PEIMA Jobs: Data Analyst, Data Engineer and Assistant Directors

Punjab Education Initiatives Management Authority (PEIMA), an autonomous body established under the School Education Department, Government of Punjab, invites applications from qualified, experienced, dynamic and motivated professionals for the following positions on a lump-sum pay package. PEIMA is committed to providing quality education to children across Punjab.

Data Analyst — Qualification: Master's degree or 16 years of education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Sciences, Information Technology or a related field from an HEC-recognized national or foreign university.

Data Analyst — Experience and skills: At least five years of verifiable, relevant post-qualification experience in the public or private sector. Candidates must have experience with SQL, Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau; proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and automation; and an excellent understanding of data modeling, reporting and ETL concepts. Required abilities include strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, translating complex data into actionable insights, experience with machine-learning basics and forecasting models, knowledge of cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud, and understanding of data governance and compliance frameworks.

Data Engineer — Qualification: Master's degree or 16 years of education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Sciences, Information Technology or a related field from an HEC-recognized national or foreign university.

Data Engineer — Experience and skills: At least five years of verifiable, relevant post-qualification experience in the public or private sector. Candidates must have proficiency in SQL, Python and ETL frameworks such as Apache Airflow, SSIS or Azure Data Factory; experience with data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery or Azure Synapse; and familiarity with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS or GCP. Requirements also include a strong understanding of database architecture, data modeling and indexing; excellent problem-solving and debugging skills; experience with big-data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark; knowledge of DevOps pipelines and CI/CD practices for data workflows; and familiarity with API integration and real-time data streaming through Kafka or Event Hubs.

Assistant Director (Program) — Qualification: A minimum of 16 years of education in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Arts or Humanities from an HEC-recognized national or foreign university. Preference will be given to MPhil or PhD degree holders in these subjects.

Assistant Director (Program) — Experience: At least three years of verifiable, relevant post-qualification experience in the public or private sector involving management or field monitoring, data collection, maintaining programme documentation and files, assisting in compliance reviews, and coordination with field offices. Preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience working with government agencies, NGOs or international donor organizations and sound knowledge of the education sector.

Assistant Director (M&E) — Qualification: A minimum of 16 years of education in Statistics, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Data Sciences, MIS or Mathematics from an HEC-recognized national or foreign university. Preference will be given to MPhil or PhD degree holders in these subjects.

Assistant Director (M&E) — Experience: At least three years of verifiable, relevant post-qualification experience in the public or private sector developing, designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for large-scale programmes. Experience must cover developing KPIs, logical frameworks and data collection tools; managing centralized data systems and ensuring data integrity; conducting impact evaluations and third-party verifications; and reporting to donors and senior management. Preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience working with government agencies, NGOs or international donor organizations and sound knowledge of the education sector.

Application procedure: Submit an online application through jobs.punjab.gov.pk on or before 20 November 2026. Detailed eligibility criteria, job descriptions and terms of reference are available at jobs.punjab.gov.pk. Applicants should carefully review the prescribed eligibility criteria before applying. Applications sent by courier or delivered by hand will not be entertained.

Application fee: Deposit a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 3,000 for each post through the challan-generation portal. Upload payment evidence when submitting the application on the Job Portal. Applications submitted without proof of fee payment will be rejected.

Late or incomplete applications, and applications lacking required information or documents, will not be entertained. Applicants serving in government, semi-government, autonomous bodies or public-sector organizations must apply through the proper channel and produce a valid No Objection Certificate wherever applicable.

Only shortlisted candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria will be called for a written test and/or interview. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test or interview.

Any information found to be bogus, false, forged, misleading or intended to influence the recruitment process will result in disqualification at any stage, including initiation of legal proceedings under applicable laws. Degree and qualification equivalence will apply to all positions in accordance with HEC notifications.

PEIMA reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of advertised posts, cancel or withdraw any or all positions, or hold the recruitment process at any stage without assigning a reason.

Contact: Director (HR & Admin), Punjab Education Initiatives Management Authority (PEIMA), 50-Babar Block, New Garden Town, Lahore. Telephone: +92-42-99232040. Website: peima.punjab.gov.pk. Reference: IPL-11444.