The Urban Sector Planning & Management Services Unit (Urban Unit), Planning & Development Board, Government of the Punjab, has announced multiple high-paying project-based career opportunities under The Urban Unit Jobs in Punjab January 2026. With over 20 years of experience in developing sustainable and smart urban solutions across Pakistan, the Urban Unit is inviting applications from highly qualified, motivated, and experienced professionals in procurement, research, business development, coordination, data management, and support roles. These positions offer competitive market-based salaries, a professional working environment, and an opportunity to contribute to urban development and policy planning at the provincial level.
Program Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | The Urban Unit |
| Parent Department | Planning & Development Board, Government of the Punjab |
| Job Type | Project-Based / Contract |
| Job Sector | Government (Punjab) |
| Location | Lahore, Punjab |
| Advertisement Posted | January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 January 2026 (Thursday) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Websites | www.urbanunit.gov.pk / www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk |
| Employer Type | Equal Opportunity Employer |
| Reference No. | IPL-8014 |
Available Positions Details
Manager Procurement
- Positions: 01
- Age Limit: Up to 50 years
- Salary: Up to PKR 600,000/-
- Role: Manage procurement processes, vendor coordination, contract management, and compliance with procurement rules for project activities.
Senior Research Analyst – Business Development
- Positions: 01
- Age Limit: Up to 45 years
- Salary: Up to PKR 300,000/-
- Role: Lead business development research, market analysis, proposal development, and strategic planning initiatives.
Senior Research Analyst – Business Development & Coordination
- Positions: 01
- Age Limit: Up to 45 years
- Salary: Up to PKR 300,000/-
- Role: Handle stakeholder coordination, project research, business growth strategies, and inter-departmental collaboration.
Research Analyst – Business Development & Coordination
- Positions: 01
- Age Limit: Up to 35 years
- Salary: Up to PKR 200,000/-
- Role: Support research activities, coordination tasks, data analysis, and reporting related to development projects.
Research Associate – Business Development
- Positions: 01
- Age Limit: Up to 35 years
- Salary: Minimum PKR 80,000/-
- Role: Assist in research, documentation, data collection, and business development support functions.
Data Entry Operator
- Positions: 01
- Age Limit: Up to 45 years
- Salary: Up to PKR 75,000/-
- Role: Data entry, record maintenance, database support, and documentation assistance.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
- Visit www.urbanunit.gov.pk to review job details and Terms of Reference (TORs).
- Apply online only through the Punjab Government job portal:
👉 www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk - Applications submitted by hand, courier, or email will not be accepted.
- Last Date to Apply: 15 January 2026.
Terms & Conditions
Important Instructions
- All positions are project-based.
- Government servants must apply through proper channel.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.
- Incomplete applications or applications with missing information will not be entertained.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for test or interview.
- The Urban Unit reserves the right to accept, reject, cancel, increase, or decrease the number of vacancies at any stage without assigning any reason.
- Quotas will be observed as per applicable government rules.
- The Urban Unit is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Head of Human Capital Management
The Urban Unit 503 – Shaheen Complex, Egerton Road, Lahore