The Directorate General of Archaeology, operating under the Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of the Punjab, has announced a high-level public sector career opportunity for the contractual position of Procurement Specialist (PPS-09). This appointment is established under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) scheme titled Establishment of Program Management Unit (PMU) for Punjab Tourism Rehabilitation and Revamping Projects, with contractual tenure sanctioned till June 2028.
Operational Scope and Professional Responsibilities
The Procurement Specialist serves as the primary technical authority overseeing statutory purchasing protocols, bidding documentation, and procurement governance across high-value heritage revitalization projects. Primary duties include:
- Formulating comprehensive annual and project-level procurement blueprints in strict conformity with Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules and multilateral guidelines.
- Drafting standard bidding documents (SBDs), expressions of interest (EOIs), technical specifications, and requests for proposals (RFPs) for conservation civil works and specialized consultancy assignments.
- Administering tender publications, pre-bid conferences, bid opening sessions, and guiding tender evaluation committees through comparative bid analyses.
- Managing post-award procurement execution, monitoring vendor milestones, processing commercial guarantees, and resolving contractual delivery variances.
- Maintaining auditable procurement files and coordinating pre-audit and post-audit compliance with provincial oversight authorities.
Candidate Preparation and Document Checklist
Eligible professionals must organize and verify all required documentation prior to commencing the digital application process on the official provincial recruitment portal:
- Digital profile update and submitted application form generated via the Punjab Job Portal.
- Attested copies of HEC-verified Master's degrees and detailed academic transcripts.
- Verifiable experience letters documenting at least seven years of hands-on public sector procurement and contract administration.
- Valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and Punjab Domicile Certificate.
- Professional membership credentials or technical certifications where applicable.
- Recent passport-sized photograph with white background.
- Departmental Permission Certificate (NOC) for candidates currently serving in government, semi-government, or autonomous organizations.
Application Procedure and Terms of Appointment
Interested candidates holding Pakistani nationality must submit their applications exclusively through the official Punjab Job Portal at www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk on or before October 18, 2026. Applications submitted through postal mail, courier, email, or in person will not be entertained. The appointment is entirely temporary, non-transferable, non-pensionable, project-specific, and confers no legal entitlement to permanent regularization in government service. Remuneration is offered on a consolidated lump-sum basis under Project Pay Scale (PPS-09) with a 4% annual increment. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews, and no travel or daily allowance (TA/DA) will be admissible.