Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority SIDA Jobs 2026 for General Manager/Director Posts
The Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA) is hiring for three BS-19 equivalent positions at its secretariat in Hyderabad. There is one General Manager/Director vacancy each in Research and Development, Operations, and Transition. Research and Development and Transition require a relevant master’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience. For Operations, candidates need a B.E. in Civil Engineering with at least 15 years of experience or a relevant master’s degree in engineering with at least 10 years of experience. Applicants must be domiciled in Sindh. The appointments are initially for two years, with a possible one-year extension based on satisfactory performance. Applications must reach SIDA by 24 November 2026.
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Details
Name of Organization
Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA), Government of Sindh
Post Names
General Manager/Director (Research and Development), General Manager/Director (Operations), and General Manager/Director (Transition)
Education
Relevant master’s degree or B.E. in Civil Engineering for Operations
Total Vacancies
3
Apply Mode
Offline submission of CV and supporting documents
Job Location
Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Last Date to Apply
24 November 2026
Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
General Manager/Director (Research and Development), BS-19 Equivalent
1
Master’s degree in Civil, Hydraulics, Agriculture, Environment, or Natural Resource Management
General Manager/Director (Operations), BS-19 Equivalent
1
B.E. in Civil Engineering or a master’s degree in engineering in Water Resource Management, Hydraulics, Irrigation and Drainage, or Agriculture
General Manager/Director (Transition), BS-19 Equivalent
1
Master’s degree in Business, Social Science, Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering
Eligibility Criteria
Research and Development candidates need at least 10 years of relevant experience and knowledge of research methods, policy development, and water management practices covering irrigation, drainage and flood protection.
Operations candidates need at least 10 years of experience with a master’s degree or 15 years with a bachelor’s degree. They must have progressively responsible experience in irrigation, drainage and flood protection, along with knowledge of project planning, design, supervision, contract management, and operations and maintenance.
Transition candidates need at least 10 years of relevant experience and a track record in large-scale organizational change and restructuring in the public or private sector. They should know participatory irrigation management, social mobilization, public awareness, project monitoring and evaluation, and the laws and rules governing irrigation and drainage sector reform.
All applicants must hold a Sindh domicile and have at least second-division standing throughout their academic careers.
Proficiency in English, communication, report writing and advanced computer applications is required. Candidates should also know government and donor-funded procurement procedures and have experience working on donor-funded projects.
Women are encouraged to apply.
Salary
SIDA offers a competitive, negotiable salary package.
Age Limit
The maximum age is 55 years as of 24 November 2026.
The selection committee may recommend up to two years of upper age relaxation for a suitable candidate.
Selection Process
SIDA will call only shortlisted candidates for a test or interview.
SIDA will provide no TA/DA for the test, interview or joining.
How to Apply
Prepare your CV, attested copies of the required certificates and two recent passport-size photographs.
If you currently work for a government department or project, submit your CV through the proper channel with a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Send your documents to the Secretary, Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority, Left Bank Barrage Colony, Hyderabad, Sindh. The application must reach SIDA by 24 November 2026.
