JOB SCOPE AND OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates of the Department of Gender and Development Studies are equipped to drive social transformation, policy innovation, and equity-focused initiatives across diverse sectors. Our alumni excel in the following professional domains:

1. Public Policy & Governance

·  Civil Service (Central Superior Services – CSS, with Gender Studies as a competitive optional subject).

·  Gender Specialists in government agencies:

o National & Punjab Commissions on the Status of Women

o Women Development Departments

o Social Welfare, Human Rights, and Child Protection Bureaus

·  Policy Analysts/Advisors for legislative bodies and public institutions.

2. Academia & Research

·  Faculty positions (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer) in higher education institutions.

·  Research Fellows/Analysts in think tanks, universities, and policy research centers.

·  Curriculum Development Specialists for gender-inclusive education.

3. Development & Humanitarian Sectors

·  Program Managers/Officers in national and international NGOs (e.g., UN Women, UNICEF, Aurat Foundation, Oxfam).

·  Gender Integration Experts for humanitarian agencies, donor organizations, and development projects.

·  Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialists focused on gender-responsive frameworks.

4. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Private Sector

·  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultants.

·  CSR Managers designing community empowerment initiatives.

·  Gender Auditors for workplace equity compliance.

5. Advocacy, Media & Communications

·  Gender Policy Advisors for media houses and communication firms.

·  Advocacy Directors in civil society organizations.

·  Social Campaign Strategists and Public Awareness Experts.

6. Entrepreneurship & Innovation

·  Founders of gender-sensitive enterprises and social ventures.

·  Consultants for women-led SME development and inclusive business models.

7. International Organizations

·  Roles in UN agencies, diplomatic services, and global development networks (e.g., ILO, UNDP, WHO).

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Why Our Graduates Lead Change
Our program cultivates expertise in gender analysis, intersectional advocacy, policy design, and transformative leadership. Alumni are positioned to address structural inequalities, shape inclusive policies, and pioneer sustainable development solutions in Pakistan and globally.