Ministry of National Food Security & Research Jobs 2026 for Project Director Post
The Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFSR), Government of Pakistan, has invited applications for one Project Director position under PPS-10. The appointment is for the PSDP project “National Program for Animal Disease Surveillance, FMD & PPR Control and Animal Track & Traceability – in Compliance with National and International Standards.†Applicants must hold a recognized Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, with the advertisement also listing a relevant master’s or PhD qualification. Candidates need at least 15 years of professional experience and must be between 40 and 62 years of age. The position is offered on a contract basis for an initial two years, subject to the advertised conditions. Applications must be submitted online through the National Job Portal within 15 days of publication or 9th November 2026.
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Name of Organization
Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFSR), Government of Pakistan
Post Names
Project Director, PPS-10
Education
DVM or equivalent recognized degree; relevant master’s or PhD qualification also listed
Total Vacancies
1
Apply Mode
Online only through the National Job Portal
Job Location
Islamabad, Pakistan
Initial Contract Period
Two years, subject to the advertised conditions
Last Date To Apply
9th November 2026
Ministry of National Food Security & Research Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Project Director, PPS-10
1
DVM or equivalent degree recognized by the relevant regulatory authority is mandatory; the advertisement also lists a master’s or PhD in Epidemiology, Veterinary Epidemiology, Public Health or a related field
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement
Details
Mandatory Qualification
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree recognized by the relevant regulatory authority
Additional Academic Qualification
Master’s or PhD in Epidemiology, Veterinary Epidemiology, Public Health or a related field; a Veterinary/Public Health qualification will be an asset
Preferred Management Qualification
MBA, Master in Project Management or MPA, or experience executing similar projects
Professional Experience
At least 15 years in the relevant field of expertise, preferably in the development sector
Programme Management
Proven experience managing and coordinating large-scale programmes, preferably in animal health or public health
Technical Knowledge
Knowledge of international animal health programmes and familiarity with international standards
Preferred Experience
Disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and response activities
Computer Skills
Proficiency in applications and software relevant to data analysis and programme management
Financial Knowledge
Budgeting, financial management and resource allocation
Travel
Willingness to travel
Salary
The position carries Project Pay Scale PPS-10.
A specific monthly salary amount is not stated in the advertisement.
Age Limit
Minimum age: 40 years.
Maximum age: 62 years.
The advertisement does not specify age relaxation.
Application Fee
No application fee is specified in the advertisement.
Selection Process
Only eligible candidates shortlisted on merit will be called for a written test and/or interview, as applicable.
Original educational documents, experience certificates, CNIC and other relevant documents must be produced at the interview.
Serving government, semi-government, autonomous-body and public-sector employees must apply through the proper channel and produce an employer’s NOC at the interview.
No TA/DA will be paid for the written test or interview.
The ministry may withhold or cancel recruitment or reject any or all applications at any stage without assigning a reason.
How to Apply
Visit the National Job Portal.
Find the Ministry of National Food Security & Research Project Director vacancy.
Review the detailed Terms of Reference, job description, eligibility criteria and application procedure.
Complete and submit the online application within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication.
Apply through the proper channel if currently serving in a government or other specified public-sector organization.
Applications submitted by hand or through post will not be entertained.
