Punjab Planning Development Board Jobs 2025 | ABAD mini-dam project

ABAD Mini-Dam Project Jobs in Rawalpindi, Punjab

The Agency for Barani Areas Development (ABAD) is hiring for ABAD mini-dam project jobs under its “Construction of Mini-Dams in Potohar Region” initiative. Available roles include Sub Engineer (Civil), GIS Assistant, and Driver, each on a six-month contract in Rawalpindi, Punjab. Candidates with Punjab domicile, the required technical credentials, and field-ready experience are encouraged to apply. Monthly pay ranges from PKR 40,000 to PKR 60,000. These positions support ABAD’s mission to boost water conservation, reduce soil erosion, and improve farm productivity through strategically placed mini-dams.

📋 Job Position Details

✅ Qualifications & Experience

Sub Engineer (Civil)

• Diploma: 3-year Civil Engineering (Punjab Board of Technical Education)
• Experience: Site supervision, embankment formation, earthwork quality checks preferred
• Age: ≤ 32 years

GIS Assistant

• Degree: 14-year Bachelor’s in GIS / Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-Informatics (HEC-recognized) or DAE Electronics/Electrical
• Experience: ≥ 2 years in:
  • Web GIS implementation
  • GIS application development
  • ArcGIS Server & Open-source GIS
  • Flex viewer & JavaScript mapping libraries
• Age: ≤ 32 years

Driver

• Education: Middle pass
• License: Valid computerized driving license
• Experience: ≥ 3 years’ professional driving
• Age: ≤ 35 years

🔍 Why Join ABAD’s Mini-Dam Initiative?

1. Impact on Rural Livelihoods:
   • Capture monsoon runoff for irrigation and livestock
   • Increase cropping intensity by up to 30% in semi-arid areas
2. Hands-On Technical Work:
   • Sub Engineers oversee heavy machinery, surveys, and site teams
   • GIS Assistants apply mapping tools to optimize dam locations
   • Drivers ensure timely movement of staff and materials across Potohar’s terrain
3. Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer:
   • Collaborate with hydrologists, agronomists, and local farmers
   • Contribute to Punjab’s long-term water-security strategy
4. Competitive Compensation:
   • Tax-free monthly stipends
   • No application fee or hidden charges

🏗 About Agency for Barani Areas Development (ABAD)

ABAD, under Punjab’s Planning & Development Board, leads projects in rain-fed (“barani”) zones to improve water resources and agricultural output. By constructing mini-dams, ABAD:

• Recharges groundwater and reduces downstream flooding
• Provides reliable water for crops, livestock, and rural communities
• Integrates GIS-based site selection for environmental safeguards

ABAD endorses merit-based hiring, regional representation, and sustainable practices. This project strengthens Punjab’s resilience to climate variability and supports the government’s goal of rural prosperity.

📅 Application Process & Deadlines

1. Obtain Application Form:
   • Free from ABAD’s office, Murree Road, Rawalpindi
   • Downloadable PDF on ABAD’s website and Facebook page
2. Prepare Documents:
   • Completed application form 📝
   • Copy of CNIC ✅
   • Educational certificates & transcripts ✅
   • Experience letters & résumé ✅
   • Punjab domicile certificate ✅
   • Driving license (for Driver role) ✅
3. Submission:
   • In person or by courier to:
     Director General ABAD Planning & Development Board Murree Road, Rawalpindi
4. Deadline:
   • 📅 10 June 2025 (strict)
5. Selection:
   • Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test or interview
   • Original documents to be verified at interview

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I apply if I don’t hold Punjab domicile?

No. These positions are reserved for candidates with valid Punjab domicile.

Q2: Will ABAD provide travel allowances for field visits?

Field transportation is arranged by the project; personal TA/DA is not provided.

Q3: Is remote work possible for GIS Assistants?

GIS tasks require on-site data collection and collaboration; remote arrangements are not available.