Assistant Manager Research

Assistant Manager Research in the Research & Planning function of the Punjab Skills Development Fund, leading programme evaluations and the annual research agenda.

• Prepare and implement the assigned functional operating plan and annual research agenda to support departmental and organizational targets
• Design and manage evaluations of PSDF programmes - baselines, mid-programme and tracer studies and impact evaluations - covering evaluation design, sampling strategy, survey instruments, quality assurance protocols and analysis plans
• Develop Terms of Reference for research assignments and manage the procurement, onboarding and technical oversight of consultants, research firms and academic partners, including review of inception reports, tools, fieldwork reports and final deliverables
• Establish credible baselines for all newly launched programmes, ensuring tools, sampling frames and data readiness are in place at or before class initiation
• Provide evidence inputs to programme design - labour market and demand analysis, sector prioritization and beneficiary segmentation - to support PC-1s, concept notes, scheme design and presentations to management and government forums
• Produce high-quality knowledge products - case studies, research and policy briefs, sector studies and blogs - and coordinate with Marketing & Communications on review, design and dissemination
• Maintain and analyse PSDF's research and outcome datasets including tracer, baseline and MIS data, and develop dashboards that make findings usable for management decision-making
• Contribute research inputs, evidence and analysis to proposals, concept notes, donor engagement and reporting obligations to development partners
• Coordinate with M&E, Programme and Procurement teams on data collection planning, enumerator training, field logistics and data quality assurance, and ensure 100% adherence to research, procurement and audit SOPs
• Ensure ethical research practice across all studies - informed consent, data privacy and safeguarding - with particular care where research involves women, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups
• Organize and represent the research function at dissemination events, validation workshops and technical working groups; supervise and mentor assigned research staff
• Assist in any other activities, duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time

• Bachelor's or Master's - Masters/Bachelors (Hons) (16 years) in Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy or Social Sciences, in Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, recognised by HEC
• First Division (60% and above) required
• Required skills: publications, quantitative research, research
• Required tools: MS Office

• Required experience: At least 5 years
• Minimum 5 years of relevant research and evaluation experience
• Experience accepted from: Public Sector Organizations, Private Sector Organizations, Development Sector Organizations

• All candidates: 21 – 35 years
• Age is counted on the closing date, 30 Oct 2026.

An upper limit of 35 years means you must not have reached that age on the date age is counted. A relaxation applies only to the candidates the advertisement names, with the proof it asks for.

1. Interview

• Paper type: Mcqs

• Domicile

• Document checklist for this application

1. Register on Punjab Job Portal
2. Apply Online
3. Submit Application

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Punjab Skills Development Fund

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23 Oct 2026

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