Punjab Tourism Department Jobs 2026 – Strategic Management Unit Vacancies
Job advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, listed under Lahore. The last date printed on the advertisement is Saturday, 21 November 2026.
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The Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, Government of the Punjab, invites applications from qualified, experienced and dedicated candidates holding Punjab domicile for eight contract-based positions under the ADP scheme, Establishment of Strategic Management Unit (SMU).
| Position | Scale and Monthly Salary | Posts | Age Limit | Qualifications | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Lead | PPS-12; PKR 950,000 | 1 | 50–60 years | Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Urban Planning from an HEC-recognized university; or a bachelor’s degree in these disciplines from an HEC-recognized university. | Minimum 22 years of relevant professional experience with a master’s degree or 26 years with a bachelor’s degree in heritage conservation, infrastructure development, urban planning/development or major public-sector development projects, including project leadership, technical coordination, planning and implementation. Experience in public-sector development planning and project appraisal will be preferred. |
| Lead Project Management | PPS-11; PKR 850,000 | 1 | 40–50 years | MS/master’s degree involving 18 years of education in Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Tourism Management, Heritage Management or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university. | Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in project development, project management, feasibility studies and implementation of public-sector development projects, including multidisciplinary project management and coordination with government departments, consultants, development partners and private-sector stakeholders. Experience in tourism, archaeology, heritage conservation, infrastructure or destination development is preferred. Experience with ADB, World Bank or other donor-funded projects is an added advantage. |
| Lead Finance & Investment | PPS-11; PKR 796,066 | 1 | 40–50 years | MS/master’s degree involving 18 years of education in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or a relevant field from an HEC-recognized university. CA, ACCA, CFA, ACMA or CPA qualifications will be preferred. | Minimum 14 years of post-qualification experience in financial management, budgeting, financial modelling, feasibility studies, project finance, transaction advisory in the public sector. Experience in public-sector development projects will be preferred. |
| Senior Civil Engineer | PPS-9; PKR 437,500 | 1 | 35–45 years | BSc/BS in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university, with PEC registration. An MSc/MS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline will be preferred. | Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in infrastructure/development projects, including technical design review, engineering supervision, construction management, project implementation, quality assurance and technical coordination. Experience in large-scale public-sector infrastructure, heritage or tourism-related projects will be preferred. |
| Legal / Regulatory Specialist | PPS-9; PKR 437,500 | 1 | 35–45 years | LLB/LLM, Contract Management or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university. | Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in institutional development, regulatory frameworks, policy formulation, governance, legal/regulatory review, institutional arrangements and coordination with public-sector organizations. Experience in development projects, PPP frameworks or government institutions will be preferred. LLB with 17 years of High Court experience, or LLM with 5 years of High Court experience. |
| PPP Expert | PPS-9; PKR 400,000 | 1 | 25–38 years | Minimum 16 years of education in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Policy, Project Management or a relevant field from an HEC-recognized university. CA, ACCA, CFA, ACMA or CPA qualifications will be preferred. | At least 7 years of post-qualification experience in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), project development, financial modelling, feasibility studies, transaction advisory, procurement, contract management or related fields. Experience handling PPP projects and/or working with public-sector organizations will be preferred. |
| Procurement Expert | PPS-9; PKR 400,000 | 1 | 25–38 years | Minimum 16 years of education in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Law or a relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university. | At least 7 years of post-qualification experience in procurement planning and public-sector procurement. Experience with PPRA rules, ADP/PSDP or donor-funded procurement and e-procurement will be preferred. |
| Contract Management Expert | PPS-9; PKR 400,000 | 1 | 25–38 years | Minimum 16 years of education in Law, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university. | At least 7 years of post-qualification experience in contract drafting, contract administration, performance monitoring, variations, claims, dispute coordination and contract close-out. Experience with public-sector development contracts, PPRA rules and standard engineering/service contracts will be preferred. |
Application deadline: Apply online through the Punjab Jobs Online Portal at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk by 21 November 2026. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted.
Contract terms: These project-based positions run until 31 December 2027 and are extendable for a further period of one year purely on a contract basis. Appointments are temporary, non-transferable, job/post-specific and non-pensionable, and confer no right to regularization. Contracts may be extended up to the project period with approval from the competent authority. If the project is reduced or enhanced, contract appointment orders may be amended with the approval of the competent authority.
General age relaxation will apply under Notification No. SOR(I)S&GAD:9/36/81 dated 8 August 2016. Only practical experience gained after the prescribed qualification will be considered.
The department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning a reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test/interview. No TA/DA will be admissible during the recruitment process.
Issuing office: Section Officer (Admn), Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, Government of the Punjab, 8th Floor, Tower-2, New Civil Secretariat, Lahore.
Reference: IPL-11695.
Published in The Express Tribune on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.