The Special Investment Facilitation Council Division, Prime Minister's Office, invites applications from analytical research professionals for the post of Research Associate (PPS-07) in Islamabad.
Institutional Context and Research Mandate
SIFC Division undertakes extensive economic research, sector feasibility modeling, and regulatory analysis to identify investment bottlenecks and craft policy reforms. The Research Associate assists technical committees in formulating policy briefs and investment project dossiers for international investor engagement.
Key Duties and Analytical Responsibilities
The Research Associate supports sectoral working groups by analyzing macroeconomic trends, reviewing project concept papers (PC-Is), preparing financial models, and drafting high-impact presentations for apex council meetings. The associate also tracks bilateral commercial agreements, synthesizes international market data, and assists senior managers in stakeholder coordination across federal ministries.
Application Preparation Checklist
Applicants must assemble their documentation prior to online registration:
- Detailed resume highlighting economic research, financial analysis, and writing samples.
- Attested photocopies of academic degrees and HEC verified transcripts.
- Documentary proof of 3 years of post-qualification professional research experience.
- Valid CNIC copy and district domicile document.
- Recent passport-sized photographs.
Application Instructions and Deadline
Interested candidates must submit their application online through the SIFC portal at https://jobs.sifc.gov.pk by October 18, 2026, 11:59 PM. Government employees must apply through proper channel. The appointment is purely on a contract basis under PSDP project guidelines. No TA/DA is admissible.