Location: Karachi, Sindh
Published: Dawn Newspaper, Sunday, 30 August 2026
Sector: Government / Public Sector
About the Organization
The Sindh Centre of Excellence on Countering Violent Extremism was formally established after the Sindh Cabinet approved its creation under the Home Department, following the enactment of the Sindh Centre for Excellence on Countering Violent Extremism Act, 2025, aimed at preventing violent extremism, terrorism, militancy, and subversive activities in the province. It’s a fairly new, research-driven institution — similar centres already exist in other provinces (like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s CECVE), which focus on developing counter-narratives, training programs, and community-level interventions against radicalization. Daily Times
This means the Sindh centre is likely still in its early operational phase, which is actually good news for applicants — early-stage government bodies often have more room for growth and less internal competition for promotions compared to long-established departments.
Available Positions
Assistant Director Level:
- Assistant Director – Research and Planning
- Assistant Director – Capacity Building
- Assistant Director – Community Engagement
- Assistant Director – Finance
- Assistant Director – IR (International Relations)
- Assistant Director – Administration
Other Key Roles:
- Senior Officer – Research & Planning
- Curriculum Developer
- Master Trainer
- E-Learning Specialist
- Youth Program Officer
- Women Program Officer
- Religious / Minorities Program Officer
- IT Technical Support Staff
Eligibility
Most positions require a Graduate or Postgraduate degree, such as:
- BBA, M.Com, MA, MSc, MBA, MPA, B.Sc, B.Com
- IT-related degrees: BCS, MIT, BSSE, BSCE, BSCS, BSIT, MCS
Roles vary widely in nature — Research & Planning and Curriculum Developer positions suit candidates from social sciences or policy backgrounds, while IT Technical Support and E-Learning Specialist roles are aimed at computer science or IT graduates. Program Officer roles (Youth, Women, Religious/Minorities) typically favor candidates with development-sector or community outreach experience.
Note: Similar CVE-focused government bodies in other provinces have generally aligned such positions with the standard civil service pay scale system (BPS grades), though the exact scale for each role should be confirmed from the official advertisement.
Application Tips
- Read the full ad carefully. Reference number INF/KRY 3785/2026 is what you’ll need to identify the correct advertisement in Dawn’s 30 August 2026 edition.
- Match your CV to the specific role. Government recruiters often screen out generic applications — mention relevant coursework, certifications, or prior public-sector experience directly tied to the position you’re applying for.
- Don’t wait till the last day. Government job portals and courier services in Pakistan often get overloaded near deadlines.
- Keep documents ready in advance — attested degrees, CNIC copies, domicile certificate (often required for Sindh-specific quota), and experience letters.
How to Apply
For the complete application procedure and closing date, refer to the original advertisement (Reference No: INF/KRY 3785/2026), published in Dawn newspaper’s 30 August 2026 issue.
Disclaimer: This job listing has been compiled from Pakistan’s leading newspapers (Dawn, Jang, Express, Nawa-i-Waqt, The News, The Nation) to help job seekers across cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad find opportunities in one place. We are not responsible for any incorrect or misleading advertisement.
