Punjab Education Initiatives Management Authority (PEIMA) Jobs 2026

The Punjab Education Initiatives Management Authority (PEIMA), an autonomous body under the School Education Department, Government of the Punjab, has announced exciting career opportunities for highly qualified, experienced, dynamic, and motivated professionals. These contract-based positions offer a lump-sum pay package and are based in Lahore. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online for these PEIMA Jobs 2026 before the deadline.

Job Overview

Available Vacancies

PEIMA is seeking applications for the following positions:

• Data Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Assistant Director (Program)
• Assistant Director (M&E)

Eligibility and Qualifications

Detailed eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, experience, and age limits, are provided for each position:

Data Analyst

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (16 years qualification) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Sciences, or Information Technology from an HEC-recognized national or foreign university. A minimum of five (05) years of verifiable relevant post-qualification experience in public/private sectors is required, with expertise in SQL, Excel, data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), Python or R for data analysis and automation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential, along with experience in machine learning basics, forecasting models, cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), and data governance frameworks.

Data Engineer

Applicants should have a Master’s degree (16 years qualification) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Sciences, or Information Technology from an HEC-recognized national or foreign university. A minimum of five (05) years of verifiable relevant post-qualification experience in public/private sectors is required, focusing on SQL, Python, and ETL frameworks (e.g., Apache Airflow, SSIS, Azure Data Factory). Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query, Azure Synapse), cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), database architecture, data modeling, big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark), DevOps pipelines, CI/CD practices, API integration, and real-time data streaming (Kafka, Event Hubs) is necessary.

Assistant Director (Program)

A minimum of 16 years of education in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Arts & Humanities from HEC-recognized national or foreign universities is required. Preference will be given to M. Phil / PhD degree holders. Candidates must have at least three (03) years of verifiable relevant post-qualification experience in public/private sectors, specifically in management, field monitoring, data collection, program documentation, compliance reviews, and coordination with field offices. Experience working with Government agencies, NGOs, international and domestic donor organizations, and knowledge of the education sector is preferred.

Assistant Director (M&E)

Applicants need a minimum of 16 years of education in Statistics, Economics, Public/Business Administration, Data Sciences / MIS, or Mathematics from HEC-recognized national or foreign universities. Preference will be given to M. Phil / PhD degree holders. At least three (03) years of verifiable relevant post-qualification experience in public/private sectors is required, with a focus on developing, designing, and implementing M&E frameworks for large-scale programs. This includes developing KPIs, logical frameworks, data collection tools, managing centralized data systems, ensuring data integrity, conducting impact evaluations, third-party verifications, and reporting to donors and senior management. Experience with Government agencies, NGOs, international and domestic donor organizations, and knowledge of the education sector is preferred.

Last Date to Apply

The deadline for submitting online applications is November 20, 2026.

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