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Job advertisement published in Dawn on Saturday, 7 November 2026, listed under Hyderabad. The last date printed on the advertisement is Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
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The Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA), Government of Sindh, invites applications from eligible, motivated and dynamic professionals for three temporary, market-based appointments at its Secretariat in Hyderabad. Each position is equivalent to BS-19.
SIDA was established as a body corporate on August 11, 1997. The SIDA Act was subsequently replaced by the Sindh Water Management Ordinance of 2002. The Authority operates, rehabilitates and maintains the irrigation system, carries out river flood protection in Sindh, and advises the Government on strategic and tactical water-management matters. Its registered office is at Left Bank Barrage Colony, Hyderabad.
| Position | Vacancies and Grade | Qualifications, Experience and Required Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| General Manager/Director (Research & Development) | 1 position; equivalent to BS-19 | Master's degree in Civil, Hydraulics, Agriculture, Environment or Natural Resource Management. A total of 10 years of relevant experience is required. The role involves coordinating the research and development strategy to improve the efficiency of Sindh's irrigation and drainage system and ensure sustainable implementation through an appropriate policy environment and institutional framework, while strengthening sector institutions. Candidates must have knowledge of research and development principles and practices applied to water management, including irrigation, drainage and flood protection; research and development methodologies; formulation, implementation and updating of policies, studies and research programmes addressing irrigation and flood-protection issues; improvement of sector policies and planning; and strengthening the technical foundations of the irrigation and drainage knowledge base and infrastructure. |
| General Manager/Director (Operations) | 1 position; equivalent to BS-19 | B.E. Civil or a Master's in Engineering in Water Resource Management, Hydraulics, Irrigation and Drainage, or Agriculture. Minimum experience is 10 years for Master's degree holders and 15 years for Bachelor's degree holders. Candidates must have progressively responsible professional experience in irrigation, drainage and flood-protection facilities through participatory management. Knowledge of planning, designing, supervision, contract management and implementation of relevant sector projects is required. The role includes monitoring, planning and implementing the operation and maintenance of irrigation, drainage and flood-protection works. |
| General Manager/Director (Transition) | 1 position; equivalent to BS-19 | Master's degree in Business, Social Science, Engineering or Agriculture Engineering. At least 10 years of relevant experience, with a track record in large-scale organizational change programmes and restructuring in the public or private sector. Candidates must understand participatory irrigation-management tools and techniques; social mobilization, public awareness and communication; monitoring and evaluation of projects, especially the performance of the former organization; and laws, rules and regulations governing institutions involved in reform of the irrigation and drainage sector. |
Appointment terms: Positions will initially be filled for two years and may be extended for a further year subject to satisfactory performance. The salary package will be competitive and negotiable. Detailed job requirements and terms of reference are available at www.sida.org.pk. Other terms and conditions will be included in the offer letter and service contracts.
Age and eligibility: Applicants must be domiciled in Sindh Province. The maximum age is 55 years on the closing date. For a more appropriate or suitable candidate, the maximum age may be relaxed by up to two years on the recommendation of the selection committee constituted for this purpose. Candidates must have at least a second-division degree throughout their educational careers.
Additional requirements: Candidates must be computer literate and well versed in advanced computer applications. English proficiency, good communication skills and report-writing ability are essential. Knowledge of government and donor-funded project procurement procedures, together with experience working on donor-funded projects, is required.
Application procedure: Send a CV, attested copies of required certificates and two recent passport-size photographs to Khurram Aziz Shaikh, Secretary, Sindh Irrigation & Drainage Authority, Left Bank Barrage Colony, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan, by November 24, 2026. Candidates working in government departments or as project employees must submit their CVs through the proper channel with a No Objection Certificate.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview. No TA/DA will be paid for a test, interview or joining. SIDA reserves the right to cancel or re-advertise the posts without assigning any reason. SIDA is an equal-opportunity organization, and women are encouraged to apply.
The Information Department's I Work for Sindh job portal is available at www.iwork4sindh.com. Notice reference: INF-KRY/5053/2026.
Published in Dawn on Saturday, 7 November 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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