2026 (within 15 days of publication on March 7, 2026)
- Application Method: Email only — send detailed CV to federalfloodcommission@gmail.com. No postal applications accepted.
- Advertisement No: PID (I) 7253/25
- Published Date: March 7, 2026
- Source: Daily Roznama 92 News Newspaper, March 7, 2026
The Ministry of Water Resources — through the Office of the Chief Engineering Adviser and Chairman Federal Flood Commission — is hiring 28 project staff for the Umbrella PC-I of FPSP-III, a major federal flood protection initiative. Positions range from senior technical experts at PPS-09 down to support staff at PPS-01, covering engineering, GIS, hydrology, procurement, IT, and administration. Applications must be emailed to federalfloodcommission@gmail.com by March 25, 2026 — no postal submissions will be accepted.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Government of Pakistan approved the project titled “Umbrella PC-I of FPSP-III” at a total cost of Rs. 194.625 billion on June 27, 2023. FPSP-III is described in the advertisement as Phase-I of the 4th National Flood Protection Plan (NFPP-IV). To manage and monitor implementation of this project, a Project Coordination and Management Unit (PCMU) has been established within the Office of the Chief Engineering Adviser and Chairman Federal Flood Commission, with the approval of ECNEC.
This PCMU is now recruiting project staff across 19 distinct roles. The positions span a wide technical and administrative spectrum — from senior engineers and domain experts (hydraulic design, hydrological modelling, GIS and remote sensing) to junior engineers, sub-engineers, support officers, and essential support staff such as drivers, naib qasids, and sanitary workers.
All appointments are on a contract basis. The initial contract is for two years, with the possibility of extension beyond two years based on performance. Interviews and tests will be conducted in Islamabad only, and no TA/DA will be provided for attending.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education:
- Deputy Project Director (PPS-09): Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering; Master’s in Civil Water Resources/Irrigation Engineering preferred
- M&E Specialist (PPS-09): Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering; Master’s in Civil Water Resources/Irrigation Engineering preferred
- Junior Engineer Civil (PPS-07): Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university
- Junior Engineer Electrical (PPS-07): Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
- Procurement Officer (PPS-07): Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Civil Engineering with certification in procurement
- Hydraulic Design Expert (PPS-08): BS degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in hydraulic design
- Database Administrator (PPS-08): MSc in Computer Sciences
- GIS & RS Expert (PPS-09): Bachelor’s degree in GIS/RS, Geomatics, Geography, or Geo Informatics
- Hydrological Modeling Expert (PPS-09): Master’s in Hydrology or Water Resources Engineering
- Accounts Officer (PPS-07): Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Admin Officer (PPS-07): Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, LLB, or equivalent
- Sub Engineers Civil (PPS-06): Diploma in Civil Engineering (DAE)
- Audit Officer (PPS-06): BBA or B.Com or equivalent
- Computer Operators (PPS-06): BA/BSc or equivalent
- Drivers (PPS-01): Middle Pass with LTV driving license
- Naib Qasid (PPS-01): Primary Pass
- Farash (PPS-01): Primary Pass
- Gardner (PPS-01): Primary Pass
- Sanitary Workers (PPS-01): Primary Pass
Age:
- Maximum 55 years: Deputy Project Director, M&E Specialist, Hydraulic Design Expert, GIS & RS Expert, Hydrological Modeling Expert
- Maximum 45 years: Database Administrator
- Maximum 40 years: Admin Officer, Farash, Gardner, Sanitary Workers
- Maximum 35 years: Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Electrical), Procurement Officer, Accounts Officer, Sub Engineers (Civil), Audit Officer, Computer Operators, Drivers, Naib Qasid
Experience:
- Deputy Project Director: Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in planning, execution, project monitoring, and evaluation of water sector development
- M&E Specialist: Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in planning, execution, project monitoring, and evaluation of water sector development
- Junior Engineer (Civil): Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in design/construction supervision of civil engineering works
- Junior Engineer (Electrical): Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in design/construction supervision of electrical engineering works
- Procurement Officer: Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in procurement of development projects, preferably in Water Sector
- Hydraulic Design Expert: Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in design and supervision of hydraulic structures
- Database Administrator: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in database design and implementation
- GIS & RS Expert: Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in handling Geo Spatial and Remote Sensing Data
- Hydrological Modeling Expert: Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in hydrological modelling and flood modelling setup
- Accounts Officer: Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in accounting and financial management
- Admin Officer: Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in administrative roles
- Sub Engineers (Civil): Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
- Audit Officer: Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
- Computer Operators: Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
- Drivers: Minimum 2 years experience required
- Naib Qasid: Basic knowledge of office routine
- Farash: Basic knowledge of office routine
- Gardner: Basic knowledge of office routine
- Sanitary Workers: Basic knowledge of office routine
Domicile / Nationality:
Not specified in source advertisement.
Gender:
Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements:
- Remuneration shall be in accordance with Finance Division rules for PPS
- Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview
- The number of positions is indicative and may vary according to project requirements
- The competent authority reserves the right not to fill any or all advertised posts
HOW TO APPLY
- Prepare a detailed CV covering your educational qualifications and relevant work experience as required for your target post.
- Send your application along with the detailed CV via email to: federalfloodcommission@gmail.com
- Ensure your application is submitted within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication date (March 7, 2026), meaning no later than March 25, 2026.
- Note that no postal applications will be entertained under any circumstances — email is the only accepted method.
- Interviews and tests, if shortlisted, will be conducted in Islamabad only. No TA/DA will be provided for attending.
- Contact for queries: Director (Admin & Accounts), Office of CEA & CFFC Islamabad, Ministry of Water Resources, Islamabad. Ph. No. 051-9244607.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict (archived)
Our original analysis of this role
WORTH APPLYING?
Yes — for qualified engineers and technical experts, this is a legitimate federal government project posting with clear eligibility criteria and an established application process.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — this is a federal government project under a high-profile flood protection initiative. The senior technical posts (PPS-08 and PPS-09) require 10-plus years of experience, which narrows the field, but the organization's name and the scale of the project will attract applicants from across the country. Junior and support-level posts will see significantly higher competition given lower barriers to entry.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The advertisement states that remuneration will be in accordance with Finance Division rules for PPS, but no specific salary figures are mentioned anywhere in the source. You will need to research PPS pay scales independently or confirm directly with the organization before applying. No benefits beyond the contract terms are stated in the advertisement.
RED FLAGS:
- Salary details are completely absent from the advertisement. For a contract role, this is an important gap — you are being asked to apply without knowing what you will be paid.
- The advertisement explicitly states the number of posts is indicative and that the competent authority reserves the right not to fill any or all posts. This means you could go through the entire process and still not get an offer.
- No TA/DA for interview — if you are applying from outside Islamabad, all travel and accommodation costs are entirely your own.
- The application window is very short: only 15 days from publication date. With a March 7 publication and March 25 deadline, turnaround time to prepare and send a strong application is limited.
- The source advertisement does not specify domicile or gender eligibility, which are standard disclosures in government postings. This absence is unusual.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
- This is a project under a federal-level, ECNEC-approved initiative worth Rs. 194.625 billion — work experience here carries genuine weight on a CV, particularly for water sector professionals.
- The contract is extendable beyond two years based on performance, which means there is a realistic possibility of continued engagement rather than a hard cutoff.
- The wide range of posts — from PPS-01 to PPS-09 — means candidates at virtually every career level can find something relevant to apply for.
BEST FOR:
Senior civil, electrical, and water resources engineers with 10-plus years of experience who are based in or willing to relocate to Islamabad. Equally suitable for early-career engineers and diploma holders looking for government project experience in Pakistan's water and flood management sector.