PIDE Centre of Excellence (CPEC) Jobs 2026

 

PIDE Centre of Excellence (CPEC) Jobs 2026 – (PSDP Project-Based Jobs) 🇵🇰🇨🇳 Join CPEC Team in Islamabad

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Join CPEC Team in Islamabad – PIDE Centre of Excellence (CPEC) Hiring (PSDP Project-Based Jobs) 🇵🇰🇨🇳

The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad—Pakistan’s premier economic think tank since 1957—is inviting applications for PSDP project-based positions at the Centre of Excellence for China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) under the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives. This recruitment drive is designed for professionals who want their work to influence real policy, strengthen economic cooperation, and support evidence-based decision-making in Pakistan.

Vacancies are open for Executive Director, Head of Policy (Trade, Investment & Industrial Cooperation), Head of Policy (Science, Technology & Innovation), Head of Policy (Regional Connectivity & Integration), Head of Policy (Energy & Climate Resilience), Head of Policy (Socio-Economics Development), Manager Advocacy & Outreach, Executive Secretary, Manager Editing & Publications, Research Associates, IT Network/System Engineer, and Assistant Accounts & Finance. These are project-based roles based in Islamabad, with an initial appointment of two years (extendable annually based on satisfactory performance). If you’re searching for “PIDE jobs in Islamabad”, “CPEC Centre of Excellence jobs”, or “PSDP policy research vacancies Pakistan”, this is a high-value opportunity to join a national-level research and policy platform.

📍 Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
🏛️ Organization: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) – Centre of Excellence (CPEC)
🧾 Job Type: PSDP Project-Based / Contract
⏳ Initial Duration: 2 years (extendable annually)
🖥️ Apply Online:https://pide.org.pk/coe-cpec-jobs
📅 Deadline: Apply within 15 days of publication of the advertisement
📩 Contact:admin.cpec@pide.org.pk| ☎️ 051-9248026

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations in Plain English)

While the TORs define exact duties, here’s what these roles typically involve in a high-performing research and policy unit. This is meant to help you assess fit—always follow TORs for official requirements.

Executive Director (PPS-12)

This is the lead role for the Centre’s direction and output quality. You’ll typically oversee policy research priorities, partnerships, research standards, and high-level coordination with stakeholders.

Common responsibilities include:

Setting annual research and policy agenda ✅

Ensuring research is credible, timely, and usable for decision-makers

Building collaborations with government, academia, and industry

Presenting findings in high-level forums and guiding teams

Heads of Policy (PPS-10/11) – Five Specialized Tracks

Each Head of Policy anchors a theme: trade/investment, STI, connectivity, energy/climate, or socio-economics.

What this usually looks like:

Designing research plans and guiding policy workstreams

Supervising researchers and ensuring quality of analysis

Producing policy briefs, technical notes, and recommendations

Engaging with stakeholders to translate evidence into action

Manager Advocacy & Outreach (PPS-09/10)

This role helps research travel beyond reports—into conversations, decisions, and public understanding.

Typical focus areas:

Planning events, roundtables, and stakeholder sessions 🎤

Managing outreach campaigns and institutional visibility

Supporting partnerships and strategic engagement

Executive Secretary (PPS-08/09)

A strong executive secretary is the backbone of coordination—keeping the unit organized and responsive.

Typical tasks:

Scheduling, meeting coordination, and record management 🗂️

Drafting official correspondence and maintaining files

Supporting internal workflows and follow-ups

Manager Editing & Publications (PPS-08/09)

This role ensures reports are polished, accurate, consistent, and publication-ready.

Expected strengths:

Editing policy briefs, research reports, and publications ✍️

Ensuring formatting, citations, and style consistency

Coordinating print/digital publishing workflows

Research Associates (PPS-07/08)

Ideal for candidates with strong analytical thinking and writing.

Common tasks:

Data analysis, literature review, and drafting reports 📊

Supporting senior researchers in policy projects

Turning complex findings into clear, readable outputs

IT Network / System Engineer (PPS-07)

Ensures internal systems are stable and secure enough for daily operations.

Typical work:

Network/system maintenance, troubleshooting, user support 🛠️

Basic security hygiene, backups, access control

Keeping systems running with minimal downtime

Assistant Accounts & Finance (PPS-05/06)

Supports finance operations and documentation.

Common duties:

Recording transactions, preparing files, supporting audits ✅

Handling routine accounts documentation and coordination

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How to Apply: Step-by-Step 📝

Step 1: Visit the official portal

Go to:https://pide.org.pk/coe-cpec-jobs
✅ Read the TORs carefully before applying.

Step 2: Prepare your documents (recommended)

Even if the portal doesn’t ask for everything upfront, it’s smart to have:

✅ Updated CV (role-specific)

✅ Educational documents

✅ Experience certificates (where applicable)

✅ Writing samples (helpful for policy/publications roles)

✅ Portfolio links (publications, reports, research profiles)

 

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