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Engineering Development Board (EDB) 📍 Islamabad, Pakistan Contract 🏭 Industrial Economics, Economic Modeling & Trade Policy ⏰ Project-based contractual appointment under Project Pay Scale PPS-11 ⚡ Direct Apply 📅 Posted: Oct 7, 2026 ⏰ Deadline: Oct 22, 2026

The Engineering Development Board (EDB), Ministry of Industries & Production, invites applications from highly accomplished economic research specialists for the position of Economist (PPS-11) under the project "Strengthening the Engineering Industry-SEI".

Institutional Role and Economic Research Mandate

As the principal policy think-tank and regulatory advisor for engineering and manufacturing growth, EDB analyzes national industrial policy, bilateral trade agreements, tariff protections, and global value chain integration. The organization supports the federal cabinet and parliamentary committees with empirical macroeconomic data to stimulate industrial investments and technological modernization.

Operational Responsibilities and Macroeconomic Analysis

The Economist leads quantitative economic research and macroeconomic assessments of Pakistan's industrial sectors. Responsibilities involve evaluating the economic impact of global trade shifts on domestic engineering goods, conducting econometrics-based tariff sensitivity analysis, assessing free trade agreements, advising government leadership on industrial subsidies and incentive design, publishing white papers on manufacturing productivity, and coordinating research with multilateral development partners.

Application Preparation and Document Checklist

Eligible economists must organize their academic credentials and research portfolios prior to application submission:

  • Comprehensive curriculum vitae detailing economic research publications, policy briefs, and career milestones.
  • Attested copies of Master's, MS, or PhD degree in Economics/Development Economics and HEC equivalency if applicable.
  • Copy of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and provincial domicile certificate.
  • Documented experience certificates verifying required post-qualification professional tenure.
  • Departmental NOC for candidates currently serving in public sector departments.

Submission Logistics and Dispatch Guidelines

Candidates must apply online via the National Jobs Portal (NJP) at http://njp.gov.pk within 15 days of publication, on or before 22 October 2026. Additional information is accessible at www.engineeringpakistan.com. Official inquiries: Dy. Manager (HR), EDB, 5-A, Constitution Avenue, Islamabad (051-9207567).

Qualifications

Master's degree (with 16 years experience) OR MS (with 12 years experience) OR PhD (with 8 years experience) in Economics or Development Economics from an HEC-recognized foreign or local university. Maximum age limit: 55 years.

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