Assistant Manager, Research — Policy & Fieldwork (Lahore)

Punjab Skill Development Fund; Model Town Tehsil; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Punjab Skill Development Fund (PSDF) in Lahore is seeking an Assistant Manager – Research to lead applied research and policy analysis initiatives. The role requires designing and overseeing surveys, evaluating programs, and ensuring data quality across projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment, contributing to evidence-based decision making and impact assessments. A strong Master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Statistics, Social Sciences or equivalent degree from an HEC recognized/accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in applied research, evaluation or policy analysis.
• Experience in designing and managing surveys and tracer studies, baselines or impact evaluations.

Skills

Survey design

Survey management

Sampling

Instrument design

Enumerator training

Fieldwork oversight

Data quality assurance

Tracer studies

Baselines

Impact evaluations

Education

Master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Statistics, Social Sciences or equivalent

Job description

Punjab Skill Development Fund (PSDF) in Lahore is seeking an Assistant Manager – Research to lead applied research and policy analysis initiatives. The role requires designing and overseeing surveys, evaluating programs, and ensuring data quality across projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment, contributing to evidence-based decision making and impact assessments. A strong Master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience are expected.