This ad comes with an unusual detail worth flagging upfront: the hiring organization doesn’t name itself anywhere in the advertisement. It simply identifies as “a Karachi-based socio-political development think tank.” So we can’t confirm the actual institution here, only what the ad itself states.
This is one of the more layered recruitment drives on this site. It spans four distinct tiers — Directors, Officer-level positions, Internships, and Additional Staff — with 13 different roles in total.
Director-Level Positions
Eligibility: Age 40–55 years, with 5–10 years of relevant experience in the public or corporate sector.
Director Finance & Operations — 1 post
- Qualification: MS/MPhil/MBA (18 years) in Finance or an allied field
- Requirement: Proven expertise in financial management, budgeting, audit, procurement, administration, and HRM, along with organizational-level leadership
Director Programs & Research — 1 post
- Qualification: MS/MPhil (18 years) in Social Sciences & Humanities
- Requirement: Proven experience in program design, project management, policy research, and donor liaison
Officer-Level Positions
Eligibility: Age 24–40 years, with 3–8 years of experience.
Personal Staff to Executive Director — 1 post
- Qualification: MA/MS/MPhil (16–18 years) in Social Sciences
- Requirement: Experience as an executive assistant or staff officer, with exceptional written and spoken English
Administration and HR Officer — 1 post
- Qualification: BBA/MBA (16–18 years) in HRM or Business Administration
- Requirement: Experience in HR operations, administration, and office management
Accounts Officer — 1 post
- Qualification: B.Com/BBA/BS (16–18 years) in Finance, Commerce, or Accounting
- Requirement: Experience in bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting, tax, and audit
Research Officer-I (Democracy & Federalism) — 1 post
- Qualification: MA/MSc/MPhil (16–18 years) in Social Sciences & Humanities
- Requirement: Research, policy analysis, and report writing experience
Research Officer-II (Constitutional Affairs & Law) — 1 post
- Qualification: LLB/LLM (16–18 years)
- Requirement: Experience working on constitutional rights, human rights, and legislative research
Research Officer-III (Digital Media Lead) — 1 post
- Qualification: MS/MSc (16–18 years) in IT or Digital/Media Studies
- Requirement: Experience managing an institution’s virtual image, updating social media handles and the official website
Digital Expert (Videographer/Video Editor) — 1 post
- Qualification: BS/MS (16–18 years) in Visual Arts, Digital Media, or Media Studies
- Requirement: Experience in videography, video editing, audio mixing, motion graphics, and handling live coverage and podcasts. A portfolio or showreel is mandatory.
Internship Positions
Eligibility: Age 22–32 years. Fresh graduates are specifically encouraged to apply.
Research Intern – Media Management — 1 post
- Qualification: BS/BA (16 years) in Media Studies or Journalism
- Requirement: Skills in digital media, social media management, and basic video editing
Research Intern (General) — 1 post
- Qualification: BA/BS/BCS (16 years) in Humanities or Social Sciences
- Requirement: Basic research and communication skills, along with report writing
Additional Staff Positions
Eligibility: Age 25–45 years, with organizational experience in a similar role.
Front Desk Person — 1 post
- Qualification: BA or Intermediate
- Requirement: Excellent command of Urdu with strong verbal communication. English proficiency counts as an added advantage.
Support Staff (Driver, Guards, Office Boy, Office Cleaner, Office Lady, Cook, Messenger, Watchman) — vacancies as required
- Qualification: Primary/Middle/Matriculation
- Requirement: Relevant experience; a driving license is required for the Driver post specifically. Guards are preferably ex-servicemen.
General Terms and Conditions
Every candidate needs an excellent command over written and spoken English, regardless of position. The organization may grant relaxation in age, qualification, or experience for exceptionally qualified candidates, based on its internal policy.
Recruitment follows a transparent, merit-based process through a competent Selection Committee. New hires start on a 3–6 month probationary basis. Continuation into a 1-year extendable contract depends strictly on performance measured against role-specific KPIs.
No TA/DA gets paid for the test or interview. The organization has also stated it functions as an equal opportunity employer, and specifically encourages women, minorities, and persons with special needs to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a detailed CV, along with a covering letter, copies of educational certificates, work experience documents, CNIC, domicile, and a recent passport-size photograph.
For Research Officer positions and the Videographer/Media Editor role specifically, a research and writing sample, along with a portfolio or showreel, is mandatory. Without these, your application likely won’t get considered for those particular posts.
Applications must reach within 15 days of this advertisement’s publication. Since the ad appeared in Daily Dawn on 13 September 2026, that puts the closing date at roughly 28 September 2026.
You can apply by email at researchdev2026@gmail.com, or by post to P.O. Box No. 110, Karachi. Clearly mention the position you’re applying for on the envelope or in your email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will get contacted.
Worth Knowing
Since the ad doesn’t name the hiring organization, it’s worth treating this application a bit more cautiously than a standard government posting. Still, the structured tier system, KPI-based contract renewal, and specific portfolio requirements suggest a fairly established, professionally run institution behind this ad.
Given the range here — from senior director roles to entry-level support staff — this posting suits a wide variety of experience levels. For similar research, policy, and administrative roles in the private sector, check our Private Jobs section. If you’re specifically interested in other current openings across Karachi and Sindh, our Sindh Jobs listings cover a broader mix of postings.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. The hiring organization’s name was not disclosed in the original advertisement. Please verify all qualification, experience, and application details directly through the contact information provided before applying.
